The Principal Financial Group Provides a Glimpse at the Future Workforce
Sept. 27, 2005
MEDIA ADVISORY
The United States workforce is declining in numbers, aging rapidly, and becoming more ethnically diverse. How will this new demographic impact businesses? What will employers need to do to compete for fewer, more highly sought-after employees? And how will these changes affect the bottom line - including health care costs and other benefits?
When:
September 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. (EST)
1 p.m. (CST)
12 p.m. (MNT)
11 a.m. (PST)
Those interested in attending the webcast can register online at http://registration.mshow.com/principal_group2. Questions from media and financial professionals will be addressed following the speakers' comments.
What:
A live, interactive webcast featuring human resources experts who will
- Present a picture of the future workforce.
- Discuss strategies to prepare for rapidly changing workplace environment and demographics.
- Make suggestions on what employers can do to stay competitive.
Who:
The call will be led by human resources executives from the Principal Financial Group® - which has been recently recognized as one of Working Mother magazine's "100 Best Companies for Working Mothers;" LATINA Style magazine's "50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work For in the United States;" and 12th on AARP's list of the "Best Employers for Workers Over 50."
- Jim DeVries, senior vice president of Human Resources, The Principal® - Jim is responsible for all functional areas of human resources at The Principal including compensation, benefits, staffing, diversity, wellness, training and development.
- Gary Walljasper, second vice president of Organizational Development, The Principal - Gary provides leadership and direction for developing and implementing individual and organizational development strategies and focuses on leadership effectiveness, career planning, talent management, work-life focus and work environment enhancement.
Media inquiries should be directed to Terri Shell, shell.terri@principal.com, 515-283-8858.
