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Software Review Boffin is pleased to announce the top speed reading software namely 7 Speed Reading Software. The review elaborated that its unparalleled features make it worthy of the first position.
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The world speed reading champion can read an average 4700 words per minute, highlighted a recent speed reading test. But an average adult is able to read at a speed of 300 wpm only. Software Review Boffin team announced these statistics in their statement today. The team stressed that knowing a few key speed reading techniques can allow individual to read and comprehend a larger amount of text.
Reviews of speed reading software published recently on the Software Review Boffin website awarded the first position to 7 Speed Reading software with EyeQ software and Ace Reader software closely following behind. The team noted that all three software were able to receive high scores within various categories identified during the evaluation process. Minor differences within the critical features have resulted in the final placement. Note: These rankings are subject to change in the foreseeable future. Introduction of competitor software and changes within technology will be accounted for during the re-assessment of the top three products.
Reviews of speed reading software elaborated that 7 Speed Reading software deserves the first place. The distinct combination of price competitiveness and high quality features means that the product offers high value for money. The team believes that the competitive advantage of 7 Speed Reading software lies in its cutting edge technology that offers video tutorials and explicit guidelines along with monitoring technology.
The team specifically stated that the competitor products were unable to match the learning outcomes offered by 7 Speed Reading software. The team was impressed by the easy to use interface and accessibility of the software. As the Boffin team noted, the success of 7 Speed Reading software is largely attributable to the professional team at eReflect that conducted extensive scientific research during the development phase of the product.
The team concluded that 7 Speed Reading software is a product without any faults and therefore deserves the gold medal. It continues to be unbeatable amongst its competitors and this is largely because it delivers what it promises.
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That's the machine I use to string and a few days ago it started failing the last step when running the diagnostics test labeled as "Load Cell Cable". The machine just beeps indefinitely and doesn't allow the user to string. Has anyone had this happen to them?
The "expert" at Prince told me I have to call another number, that they'll guide me through the machine's calibration. I'm doing that tomorrow when I don't have tens of kids around and I can hear the guy on the phone while working on the machine simultaneously.
we had the same problem with the 5000 at our shop. Had to call JC at tennis machines to walk us thru the fix. However, in the end, we had to send it to him for repairs. It came back fine.
That's what I'm guessing we're going to have to do. We had a UPS battery/surge protector where I used to plug the 6000 but they moved it to use it for the cash register, and while I can't be 100% sure, I'm guessing the voltage fluctuation might have done the damage.
When you send it for repairs, how long did it take you to get it back?
^^about two weeks from the time we sent it, to the time we got it back.
I have a 6000 and after a major storm and power outage I had some issues with the unit...All diagnostics would load up, I would mount frame set tension and start to string, on every other "pull" I'd pull the string through and tap the lever to start tension - nothing would happen, try again, nothing, try again it would work...
I ended up replacing my surge protector and never had another issue....
Hope you get it worked out....
I have all my electronics with either surge protection/voltage regulators or UPS batteries, but the shop/6000 owner didn't really care to buy one extra and thus here we are.
I still haven't solved the issue, they gave me the Prince Machines Incorporated number (1-800-572-1055) and it's busy every time I've called.
Got in touch with Jim Henry at Tennis Machines, Inc. and he helped me "reprogram" the machine again with just 2 easy steps. Hope it lasts a while.
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New Delhi, March 4: A court here, rejecting bail of a man accused of sodomising his pregnant wife, held that a victim of marital sexual abuse cannot be discriminated against only because she is the offender's wife and has to be treated as any other rape victim.
Additional Sessions Judge Kamini Lau said: "She (victim) is the responsibility of the state (Delhi government) and is required to be taken care of just as any other victim of aggravated sexual assault and abuse…
"…the state cannot abdicate its responsibility and she cannot be discriminated only because she happens to be the wife of the sexual aggressor."
The court, while declining bail to the man Monday, said that he can not be treated with leniency as allegation against him are serious in nature.
The court was hearing a case lodged by the woman, a resident of Keshav Puram here, against her husband, who after consuming alcohol, allegedly forced her into unnatural sex even when she was pregnant.
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The legendary Mexican Suitcase, a priceless record of the Spanish civil war, has recently made its journey from New York to Barcelona's very own cultural epicenter, MNAC, el Museu National d'art de Catalunya. continue reading
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Where the CEOs of North America's biggest logistics operators meet to discuss trends, challenges and the future of the industry.
In its 2011 annual results, Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) delivered the type of performance the market has come to expect from the Swiss-based company, namely substantial increases in sales with profits disturbed only by the rise of the Swiss franc.
Measured in terms of Swiss francs 'invoiced turnover' fell by 12.6% to CHF19.596bn whilst EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation and Amortisation) and EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax) fell by similar percentages to CHF978m and CHF750m, respectively. K+N pointed out strongly that the falls in profits were wholly currency driven with underlying performance being the opposite of the Franc reported results. This is certainly the case, with the main currencies that K+N actually does business in depreciating by over 12%, however the issue does make the objective performance of K+N easier to assess.
Judging by volumes, the sea freight forwarding business continues to be very healthy. Container volumes grew by 11% to burst through the 3m TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) ceiling, with a total volume of 3.27m TEUs moved in 2011. K+N asserted that overall market volumes are only growing by 5% or 6%. The growth of K+N's volumes was broadly spread across the world as North American export traffic grew 12%, European export traffic grew 10% and Asian export traffic grew 12%. Intra-Asian traffic was also buoyant. It worth noting that gross profit margin rose in currency adjusted terms by 16% which is certainly to be expected considering the violence of the falls in container rates.
In airfreight, the volume performance seems even more extraordinary, with an increase of 13% in a market that may have shrunk by 0.7%. Admittedly, part of this was driven by acquisitions. The state in the market was due to the poor level of exports out of Asia Pacific, with the consequent effect on freight rates. Gross profit grew by 20% in underlying terms and 6.1% in terms of Swiss Francs, invoiced turnover fell by 0.6% to CHF4bn, whilst EBIT rose by 7.4% in Swiss Franc terms; although underlying numbers for the latter indicated an increase of over 20%.
Road and rail operations also saw growth in adverse markets, although the European market overall grew by 5%, with K+N seeing organic growth of 9%, whilst the purchase of RH Freight resulted in growth of 10%. Invoiced turnover was CHF2.967bn, whilst EBIT saw a reduced loss of CHF13m. The German market was buoyant and the UK market grew, but France and the rest of southern Europe struggled.
