Press Room

WHO:

Karen Turner, vice president of Product Strategy and Development for SourceRight Solutions, a Randstad company and leading provider of solutions for the acquisition and management of full-time, contingent and contract staff, and Laura Schuchardt, senior program manager of HR Talent Acquisition for Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software

WHAT:

Will lead a presentation titled "Tackling the Blended Workforce Opportunity: How Autodesk Drives Success with Free Agent and Traditional Talent" at the 2012 HCI National Human Capital Summit

WHEN: 

The 2012 HCI National Summit will be held from Monday, March 5 - Wednesday, March 7, 2012.

Karen Turner and Laura Schuchardt will present their session on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MST.

WHERE:

2012 HCI National Human Capital Summit

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa

6902 East Greenway Parkway

Scottsdale, Ariz.

DETAILS:

As a global industry leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, the HR professionals of Autodesk know first-hand the importance of hiring contingent or free-agent talent, alongside traditional full-time employees, in meeting critical market needs. By including all types of workers in its talent acquisition strategy, the company has positioned itself to better meet rapidly changing skills requirements. During this presentation, Karen Turner, vice president of Product Strategy and Development for SourceRight Solutions, a Randstad company, and Laura Schuchardt, senior program manager of HR Talent Acquisition for Autodesk, will explore the challenges and opportunities of managing the mix of traditional and free-agent talent known as a blended workforce.

Attendees of this session will learn how Autodesk was able to develop an effective approach toward hiring and managing a blended workforce, while achieving consistency across all forms of engagement to create a positive experience for free-agents and full-time employees alike. Participants will also learn about the leadership considerations behind a blended workforce; how to get Procurement and HR leaders on the same page; the role that technology plays in the evolution of blended workforce management; and how to build effective processes and relationships, from centralizing operations to workforce planning, change management and communication.

HR and training & development professionals, hiring managers and executives interested in learning about how companies can position themselves to meet the needs of the blended workforce are encouraged to attend this interactive session that will provide a real-world perspective on a trend that is changing the way companies compete for talent.