WEBHIRE BECOMES FOUNDING SPONSOR OF HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE

WEBHIRE BECOMES FOUNDING SPONSOR OF HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE

Commitment marks mutual value of thought leadership partnership

(PRWEB) April 21, 2004

Lexington, MA, April 20, 2004 – Webhire, Inc., a leader in talent management solutions, announced today that it would become a Founding Sponsor of Human Capital Institute (HCI), a leading organization for research, information and education in talent acquisition and human capital management.

“On behalf of all of the members of the Executive Board at Human Capital Institute, I am very excited that Webhire has made a commitment to thought leadership with this founding position,” said Allan Schweyer, Executive Director of HCI. “With more than 20 years experience in the applicant tracking and talent management industry, Webhire brings a significant amount of experience to our organization and its members.”

Webhire’s experience will translate into exceptional value for HCI members with its sponsorship of the “Future Labor Trends Learning Track and Thought Leadership Forum.” The Leadership Forum will provide HCI members with an opportunity to collaborate closely with colleagues and peers. The highly focused forum will address progress, best practices and solutions regarding the future of the labor market, including demographic and economic trends that affect the talent management industry. The content of the forum will help organizations align their decision-making and business case development with these trends.

“Webhire is proud to be a founding sponsor of Human Capital Institute,” said Susanne Bowen, President and CEO of Webhire. “The opportunity to be associated with HCI marks Webhire’s continued investment in innovative thinking and thought leadership.”

Webhire has been a leader in the applicant tracking and talent management industry for more than 20 years. Continued high rankings from customers and analysts regarding product impact and customer care make Webhire a pioneer in the industry. This experience translates in to value for the entire human resources community. 

In addition to the Leadership Forums, HCI offers community forums, educational events, and research projects focused specifically on key human capital issues. Throughout its partnership, Webhire will work closely with HCI to develop and execute content and programs to support the HCI community. Specific programs include white papers, online seminars, and certificate courses.

For more information on Webhire and its involvement with Human Capital Institute, visit www. webhire. com or www. humancapitalinstitute. org.

About Webhire

Webhire, named the #1 choice in overall vendor performance by ERE Applicant Tracking Systems 2003: Industry Analysis and BuyerÂ’s Guide, delivers web-based business-to-business solutions that help employers manage the entire hiring process.

Since 1982, Webhire has helped companies attract and hire the best talent by providing automated recruiting solutions that increase productivity and reduce hiring costs. Today, hundreds of companies rely on Webhire for reliable, easy-to-use, browser access to powerful recruiting and hiring solutions. With offerings specific to the needs of large enterprises, divisional and/or mid-sized companies, and the healthcare industry, Webhire customers include fast growing firms such as The Sharper Image, large corporations such as Heinz North America, and healthcare facilities such as Lee Memorial Health System.

Webhire is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts (USA). For more information, visit: www. webhire. com, call: 1-877-WEBHIRE (1-877-932-4473); outside the U. S., call: 781-869-5000

About HCI

The Human Capital Institute is the premier leadership organization for research, information and education in talent acquisition and human capital management. HCI members are experts in employee recruitment, motivation, performance measurement, mentoring and outplacement. The Institute funds research, disseminates information and provides education to help organizations manage employment lifecycle factors and positively impact productivity and profitability. A sister organization, the Human Capital Research Foundation, is also headquartered in Washington, D. C. For more information please visit the HCI Website at www. humancapitalinstitute. org.

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CONTACT:  

Rachel Berger

Webhire, Inc.

781.869.5052

Rberger@webhire. com

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