Contract Logistics has suffered as margins were hit. Invoiced turnover in Swiss Franc terms was down 3.4% to CHF4.168m and an underlying figure of 8%, although EBIT fell by around 7% in underlying terms, from CHF77m in 2010 to CHF63m in 2011. Although Germany is strong, France in particular appears to be dragging K+N contract logistics down, with poor margins in several accounts.
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Morrissey: Years of Refusal
There's so much mystery about this cover that perhaps it's better to start with what we do know. The image was taken by London-based Jake Walters, a commercial photographer with an impressive portfolio across fashion, celebrity and editorial portraiture.
The adorable baby, with its cheeky little expression so at odds with Morrissey's stern gaze, is the son of Charlie Brown, Morrissey's assistant tour manager.
Design practice No Allegiances is responsible for the design and packaging. Having noticed the subtle Mexican sounds in the music, they took their cue from Mexican folk art and vintage California. The typography was inspired by the work of legendary illustrator and printmaker José Guadalupe Posada.
The packaging also features a still life, Bodegon Con Jarra de Vino (1914), by A. Fuentes.
Noting the chiaroscuro of both the cover photography and painting, No Allegiances ran the LP and special CD version on fabric-textured stock to "makes the record feel like an oil painting hanging in the Louvre that you shouldn't have just touched.â€
But what does it all mean? The arresting image on the cover of Morrissey's ninth studio album caused an instant deluge of speculation when it was first surfaced late last year.
Widely reported as celibate, the image of an awkwardly paternal Morrissey seemed unlikely. It also followed two other popular covers where the indie icon held a gun and a violin.
The consensus opinion seemed to be that the title referred to his years of refusing sex and that the baby on the cover symbolically represented an absence born of this choice.
Complicating matters further are the symbols – one of which appears on the baby's forehead and the other on his arm. When the image first appeared online the file size was too small to fully make these out. Was that a W on the baby's forehead? Did it represent the outgoing president of the Unites States?
Um, no – the baby has a butterfly on his forehead, while Morrissey's arm seems to feature a caterpillar. For me, this awkward symbolism is the cover's one misstep and adds little to what appears to be an instantly iconic image.
If it's meaning is opaque, it's no accident. This is after all this is Morrissey – a cultural figure that has always defied easy categorisation. An artist that has referred to himself as being "a fourth sexâ€; that famously campaign for animal rights and vegetarianism. A man who has flirted with the nationalistic far right and in the nineties developed what Encyclopedia Brittanica described as "a growing homoerotic obsession with criminals, skinheads, and boxersâ€.
Anticipating speculation about his latest cover, he had already drafted a response on the sleeve notes to The Years of Refusal:
"If you ask why the new album has the title it has ('Years of Refusal') and why on the cover he is holding the baby, after holding on previous covers the violin and the gun, because after all people will want to know, or more rumours will spill into the world and its voracious, agitated internet shadow, the sigh will almost crack into real annoyance. If you sail close to the gale force wind and bring up the sticky situations he finds himself in when he talks of his mythical old England, its disappearance and/or cultural and commercial conversion, and heretically flirts with the flag, and faces expulsion from the entertainment scene, then the sigh and the awkwardness will know no bounds."
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I admit: It was the cover of this record that convinced me to buy it. It is a tough guitar record and I think the softness of the baby is somewhat jarring.
Besides, Morrissey is human too. Maybe he is trying to point out that, beyond his militant/outspoken voice & sexual ambiguity, he still is a man that can cradle a child and change diapers. Kinda hot, Morrissey.
brilliant essay on an "icon"!
can i just add: the butterfly on the baby's head jumps out as a symbol of somebody who has undergone trauma based mind control (that is a particularly strong meaning in american entertainment circles, and moz lived in LA for ages). A symbol of Project Monarch in which the CIA took children and programmed their minds through trauma. – Many hollywood stars are rumoured to be victims of Project Monarch. Don't know what MOrrissey's allusion is… Could he see himself as having a role in programming us, his fans, by means of his music?
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Reared in Motown, I left some 30 years ago, returning to an area I had vacationed at as a child. I am now retired splitting my time between Bear Cottage and Sarasota Florida. I hope you can create many fond memories of this place. I have.
Linda Suneson Rental Agent purchased this cottage in 1985
This area of the Lower Peninsula is most unique. Many islands dot the big lake. The variety of wildlife is extensive. Eagles frequent the point on which Bear cottage is located. Please be aware that only the month of August is suitable for swimming. Although we have a beautiful sandy beach suitable for sunbathing, volleyball and animal viewing our Lakepoint is very rocky in the water. Either side of us you will find sand beach and sand bottom and our neighbors are most amenable to use of the beach. However if you must have a more private beach and you are anticipating an August vacation I would encourage you to look at some nearby Sturgeon Point listings. Be aware the cost will be significantly higher or the unit significantly smaller than my home. See listings 3020500 or 454129. And never pay for a sandy bottom in the months of June and July.
The house is 1600 square feet. All rooms are over-sized with separate sitting areas in each bedroom. The house has been updated while retaining its knotty pine charm. Enjoy my library of books accumulated over a lifetime.
The lakeside living room is separate from the roadside family room. Television viewing in the family room will not disturb living room tranquility. The 16 x 18 family room may also be used as a third bedroom as it has a queen-sized futon.
Back to reality and wishing we had another week on Lake Huron! We really had a wonderful time, lots of good memories...old and new. Thanks so much.
My wife and I had a great week on the shore of Lake Huron! This home is beautiful and so are the surroundings! We enjoyed two bottles of wine that greeted us when we moved in, but the best part was the sound of the waves on the Big Lake!! We will definately return for another visit!
The home was very well kept and very comfortable. A variety of nature is there right in the backyard. We even had an eagle come by to feast on a fish by the shore! The only negative was that there was no beach. I believe that this was partly due to the higher lake levels this year. Overall a very enjoyable experience which my wife and I would recommend to all!
What a "treasure" I discovered when finding your lovely cottage. Our family had a wonderful time there. Felt right at home as soon as we walked in the door.The surrounding area is very beautiful, not to mention the tranquility of the water. Lots of things available to do at Bear Cottage....games, books,walks,bonfires, & even nice neighbors to chat with. Our dog, Emily, even made a friend "Kramer" the neighbor's dog. Thank you for sharing your little corner of the world with us. We'll be back :)
The owner was fantastic. Great place to stay. Really great value. Very clean. Lots of room. Big bedrooms. The fire pit is great to enjoy the water at night. Very quiet. Will stay again.
