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eCom Scotland exhibiting at the Third Annual Social Networking & HR Conference

Dunfermline, ScotlandLearning NewseCom Learning Solutions

The Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh will hosting the Third Annual Social Networking & HR Conference on Thursday 12 May 2011. The HR Network Conference 2011 in association with The Open University will explore the opportunities, challenges and threats of the Social Networking phenomenon by featuring a range of speakers, forums and demonstrations for delegates to gain a better insight into this intriguing topic.

The Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh will hosting the Third Annual Social Networking & HR Conference on Thursday 12 May 2011. The HR Network Conference 2011 in association with The Open University will explore the opportunities, challenges and threats of the Social Networking phenomenon by featuring a range of speakers, forums and demonstrations for delegates to gain a better insight into this intriguing topic.

Social Networking; it's the way the business world of the 21st century communicate and network today. HR and people management practice in Scotland is being revolutionised by Social Networking, enhancing employer ability to maintain increased employee engagement levels and deliver top-line talent management initiatives.

In particular eCom would like to focus on a couple of sessions, namely:
• The Value of Talent: Promoting Talent Across the
Organisation
• Creating a Coaching Culture: Empowering the Line
Manager

eCom Scotland, experts in Talent Management will be showcasing SkillsLocker™ a proven solution, offering complete control and visibility over staff competencies. People are the driving force of any organisation, therefore it is critical to ensure your employees have the relevant skills set and knowledge to keep your business on the right track.

Paul Campbell, Skills Development Manager at Scottish Water HR & Development comments "SkillsLocker enables Scottish Water to keep on top of our team training and competence levels. It is very user friendly, and as a Manager I can quickly check which team member is competent to work on a particular site".

Today, it has never been more important to find cost effective ways of providing support and development for employees, without compromising quality of delivery. Technology now plays an important role and with the credit crunch biting hard and budgets tight, here is where eCom can play an integral role in your "people strategy". eCom offer a suite of easy to use, affordable and engaging solutions that create a positive and productive experience for the learner.

Visit the eCom exhibition stand for live product demos and to find out how our expertise and experience can benefit you and your organisation.