Knowledge Infusion and Metrus Group Partner to Deliver HR Strategy Summit: Leading HR Executives to Help Organizations Develop and Execute Effective HR Strategies

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2005

Two strategic consulting organizations, Knowledge Infusion, dedicated to helping human resource and learning organizations realize the strategic value of HCM and learning technologies, and Metrus Group, leaders in strategic performance measurement, assessment, and organizational alignment, have joined forces to launch the first annual HR Strategy Summit. This program is the first of its kind to focus specifically on HR strategy issues and how they impact corporate performance. The HR Strategy Summit will provide a unique combination of case studies from corporate HR leaders with the results of current research, and access to thought provoking keynotes speakers.

The 2005 HR Strategy Summit will be presented concurrently with the HR.com Employers of Excellence conference in Phoenix, Arizona Sept 25-27. The Employers of Excellence conference brings together speakers focused on critical areas in HR such as, performance management, staffing, benefits, training and development, metrics, leadership, strategy, and outsourcing.

With the technical expertise of Knowledge Infusion and the strategic HR expertise of Metrus Group, this unique three day track will feature perspectives from:

• Dr. Richard Beatty, Professor, Organizational Development, Rutgers University
• William Schiemann, CEO of Metrus Group
• Jason Averbook, CEO of Knowledge Infusion

“One of the most important functions of a senior HR professional is to develop a people strategy that aligns to corporate strategy so HR can cultivate the growth of human capital,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “The combination of insights from Knowledge Infusion and Metrus Group will provide great strategic planning value to the attendees at Employers of Excellence.”

In addition to presentations from and discussions with industry experts, the 2005 HR Strategy Summit will also feature success stories from some of the most forward-thinking HR organizations in the world, including:

• Countrywide Insurance - Donna Thorne, Executive Vice President, HR
• Jack in the Box, Inc. - Mark Blankenship, Vice President, Human Resources
• Marathon Oil - John Farrell, Vice President, Organizational Development
• Premera Blue Cross - Barbara Magusin, SVP Human Resources
• Wells Fargo - Beth Hummells, VP Human Resources and Strategic Planning, Home and Consumer Finance Group

“HR technology must be a complementary extension of overall HR goals if it is to provide true strategic value to organizations,” said Jason Averbook, Knowledge Infusion CEO. “By combining the respected business strategy expertise of Metrus with the HR technology expertise of Knowledge Infusion, HR executives at the 2005 HR Strategy Summit will have access to a remarkably comprehensive knowledge base to help them make the best strategic HR decisions for their organization.”

“Most companies today are struggling with how to get the most from their human capital—it’s the biggest investment most firms make, and the least understood” said William Schiemann, CEO of Metrus Group. “Through best practice cases and insights from HR strategy thought leaders, conference attendees will gain a real-world perspective and essential tools to better understand, manage, and grow the value of that investment.”

HR teams that bring three or more members to the 2005 HR Strategy Forum will also be invited to participate in a private, half-day consultative discussion with a senior consultant from one of the Summit host organizations on Wednesday, September 28.

For additional information on the 2005 HR Strategy Summit, please visit: http://www.hr.com/hrstrategysummit

About Knowledge Infusion

Knowledge Infusion is a strategic consulting organization dedicated to helping human resource and learning organizations realize the true value of HCM and learning technologies. Knowledge Infusion helps its clients map HCM technology strategies based on their unique business needs, optimize existing HCM applications, and tie strategic HCM initiatives to specific, measurable business results. For more information, please visit http://www.knowledge-infusion.com.

About Metrus

Since 1988, Metrus Group has provided high performance business tools, including balanced scorecards, stakeholder surveys, and organizational alignment processes. Metrus Group helps clients become Measurement-Managed Organizations—enterprises that distinguish themselves by achieving sustained profitability and agility at lower levels of risk. Services offered range from consulting and training to remote-access performance tools and instruments that enable Measurement-Managed Organizations to outperform their less disciplined rivals on key financial and non-financial indicators of success. For more information, please visit http://www.metrus.com.

About HR.com and the Employers of Excellence Conference

Established in 1999, HR.com is the Trusted Advisor to HR Executives, connecting them with Peers, Best Practices, Industry Thought Leaders and Suppliers. HR.com is funded by the leading venture capital firm Ventures West. For the fourth consecutive year, HR.com will be hosting the industry's leading event for HR executives. HR.com's Employers of Excellence Conference 2005 (formerly the Power of People Gala) offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, peer-to-peer networking, procurement of HR Services, and problem solving of today’s hottest HR issues and trends.

Knowledge Infusion and the Knowledge Infusion logo are registered trademarks of Knowledge Infusion, LLC. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 Knowledge infusion, LLC. All rights reserved.

Metrus, Metrus Group, and the Metrus Group logo are registered trademarks of Metrus Group, Inc. Copyright 2005 Metrus Group Inc.

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