Our family stayed at the Bear Cottage for one full week in the end of June. The house was beautiful and we had a great time. The neighbors were very friendly and gave us a couple of suggestions of where to go to find things to do. The weather was not the greatest for the first half of the week but there was plenty of things for us to keep ourselves busy indoors with the board games and movies to watch. We took full advantage of the full kitchen and outside barbeque for breakfasts and dinners but we ventured out to eat for lunch a few of the days. The kids loved the trout farm just south of the cottage and we caught more fish in 30 minutes than I thought was humanly possible. Once the weather improved we were able to spend time sitting by the fire and exploring at the state park north of Black River. We also did a day trip to Hubbard Lake for some fishing. The wild life was abundant with a wide variety of birds visiting the feeders right outside the window. Geese, ducks, and egrets were also visiting the lake shore daily along with several deer each morning. I also thoroughly enjoyed several of the local history books that were available at the cottage and my wife now considers me an expert in the history of Alcona County. We will definitely consider returning to Bear Cottage in the next couple years possibly for an August trip next time.
What an amazing weekend. Easy to find, property managers were easy to work with and extremely accommodating. Home was beautifully maintained, clean and the view was breathtaking. We will definitely be going back.
The lakeside location of Bear cottage provides many opportunities for viewing wildlife and birds. The sandy beach is wide and deep and is suitable for sun bathing, volleyball, and nightly fires. For those where swimming is a priority we suggest you either seek an inland lake location or at a minimum seek another nearby August rental. Except for polar bears, expectations of in-water activities in other than August are unrealistic. And expect to pay approximately 50% more for a Lake Huron sand bottom experience. For example please check out this nearby Sturgeon Point listing 454129. It's about 800 square feet and rents for about $1,000 per week. So the sandy bottom comes at a cost, since that rental is about 1/2 the size of my home.
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Keynote: The Future of Contingent Work in Ten Simple Predictions
The world of work continues to change at an accelerating rate. And nowhere is that change more profound than in the domain of contingent workforce management. From extreme globalization to massive changes in technology and the ever present risk of miscalculating the impact of legal and legislative change; understanding the forces driving change in contingent work has never been more important. This keynote will draw on Staffing Industry Analysts' years of research into the trends affecting contingent work to project a future that every contingent workforce manager needs to prepare for.
Barry Asin
, President, Staffing Industry Analysts
3:30 pm
4:00 pm
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
4:00 pm
5:30 pm
Facilitated Round Tables
Attendees consistently rate interaction and networking with peers and experts as one of the key benefits of attending conferences. During the facilitated round table session attendees will gather in small groups to discuss critical topics related to total talent management, technology and contingent workforce risk. This session is always popular and attendees select three 30 minute sessions to participate in.
1. Creating a workforce policy
2. Procurement model discussion: Direct hire (RPO)
3. Procurement model discussion: MSP best practices
4. Procurement model discussion: VMS best practices
5. Building a talent strategy that makes sense
6. From tactical solutions or strategic objectives: What is SWP?
7. Beyond temps, using technology to manage - SOW and outsourcing
8. Emerging technologies and the contingent workforce
9. Managing perm recruiters for program success
10. Open table risk discussion
11. Co-employment and your contingent workforce
12. Online staffing and the contingent workforce
13. Managing a global talent pool
14. Incorporating independent contractors into your talent strategy
15. Independent contractor classification best practices
16. Exempt or non-exempt contingent workers and why you should care
17. Risks in the use of Statement of Work (SOW) consultants
18. Functional discussion: HR leaders round table
19. Background checks and drug screens
20. CCWP questions and answers
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Welcome Reception
DCR Workforce
ICon Professional Services
Staff Management | SMX
Work Market
08:00 am
09:00 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast, & Exhibits Open
09:00 am
10:30 am
Keynote: Using the Power of WHY in your Contingent Workforce Program
While program management is about handling complexity, program leadership is about creating simplicity. It's often the extreme situations in life that offer the sharpest focus around what it takes for people to be extraordinary. Peter Docker illustrates the "Power of Why" by drawing on his first-hand account of being a military force commander and pilot during the 2003 Gulf War. Then, using multiple examples from his wide industry experience, he explains how these principles can be applied to your contingent workforce challenges to create an inspiring culture and sustainable high-performance organization.
During this impactful keynote session you will learn:
• How great leadership starts with being clear on why, as an organization, we do what we do.
• Why some organizations are more innovative, more profitable and command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike (and how you can too).
• How to shift the context of your organization so that what you do and how you do it take on a whole new perspective.
• An introduction to the 5 Key Principles: Start With Why; Right-to-Left Thinking; Adaptive Leadership; Being and Doing; and Relationship.
• How the Five Key Principles can be applied to your sector or business.
Peter Docker is an accomplished leadership consultant and executive coach. A former senior Royal Air Force officer and professional pilot, Peter has been a Force Commander during combat flying operations and has seen service across the world. A seasoned crisis manager, his multi-faceted career has encompassed being an international negotiator for the UK Government; leading an aviation training and standards organization; teaching post-graduates at the UK's Defense College; flying the late Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher around the world; and leading multi-billion dollar international procurement projects
Peter Docker
, Leadership consultant and author
10:30 am
11:00 am
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
11:00 am
12:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Workshop: Cutting through the Clutter: Independent Contractor Management and Compliance
Sponsored by ICon Professional Services
No matter what you hear in the news or from your supply base, independent contractor engagements are here to stay. Often they are sources of your industry's best talent, but they come with many risks; from insurance gaps, to government regulations, improper classification could cost your company millions. There are ways to appropriately engage this talent source that may eliminate your risk, or at least dramatically reduce it. This session will explore the ways in which sophisticated companies have built programs that maximize talent access while minimizing risk and how you can bring these winning ideas to your program.
Bryan Pena
, VP, Contingent Workforce Strategies and Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Dana Shaw
, COO, ICon Professional Services
William Hays Weissman
, Shareholder, Littler
Thought Leader: The Modern
Sponsored by ZeroChaos
How can you tell whether you're getting the best from your partners? Do your partners really have your best interests in mind? This session highlights how a Managed Service Provider essentially serves as a BPO engagement that is maximized when there is active ownership by the outsourcing organization. It will provide practical examples and tips from a sponsor's perspective on getting the most out of your extended family.
