Transformation to an HR Shared Services Model: Insight from Amazon.com, Nissan and Rockwell Automation

Business Wire, Oct 8, 2008

ATLANTA -- SSON and IQPC announced the 5(th) HR Shared Services Summit, taking place December 8-10, 2008 in Atlanta, GA.

The HR Shared Services Summit focuses on providing tools to launch, build and sustain HR Shared Services in an organization, with case studies and discussions on transformation, globalization and options between in-house and outsourcing.

"Given today's external market challenges, getting the foundation for your HR shared services right is more important than ever," says Barbara Hodge, editor of the SSON's Shared Services News magazine.

"Markets are unforgiving and you may not have a second chance to get it right. This event brings together leading practitioners who've succeeded in making a compelling business case for HR shared services; getting the "in- vs. out-" sourcing mix right; communicating successes to the organization; and leveraging their abilities to offer globalized support."

The HR Shared Services Summit speaker faculty is comprised of expert professionals from companies who have adopted the HRSS model, and can offer advice, case studies and best practices on maximizing HR Shared Services for business growth, efficiency and ROI. Highlighted speakers include:

* Suzie Pack, Human Resources, Amazon.com

* Dwain Stevens, Senior Manager of HR Services, Nissan North America

* Karen Beaman, CEO, Jeitosa

* Shazia McCormick, Manager of Global Learning & Development, Rockwell Automation

* Cindi Besenspiler, VP of HR Shared Services, Acuity Brands

* Meg Burns, VP of HR Administration, ADP

With increased pressure for companies to optimize current resources while still maximizing ROI, the transformation to an HR Shared Services model is quickly becoming a crucial process. The HR Shared Services Summit intends to address these concerns and to act as a resource of information.

For more information, contact Komal Pandya, kpandya@iqpc.com or visit www.iqpc.com/us/hrsharedservices.> SSON provides research, training, and networking for over 7,000 shared services executive members from over 50 countries around the world. Shared Services News is published by the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network - part of IQPC.

IQPC provides business executives with tailored practical conferences, large-scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs. Producing over 1,500 events annually around the world, IQPC continues to grow and has offices in cities across six continents including: Berlin, Dubai, London, Johannesburg, Madrid, New York, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, Stockholm, Sydney, and Toronto.

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