Hunt-Scanlon Announces Third Annual London Human Capital Advantage Forum, November 12 and 13, 2008

Greenwich, CT, October 1, 2008 – Hunt-Scanlon Advisors, the market research firm and online information provider to the human capital and executive recruiting industries, will host its third annual Human Capital Advantage Forum in London on November 12 and 13, 2008 at the Institute of Directors. The day-and-a-half event, "Building an Enduring Edge," is designed to provide human resource professionals, executive recruiters and management consultants with a forum to engage in lively discussion and debate with the leaders in their field.

"Our goal is to deliver to professionals in the field of talent management the highest quality learning and networking experiences to help them stay on top of their game,” said Scott A. Scanlon, chairman and CEO of Hunt-Scanlon Advisors. “We want our attendees to leave re-energized with valuable takeaways, new relationships and a deeper understanding of their profession. There is no more important topic to address today than talent management strategies that help companies win and stay competitive."

Hunt-Scanlon's conference this year will feature presentations from some of the world’s most distinguished and admired corporate business leaders. In a special keynote presentation, McKinsey & Company’s Emily Lawson, lead author of the War for Talent study, will revisit McKinsey’s original research, share new key findings, and discuss what companies need to do to win the larger global war for talent. Spencer Stuart’s managing partner, Anthony Vardy, will discuss how to develop tomorrow’s leaders. Two experienced panels consisting of senior HR executives and chief executives of leading search firms will share their perspectives on new talent acquisition strategies and how superior workforce cultures lead to successful companies. The event also features a diverse group of senior level executives from Vodafone, Deloitte, HSBC, Eric Salmon & Partners, Napier Scott, Hoggett Bowers, Norman Broadbent International, Saxton Bampfylde Hever, and Arup. 

Hunt-Scanlon’s Global Human Capital Leadership Award this year will honor Paul Walsh, chief executive of Diageo plc for his accomplishments and innovative strategies in human capital management, which created an organizational culture that has earned the respect and loyalty of Diageo’s employees, customers and shareholders. 
The conference is sponsored by Cripps Sears, Epsen Fuller/IMD International Search Group, ESL, Diageo, Hoggett Bowers, Odgers Ray & Berndtson, Stork & May and The Daily Telegraph with special exhibitions by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC).

ABOUT HUNT-SCANLON
Hunt-Scanlon Advisors is the leading and most-respected source of news, information and analysis on the human capital industry for executives in human resources, recruitment, diversity and professional services. Through our print, interactive and conference divisions, the company covers human capital strategies and trends of the Fortune 1000 and the companies that deliver them valuable recruitment, talent management and diversity products and services that help them succeed. Hunt-Scanlon’s information resources are used by executives, researchers and analysts for market intelligence and for making purchasing decisions.

For more information about the event or if you are interested in participating in the event as an attendee or sponsor, visit www.huntscanlonconferences.com or contact Margot Anderson at 203-344-9281 or margot@hunt-scanlon.com.