HR Summit And Expo 2013

HEADLINE SPONSOR: PROFILES INTERNATIONAL

Profiles International is the world leader in selecting and developing high-performance workforce through innovative human resource management solutions. We offer a comprehensive suite of employment assessment solutions that help companies gain a competitive advantage by selecting, hiring, retaining and developing great talent.

Our assessments provide organizations with “People Information” to be used for recruitment and selection, coaching & mentoring programs, promoting, succession planning, 360- degree feedback programs, management and leadership development, training, improving customer service, and other employment issues.

We work with clients across the employee “Life Cycle” to enhance the productivity and performance of individuals, teams, and organizations. Our solutions can help clients screen-out unsuitable candidates, match others with jobs that fit their inherent capabilities, understand the strengths and limitations of successful onboarding, and identify opportunities to enhance performance and maximize their long-term contribution to the organization.

Our mission is to provide evaluation products of superior quality and value to serve the needs of business and organizations.

Through the successful pursuit of these commitments we will continue to be known as "The Assessment Company," the world's innovator and leader in Employment Evaluation.

HEADLINE SPONSOR: FRIENDS PROVIDENT INTERNATIONAL

Friends Provident International (FPI) is part of the international business of the Friends Life group, and provides competitive life assurance and investment products for the Middle East, Asia, Europe, the UK and other selected markets.

FPI benefits from a strong relationship with the Friends Life group, sharing a heritage that dates back over 200 years, and a reputation of trust, commitment and integrity in providing financial solutions to customers throughout their lives.

We have many years’ experience of delivering innovative employee benefits solutions to a competitive market, and specialise in helping employers develop savings plans aligned with their individual recruitment and retention needs.

Our UAE based team of employee benefits specialists offers a unique insight on the local market, and has a proven track record of delivering compelling, flexible and market leading benefit solutions to employers in the region.

See www.fpinternational.com for further information on Friends Provident International.

HEADLINE SPONSOR: SHL

SHL is the leader in talent measurement solutions, driving better business results for clients through superior people intelligence and decisions – from hiring and recruiting, to employee development and succession planning.

With a presence in over 50 countries, SHL delivers more than 25 million assessments annually in over 30 languages – allowing over 10,000 business customers to benefit from both global expertise and local insight. Along with its world-class consulting practices and 24-hour support center, SHL clients can access over 1,000 assessments through an easy-to-use technology platform.

Headquartered in London, UK, the company has offices in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia/New Zealand.

For more information, visit www.shl.com

RECRUITMENT PARTNER: GULF TALENT

GulfTalent.com is the leading online recruitment portal in the Middle East, covering all sectors and job categories. It is used by over 3 million professionals to find career opportunities and is the primary online recruitment channel for 5,000 corporations across 9 countries. Headquartered in Dubai, GulfTalent.com covers the markets of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates.

For further information on GulfTalent.com's recruitment solutions, or to download complimentary copies of its ground-breaking HR research reports, visit www.gulftalent.com

PLATINUM SPONSOR: PDI NINTH HOUSE

Organizational success ultimately comes down to one core asset: great leaders. Companies with the best leaders win.

PDI Ninth House is the only global leadership solutions firm that addresses your business challenges by expertly tailoring leadership solutions that integrate assessment, skill development, and coaching. We ensure that you have the right leadership talent equipped to handle your most pressing business challenges. We enable your firm to handle the critical leadership challenges – gaps, needs, and holes – to achieve organizational success.

By blending rigorous behavioral research with business experience and a passion for leadership development, we provide the most effective and engaging solutions available today.

SILVER SPONSOR: ZURICH INTERNATIONAL LIFE

Zurich International Life is part of the Zurich Financial Services Group, offering life insurance, investment and protection solutions throughout the world.

With a local presence in Dubai since 1988, we have developed our business by working with clients and their advisers in a variety of industries, to understand the requirements that a company has when looking after their key employees.

We offer market leading group protection and savings solutions that work on a global and local level. Our experience allows us to approach your requirements with a high degree of flexibility and market insight, and with a proven capability of tailoring our products and services we can meet the needs of companies of all sizes.

SILVER SPONSOR: CUSTOMISED TRAINING SOLUTIONS

customised training solutions is the in-house training division of IIR Middle East, the trusted name in corporate knowledge and event management. Our association with key partners and awarding bodies allows us to provide cutting edge information and recognised certification to improve business performance. Our approach includes:

Customised Training - adapted to suit your business environment and objectives
Blended Solutions - training is preceded by focused onsite needs-analysis and stakeholder interviewing
1-on-1 Coaching - focused and impactful interventions for senior managers
Consultancy - an analysis of existing business problems and the development of a strategy for improved performance

Covering a wide variety of specialist business subjects, the IIR experience promises a superior training product with renowned industry experts, leaders in their field.

Our expertise covers:

Business & Strategy Management Development & Leadership Personal & Professional Development Finance & Accounting Project Management I.T. & Telecoms

HR & Training Industry & Healthcare Health & Safety Sales & Marketing Public Relations Real Estate

Leading organisations across the Middle East use IIR as their No. 1 training and development partner - if you are looking to improve your company or team’s performance please get in touch with an IIR Training Specialist.

Call 971-4-407 2624
Email cts@iirme.com
Web www.iirme.com/cts

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER: DUBAI KNOWLEDGE VILLAGE

Dubai Knowledge Village (DKV) is the world’s only Free Zone area dedicated to Human Resource Management and learning excellence. Established in 2003 as part of TECOM Investments, DKV aims to develop the region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy. DKV is a unique hub that offers the best selection of Human Resource Management, Consultancy, Training and Personal Development programmes on a picturesque 1km long campus in the heart of Dubai.

With over 450 business partners, including Gallup, Towers Watson, Hays, Hewitt and Innovative HR Solutions, DKV aims to establish itself as both a trusted business partner and a centre of excellence for professional development.

DKV offers a state-of-the-art campus with fully-equipped conference halls and meeting rooms. A variety of facilities including a food court, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarkets and other retail services are also available on site.

DKV is host to a variety of business partners covering many specialised business segments including: Established in 2003 as part of TECOM Investments, DKV aims to develop the region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy.

• Human Resource Development
• Executive Search
• Linguistics
• Assessment & Testing
• Research & Development
• Human Resource Consultancy
• Content Development
• Academic Service Providers
• Freelancers
• Non-Profit Organisations
• Retailers

DKV business partners enjoy special privileges such as 100% foreign ownership, 100% tax-free operations, 100% repatriation of profits and effortless visa and licensing issuance procedures.

DKV partners also benefit from partnerships with Government and regulatory authorities. DKV provides flexible solutions with support from its loyal customer service team, servicing partners with professionalism, reliability and trust.

The growing demand for human capital empowerment, influenced by Dubai’s economic strategies, is one of the key factors that continue to contribute to the zone’s success. Today, a large number of DKV business partners have set up training centers, institutes and HR agencies to sustain and secure their market share in this booming sector.

EDUCATION PARTNER:CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL

Sir John Cass Business School, part of City University London, is one of the world’s leading business schools located in the City of London – London’s financial centre.

Cass's Dubai Centre was established in May 2007 and it is a regional centre of educational excellence for the Middle East and North Africa.

Cass launched a Dubai-based Executive MBA programme in 2007 which has been growing in popularity ever since. Cass EMBA in Dubai is tailored to the agendas of the region’s managers and business leaders.

The Centre also runs City University London's MSc programmes in Aviation. In addition, it offers tailor-made executive education programmes for companies and public institutions across the region and a recently launched consulting service – Cass Consulting.

For further information visit: www.cass.city.ac.uk/dubaicentre