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DDI is a global talent management consultancy that helps organisations close the gap between the talent they have and the talent they need. We have a comprehensive yet practical approach to talent management. An approach that has been the blueprint for 1000’s of clients because it brings together all of the major strategies, processes, and activities required to systematically manage their talent. DDI brings the deepest, broadest and freshest experience, programmes and technology to the table to ensure a successful and sustainable talent management plan. Once your organisation is ready to define talent management activities, DDI will work with you to: pinpoint current and future business drivers; define how success will be measured; identify gaps in the quality and quantity of talent required to execute your business strategy; establish strengths and weaknesses in your current talent management systems and capabilities; and deliver a strategy to close the talent gaps. Take a closer look at www.ddiworld.co.uk

Our areas of expertise include: Assessment and Selection, Leadership Development, Succession Management, Performance Management, Success Profile Management

Right Management is the talent and career management expert within manpower, the global leader in employment services. Right Management helps clients win in the changing world of work by designing and executing workforce solutions that align talent strategy with business strategy. Our expertise spans talent assessment, leadership development, organisational effectiveness, employee engagement and workforce transition. Right Management has over 30 years experience in the broadest range of client solutions, large and small. Our firm has earned its reputation as a true pioneer in strategic workforce management for the sustained excellent of our execution, for our responsiveness and the wisdom of our counsel. Right Management has grown to more than 300 service locations in over 50 countries worldwide. Today we serve 80% of the Fortune 500 and 50% of the Fortune 1000 companies by helping them to grow talent, reduce costs, accelerate performance and realise their business goals.

Peopleclick Authoria is transforming talent management through best-of-breed technology and expertise. With a deep focus on business intelligence and analytics, their technology gives clients the actionable insight required to make strategic decisions that drive better business results. Nearly 60 percent of the Fortune 100 use Peopleclick Authoria talent acquisition, talent management and workforce compliance and diversity solutions.

Talent Q provides innovative online psychometric assessments, training and assessment consulting, addressing talent management challenges throughout the employee lifecycle. Traditionally many organisations use assessment in a piecemeal way, with little connection between assessment for recruitment, development, teambuilding and identifying potential. Developed by Roger Holdsworth , one of the world’s recognised authorities on objective assessment, Talent Q has broken away from this approach; with analysis of personality, abilities and 360-feedback each supported by one flexible assessment. Assess people once and produce user-friendly reports when you need them, tailored for recruitment, development, team building and identifying high potential. Supported by robust psychometrics and technology, available in over 20 languages, we offer a great candidate experience and unbeatable value for our clients, who include Royal Mail, Citigroup, Ericsson and National Australia Bank. We deliver solutions all over the world, tailored to client needs, combining online technology, blended learning and consulting capabilities. To learn more visit www.talentqgroup.com

Britain's most successful and innovative broadsheet newspaper. It is the paper of choice for the business community, reaching almost a third every week. As such, the Appointments supplement is the ideal environment to target jobseekers at senior level, whether in the public or commercial sector, offering unrivalled readership.

Kenexa® provides business solutions for human resources. We help global organisations multiply business success by identifying the best individuals for every job and fostering optimal work environments for every organisation. For more than 20 years, Kenexa has studied human behaviour and team dynamics in the workplace, and has developed the software solutions, business processes and expert consulting that help organisations impact positive business outcomes through HR. Kenexa is the only company that offers a comprehensive suite of unified products and services that support the entire employee lifecycle from pre-hire to exit. Additional information about Kenexa and its global products and services can be accessed at www.kenexa.com.

Criterion Partnership is an award winning business psychology consultancy and test publisher. We work with clients such as British Airways, Alliance Boots, ASDA, British Gas, Dstl (MoD), Beachcoft LLP, Morgan Stanley, Homebase and Argos to develop powerful and commercially-orientated products and services in the areas of:    - Online assessment   - Selection & development   - Leadership development   - Organisational development and change.
     Since 1991, Criterion Partnership has earned a reputation as a leading provider of business psychology products and consultancy, delivering solutions that are creative, flexible, and which work for the people involved, as well as for the businesses those people represent. 2010 has already seen the launch of Criterion’s major new online assessment platform Criterion Online Assessment & Selection Technologies (Coast) which enables users to create bespoke assessment campaigns for recruitment and development purposes. To find out more about Criterion Partnership please visit www.criterionpartnership.co.uk.

TheLadders.co.uk brings £50k+ job seekers executive-level jobs from the UK. Our targeted sites list thousands of jobs each month across every industry, in companies of all types and sizes. We only list jobs that pay more than £50,000 per annum, including many C-level, VP, Director and Senior Manager roles.

MyJobGroup.co.uk is the fastest growing network of regional jobsites in the UK. Each site serves just one region, therefore recruiters reach a truly relevant local audience and candidates can search and apply online for relevant jobs within their local area. Following its launch in Sheffield in June 2005, MyJobGroup Ltd now has over 300 fully interactive jobsites across the UK. The unique concept of offering local jobsites has been embraced by both job seekers and recruiters as a major resource for finding employment/quality candidates within their chosen region. Our recruitment portals have been described as "very quick and simple to use" as well as extremely cost effective, generating "instant results".

The Association of Executive Recruiters are the only UK based trade body representing the interests of Executive Search and Selection Consultancies. Formed as the Association of Search & Selection Consultancies in 1983 it became a division of the REC in 1995 and reformed as the Association of Executive Recruiters in 2005.
     The AER seeks to ensure a specified level and quality of service to clients, through a demanding Code of Practice and regular inspections to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. The group also serves to increase awareness of the value of the Executive search market to UK plc. For more information visit www.aer.uk.com

TalentPuzzle is an online tendering platform where employers advertise jobs for free to a network of nearly 500 industry-leading recruitment agencies across the UK and abroad. Employers are able to set the placement fee they are willing to pay for each vacancy, while recruiters can see the vacancy, the rate being paid and compete to fill the post. Each vacancy is advertised anonymously and agencies need to apply before they can submit any CVs. Each agency is rated and reviewed by other users providing up-to-date performance feedback. TalentPuzzle empowers the employer to take control over agencies fees, source candidates form a wider pool, fill vacancies faster and interact more efficiently with recruitment agencies. And the good news: TalentPuzzle is a completely free service for employers.