Expert Insights into Key Talent Management Technology Trends at HR-XML's Global Partnering and Integration Summit, Sept. 26-28

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21, 2007 -- Social networking application design, candidate matching technology, competency content integration, and using "Web 2.0" for human capital management productivity and collaboration are just some of the cutting-edge talent management topics to be explored at the 2007 Global Partnering and Integration Summit.

HR-XML's Global Partnering and Integration Summit, Sept. 26-28, at the Mirage Hotel, Las Vegas, is the indispensable event for time-pressed HR technologists and strategists to learn from the industry's innovators and gain advice from peers and experts. The deadline for hotel reservations at the conference rate is Aug. 23 -- so register and make your hotel reservation today! Selected sessions are summarized below. For complete information, please visit http://www.partneringsummit.org.

• The Social Networking Revolution: New Technologies and Services for Recruiting. David Baliles, Platform Evangelist, Microsoft Corporation
  The phenomenal growth of social networking websites is changing the way employers discover and acquire scarce talent in a tightening labor market. The growing importance of social networking is encouraging developers and HR solution providers to explore a wide range of innovative social network oriented applications and services. In this session, Microsoft technology evangelist, David Baliles, will showcase an example application and explore how HR and recruiting stakeholders can adapt to and benefit from the cultural shift to social networks and collaborative services.
  
  
• Keeping Up: Are You Using Yesterday's Candidate Matching Technology? Sara Moss, Partner, The Code Works
  The search and matching engine market is heating up. Sophisticated search and matching technology is available in an increasing number of recruiting and staffing solutions. These advanced search and match capabilities promise employers and staffing companies faster fill times, better candidates, and reduced recruiting costs. This session will review the various types of search and match engines currently available and the leading vendors selling into the staffing and recruiting vertical. The presentation will cover market trends, new features, and implementation best practices.
  
  
• Strange Bedfellows: The Marriage of Competency Content and Talent Management Systems. Paul Storfer, Director, Talent Architecture, PDI; Amy T. Mollin, Director, Application Architecture, Saba Software, Inc.; Doug Crisman, ITG; Harry West, Director, Product Strategy, SAP
  Many talent management system integrations are driven by efficiency goals (for example, the elimination of duplicate entry or automation of manual processes). In contrast, business effectiveness is a principal driver behind a growing number of integrations of competency content. Without the right competency content, some talent management systems are like empty spreadsheets -- full of endless potential, but not immediately valuable. This session will discuss the issues involved with effective content integration, outline what is necessary for an effective partnership between content and technology providers, and illustrate useful tools and approaches.
  
  
• Web 2.0: Yesterday's News or New Wave of HCM Productivity and Collaboration? Jason Corsello, Vice President, Center of Excellence, Knowledge Infusion
  Web 2.0 is both derided as hype and heralded as a concept with the power to transform traditional HCM processes. But what is Web 2.0's real impact on HCM? This is a question many companies should ask as they evaluate their HCM strategies and supporting services. What should companies be doing to embrace web 2.0? How will the landscape mature? What is a "must-have" versus a "nice-to-have"? In this presentation, Jason Corsello will discuss the current technologies defined as web 2.0, how they will impact your organization, and what some companies are doing today to leverage the power of web 2.0 technologies.

About HR-XML

The HR-XML Consortium, Inc. (http://www.hr-xml.org/) is the recognized authority on, and leading source of, global interoperability standards for human resources management. Membership within the HR-XML Consortium is open to HR professionals, vendors, consultants, and other users or providers of HR systems and services. For news and information about HR-XML, visit http://www.hr-xml.org/blog/

For more information, contact:

Chuck Allen, Director, HR-XML Consortium, Inc.
chucka@hr-xml.org