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General, Business, HR, Recruiting Press
Washington, D.C.
November 2008

Human Capital Institute Welcomes Padgett Performance Group
as Top Sponsor of Fourth Annual National Human Capital Summit

Washington, D.C. – November 2008 –The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Padgett Performance Group, a provider of assessment solutions, announced today that Padgett Performance Group is a top sponsor of HCI’s fourth annual National Human Capital Summit, to be held March 8 through March 11, 2009 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

As a Gold Underwriter, Padgett Performance Group will have a visible presence at the Summit, which is recognized by business professionals as the nation’s most important event in talent management and business strategy.

“Padgett Performance Group assists employers with the all-important task of determining which candidates will provide the best fit for an open position,” said Allan Schweyer, HCI’s Executive Director and Senior Vice President, Research. “We welcome them as a sponsor of HCI’s 2009 Summit.”
First held in 2006, HCI’s annual National Human Capital Summit unites hundreds of business and talent leaders from high-performing, fast-growing organizations around the globe with forward-thinking executives for discussions of business trends and global business strategy. World-class presenters share their insights on topics including next practices in leadership strategy and talent development; the links between investment in workforce initiatives and measurable results; and capturing and engaging the multi-generational workforce. Leading-edge sponsors, such as Padgett Performance Group, are drawn to the event due to its alignment with top thought and practice leaders from the world’s leading companies and strategic talent management organizations.

In addition to supporting the Summit, Padgett Performance Group sponsors HCI’s Measuring Quality of Hire talent acquisition education and research track.

“Padgett Performance Group has been proud to partner with HCI on its online education offerings, and we are equally proud to participate as a major underwriter of the National Human Capital Summit,” said [name], [title] of Padgett Performance Group.

WHERE TALENT MEETS BUSINESS STRATEGY
HCI’s fourth annual Human Capital Summit, which brings together the world’s foremost business strategy gurus, CEOs and hands-on professionals to examine the intersection of talent management, human resources and business strategy, will take place Monday, March 9, through Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.

The event begins with Summit registration the evening of Sunday, March 8, and continues with two-plus days of networking, brainstorming and presentations by the world’s foremost talent management researchers, thought leaders and practitioners.

The Summit targets forward-thinking executives, human resources professionals, business managers, and organizational development leaders seeking innovative solutions to today’s human capital management challenges. Conference tracks focus on three key success areas: leadership, engagement and change.

For the complete program listing and to register, visit http://www.thetalenteconomy.com/2009summit/index.html, e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call HCI Member Services toll-free, 1-866-538-1909.

ABOUT PADGETT PERFORMANCE GROUP
Padgett Performance Group, Ltd. provides organizations the essential tools to optimize their most important assets: human capital. Padgett offers an integrated combination of job success assessments and individual coaching that ensures predictors are understood, and then helps organizations optimize their talent acquisitions. Padgett utilizes the Harrison Assessments (HA) to predict job success. Organizations depend on Padgett for insights in recruiting, predicting success for employee reassignments and promotions, employee and executive development, strengthening teams and committees, and implementing balanced scorecards. http://www.padgettperformancegroup.com

ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) is a catalyst for innovative new thinking in talent acquisition, development, deployment and new economy leadership. Through research and collaboration, our global network of more than 140,000 members develops and promotes creativity, best and next practices, and actionable solutions in strategic talent management. Executives, practitioners, and thought leaders representing organizations of all sizes, across public, charitable and government sectors, utilize HCI communities, education, events and research to foster talent advantages to ensure organizational change for competitive results. In tandem with these initiatives, HCI’s Human Capital Strategist professional certifications and designations set the bar for expertise in talent strategy, acquisition, development and measurement. http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org

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Human Capital Institute
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