Randstad Sourceright to Highlight Talent Acquisition Trends at 2014 SIA Contingent Workforce Events

ATLANTA - Sept. 30, 2014 - PRLog -- WHO:          Randstad Sourceright (http://www.randstadsourceright.com/), a global talent leader

WHAT:          Will highlight the importance of employer branding for recruitment and contingent workforce strategies during two separate panel discussions at the 2014 CW Solutions Forum and CWS Summit (http://www.cvent.com/events/cw-solutions-forum-cws-summit-las-vegas-2014/event-summary-3ecf4c4e0a66450c93c68cccaf2c0178.aspx).

WHEN:          The CW Solutions Forum will take place Monday, October 6 and Tuesday, October 7, 2014.

         Estrada will participate in “The Talent Acquisition Imperative, Big Data and Your Contingent Workforce” on Tuesday, October 7 from 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. PDT.

         The CWS Summit will be held on Wednesday, October 8 and Thursday, October 9, 2014.

Foley will present during “Employer Branding is No Longer an Innovation, it’s an Expectation” on Wednesday, October 8 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT.

WHERE:          The Mirage Hotel & Casino

         3400 S. Las Vegas Boulevard

         Las Vegas, Nev.

         Randstad Sourceright will also exhibit at Booth No. 31.

DETAILS:          Contingent workforce strategy is an important component in any successful talent program, and with the number of contingent workers on the rise, now is the time to define, develop and implement that strategy.

“The Talent Acquisition Imperative, Big Data and Your Contingent Workforce”

         The intersection of Big Data and talent acquisition can be a challenging one for many organizations, even though there is little dispute that Big Data can have a tremendous impact on business results.

At the CW Solutions Forum, JoAnne Estrada, vice president, Professional Services for Randstad Sourceright (http://www.randstadsourceright.com/), will participate in a panel discussion that will share the importance of proactive and strategic talent acquisition and the benefits of Big Data through a top ten approach for starting a plan now.

In addition, Estrada, along with Dan Hanyzewski, vice president of Business Development for Sunrise Systems, and facilitator Diana Gabriel, vice president, Strategic Solutions for Staffing Industry Analysts, will explore how Big Data can drive talent acquisition strategy to put the right people in the right place at the right time. Session attendees will learn why Big Data is a means to maintain a competitive advantage, as well as how it can be applied to talent acquisition strategy at their organization.

         “Employer Branding is No Longer an Innovation, it’s an Expectation”

The subject of ongoing interest, employer branding is an innovative way to distinguish competitive advantage and improve hiring, and in today’s talent landscape, a key component of organizational success.

During the 2014 Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit, James Foley, director, Employer Branding Center of Expertise forRandstad Sourceright (http://www.randstadsourceright.com/), will join Anthony Andreano, managing director, Contractor Relations for FedEx Ground; Michael Cox, vice president, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition at Walmart Global eCommerce; and facilitator Subadhra Sriram, global editorial director for Staffing Industry Analysts, to discuss employer branding as a C-Suite backed strategy that aligns recruitment and retention activities with business goals to impact the bottom line. The panel will draw on real-world examples to demonstrate how employer branding helps lay the foundation for success, working to engage the right people and build a long-term authentic brand. Session attendees will learn how to use quantitative and qualitative metrics as part of their employer brand strategy to attract and retain talent and encourage high performance from the workforce.

         Attendees of the 2014 CW Solutions Forum and CWS Summit (http://www.cvent.com/events/cw-solutions-forum-cws-summit...) who wish to learn more about trends in talent acquisition and employer branding are encouraged to attend these informative sessions. Experts from Randstad Sourceright will also be available to share details on successful contingent workforce strategies during open exhibit hours. Attendees can learn more by visiting Randstad Sourceright at Booth No. 31.

About Randstad Sourceright

Randstad Sourceright is a global talent leader, providing solutions and expertise that help companies position for growth, execute on strategy, and improve business agility. Our experience encompasses all facets of talent, including traditional employees and the contingent, free agent workforce. Key offerings include Blended Workforce Solutions, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Services Provider (MSP) programs, and Payroll and Independent Contractor Services (PICS). As an operating company of Randstad, a $22.0 billion global provider of HR services, Randstad Sourceright delivers the resources and deep capability companies need to optimize their talent strategy for business growth and transformation. We are consistently recognized for service excellence and innovation by industry organizations such as Everest Group, HRO Today Magazine and Staffing Industry Analysts. To learn more, visit www.randstadsourceright.com.

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