CIPD HRD 2009 Conference
I attended the CIPD's HRD 2009 conference in London this week, travelling on the Docklands Light Rail past the Square Mile, where so many fingers point as a contributing factor to the recession.
A brief sidenote - the CIPD's introductory videos played before each seminar are always well done, but lately they're beginning to sound darker and more serious. Think Carmina Burana or Requiem for a Dream.
It really sets the tone for seminars with stark titles like "Feeling the Talent Pinch", "Handling Difficult Conversations" and "Sustaining Performance in the Downturn".
Jill McCormick, senior HR manager at Big Four professional services firm Ernst & Young, spoke on dealing with the talent pinch in 2009.
"We as HR need to find time for talent management and ensure the Credit Crunch doesn't put it in the backseat," McCormick said.