Washington, D.C. and Calgary, Alberta - May 16, 2006 - The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and the University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business, a progressive, and innovative internationally respected business school, today announced an agreement to bring human capital education and networking to the Calgary business community.
"HCI's agreement with the Haskayne School of Business expands our reach to the global business community, making human capital education and information more readily available to individuals and organizations," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director. "We're pleased to work with Haskayne -- a school known for its progressive approach to business education -- to bring this event to the Calgary business and academic community. We look forward to offering future human capital leadership events in Calgary in partnership with Haskayne."
"As the primary career management advisor for most of our students and alumni, we're continuously increasing our knowledge of, and strengthening our relationships with, top recruiters and human resources professionals to be able to offer the best service," says Voula Cocolakis, Director, Haskayne School of Business Career Centre. "We're very pleased to be partnering with the internationally renowned Human Capital Institute to enhance our value to students, alumni and Calgary's thriving business community."
The HCI-Haskayne event, a complimentary, networking breakfast program cosponsored by Monster and Taleo, will take place Thursday, May 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. PT in the University Club, 4th floor, MacEwan Hall, on the University of Calgary campus.
Dan Hilbert of Valero Energy, will present 'Transformational Talent Management,' a session that shares Valero's acclaimed innovations and successes in recruitment and employment.
Dan Hilbert's efforts in workforce planning, workforce metrics, and talent acquisitions have resulted in more than a dozen awards.
Considered among the top talent acquisition and strategic workforce planning leaders in the world today, Dan Hilbert is frequently cited for his work at Valero. He has been referred to as the world's most brilliant workforce technology architect by HR Smart, and has been called the Bill Gates of workforce design and planning by Jobster.
The Calgary event is free and open to the public. Interested professionals should call 866-538-1909 or go to www.humancapitalinstitute.org to register. For a list of Human Capital Leadership events at prestigious universities throughout the U.S. and Canada, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org
ABOUT HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Haskayne School of Business is an innovative business school with an international reputation for influencing the practice of management and leadership through quality teaching and research. With more than 3,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, PhD, and executive education programs, the school boasts 15,000 alumni in 55 countries. For more information please visit: www.haskayne.ucalgary.ca
ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute is a think tank, educator, and global professional association dedicated to the advancement of talent management practices with individuals and organizations. HCI serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking in integrated talent strategy, acquisition, development, engagement, management, and measurement. 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. HCI members represent a broad coalition of educators, talent managers and executives. For more information, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.org
PRESS CONTACTS
Haskayne School of Business
Lynzey MacRae
403-220-6072
Human Capital Institute
Andrea Miller
866-538-1909