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DTSTART:20081023T073000
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LOCATION:Biltmore Hotel and Suites 2151 Laurelwood Road Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 988-6677
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DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley remains the world’s center for new technologies. Savvy business people know that knowing the state of the valley is critical when competing for top-notch talent. As the economy continues to take a downturn, what do human resources professionals need to know in order to stay competitive in terms of hiring, compensation and benefits?  This session will cover such topics as:• Current compensation trends covering hiring, turnover, base salary budgets, cash incentives, and equity• An in-depth focus of the Bay Area labor market hiring rates and new-hire bonus practices • A look at inexpensive benefits/perks that companies are currently offering• Best practices on managing benefit costs• Compensation and benefits as a recruiting toolJohn Radford was co-founder of Radford Associates.  After 20 years, he accepted the top compensation position at Cisco Systems where he implemented some of the most recognized and leading compensation and HR-related programs in the field.  He rejoined Radford Surveys + Consulting as a senior vice president in 2002.  Mr. Radford earned a B.S. degree in economics from U.C., Santa Barbara, and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.Advance registration is required by phone or e-mail. You must remit your check by mail. Please see the enclosed instructions and registration form.  All registrations and cancellations must be made by Thursday, October 16, 2008.  No refunds after October 16, 2008, but substitutions are welcome.  
SUMMARY:Current Trends in Compensation and Benefits in Silicon Valley
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