Monday October 2, 8:09 am Eastern Time
Press Release
Online Recruiting Exposition, webHIRING 2001, Will Showcase Next Generation Recruiting Solutions
HR Executive, Analysts and Recruiting Professionals Will Gather In New Orleans For Meetings On The Future Of Online Recruiting
LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000-- At a time when the recruiting marketplace is in the midst of a dramatic transition to the Web, HR Executives, industry analysts, recruiting professionals, and next generation recruiting service providers will gather in New Orleans at webHIRING 2001, the Internet Recruiting Exposition, to debate and discuss the future of the online recruiting business. webHIRING 2001 will take place December 10-12, 2000 at the Hilton Riverside New Orleans. webHIRING 2001 is produced by Webhire Inc., (Nasdaq:HIRE - news) the leading Applications Services Provider (ASP) in the Internet Recruiting marketplace.
``The Internet has changed the recruiting industry forever,'' said Marty Fahey, Webhire president and CEO. ``Corporations, which can now connect directly to candidates online, are faced with an overwhelming number of technology options to manage the recruiting process. webHIRING 2001 will help HR and recruiting professionals understand the new paradigms for online recruiting and see first hand the leading edge solutions provided by the top vendors in the industry.''
The audience for webHIRING 2001 is HR vice presidents, directors and managers with responsibility for recruiting and retention strategies and implementations. Specialized sessions will focus on Innovations in Online Recruiting, Future Strategies and Tactics for Recruiting, Tomorrow's Employment Issues, Employment Market Trends and Executive Perspectives On Recruiting.
Keynote Speakers include Charlene Li, of Forrester Research, noted executive coach Deborah Benton, David Stillman and Lynn Lancaster, co-authors of `When Generations Collide,`` a look at the generational shifts in today's workforce, and Internet recruiting consultant Lou Adler.
``webHIRING 2001 will be a unique forum,'' said Fahey, ``Over 500 of the top HR executives and recruiting professionals will gather alongside the leading technologists and analysts in the online recruiting industry to put forward their visions for the future of our industry.''
The registration fee for webHIRING 2001 is $995. Early registrants, who enroll before October 31, 2000, qualify for a $100 discount. Additional discounts are available for organizations that register three or more individuals. To register for webHIRING 2001 online, visit the conference site at webhire.com.
About Webhire
Webhire is the leading Applications Services Provider (ASP) in the Internet recruiting marketplace. Webhire's business-to-business Internet recruiting solutions help employers use the Web to quickly and cost-effectively advertise job openings, attract and evaluate talent, and manage the hiring process. Webhire also manages one of today's best-known corporate Internet recruiting services, Yahoo! Resumes. More than 1,000 customers, including Internet companies like Akamai Technologies, and Pets.com, fast-growing firms like Millennium Pharmaceuticals and Rational Software and Fortune 500 enterprises such as American Express and Boeing, connect to Webhire services for some or all of their Internet recruiting needs. Webhire is aligned with key Internet players SOFTBANK, Korn/Ferry International and Yahoo! Recently, Webhire teamed with IdeaLab to launch refer.com, a new candidate sourcing site that leverages personal referral networks to identify qualified candidates. More information about Webhire is available on the World Wide Web at webhire.com or by calling 1-877-WEBHIRE. Webhire, based in Lexington, Mass., is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the ticker symbol HIRE.
Webhire and webHIRING trademarks of Webhire, Inc. All other products and trademarks mentioned may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include effectiveness of strategic partnerships, changes in technology and industry standards, increased competition and market acceptance of the Company's products and services and those of its competitors.
Contact:
Webhire, Inc.
Greg Mancusi-Ungaro, 781/869-5324
gregmu@webhire.com |
