October 2011

Powerhouse 25 Our annual list of top professionals in the industry - selected by your votes! Future of HR Outsourcing: Five trends to watch Michael Gretczko, a principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, analyzes the shifting in buyer demand and intensifying provider competition which has given rise to several trends that can have a significant impact on how companies approach the HRO process. Not Sure What Shore? Our latest columnist and analyst, Thom Mead (VP of Marketing, Alliances & Channels - North America for Firstsource), analyzes why it's not the shore that matters. Social Shadow Christopher Hall, VP Product Marketing - InQuira, explains that social networking has great potential for businesses but will only be a shadow of what it can be without proper knowledge management being applied. Enjoy the issue!