Kersten Buck
, Director, Strategic Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
Erika Halverson
, Global Contingent Workforce Program Manager, LinkedIn
Harold Mills
, CEO, ZeroChaos
Michael Werblun
, EVP, ZeroChaos
Thought Leader: Understanding Total Program Value
Sponsored by Beeline
Contingent workforce programs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and levels of maturity. Regardless of the differences, program leaders commonly share a desire to add organizational value by managing program quality, cost, and efficiency. However, many only do this tactically. To demonstrate total program value to stakeholders, program leaders should adopt a much more strategic and data-driven approach. When done correctly, this practice yields a multitude of benefits. Join Benjie Hanson, Director, Consulting at Beeline, as he leads this interactive workshop where you will learn through real-world examples and templates, what metrics you need to understand the total value of your program.
Benjie Hanson
, Director, Consulting, Beeline
Diana Gabriel
, VP, Strategic Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
12:00 pm
1:30 pm
Networking Lunch & Exhibits Open
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Workshop: The VMS Shuffle: How to Match a VMS to your CW Program
Sponsored by Provade
We are becoming ever more reliant on technology to manage our business processes and data. The complex world of contingent labor management places particular demands on the technology architectures used to interact with the supplier ecosystem. We will explore the critical issues you should be aware of before choosing a VMS and highlight the challenges of moving from one VMS to another. In this session our panel of experts will review VMS scenarios and explore the sometimes complex relationship between buyers of contingent labor, the MSP and the VMS. How can you choose a technically stable VMS while at the same time quickly address changing business needs for temporary labor? How much customization can help in delivering a flexible and robust VMS matched to program requirements, and how much customization can cause systems and vendor lock-in? Is a VMS for life, and how do we prepare for program migration from one VMS to another?
James Waite,
Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Europe, Staffing Industry Analysts
Peter Parks
, COO, Provade
Wendy Patience-O'Brien
, CCWP, Director, Global Contingent Workforce, Oracle
Thought Leader: Possibilities and Pitfalls of Supplier Indemnification
Sponsored by Ascent
Anyone who has ever drafted a program contract is familiar with the roadblocks that come when addressing supplier indemnity. What you may not know is that such contract clauses often aren't worth the paper they are written on, and quite the contrary may provide a false sense of security when called into question. So what are the real world applications and impacts to indemnification provided by staffing firms to clients? During this informative workshop session you will learn:
• Learn how to structure indemnification clauses in supplier contracts
• Learn what you need to do as a client to ensure that indemnification will be provided and enforced
• Learn the limits of indemnification with MSP's and suppliers
Adrianne Nelson
, Director, Global Services, Staffing Industry Analysts
Joseph Nordlinger
, CEO, Ascent
Sherry Swieca
, Attorney, Jackson Lewis
Joycelyn Calvin White,
CCWP, National Program Director, Kaiser Permanente
Thought Leader: Best Practices for Directly Sourcing Former Employees, Retirees, and Other High-Talent Contractors
Sponsored by MBO Partners
Every year, more and more companies are seeing their non-employee workforce grow. Open talent platforms like LinkedIn, shifting workforce demographics, elevated dissatisfaction with traditional CWS programs, growing demand for specialized high talent resources and constant pressure to reduce intermediary mark-ups have accelerated a trend toward direct contractor sourcing. As these direct contractor sourcing programs mature and include alumni/retirees, the need to implement proven best practices related to program design, contractor engagement and talent curation is critical for an efficient, compliant and highly productive program. Join MBO Partners and a panel of experts as we share real-world experiences, best practices, legal perspective and valuable tips and techniques to help you capitalize on this trend.
Dawn McCartney
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Joseph Reis
, Director, Logistics Health Incorporated
Charlie Stevens
, Lawyer, Michael Best & Friedrich
Gene Zaino
, President & CEO, MBO Partners
2:30 pm
2:45 pm
Transition Break
2:45 pm
3:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Thought Leader: The Talent Acquisition Imperative, Big Data and your Contingent Workforce
Sponsored by Sunrise Systems
The idea of Big Data is still very intimidating to many companies and Talent Acquisition organizations continue to struggle as to where to start. There is little dispute that Big Data represents a strategic opportunity to impact and enhance business results through more effective Talent Acquisition. Most HR functions have not traditionally been the epicenter for new technological advancement and have typically been at the end of a wave and relegated to a "wait and see" position. In the war where talent is a differentiator this means potential market share lost and a non-competitive position. Big Data is a means to maintain a competitive advantage. This workshop will address the importance of proactive and strategic talent acquisition and the benefits of Big Data through a top ten approach to starting your plan now. Learn how Big Data can drive a talent acquisition strategy to put the right people in the right place at the right time.
Diana Gabriel
, VP, Strategic Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
JoAnne Estrada
, VP, Professional Services, Randstad Sourceright
Dan Hanyzewski
, VP, Business Development, Sunrise Systems
Workshop: Strategic Workforce Planning for the CW Workforce!
Sponsored by Yoh
With contingent workers (CW) approaching one fifth or more of large organizations' deployed workforce resources, CW Program management has arrived as a strategic workforce management practice. Consequently, CW Program Managers have a strategic opportunity and emerging imperative to contribute to an organization's workforce planning efforts. This round table workshop session, led by industry experts will focus on the following:
1) What are the strategic and tactical benefits of conducting and/or participating in Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)?
2) What is the most effective role to play presently in SWP for CW Program Managers?
3) What key actions can CW Program Managers take to successfully engage in SWP?
4) Why CW Program Managers will be principal SME's in organizations' future strategic workforce planning practices?
Stephen Clancy
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies, Knowledge & Research, CCWP, Staffing Industry Analysts
Kay Colson
, Senior Associate, Brightfield Strategies
Robin Johnson
, SVP, Enterprise Solutions, Yoh
Workshop: Temps, ICs, SOWS & More: Matching the right non-traditional workers with the right jobs
Sponsored by Work Market
Today's companies can use many different types of labor to get things done. From freelancers and independent contractors, to statement of work consultants and workers leased through a staffing firm, the different categories of labor available to today's companies are many and varied. We explore the different modes of engagement and show you when to engage what worker. Join us for an informative session where we help you make sense of this ever-changing landscape.
Subadrha Sriram
, Global Editorial Director, Staffing Industry Analysts
Jeff Wald
, COO, CFO & Co-Founder, Work Market
3:45 pm
4:15 pm
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
4:15 pm
5:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Knowledge: How you Can Prepare for The Affordable Care Act
While the full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) looms large in the landscape, many of today's buyers and suppliers alike do not fully understand how the groundbreaking legislation will affect the contingent workforce. It seems everyone has an opinion on what's important. From term limits and the look back period to risk pools and state exchanges, what do they all mean and what exactly do you need to be doing to protect your company from running afoul of the law? What types of costs will be incurred to comply with the law and who will end up paying for it? Hear the latest insights and developments to equip you for a successful 2015!
