The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a think tank, professional organization and educator in talent management strategies, and JWT Employment Communications, an award-winning advertising, communications and consulting firm, announced today that the agency will sponsor HCI's Employer Branding learning and research track.
Washington, D.C. (HRMarketer/PRWeb) August 10, 2005 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a think tank, professional organization and educator in talent management strategies, and JWT Employment Communications, an award-winning advertising, communications and consulting firm, announced today that the agency will sponsor HCI's Employer Branding learning and research track.
"The market for talent is intensifying as we face an aging workforce, lower unemployment rates and a relentless demand for more skills, knowledge, experience and education," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director. "JWT Employment Communications' prestigious heritage, creativity and strategic mindset will be invaluable to HCI's efforts to build a thought leader panel for this key track within HCI's Talent Strategy community."
As a result of the alliance, JWT Employment Communications will be recognized for their financial support and advisory role in the development of Employer Branding research, white papers and education. Selected employees and associates of JWT Employment Communications will become Professional members of the Human Capital Institute, enjoying full membership benefits including access to HCI's research library, live local Network events, Webcasts, Talent Blogosphere and Talent Directories.
"Employer branding -- which goes beyond "employer of choice" marketing -- must be the cornerstone of any effective long-term recruitment and retention strategy," said Tim Gibbon, President and CEO of JWT Employment Communications. "We pledge to use our worldwide reach, enormous depth of resources, complete range of services and history of success to support the Human Capital Institute as it advances strategies and practices around employer branding."
About JWT Employment Communications
JWT Employment Communications is a global, full-service recruitment advertising, communications and consulting firm with over 50 years of experience in helping employers attract, recruit and retain talent. JWT Employment Communications is a subsidiary of JWT, one of the oldest and largest advertising agencies in the world, and a part of WPP (NASDAQ:WPPGY). For more information please visit: www.jwtec.com
About The Human Capital Institute
The Human Capital Institute is a think tank, educator, and professional association dedicated to the advancement of talent management practices with individuals and organizations. HCI serves as a catalyst for innovative thinking in integrated talent strategy, acquisition, development, engagement, management and measurement. Through research and collaboration, HCI programs collect original, creative ideas from a field of the brightest thought leaders in talent management. Those ideas are then transformed into measurable, real-world strategies that help its members attract and retain high-performing people, build a diverse, inclusive workplace, and leverage individual and team performance throughout the enterprise. HCI members represent a broad coalition of executives, educators, consultants, human resources, strategic search, organizational development professionals and talent managers.
For more information, please visit: www.humancapitalinstitute.net
Press Contacts:
JWT Employment Communications
Jo Bredwell
212-210-1141
Human Capital Institute
Andrea Miller
866-538-1909
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