Event to Draw Nationwide Audience of Talent Management Professionals

Washington, D.C. - May 6, 2009 - The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, today announced speakers and presentations to be featured at the HCI Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference, to be held June 9 and 10 in San Francisco.

The Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference will provide insights into how professionals can move from the transactional-tactical, day-to-day activities of talent management to becoming strategic planners and decision-makers, and will incorporate case studies, next practices and expert presenters. Featured topics and speakers include:

•       Transforming Human Capital, Transforming Business, presented by Carla Muskat, Director Employee Programs, Liberty Mutual

•       Talent Acquisition and Professional Sports: Hiring to Win, presented by John Quinones, VP of Recruitment, Major League Baseball

•       A New Path to Innovation: Diversity as a Business Practice, presented by Arie Ball, VP of Sourcing and Talent Acquisition, Sodexo

•       Beyond a Transaction: Transforming the Recruiting Relationship, presented by Cody Horton, Director of Campus Relations, Wal-Mart

•       Social Networking: Recruiting Leads the Way, presented by Ben Gotkin, National Experience Recruiting Director, RSM McGladrey

•       Investing in Talent Acquisition, presented by Kelly McGill, Director of Staffing, Microsoft

In addition to these topics, the conference will feature presentations on finance for recruiting leaders and the evolutions of proactive talent acquisition, as well as roundtable discussions on talent management, candidate engagement, competitive salary issues, forecasting for college recruitment, alumni relations/social networks, and "doing more with less."

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend these featured presentations, as well as participate in pre-conference workshops and executive councils, network with fellow professionals, and earn HRCI and HCS/MHCS credits.

The event is sponsored by LinkedIn, Taleo, MBO Partners, Allegis Group Services, Guidant Group, TAPFIN and Fieldglass. For more information or to register, visit http://www.hci.org/hci/events_conference_strat_talent_acq_2009_06.guid

ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) is a catalyst for innovative new thinking in talent acquisition, development, deployment and new economy leadership. Through research and collaboration, our global network of more than 150,000 members develops and promotes creativity, best and next practices, and actionable solutions in strategic talent management. Executives, practitioners, and thought leaders representing organizations of all sizes, across public, charitable and government sectors, utilize HCI communities, education, events and research to foster talent advantages to ensure organizational change for competitive results. In tandem with these initiatives, HCI's Human Capital Strategist professional certifications and designations set the bar for expertise in talent strategy, acquisition, development and measurement. www.hci.org

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