Andrew Braswell
, Research Analyst, Staffing Industry Analysts
Knowledge: Background Checks – Do they Minimize your Risk or Add to it?
Is your background check policy putting you at risk? There was a time when a contingent worker would not be allowed to start an assignment without a completed and passed background check. Is this still the case? the answer may surprise you. Our panel of industry and legal experts will discuss when conducting a background check is allowed, who should know the results and how you can make the best decision without creating a legal problem.
Dawn McCartney
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Clay Lewis
, SVP, Global Staffing - Vendor Management, Bank of America
Eric Rumbaugh
, Attorney, Michael Best & Friedrich
Tom Shelley
, DP DHL Procurement
Targeted Discussion Round Tables: Is it Time to Rethink Pricing and Funding Models for Contingent Workforce Programs?
As companies build or expand their contingent workforce programs, the question of how to fund the program and which pricing models to use with Vendor Management System (VMS) and Managed Service Providers (MSP) are often at the top of the list. The prevailing funding model in the US is to have your suppliers fund the program and the most common pricing model used by VMS and MSPs is a percentage of spend under management. But how well do these work when considering incorporating services procurement or expanding your contingent workforce program to different regions of the world? Learn about the pros and cons of various of pricing and funding models and new innovative approaches to realizing the greatest value from your program partners as you build or expand your contingent workforce program.
Jason Ezratty
, President, Brightfield Strategies LLC
Christopher Minnick
, EVP, Brightfield Strategies LLC
5:15 pm
CW Solutions Ends
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6:30 pm
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ICon Professional Services
Staff Management | SMX
Work Market
8:00 am
9:00 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast, & Exhibits Open
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9:00 am
10:15 am
Facilitated Round Tables
One of the most important benefits of attending the CWS Summit is the interaction with peers and colleagues. We'll dive right in to the issues most on your mind with our always popular facilitated discussion tables. There will be round tables on both days. Attendees will choose two 30 minute discussion sessions to participate in.
(topics subject to change)
1. Best practices for expanding your CW program internationally
2. How important is vendor neutrality?
3. Incorporating Statement of Work (SOW) consultants into your program
4. Implementing a contingent workforce program
5. Communicating with your stakeholders to ensure program success
6. Building a talent strategy that makes sense - Total Talent Management
7. VMS technology selection best practices
8. The Affordable Care Act's impact on contingent workforce buyers
9. Managing risks with your suppliers
10. Best practices in independent contractor classification
11. Getting senior management support for your program
12. Driving staffing agency performance
13. Beyond temps, using technology to manage SOW and outsourcing - Technology
14. Price vs. quality: getting the balance right
15. Change management that sticks
16. IC program best practices
17. Newcomers discussion: First steps to create your contingent workforce program
18. Manufacturing and light industrial round table
19. Building your contingent workforce business case
20. Using social media, job boards and the rest
21. Building a diversity/minority supplier program
22. In-house vs. outsourced MSP
23. Online staffing platforms and freelancer management systems – Emerging Options
24. Background checks and drug tests, hidden risks
25. VMS beyond borders, deploying technology abroad – Technology
26. Procurement model discussion: Direct hire (RPO) – Total Talent Management
27. Cooperating for success: HR & procurement
10:15 am
10:45 am
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
10:45 am
12:15 pm
Keynote Panel: CWS Talks
- Sandra Buhler
, VP, Contingent Workforce Program Manager, Union Bank
- Jason Ezratty
, President, Brightfield Strategies LLC
Ed Hidalgo,
Senior Director, Staffing, Qualcomm Inc.
- Bryan Peña
, VP, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Carey Pugh
, Global Procurement Compliance Manager, Cisco Systems Inc.
In this session industry practitioners and experts will deliver "TED Talks" style presentations-short, powerful perspectives on topics and industry issues they are passionate about. Hear new ideas and challenging viewpoints on the contingent workforce and gain inspiration to bring back to your organization. Topics covered:
- Data Analytics and Talent Management
- Enhancing supplier relationships in a multicultural environment
- Contingent Workforce Program Outreach, bringing value to the community
- Learnings from the SOW front and Massive Scale
- Program Leadership and Creativity in Contingent Workforce Management
12:15 pm
1:45 pm
Networking Lunch & Exhibits Open
Lunch sponsored by Axelon Services Corporation
1:45 pm
2:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Tactics: Tricks & Tips for CW Program Management Best Practices
Sponsored by Collabera Inc.
Today's Contingent Workforce program management practice has many established frameworks, methodologies, best practices, and now, even a professional industry certification. These established and proven program management practices are based on thousands of CW program engagements and management innovations. This round table will cut through formal CW program management theory and explore essential "Tips & Tricks" used by successful, certified CW Program managers that can enhance a program's capability and performance.
Stephen Clancy
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies, Knowledge & Research, CCWP, Staffing Industry Analysts
Trey Austin
, SPHR, Director, Global Contingent Staffing, UPS
Ed Hidalgo
, Senior Director, Staffing, Qualcomm Inc.
Dan Khublall
, Director, Global Contingent Labor - Professional Services Sourcing, Thomson Reuters
Ashwin Rao
, EVP, Collabera Inc.
Thought Leader: People are Not Pencils; Understanding Their Role in Your Supply Chain
Sponsored by KellyOCG
Either you're just starting out or you're looking to optimize your talent supply chain model, but do you really know how it should be designed? Learn how to be a true partner to the business by using the same tools and techniques used by your business partners to optimize your company's talent supply chain. KellyOCG has collaborated with Michigan State, the Human Capital Institute, the Supply Chain Council, and Gartner to leverage frameworks used by leading businesses to operationalize the Talent Supply Chain. Join us for this Thought Leader Session as a first step to ensuring your Talent Supply Chain is aligned with your business priorities. Collective insights from attendee Talent Strategy Goal Assessment surveys will be shared to demonstrate how you may need to rethink and re-architect your program design.
Dawn McCartney
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Alejandro Builes
, Associate Director, Procurement, Kraft
Teresa Carroll
, SVP & General Manager, KellyOCG
Method: Benchmarks are Bogus! Measuring What Matters
Sponsored by Fieldglass
It's a well-known fact that you cannot manage your contingent workforce program without measuring and monitoring performance. But without a comprehensive KPI and SLA strategy it can be a daunting - if not impossible - task to identify areas of opportunity to develop and improve. During this informative and possibly controversial session we will explore the perils of comparing your program to other companies and how you can create a benchmarking strategy that can provide a real world framework for success!
