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The Global ERE Expo 2006 conference agenda was designed with one thing in mind: to help you lead your recruitment function through 2006 and beyond.

Read the full conference agenda below, or take a look at the agenda at-a-glance for a quick overview of the conference schedule.

Quick link to: 27 November | 28 November
DAY ONE Monday, 27 November, 2006 | back to top
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08:00– 05:00		REGISTRATION Registration
08:45– 09:00		Welcome Remarks by Conference Chairman
		Alan Whitford Managing Partner, ABTECH PARTNERSHIP
09:00– 10:00		KEYNOTE PRESENTATION Globalized Recruitment at Deloitte
		Kent Kirch Global Director of Recruiting, DELOITTE
		Many organizations are international businesses with operations in many countries. But relatively few organizations operate in a truly global fashion. Find out what differentiates a global operation from an international operation – and why it matters. You’ll hear how a recruitment leader can begin the process of developing a global strategy. You’ll get tips on making the business case for globalizing recruitment tools and strategies. And you’ll learn some of the pitfalls to avoid along the way. Join us at the opening session for the ERE Global Recruiting Forum for this insightful look at the issue of globalization -- the business case, the pitfalls, and the success stories.
10:00– 10:45		OPENING SESSION What and Where Your Global Talent Challenges Are
		Keith Robinson Founding Principal, THE E-STRATEGY PRACTICE
		As Europe’s working population declines by 35 million over the next 10 years, corporate Europe is going to face unparalleled challenges in attracting talent to their organisations. Find out how it will impact you. Hear how Europe’s "best" are planning for these changes. See what you can do within your own organisation to get this issue on the corporate agenda.
10:45– 11:00		Coffee Break
11:00– 11:45		GENERAL SESSION #1 How Technology Will Change Your Global Recruiting
		Marc Drees Founder, MATCHSUPPORT
		Learn about new recruiting tools being developed and how you can use this technology to improve the performance of their HR/Recruiting teams. A special emphasis will be on improving the overall quality of service that is delivered to internal customers and candidates alike.
11:45– 12:30		GENERAL SESSION #2 Jobsites: Challenges In The Public Sector And How It Applies To The Commercial Sector.
		Peter Went CEO, WCC SMART SEARCH & MATCH
		Gunnar Wass Project Manager , SWEDISH NATIONAL LABOUR MARKET BOARD
		The biggest jobsites in Europe are government job boards (Public Employment Services). How does this affect the private sector? What is the role of HR-XML and other standardization bodies? This presentation will give a refreshing insight into the future of an even more fluid labour market and the role of the different parties therein. Find out about a new concept called job clearing!
12:30– 14:00		Networking Lunch
		Enjoy lunch on the exhibit hall floor while browsing the latest recruitment products and services from leading vendors in the recruiting space.
14:00– 14:45		GENERAL SESSION #3 The Building of a Global Brand
		Harald Herzog Manager HR Systems, DEGUSSA AG
		Alexandra Schwarz Employer Branding Western Europe, DEGUSSA AG
		The difference between a business that’s a choice employer and a business that has to spend millions to attract applicants can be summed up in two words: employment brand. In this presentation, you'll hear how to build an employer brand, worldwide. This case study from a large, multinational chemical company includes advice how an employer brand is built up in line with a corporate brand, as well as how technology can support the initiative. A particular emphasis of this session will be on the requirements for a system to manage job applicants, the challenges of designing the candidate gateway structure, the legal and cultural differences in various countries, as well as marketing and promotion of the brand for acceptance among your workforce.
14:45– 15:30		GENERAL SESSION #4 Applicant Tracking Systems - Global Implementations
		Michael Hernandey Global eStaffing Program Manager, AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES
		This session will address how Agilent took a customer-centric approach to the ATS vendor selection and implementation. With the right staffing technology platform in place, learn how Agilent is leveraging from global resources and processes to maximize recruitment efficiency and effectiveness.
15:30– 16:00		Coffee Break
16:00– 16:45		SPONSORED SESSION BY JOBSTER The Future of Hiring Technology - An Executive Strategy Session on Recruiting Talent
		Jason Goldberg Founder & CEO, JOBSTER
		Learn how to save time and money, as well as find, keep in touch with, and hire top quality prospects. Discover how progressive companies are using Jobster’s recruiting technologies to build and leverage their talent pipeline. Learn how they are using job networks as a strategic resource in sourcing and hiring ahead of demand. See how companies like yours are already using Jobster and finding success today.
16:45– 17:15		WRAP UP DAY ONE Electronic Arts : Case Study
		Matt Jeffrey , EA
