Next Webcast Globally Competent Workforce Presenter: Mohamed Ly, A2Z Lingua International, LLC and MultiLingualPros.com October 11, 2007 A multilingual, multicultural and internationally competent workforce is critical in what is quickly becoming a "flat" world. Mohamed Ly of A2Z Lingua International, LLC and MultiLingualPros.com will provide step-by-step guides on how to grow a multilingual and internationally competent workforce and discuss where and how to recruit top-notch talents who are capable of effectively crossing linguistic and cultural barriers • Register for this webcast

Previous Webcasts in This Series HR in Canada Presenter: Lester Rosen, JD; president, Employment Screening Resources May 2007 There are differences between Canadian and United States benefits programs, but there are also similarities. This presentation by Timothy Clarke of Hewitt Associates will serve as an introduction to Canadian government and employer-sponsored retirement savings and health care benefits, highlighting key differences between programs offered north and south of the 49th parallel. In addition, current Canadian benefit "hot topics" and trends will be discussed. Background Screening of International Job Candidates Presenter: Lester Rosen, JD; president, Employment Screening Resources March 2007 Because of the mobility of workers across international borders, just performing a pre-employment background checks within the United States may be insufficient. While international screening is vital for employers to avoid applicants with criminal records or fraudulent employment or educational credentials, they face real challenges in obtaining foreign records, privacy laws, and language and cultural barriers. Lester Rosen, attorney at law, will provide best practices when it comes to international pre-employment background checks. • Register for this webcast The War for Talent is Over (and the Talent Won!) Presenter: Lance Jensen Richards, GPHR, Kelly Services Inc. December 2006 Acquiring, developing and retaining talent will emerge as the single most important aspect of the success of any global enterprise. But demographic realities are setting up an unprecedented mismatch between the workforce supply and the demands of a growing, high-tech economy. In this webcast, Lance Jensen Richards, GPHR, of Kelly Services, argues the coming labor shortage may be difficult to spot -- many countries will experience high unemployment rates. But, that just makes the challenge facing global HR practitioners even greater, particularly in the the key areas: hiring, developing and retaining the right workers. • Register for this webcast Four Generations of Indian Business: An HR Story Presenter: Arun Mansukhan, Hutchison Essar Despite the number of companies basing operations in India, the country's employment laws and practices are not widely understood. In this webcast, Arun Mansukhan of India-based Hutchison Essar provides a case study that examines the challenges employers in India face, as well as outlining the potential rewards. • View this webcast Getting Ahead of the Curve for Global Talent Acquisition Presenter: Chris White, Executive Director, AIESEC United States Many employment experts are predicting a global talent shortage that will become a factor during the next five years. AIESEC United States, which promotes global business education and international training exchanges, studied the concerns facing global employers and the solutions they are putting in place. In this webcast, AIESEC executive director Chris White looks at how companies can leverage global mobility tp their advantage and create a qualified, versatile global workforce. • View this webcast Doing Business in China: An HR Perspective Presenter: Cheng Gong, CIIC Foreign Enterprise Service Branch Multinational companies continue to invest in the People's Republic of China. And, even organizations that don't have international operations have explored doing business in China, which offers a rapidly expanding economy, a large workforce and seemingly limitless opportunities. Still, the workplace in China is significantly different than that of western nations. In this webcast, which takes place April 26 at 9 a.m. ET, Cheng Gong of the CIIC Foreign Enterprise Service Branch will provide insight into the business environment in the "Central Kingdom," reflecting on China's unique employment laws and customs. • View this webcast Asia Update: Trends in HR Presenter: Ames Gross, Pacific Bridge, Inc Asia continues to be a promising region of the world for economic growth and offers many opportunities for foreign companies. This presentation focuses on HR and cultural issues in Asia and the changes affecting employers and employees. • View this webcast Offshoring Decisions Now available Presenters: Rick Guzzo and Jay Doherty, Mercer Consulting Is your organization sending work overseas – or just thinking about it? This presentation will help you ensure that you and your employer understand the big picture globally, while also giving you information that can help you pick the best possible location for your operations. • View this webcast now