Bryan Peña
, VP, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Scott Hampton
, Manager, Supplemental Labor Management Office, Bonneville Power Administration
Lon Harvey
, Director, Contingent Labor Program, Waste Management
Arun Srinivasan
, VP, Product Marketing & Strategy, Fieldglass
Thought Leader: Optimizing Your Talent Sources for Bottom Line Results
Sponsored by ManpowerGroup Solutions TAPFIN
Without an effective strategy to attract hard-to-find top talent that meets your unique business needs, the ramifications may be significant. Businesses need to be flexible, aligned, and talent focused today in order to respond with speed and agility to rapidly changing market conditions. To attract the right candidates for both full-time and contingent roles, organizations need to create and optimize the right sourcing channels and delivery methods to meet critical business objectives. Join us as our panel discusses how optimizing your talent sources can give you improved visibility to talent pools, enhance identification of quality, hard-to-find candidates and enable you to deploy the right mix of resources to meet business objectives and improve the bottom line
Diana Gabriel
, VP, Strategy & Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
Dave McGonegal
, VP, Strategic Client Solutions, ManpowerGroup Solutions TAPFIN
Jennifer Torney
, VP, Strategic Client Solutions, ManpowerGroup Solutions TAPFIN
2:45 pm
3:00 pm
Transition Break
3:00 pm
4:00 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Thought Leader: Employer Branding is No Longer an Innovation, it's an Expectation
Sponsored by Randstad Sourceright
Employer Branding is a C-suite backed strategy that aligns recruitment and retention activities with business goals to impact bottom line, drive market competitiveness, and dictate the future of the organization. Successful businesses lay the right foundations, engage the right people, and use quantitative and qualitative metrics to build long-term, authentic employer brands that not only attract and retain, but also encourage talent to be highly productive contributors in their success.
Join globally renowned employment branding expert, James Foley, of Randstad Sourceright, along with key stakeholders from some of the world's leading employer brand organizations, including FedEx and Walmart, for this informative session.
Subadhra Sriram
, Global Editorial Director, Staffing Industry Analysts
Anthony Andreano
, Managing Director, Contractor Relations, FedEx Ground
Michael Cox
, VP, Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, Walmart Global eCommerce
James Foley
, Director, Employer Brand Center of Expertise, Randstad Sourceright
Mission: Think Global, Act Local: Strategies and Advice on Creating Local Value
Sponsored by Artech Information Systems
Workforce programs today are expected to be more and more mature with higher levels of quality, often driven by local stakeholders no longer satisfied by "cookie-cutter" solutions. This can be even more challenging when considering expanding a global program. We will discuss how workforce future-focused programs can respond to local, regional and global requirements such as compliance and risk, while remaining aligned to strategic program direction, and ultimately provide synergies that facilitate local advocacy for workforce management strategies add local value and contribute to global ROI.
James Waite,
Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Europe, Staffing Industry Analysts
Bob Hicks
, CWS Strategy & Deploy Manager, CP Operations - Systems & Processes, Shell Inc.
Ajay Poddar
, EVP, Artech Information Systems
Thought Leader: Getting through the CWM B#*%!
Sponsored by ZeroChaos
Handling the ins and outs of a Contingent Workforce Program is not always a walk in the park and effective management calls for expertise and out-of-the-box thinking. This session will deliver practical tips and examples on overcoming common hurdles or perceptions encountered in operating a Contingent Workforce Management Program.
Kersten Buck
, Director, Strategic Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
Erika Halverson
, Global Contingent Workforce Program Manager, LinkedIn
Harold Mills
, CEO, ZeroChaos
Michael Werblun
, EVP, ZeroChaos
Strategy: Beyond Agency Temps - Building a Services Procurement Strategy
As many programs evolve to the next level of maturity, more and more program managers are building the business case to include their non-agency workforce under their program governance structure. But given the immense complexities of such categories knowing how to build a legitimate business case can be a daunting prospect. Join us for this informative session where you can learn how others have successfully rolled out such programs and how you can apply these same principles successfully in your own companies
Tony Gregoire
, Director, Research - North America, Staffing Industry Analysts
Margie Durham
, Global HR Services Director, Dell
Wendy Patience-O'Brien
, Director, Procurement – Global Contingent Workforce, Oracle
Carey Pugh
, Global Procurement Compliance Manager, Cisco Systems Inc.
4:00 pm
4:30 pm
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
4:30 pm
5:30 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Thought Leader: Fact or Fiction; the not-so-ugly truth in Changing VMS Solutions
Sponsored by Beeline
At some point in almost every program, the needs of the business may change. Maybe it's due to changes in legislation or a sudden need for global expansion. Sometimes, mergers and acquisitions can render legacy solutions inadequate in the face of new realities. To address these dynamic conditions, you may often find that simple changes to your business processes may suffice, but occasionally, there is a need for bigger change -- changing your Vendor Management System (VMS). Change is always difficult, but changing VMS technologies is especially complicated. Or is it?
Join our distinguished panel of expert practitioners as they share their experience refreshing their VMS technologies. From building the business case for change, through the solution selection process, and eventually to the successful 'go live', you will hear what steps they took to deploy their VMS successfully. During this lively discussion, these experts will discuss how changing VMS providers is sometimes a necessary part of moving a program forward.
Dawn McCartney
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Jim Cinelli
, VP, Service Delivery, Beeline
Jon Ionno
, Global Managing Director - Professional Service, Allegis Global Solutions
James Waite,
Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Europe, Staffing Industry Analysts
Thought Leader: The Evolving Ecosystems of Work: Changing the Way Work Gets Done
Sponsored by MBO Partners
The landscape of today's workforce is changing faster than even the most sophisticated program manager can keep up with. To keep you up to speed on the ever evolving sources of talent, MBO Partners has assembled a panel of experts to address the questions about the emerging ecosystems supporting non-traditional work arrangements; from online staffing and alumni programs to the latest in IC best practices and true agent of record services. The discussion will address how companies can stay relevant by taking on the complexities of a future workforce strategy featuring new providers, platforms and other forms of intermediation. Buyers of Contingent Workforce Solutions will get education, insights and perspective on the latest trends, as well as tips on what is working today and how they can apply them to their own programs.
Jay Lash
, VP, Corporate Development, MBO Partners
Barry Asin
, President, Staffing Industry Analysts
Steve King
, Partner, Emergent Research
Gene Zaino
, President & CEO, MBO Partners
Strategy: Program Maturity Management: How to Move Beyond Cost Savings
Sponsored by Provade
You've had your program in place for a few years and things seem to be getting stale. To mix metaphors you've picked all the low hanging fruit and put out all the blazing fires, now what? How do you evolve to the next level in your program? What can be done to begin to create value as opposed to capture savings? This session will explore the "three year problem" and how you can work with your internal and external stakeholders to create a cutting edge program that can impact company results.
