The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
The Recruitment Exhibition

Exhibition showcases

Visit the interactive showcases and explore a variety of topics from developing effective policies and procedures to using Web 2.0 and social networking in recruitment.

Places are limited and are open to all on a first come, first served basis.

Wednesday 18 June

10:15-10:45

Using the Internet to Maximise Your Talent Search


This session will demonstrate how corporate recruiters can speed up their recruitment process using the internet. Find out how you can view multiple platforms simultaneously and rank shortlist candidates according to their suitability.


Delivered by: PeopleBank /DAXTRA Technologies

11:00-11:30

Web 2.0 and Social Networking in HR: latest CIPD research


Web 2.0 is a family of social and sociable technologies that gives employees greater voice, encourages conversations, interpersonal networking, personalisation and individualism, all elements which are at the core of good HRM. In this session we explore the nature of these technologies, what they promise for users and the issues they raise for organisations implementing them.

Delivered by: CIPD

11:45-12:15

Tesco Case Study: Graduate E-recruitment Programme - A lesson in candidate comunication


Tesco and EasyWebRecruitment.com will present a case study on their Gradute eRecruitment programme. This includes Job Boards, Online Database Searches, Google Adwords, Online Application Forms Webcasts and Podcasts.

Delivered by: EasyWebRecruitment.com

12:30-13:00

Building Talent Pools: from requisition-based recruitment to constant sourcing


A new approach to high volume recruitment to replace the traditional requisition-driven model. Presentation of a technology solution that delivers an active, pre-qualified talent pool, available at your fingertips.


Delivered by: Peopleclick

13:15-13:45

The Future of Recruitment - Reaching Global Talent


As more organisations seek a global presence, companies must ensure that they hire the best people from all over the globe- but how can recruiters attract talent abroad?

Delivered by: Broadbean Technology

14:00-14:30

Understanding Gen Y and their Impact on the Workplace


This session explores the similarities and key differences between Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers. We will look at how you can harness the Gen Y characteristics and how you attract Gen Y without alienating Gen X and Baby Boomers?

Delivered by: Amris E-recruitment in association with e3unlimited

14:45-15:15

You advertise through the web, so why not assess online?


Are you in the 70% of companies who still do not use any form of online assessment? If so come along to understand the small costs and big rewards of web testing.

Delivered by: Consulting Tools

15:30-16:00

How to ensure effective adoption of policies and procedures


This session will look at how HR professionals can be sure that their policies and procedures have been received, read and understood by staff avoiding the ‘post and hope’ scenario common to many organisations.

Delivered by: HITEC Laboratories

Thursday 19 June

10:15-10:45

Compliance Considerations When Screening a Global Workforce


This session will demonstrate the benefits of adopting a pre-employment screening programme or enhancing an existing one, give practical advice on policy set-up and programme evaluation and debate the key issues surrounding data privacy and employment law in a multinational workplace.


Delivered by: Control Risks Screening

11:00-11:30

Does a full RPO Solution seem a leap of faith?


Are you interested in outsourcing some parts of recruitment process but want to maintain control of key elements like your direct hiring and employee branding?

Delivered by: de Poel Consulting

11:45-12:15

56 Ways to Maximise the Benefits of E-recruitment


Make the most of the latest e-recruitment techniques. This session will briefly cover planning, choosing a system, candidate attraction, job board selection and candidate management.

Delivered by: RecruitActive Limited

12:30-13:00

Pilkington Case Study: finding an answer to career and succession planning


Find out how Pilkington implemented a pragmatic approach to career and succession planning using a 'Talent Management Solution' which delivered globally on all KPI's; efficiency, flexibility and usage.


Delivered by: StepStone

13:15-13:45

The Art of Predicting Performance - using psychometric technology to deliver ROI


In modern recruitment the next generation of online psychometric technology can help deliver targeted business benefits such as reduced costs, improved sales performance and staff retention. We explore client journeys that have delivered measurable outcomes and ROI.

Delivered by: PreVisor (incorporating ASE)

14:00-14:30

All Onboard, the Journey to Retaining New Joiners Starts Here


The effectiveness of a company's onboarding process determines how successful that company is at retaining its employees. Learn how HR systems and lean processes can improve the new joiner experience.

Delivered by: Fluous HR Solutions

14:45-15:15

Learning the Lessons for Effective Workplace Rehabilitation


This session will demonstrate how Vocational Rehabilitation Services can help reintroduce people back into the  workplace. Using sight loss as an example we will explain the benefits to employers; how to minimise absence  and what support is needed.

Delivered by: RNIB