Agenda: Breakout Sessions September 5, 2008
| Recruitment | Development | Retention | |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Registration | Registration | Registration |
| 9:00 am – 10:30 am |
Winning the Talent War Sourcing is the beginning of recruitment and a crucial stage for pooling qualified applicants and potential new-hires. In the face of competition for the best of the breed, the more creative HR stands to win the talent war. Speaker 1: Gem Baltazar, Global Talent Manager, Baker & McKenzie LLC, USA Speaker 2: Haidee Enriquez, Vice President for Human Resource, Advanced Contact Solutions, Inc. Discussion Leader: Perry Fagan, Global Business Director, Harvard Business Publishing |
Reaping the Benefits of Talent Investment Businesses and organizations invest on new hires thorough soft skills and technical and leadership training. Can investment in training people be measured as ROI? Speaker 1: Kulshaan Singh, Client Strategy and Growth Leader, Hewitt Southeast Asia, Singapore Speaker 2: Sylvia Duque, Vice President and Corporate Human Resource Director, Alcantara Group – Conal Corporation Discussion Leader: Grace Alcid, Implementations Director, John Clements Consultants |
The Risk of Hiring Achievers While companies want to build strong foundations by hiring achievers, certain risks are attached to signing up “corporate stars”. How does HR manage these risks? Speaker 1: Gideon Manuel, Human Resource Director, Nestle Philippines Speaker 2: Gerard Sanvictores, Partner, Human Resources Group, SGV&Co/Ernst & Young Philippines Speaker 3: Judith Rivera, Human Resource Director, Oracle Philippines Corp. Discussion Leader: Mario Biscocho, Vice President, John Clements Consultants |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am |
Coffee and Networking Break |
Coffee and Networking Break |
Coffee and Networking Break |
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Hitting the Mark with Target Hiring Target hiring pertains to finding the right people for highly specialized business needs. What is the success rate of target hiring? The advantages, disadvantages, and strategies in target hiring are illustrated by case studies. Speaker 1: Rozanne Parungo, Executive Director of Human Resource and Training, American International Group Speaker 2: Anna Villamor, Vice President for Human Resources, JPMorgan Philippines Discussion Leader: Grace Sorongon, Vice President, John Clements Consultants |
Jumpstart the Learning Curve Target hiring pertains to finding the right people for highly specialized business needs. What is the success rate of target hiring? The advantages, disadvantages, and some of the most successful orientation and retooling strategies? Speaker 1: Victor Bocaling, Managing Director, Swedish Match Philippines, Inc. Speaker 2: Jocel Labrador, Head of Human Resource and Staff Services, IBM Solutions Delivery Speaker 3: Graham Hitchmough, Consultant Discussion Leader: Marilou Antonio, Human Resource Head, John Clements Consultants |
When Principles Meet Principals A clash of strong ideas can lead to manpower loss. In the midst of manager-subordinate friction, how can HR professionals become good mediators? Speaker 1: Pacita Juan, President, League of Corporate Foundations Speaker 2: Freddie Marquez, Vice President for Human Resources, St. Luke’s Medical Center Speaker 3: Rose Katalbas, Human Resource Director, Novartis Philippines Discussion Leader: Rita Estella, Vice President, John Clements Consultants |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm |
Lunch Break |
Lunch Break |
Lunch Break |
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Managing Labor Shortage Recruitment must strike a balance between retention and attrition. The most successful companies have come up with specific strategies to keep the labor supply dynamic, such as employment referrals and recruitment outsourcing. Speaker 1: Jeanine Nevada, Director for Training Delivery, Convergys Speaker 2: Yvonne Manuel, Senior Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, American International Underwriters Speaker 3: Cesar Averia, President and Chief Executive Officer, EDI-Staffbuilders International Discussion Leader: Alina Manaig, Director for Group Accounts, John Clements Consultants |
Peer Development Employees are trained not only through formal modules. HR can initiate the development of a pervasive learning environment where colleagues can share knowledge and information with each other. Speaker 1: Faye Corcuera, Vice President for Human Resources, Bank of the Philippine Islands Speaker 2: Mark Galutera, Director for Philippine Operations, DSM “Manila” LLC Discussion Leader: Regie Gines, Director for Recruitment Operations, John Clements Consultants |
Getting Engaged Bringing smart people into the workplace is one thing. But retaining them long enough for them to make a sustainable contribution to the organization is another. One of the most challenging yet powerful means of beating high attrition rates is through effective workforce engagement. Speaker 1: Alma Horn, Country Human Resources Head, Citibank Speaker 2: Matt McKelvey, Vice President for Operations, Kenexa, India Speaker 3: Dave Morin, President and Managing Director, Goodyear Philippines, Inc. Discussion Leader: Perry Bedinger, Director for International Distribution, Harvard Business Publishing |
| 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
Coffee and Networking Break |
Coffee and Networking Break |
Coffee and Networking Break |
| 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm |
Social Networking Technological alternatives to print ad placement or posting of announcements have emerged. Most of the successful hires are results of online recruitment. How do companies online and IT tools to enhance the recruitment process?(reword) Speaker 1: Steve Lowisz, President and Chief Executive Officer, Qualigence, Inc., USA Speaker 2: Donald Lim, President and Chief Executive Officer, Yehey! Corporation Discussion Leader: Mike Pino, Manager of Technology Innovation, Harvard Business Publishing |
Breaking Workplace Stereotypes Workplace diversity is a best practice that has been gaining ground globally. How do local companies fair when it comes to enhancing, promoting or tolerating diversity? What are the advantages and challenges of maintaining a diverse workplace? Speaker 1: Marie Ampeloquio, Vice President, Genpact Services LLC Speaker 2: Joan Hizon, Country Human Resources Head, EXL Service Philippines Discussion Leader: Alicia Morales, Director, John Clements Consultants |
The Coach Who Got Poached How do managers deal with poachers that pirate workforce assets? How can HR ensure that processes remain smooth and streamlined in the midst of the rising incidence of poaching? Speaker 1: Andy Alcid, President and Chief Executive Officer, AXA Philippines Discussion Leader: Gi Sicat, Business Development Director, John Clements Consultants |