Stephen Clancy
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies, Knowledge & Research, CCWP, Staffing Industry Analysts
Kanita Harris
, Category Manager, Halliburton
Peter Parks
, COO, Provade
Edward Ronan
, Global Category Manager - HR Benefits & Services, BD
Strategy: Design it Right: Popular Contingent Workforce Program Models, their Pros, Cons
Sponsored by Alexander Mann Solutions
Vendor Neutral or Sole Source? Hybrid or MSP? Making sense of the different available program models can be daunting! During this interactive session, join industry experts who have been there before as they share their firsthand experience designing and implementing their contingent workforce programs. They will explore the pros and cons of their models and show you what you can bring to your program as you build a strategy that is right for your organization. Panelists will share their keys to success to give you an edge in selecting a contingent workforce management strategy that makes sense for your unique situation.
Subadhra Sriram
, Global Editorial Director, Staffing Industry Analysts
Peggy O'Neill
, Director, Staffing - Contingent Workforce, Disney
Matthew Rodger
, Managing Director, Contingent Workforce Solutions, Alexander Mann Solutions
Carolyn Volovsek
, Manager, HR Programs Corporate Human Resources, Fiserv
5:30 pm
7:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Strategic Staffing Solutions
Acro Service Corporation
ACS Group
Aerotek Inc.
Alexander Mann Solutions
Allegis Global Solutions
Apex Systems
Artech Information Systems LLC
Axelon Services Corporation
Collabera Inc.
Creative Solutions Services LLC
DCR Workforce
eTeam Inc.
Geometric Results Inc.
Guidant Group
Matlen Silver
Metasys Technologies Inc.
ObjectWin Technology Inc.
PRIDE Global
PRO Unlimited
Pyramid Consulting Inc.
The Select Family of Staffing Companies
The Select Group
Spectraforce Technologies
Staff Management | SMX
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Sunrise Systems
Superior Group
Synergy Services
US Tech Solutions
VIVA USA Inc.
Volt Consulting Group
8:00 am
09:00 am
Registration, Networking Breakfast, & Exhibits Open
Breakfast sponsored by ACS Group
9:00 am
10:30 am
Keynote: Find Your Edge: Building a Winning Workforce
Sponsored by Pontoon
Excellence happens all the time in an organization, but harnessing it can be tricky. Often, when companies try to reproduce what their best performers do differently, the result is just another lifeless policy that ends up constraining people instead of freeing them to do their best work. Author, consultant and speaker Marcus Buckingham argues that the answer is a customized best practice delivery system that puts innovative ideas into practice without stifling the personal strengths that give people their edge. His speech will demonstrate how to move beyond the one-size-fits-all approach and find best practices that give you and your company a competitive edge.
Buckingham's latest project is
The New York Times
Wall Street Journal
, a book and strengths assessment combination that uses a new research methodology to reveal people's top two "strength roles"—their areas of comparative advantage. Going beyond description, StandOut gives people practical innovations that fit their strengths, and provides managers with quick insights on how to get the best from each member of their team. The goal is to move companies toward greater success and productivity by creating a workplace in which employees spend the majority of their time each day on the job using their strongest skills and engaged in their favorite tasks, basically doing exactly what they want to do.
In his role as an author, independent consultant and speaker, Buckingham has been the subject of in-depth profiles in
The New York Times, FORTUNE, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, USA Today
The Wall Street Journal
. He has appeared on numerous television programs, including "Today" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show," and is routinely lauded by such corporations as Toyota, Coca-Cola, Master Foods, Wells Fargo, Microsoft and Disney as an invaluable resource in informing, challenging, mentoring and inspiring people to find their strengths and sustain long-lasting personal success. Marcus Buckingham graduated from Cambridge University in 1987 with a master's degree in social and political science
Marcus Buckingham
, Author, independent consultant & speaker
10:30 am
11:00 am
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
11:00 am
12:15 pm
Facilitated Round Tables – Round II
One of the most important benefits of attending the CWS Summit is the interaction with peers and colleagues. We'll dive right in to the issues most on your mind with our always popular facilitated discussion tables. There will be Round tables on both days. Attendees will choose two 30-minute discussion sessions to participate in.
(Topics subject to change)
1. Best practices in selecting your staffing suppliers and program partners
2. Emerging technologies and the contingent workforce - Technology
3. Negotiating successful outcomes
4. Procurement model discussion: Managed Service Provider (MSP) best practices
5. Implementing an effective vendor consolidation process
6. Maximizing the quality of your contingent talent
7. Choosing and implementing an MSP
8. Procurement leaders round table
9. Is Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) the next step for your business?
10. Functional discussion: HR leaders round table - Total Talent Management
11. Getting the most out of your VMS
12. Driving improvements in established programs
13. Ensuring you are getting the best rates
14. Establishing program metrics and KPIs
15. IT and operations leader's round table
16. Choosing your contingent workforce model
17. Controlling maverick spend
18. Risks in the use of Statement of Work (SOW) consultants - Risk
19. Sector discussion: Pharma and Science
20. Incorporating Independent Contractors into your Talent Strategy - Risk
21. Online staffing and the contingent workforce - Technology
22. Newcomers discussion: Establishing the CW program office - capabilities and governance
23. Managing perm recruiters for program success - Total Talent Management
24. Driving program return on investment
12:15 pm
1:45 pm
Networking Lunch & Exhibits Open
Lunch sponsored by Artech Information Systems LLC
1:45 pm
2:45 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Method: Redefining IC Misclassification in the ACA Era
Sponsored by ACS Group
No workforce composition strategy is complete without a well-conceived plan for distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, and how the Affordable Care Act impacts that strategy. It's no secret that companies can't afford to make uninformed decisions when it comes to the ACA, because even the smallest mistakes in this area of the law can have dire consequences. How familiar are you with the unique risks and complications imposed by the ACA on your workforce? In this informative session a panel of experts will help guide you through the ACA maze as it relates to independent contractor engagement, helping you rethink your process so in the end you can create a strategy that allows you to take advantage of this critical labor source without undue risk!
Dawn McCartney
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
Alden J. Bianchi
, Practice Group Leader, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice, Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.
David J. Wierkiewicz
, Client Advocate, Human Capital Practice, Willis of Wisconsin, Inc.
