CLEVELAND, OH -- 07/19/07 --
Global Lead, an international management
consulting firm specializing in talent management, leadership and
diversity/inclusion, and highbridge associates, an executive talent
recruitment firm, jointly announced today the formation of a partnership to
develop and market a comprehensive package of talent management solutions.
In response to "the war for great talent," highbridge and Global Lead will
deliver a unique blend of fully integrated talent solutions that include
the acquisition, on-boarding, development, retention, and advancement of
superior management talent.
This collaboration is designed to help corporations manage both internal
and external talent pipelines. Global Lead's 27 years of experience in
managing internal talent flows through use of its proprietary TalenTOM(TM)
assessment process and solutions, is now complemented by highbridges'
exceptional results in retained search, research, outsourced recruiting,
recruiter training, and knowledge management. The partnership offers
organizations the ability to respond dynamically to talent needs as they
arise, through services such as:
-- Pipeline Development and Management
-- Effective On-Boarding
-- Succession Planning
-- Retention Studies and Regretted Loss Analysis
-- Multicultural Recruitment and Recruitment Training
-- Talent Identification, Acquisition and Retention
"Improving the process of attracting and retaining diverse employees in key
positions is one of corporate America's greatest opportunities for growth,"
said Frank Skedel, President of highbridge associates. "We look forward to
the impact this partnership will have in helping our clients better address
new market opportunities in today's multicultural and increasingly global
business environment, by fully leveraging the contributions of diverse
talent."
"The workforce encompasses more generations and cultures than ever before
-- creating opportunities and challenges for the modern employer," said
Vince Brown, Managing Partner of Global Lead. "Our partnership will allow
us to combine the key tenants of our philosophy -- diversity and inclusion
-- with the uniquely progressive approach highbridge applies to talent
acquisition."
About highbridge associates
Working in concert, highbridge associates and its sister company,
paul~lawrence associates, serve as strategic partners with their clients in
sourcing, assessing, managing and retaining human capital. The company has
built a series of industry-specific practices to support the diverse needs
of its clients. The firm's U.S. offices include its headquarters in
Cleveland and regional offices in Chicago, New York, Detroit, Atlanta,
Cincinnati and Sarasota. With its international partner, the firm also has
offices in Mumbai, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney. For added information,
visit: www.highbridgeassociates.com and www.paul-lawrence.com
About Global Lead
Global Lead is a full-service international management consulting firm
dedicated to delivering the highest quality products and services to help
individuals and organizations enhance their productivity. The company
provides consulting, training programs, e-learning solutions and products
in the areas of: Talent Management, Leadership, Teamwork,
Diversity/Inclusion and HR Solutions. Global Lead is based in Cincinnati,
OH with offices in Baltimore, MD, and Philadelphia, PA. For additional
information, visit: www.globallead.com.
CONTACTS:
Frank G. Skedel
330-463-0300 ext. 225
highbridge associates
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Vincent R. Brown
(513) 366-8344
Global Lead, LLC
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