		The Chairman will review the ‘hot topics’ covered during the day and lead an interactive discussion with the speakers and the conference delegates.
17:15– 19:00		Networking Reception
		Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, mingle with attendees and speakers, and discuss the day’s sessions and breakouts at this two-hour networking event.
DAY TWO Tuesday, 28 November, 2006 | back to top
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08:00– 14:00		Registration
08:45– 09:00		Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman
		Alan Whitford Managing Partner, ABTECH PARTNERSHIP
09:00– 10:00		DAY TWO KEYNOTE Time Warner's Global Recruitment Expansion
		Rachel Denning Executive Director, Recruitment - International, TIME WARNER
		An in-depth look at how Time Warner implemented the Worldwide Recruitment & Executive Search department, creating an in-house search firm model that handles senior-level search and market intelligence for all Time Warner divisions. The presentation will emphasize the global expansion of the department to include a satellite office in London, servicing the Time Warner divisions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. You’ll learn about current recruitment trends and challenges, Time Warner initiatives, as well as Time Warner technology implementations that tie the company’s global recruitment teams together.
10:00– 10:45		GENERAL SESSION #5 What Recruiting in Asia Looks Like Today
		Kevin Wheeler President & Founder, GLOBAL LEARNING RESOURCES
		What is the status of recruiting in Asia and especially China? What are the labour trends, demographics and economic indicators that are shaping the direction of recruiting? What is the common model of recruitment and are the pressures on bringing recruiting inside the organization or are they forcing a move to outsourcing? How has the internet made an impact? Kevin will discuss all of these questions and add his own thoughts. He will also incorporate the thinking of several Asian recruiters who work in large organizations. At the end of this presentation you will have a good overview of the strategic and tactical direction your recruiting function needs to think about to be successful in Asia.
10:45– 11:00		Coffee Break
11:00– 11:45		GENERAL SESSION #6 Managing Integrated Online Recruitment Across Europe
		Alan Whitford Managing Partner, ABTECH PARTNERSHIP
		As the working-age population peaks or declines in most of the Western world at short notice, the question of Labour supply will become a permanent concern for the recruitment business and for HR departments. It's not about numbers; it's about employee quality. Find out what demographic changes mean to you and your organization in this data-driven presentation.
11:45– 12:45		SPECIAL SPONSORED GENERAL SESSION - SPONSORED BY TALEO Building a Pipeline for our Future
		Elizabeth McFarlan Director of International Recruitment, UNITED HEALTH GROUP INTERNATIONAL
		As companies continue to expand globally, it is a constant challenge for the recruitment function to be flexible and adaptive to meet the growing business needs. In this session, hear how UnitedHealth Group is positioning their recruitment structure, systems and processes for a projected 70% growth in their international population. Learn also about the strategies they are employing to operate in an environment that requires creative talent sourcing and pipelining to meet the dynamic nature of their business.
12:45– 14:00		Networking Lunch
		Enjoy lunch on the exhibit hall floor while browsing the latest recruitment products and services from leading vendors in the recruiting space.
14:00– 14:45		GENERAL SESSION #7 Sourcing Strategies on Both Sides of the Pond
		Stephen Carr Manager of Recruitment Sourcing , T-MOBILE UK
		This session will address sourcing strategies and alternative-sourcing programmes from both a North American and European prospective. See how companies' approaches differ in different regions to meet local cultural and legal requirements.
14:45– 15:30		GENERAL SESSION #8 Performance-based Selection
		Fiona Gibson HR Director, MAXXIUM UK
		Find out how -- by implementing performance-based selection processes --- Maxxium has seen a dramatic reduction in attrition, has improved performance issues, and has delighted hiring managers throughout the business. Maxxium Worldwide is responsible for the sales, local marketing, and distribution of many of the world's premium spirits and wine brands, including ABSOLUT Vodka, The Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky, Jim Beam Bourbon, and Rémy Martin Cognac.
15:30– 16:00		Coffee Break
16:00– 16:45		PANEL DISCUSSION Executive Recruitment Strategies – Viewed From 3 Sides -- An Interactive Panel Discussion
		MODERATOR Alan Whitford Managing Partner, ABTECH PARTNERSHIP
		PANELISTS Marc Cenedella President, CEO, THELADDERS.COM
		Rosalyn Rahme CEO, GOLDJOBS.COM
		John Kilvington Founder/Chairman, KILVINGTON SAVILLE
16:45– 17:00		CLOSING GENERAL SESSION Chairman's Wrap Up: Open Format for Audience Input and Pulling Program Together
		Alan Whitford Managing Partner, ABTECH PARTNERSHIP
		What have we learned over the last two days? The Chairman will ask the audience to identify highlights and moderate a speaker panel commenting on the event.

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