Mark Zisholtz
, VP, Head of Workforce Compliance, ACS Group
Thought Leader: Managed Staffing Programs: Ready, Set… Wait, are We Really Ready?
Sponsored by Yoh
Implementing a managed staffing program with an MSP or VMS technology is a culture shock for many organizations. There are lots of questions: What data do we have? Will hiring managers buy-in? How will we communicate the changes? All of which leads to the main question: Are we ready? Join us for an expert panel session to tackle the issues surrounding readiness for a managed staffing program. Whether you are considering a new program, reworking an old program or even self-managing your program, taking time to assess your readiness could be the difference between a successful implementation with results and one that merely lingers and causes disruption.
Kersten Buck
, Director, Strategic Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
Robin Johnson
, SVP, Enterprise Solutions, Yoh
Jaci Milligan
, VP, Implementation, Yoh
JoAnn Murphy
, Procurement & Travel Manager, PJM Interconnection
Strategy: Dollars and Euro and Yuan oh my! Global Rate Card Management.
Expanding your contingent workforce program internationally is a complex proposition. Nowhere is this complexity more evident than in the arena of pricing. How do you build a global pricing and rate card strategy that provides the proper service and talent levels while providing competitive pricing? Join our panel of global practitioners and industry experts as we explore winning strategies to create a sustainable program without breaking the bank.
Adrianne Nelson
, Director, Global Services, Staffing Industry Analysts
Jason Ezratty
, President, Brightfield Strategies LLC
Nandita Joshi,
Global Category Manager, Contracted Resources, Shell Global Solutions US Inc.
Thought Leader: What's Your Blind Spot? Uncovering Unseen Opportunities With VMS Technology
Sponsored by IQNavigator
VMS is more than just a mechanism for onboarding temps and managing spend, many program managers are using robust VMS technology solutions that are actually pushing the boundaries of what is possible. By maturing their contingent labor programs and extending the reach of their services procurement platforms, forward-looking companies are able to focus on areas of unseen savings, gain efficiency and most importantly create value. With a solid VMS platform that can adapt to evolving goals, companies look to different staffing models – self-managed, MSP-led, multiple MSP – or draw on different staffing sources such as online talent pools.
Find out how successful workforce programs have used their technology decisions to visualize new opportunities, and make better labor planning decisions. In this informative and illuminating session we will share how truly innovative companies are using VMS technology to create tomorrow's workforce solutions.
Diana Gabriel
, VP, Strategic Solutions, Staffing Industry Analysts
Kieran Brady
, EVP Market Strategies, IQNavigator
Margie Durham
, Global HR Services Director, Dell
Ken Kerrigan
, Global Procurement Category Director - Contingent Labor, Accenture
2:45 pm
3:15 pm
Networking Break & Exhibits Open
3:15 pm
4:15 pm
Concurrent Sessions
Mission: Getting it Done, from Business Case to Steady State; Program Rollout Best Practices
The difference between success and failure often lies in the details. From getting executive sponsorship for all the right reasons to building the project support in your remote locations to executing the program rollout; its often the littlest issues that can be all too easy to miss but make a huge impact on your programs future. In this informative session our panel of experts will take you through the process they used to take their programs to the next level and what you can do to ensure your program creates value for years to come.
Don't make the same mistake other have made and get it right the first time!
Stephen Clancy
, Director, Contingent Workforce Strategies, Knowledge & Research, CCWP, Staffing Industry Analysts
Marc Foster
, CWS Operations Analyst, 3M
Ben Walker
, VP, Operations, Brightfield Strategies
Strategy: In-house Vs Outsource - Which Model is Best for You?
Sponsored by Geometric Results Inc
With any decision to outsource a function, it's always best to start with a "make vs. buy" decision. CW program management is not different, but how do you decide? During this informative workshop we will meet with program managers and industry experts who have gone through this important analysis and lived with the consequences, and the success!
Adrianne Nelson
, Director, Global Services, Staffing Industry Analysts
John Dyer
, eCAM Supplier Liaison, AT&T
Jennifer Hancock
, Global Sub-Category Manager - Staffing Services & Relocation, Schlumberger
Art Knapp
, VP, MSP Practice, Geometric Results Inc.
Mission: Finding your Purpose - Aligning Your CW Program to Your Company Goals
Sponsored by Guidant Group
It all starts with the "Why." So often the contingent workforce management business case is based primarily on cost savings. This is not necessarily a bad thing, building a competitive workforce sometime requires a strong focus on cost, but true program value comes from leveraging your flexible talent to create competitive advantage.
Barry Asin
, President, Staffing industry Analysts
Leanne Borgen
, Senior Sourcing Specialist, Duke Energy
Mike Mulder
, Practice Director, Operations, Guidant Group
Dan Schaefer
, Program Director, Technical Services Sourcing, IBM Corporation
Lynne Womack Williams
, Global Lead, Contingent Labor Strategies, Google Inc.
Method: Legs and Regs Around the World
"Going Global" is more than switching a dollar symbol for a Euro symbol. Globally laws affecting the contingent workforce are incredibly complex and continuously changing. If you intend to take your program abroad you better know how this complexity may affect your program. Join Staffing Industry Analysts' resident legal expert Fiona Coombe as she take us on a high level tour of the global legal landscape and how you can build a program that can be successful beyond our borders.
Fiona Coombe
, Director, Legal & Regulatory Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
4:15 pm
5:00 pm
Closing general session: The Future of the Contingent Workforce
Closing panel discussion on the key concepts of contingent workforce strategies and what the future looks like. Audience participation is a key component in this session as we collectively reflect on the conference learnings and how we can move our industry forward.
Bryan Peña
, VP, Contingent Workforce Strategies & Research, Staffing Industry Analysts
5:00 pm
CWS Summit Ends
Acro Service Corporation
ACS Group
Aerotek Inc.
Alexander Mann Solutions
Allegis Global Solutions
Apex Systems
Artech Information Systems LLC
Axelon Services Corporation
Collabera Inc.
Creative Solutions Services LLC
DCR Workforce
eTeam Inc.
Geometric Results Inc.
Guidant Group
Matlen Silver
Metasys Technologies Inc.
ObjectWin Technology Inc.
PRIDE Global
PRO Unlimited
Pyramid Consulting Inc.
The Select Family of Staffing Companies
The Select Group
Spectraforce Technologies
Staff Management | SMX
Strategic Staffing Solutions
Sunrise Systems
Superior Group
Synergy Services
US Tech Solutions
VIVA USA Inc.
Volt Consulting Group
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