‘To attract top talent HR managers need to think like sales and marketing directors.'

Are you doing all you can to attract the best talent for your business? Or are you, like so many others, struggling to find staff to take your company forward?

You are not alone!

• An increasing number of organisations report difficulties with recruitment. (84% in 2007, compared with 82% in 2006)
• In manufacturing and production, 86% of employers reported difficulties with recruitment. (80% in 2006).
• The hardest to fill vacancies are for managers and professionals, particularly in manufacturing and production
• Employers also experience difficulties retaining staff (78%, compared to 69% in 2006)

(Source: CIPD)

How do you stand out from your competitors?
How do you create a strong employer brand?

The Marine Design Centre is hosting a seminar with experts from HR , PR, and website marketing to explain how companies can re-evaluate the way they communicate with potential and existing employees to stay ahead of the game.

The experts are Daniel O'Mahoney from Bradley O'Mahoney Public Relations, independent HR specialist Gillian Williamson and Brett Jacobson from search engine optimisation specialist Mediaworks.

AGENDA

11.45 hrs: Registration and coffee

12.05 hrs: Welcome & introduction, Dr David Hewitt, Director, Marine Design Centre

12.10 hrs: Winning the War for Talent

• Daniel O'Mahoney, Bradley O'Mahoney Public Relations
• Gillian Williamson, independent HR Specialist
• Brett Jacobson, Mediaworks

13.00 hrs: Networking lunch

As the recruitment arena becomes ever more competitive, make sure that you are geared up to attract the best. To reserve a place please contact us on 0191 255 1710 or email info@marinedesigncentre.com . Places cost £15 (+ VAT) for members and £50 (+ VAT) for non-members.

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