Emerging Markets Workforce Overview Given by ‘Economist’ Editor
NEW YORK CITY, NY—November 13, 2007—The Bernard Hodes Global Network, a worldwide network providing integrated talent solutions in 35 countries on six continents, recently conducted its annual meeting http://www.hodes.com/globalnetwork/globalmatters07.asp to discuss global recruitment challenges, as well as best practices for fighting the global war for talent.
“Being able to combine our efforts and generate recruitment solutions from a global perspective only strengthens our position on the ground in local markets,” said Alan V. Schwartz, president and CEO, Bernard Hodes Group. “We are proud of our 30 year history of linking “best in class” local services with quality-driven global account management.”
The meeting’s best practice highlights included presentations from Hodes global partners Onno Gout (the Netherlands), Céline Charron (Montreal, Canada), and Rolf Lodberg (Denmark).
Gout’s presentation featured an innovative interactive campaign for client Rabobank. The campaign combined cell phone interaction with a branded micro site to attract passive candidates and also won a Grand Prize at the 2007 Creative Excellence Awards. Charron and Lodberg both presented information showcasing employer branding solutions - Charron for client Rotisserie St-Hubert, a Montreal-based restaurant chain, and Lodberg for the Danish government.
The meeting also featured a guest presenter, Paul Lewis, editor of the Economist’s Executive Briefing. Lewis presented on the ‘War for Talent in Emerging Markets’ and discussed key issues such as the role of HR, common talent sourcing problems, generational issues and expatriates. The Hodes Global Network boasts the strongest recruitment solutions presence in key emerging markets with offices in China, India, Brazil, and Eastern Europe.
Countries represented at this year’s Bernard Hodes Global Network meeting included Brazil, Austria, Eastern Europe, Belgium, Luxembourg, Canada, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Ireland, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Malaysia and the United States.
About the Bernard Hodes Global Network
The Bernard Hodes Global Network (http://www.hodes.com/global), formed nearly 2 decades ago, includes 'best in class' partners on 5 continents. The Network is the global ‘arm’ of Bernard Hodes Group, a fully integrated talent solutions provider, Bernard Hodes Group (http://www.hodes.com) offers solutions that often combine multiple service offerings from the Company's core competency areas: Recruitment Marketing; Sourcing/Response Management; Hiring Process Re-engineering; and Staffing Technology (see http://www.hodesiQ.com). All solutions are developed and measured within the company's 360-degree process methodology. The company is headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe. Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group, Inc., (NYSE - OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communication s company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic! media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Bernard Hodes Group serves thousands of clients in virtually every industry, helping them to attract and retain talented workers in every skill set.
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