The HRPS 2009 Fall Executive Forum: Talent Management in Challenging Times - Chicago Event Delivers Strategies for Today’s Pressing Issues

Chicago, IL, August 21, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) will host the 2009 Fall Executive Forum, Talent Advantage is More Important than Ever, Oct. 25-27, 2009 at the Swissôtel Chicago, Chicago, IL. The world’s leading talent development executives from companies including McDonald’s USA, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Raytheon, JDS Uniphase, Land O’ Frost and more will share the approaches and tools they employ to give their organizations a talent advantage.

The Fall Forum presents the latest thinking and information on the HR implications of key business issues and strategic HR practices, with insights on talent management best practices specific to our turbulent economic climate. Attendees represent a diverse group of senior-level HR professionals who help organizations to enhance their performance through strategic management of human resources.

“Having a talent advantage is essential for all organizations — the right talent can lead to growth and success; the wrong talent can devastate even the strongest companies,” said Walt Cleaver, HRPS President & CEO. “If you want to survive and thrive, we’ll give you the tools to build a team that gives you an advantage from the start.”

Daily educational sessions focusing on The Four Phases of the Talent Development Lifecycle will complement the keynote presentations and case study panels throughout the event. Rounding out The Fall Executive Forum are networking receptions taking place Sunday and Monday evening.

For more information about The Fall Executive Forum and to register, visit www.hrps.org.

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