Knowledge Infusion Provides Strategic Direction at the HR.com Employers of Excellence Conference and HCM Investors Forum

) January 21, 2009 -- Knowledge Infusion, a leading provider of strategic advisory and consulting services focused on HR, talent management, and emerging technology solutions today announces that Knowledge Infusion will lead three sessions at the HR.com Employers of Excellence conference, and the HCM Investors Forum. The HR.com events take place side by side January 26-29, 2009 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada and will be broadcast free of charge to interested participants on the Virtual Interactive Educational World (VIEW) platform.

Cassie Fireman, past Vice President of Talent for Echelon and Jason Averbook, Chief Executive Officer at Knowledge Infusion, will present The Value of HR in The Hospitality Industry on Wednesday, January 28th at 3:00pm PST. With deep expertise in the hospitality industry, Cassie will join Jason in sharing insights applicable to all HR leaders on how HR can drive value through an increased focus on metrics, measurement, and business performance. Cassie and Jason will help attendees understand what business leaders are looking for, and how that translates into change for the HR organization.

Now, more than ever, HR must continue to push and provide value to their organization

This event is the perfect opportunity, at the beginning of the year, for leaders to gain an understanding of changes they can make now that will help them optimize resources and drive value for the rest of the year.

This year, HR leaders are facing challenges that many have never faced before

We have continued to evolve this year's event to meet those needs and provide immediate value and return. We are looking forward to the event next week and the chance to interact with HR leaders and provide quality information on how to approach the next 6 to 12 months.

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During the HCM Investors Forum, Jason Averbook will participate in two sessions. The HCM Investors Overview takes place on Monday at 12:00 PST, where Jason will help lay the fundamentals for series investors looking to invest in the HCM space. The HCM Investors Panel takes place on Monday, January 26th at 3:30 PST where Jason will join other other leading technology experts to discuss the significant financial, economic, political, and technology trends impacting the Human Capital vertical space worldwide.


"Now, more than ever, HR must continue to push and provide value to their organization," said Jason Averbook, CEO of Knowledge Infusion. "This event is the perfect opportunity, at the beginning of the year, for leaders to gain an understanding of changes they can make now that will help them optimize resources and drive value for the rest of the year."


"This year, HR leaders are facing challenges that many have never faced before" says CEO of HR.com, Debbie McGrath. "We have continued to evolve this year's event to meet those needs and provide immediate value and return. We are looking forward to the event next week and the chance to interact with HR leaders and provide quality information on how to approach the next 6 to 12 months."


The HR.com Employers of Excellence conference is in its seventh year of production. It is unique among HR conferences by providing HR executives with the opportunity to learn and network in a less trade-show-like, more intimate environment. For more information including details on how you can register for the virtual event or apply for a complimentary pass visit www.hr.com.


About Knowledge Infusion:
Knowledge Infusion is a leading provider of strategic advisory and consulting services focused on human resources, talent management, and emerging technology solutions that drive human capital management business value. Formed in 2004, the firm works with over 200 global clients. Services include advising and creating technology strategy and execution plans to tie HR technology to business results and transforming people, process, and technology to align with business objectives, Knowledge Infusion offers an unparalleled source of services and information for the HCM community with a common goal in mind--maximizing the strategic direction HR has on an organization. Knowledge Infusion was named a Top 25 HR Influencer of 2007 by HR World, was recognized by IHRIM with the 2007 Partner Award, and was ranked #3 on the Minneapolis-St.Paul Business Journal list of fastest growing private companies. www.knowledgeinfusion.com


About HR.com:
HR.com (www.hr.com) is a website that is in business to help build great companies by connecting them to the knowledge and resources they need to effectively manage the people side of business. As the largest social network and online community of HR executives, HR.com provides thousands of worldwide members with easy access to shared knowledge on best practices, trends and industry news in order to help them develop their most important asset - their people.


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