Softscape, the global leader in people management software, today announced that the company’s CEO and co-founder, Dave Watkins, will be speaking on the future of HR technologies at the Bersin & Associates’ IMPACT 2009 conference being held April 14-16, 2009 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla.

IMPACT 2009 is the first research conference to cover the issues, trends, and best practices related to corporate learning and talent management. Every aspect of this groundbreaking research conference supports the theme, The Business of Talent™. Attendees will leave with specific ideas, best practices, and new contacts to help improve the business impact of learning and talent management programs. Full details, including the conference agenda, session descriptions, and speakers, are available at http://impact.bersin.com.

As a participant in the “The Future of Learning and Talent Management Platforms” panel session, Mr. Watkins will share his perspective on how the current economic conditions have made new opportunities for HR leaders and how organizations can improve cost containment, leadership development, and meet new regulatory compliance. He’ll speak about the direction of current technology solutions, setting realistic expectations, and the best practice strategies for global HR technology deployments.

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About Softscape (www.softscape.com)

Softscape is the global leader in complete people management software that enables organizations to more effectively drive their business performance. Recognized by industry analysts as the most comprehensive strategic human capital management solution, Softscape provides full employee lifecycle management, including a core system of record, in a single, software platform for improved business intelligence. The company offers customers of all sizes and in all industries the most flexibility and choice with multiple purchase, configuration, and deployment options. For more than a decade, Softscape has helped millions of workers across 156 countries be more successful at their jobs while contributing to bottom-line business results. Softscape’s customers represent Fortune 500/Global 500, mid-market, and government organizations, including Barclays (NYSE: BCS; London: BARC), AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN [ADR]; London: AZN), Seagate (NYSE: STX), GKN (London: GKN), Edcon, Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR), and P&G (NYSE: PG). Softscape is based in Massachusetts with offices in London, Sydney, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Johannesburg.

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