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Best-Selling Author Dr. Ed Gordon to Headline Seminar for Small to Midsize Enterprises
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, today announced the latest addition to its signature Innovation Tours, an ongoing series of talent management learning and networking events held in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States and Canada. The new program, sponsored by Market10, a revolutionary online job marketplace, will explore "How Small to Midsize Enterprises Will Avoid a Workforce Meltdown."
Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 24, 2007 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, today announced the latest addition to its signature Innovation Tours, an ongoing series of talent management learning and networking events held in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States and Canada. The new program, sponsored by Market10, a revolutionary online job marketplace, will explore "How Small to Midsize Enterprises Will Avoid a Workforce Meltdown."
The tour will launch in Washington, D.C. on March 27, with a second session in Atlanta on March 29th. The events, which include a continental breakfast and opportunity for networking, take place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET.
Keynote speaker at the event will be best-selling writer, researcher, speaker, and consultant Dr. Edward Gordon, President of Imperial Consulting Corporation, who will begin the two-part program with a presentation of the latest data on the forces behind "war for talent" issues. The program includes real-world case studies of how successful companies find, develop, and leverage human capital to achieve better performance results and greater profits.
Following the initial presentation, Dr. Gordon will moderate a panel discussion featuring thought leaders who will share their diverse perspectives on the talent management challenges small to midsize organization face, and the best ways to overcome them. The panel will include a consultant who works with small-to-midsize companies, a technologist who will share how small-to-midsize companies can use the Internet to find the best talent, and a corporate practitioner with a real world example.
"This multi-faceted program is designed to provide specific solutions executives and human capital professionals can apply to their organizations," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's President & Executive Director.
Ed Gordon brings more than 30 years experience to his work as consultant. An expert on training, career, and education issues, Gordon has assisted many varied clients, including: Microsoft; PricewaterhouseCoopers; Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal; Motorola; MetraRail; the Jacksonville Community Council; the American Institute for Research; the U.S. Department of Education and Labor; state agencies of California, Delaware, Indiana, Kansas, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina, as well as universities, school systems, non-profit organizations, and trade and professional associations.
He is the author or coauthor of 15 books, including "The 2010 Meltdown" and "FutureWork." Frequently quoted in articles, Gordon is also sought after by television and radio and has been featured by CNN, CBS, NBC, Bloomberg TV, NPR, and USA Radio, among other information outlets.
Dr. Edward Gordon has taught courses in business, education, and history for 20 years at three Chicago-area universities: DePaul, Loyola, and Northwestern. He holds a Ph.D. in History/Psychology from Loyola University and an M.A. in History from DePaul University.
"Avoid a Workforce Meltdown" events are free to area executives, but reservations are required. Seating is limited and will be awarded on a first-registered, first-seated basis.
For more information about the sessions please contact 866-538-1909, or visit the Events, Innovation Tours menu, at www.humancapitalinstitute.org.
ABOUT MARKET10
Market10 is a revolutionary new online job marketplace. Market10 combines matching technology with The 10 Dimensions of a Good Job Fitsm. Built by the experts who founded CareerBuilder, Market10 is based in McLean, Va., and was founded by career expert Rob McGovern, the founder and former Chairman of CareerBuilder. McGovern is also the author of the bestselling career advancement book: "Bring Your 'A' Game: the Top 10 Career Secrets of the High Achiever." For more information, please visit: www.market10.com
ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute is a global think tank, educator, and professional association defining the agenda and setting the pace for the new business science of human capital management. With over 52,000 members in over 40 countries, HCI offers a new association framework that cuts across the silos of recruitment, HR/OD, finance, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing and IT. We provide key executives, line managers and human capital professionals with the newest education, most effective tools and best practices in talent strategy, acquisition, alignment, engagement, deployment, measurement, and retention.
Through research and collaboration, HCI programs collect original, creative ideas from a field of the brightest thought leaders in talent management. Those ideas are then transformed into measurable, real-world strategies that help its members attract and retain high-performing people, build a diverse, inclusive workplace, and leverage individual and team performance throughout the enterprise.
The future belongs to leaders with innovative ideas and strategic knowledge. We invite you to learn, share and grow your career with HCI's comprehensive resources, and join our high-achieving, forward-looking membership community. For more information, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org
PRESS CONTACTS
Market10
Krista Milne
617-480-1042
Human Capital Institute
Andrea Miller
866-538-1909
This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.
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