Human Resources: ERE Media, Inc., will host the first of its new free webinar series on Thursday, June 21 at 2:00 pm

ERE Media, Inc., the leading online news and information portal for the recruiting industry, will host the first of its new free webinar series on Thursday, June 21 at 2:00 pm ET titled “Talent Acquisition Systems: Industry Trends and What They Mean to You.”

Elaine Orler, Principal Consultant with talent management consulting company The Newman Group, will lead the webinar, which is free of charge thanks to the sponsorship support of recruitment technology provider PeopleFilter.
The webinar will provide insight into the rapidly changing recruitment technology industry to help those in charge of talent selection better understand the major trends associated with talent acquisition systems.
“Organizations that are evaluating new systems or evolving their current solutions have a bewildering array of options,” says webinar presenter and Newman Group Practice Manager Elaine Orler. “I am very pleased to be able to share what we’ve found in our evaluation of the vendor marketplace and provide insight that can help companies get the most out of their TAS investment.”

This session will also present key findings from ERE's annual Talent Acquisition System 2007 Industry Analysis and Buyer's Guide, which provides data on customer satisfaction and the life cycle of a talent acquisition system.

Talent acquisition systems are certainly a hot topic for companies looking to identify, develop, and retain their talent,” says Madeline Tarquinio, Research Director for ERE Media. “We are excited to host this free webinar, presented by one of the leading experts on talent acquisition systems, in conjunction with ERE’s 2007 Talent Acquisition Systems Industry Analysis and Buyer’s Guide.”

This webinar is the first in ERE’s new webinar series. Each month ERE will feature free webinars on topics that are important to the recruiting industry. Upcoming topics will include online sourcing techniques, screening and assessment, recruitment process outsourcing, recruitment advertising effectiveness, and others. For more information about ERE’s free webinar series, visit www.ere.net/webinars/.

ERE webinars are free thanks to the support of sponsors, such as PeopleFilter. For more information on sponsoring upcoming webinars, please contact Kevin Plantan at kevin[at]ere.net or call 212-671-1181, ext 804.

“PeopleFilter Technology is thrilled to sponsor this ERE webinar presented by Elaine Orler,” says Kevin Harrison, President of PeopleFilter Technology. “Elaine brings a keen knowledge of recruiting technology and the highest standards in vendor impartiality. She’s the best in the business.”

About ERE Media

ERE Media, Inc. is the preeminent source of information and networking opportunities for recruiters and HR professionals on the Internet. ERE provides information to over 40,000 active users through a series of free email newsletters, blogs, webinars, and direct networking opportunities. ERE also produces cutting-edge research reports, leading industry conferences, and publishes the Journal of Corporate Recruiting Leadership. For more information about ERE Media, visit http://www.ere.net.

About The Newman Group
Founded in 1999, The Newman Group provides consulting services covering all facets of Talent Management. Today, the company has established itself as a leader in its industry. One out of four Fortune 100 companies have turned to The Newman Group to support their vital recruiting and talent management initiatives. Services cover the entire talent acquisition and management lifecycle, including: strategic analysis and planning; process review and optimization; technology and services evaluation, selection, and implementation; and workforce planning. In addition, The Newman Group provides key support services for applicant tracking systems, including customer support, systems administration and reporting. For more information, visit http://www.tngconsulting.com.

About PeopleFilter
PeopleFilter Technology’s mission is straightforward: helping companies get to the best. Its Web-based applicant tracking system, PeopleFilter, helps customers flourish by making better hiring decisions faster. Designed for recruiters by recruiters, PeopleFilter calibrates the best internal and external candidates against open job requisitions ensuring companies accelerate both quality and time-to hire. Visit www.peoplefilter.com or call 877-734-7300 for more information about PeopleFilter’s free trial.