ADVISORY/"Layoffs in Corporate America - How Should Companies Deal with the Survivors" Speak to Accenture Spokesperson Javier Bajer, for Insights and Solutions.

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ADVISORY...

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ISSUE: Companies across all industries - from dot-coms to the old- economy -
have recently announced huge layoffs to cut costs and boost sagging stocks. Now
is the time for forward-looking corporate leaders to strengthen relationships
with their "surviving" employees to ensure future business success. WHO: Javier
Bajer, Associate Partner, Accenture Javier Bajer, a senior executive at
Accenture, has a wealth of knowledge and experience in human performance,
learning strategies and business psychology.    Mr. Bajer is Chief Executive of
The Talent Foundation, a think-tank co-founded by Accenture in March 2000. It
is a global, independent organization, which aims to provide pragmatic and
innovative solutions for the development of talent at work. OPPORTUNITY: Mr.
Bajer can discuss how companies can manage down-sizing efforts and avoid the
pitfalls of mismanaged layoffs. He has led large teams in the design and
implementation of innovative learning and performance solutions and has
extensive experience working with large global organizations. WHEN: Starting
May 2001 If you are planning any upcoming stories on how companies are
addressing the issues of retaining and motivating existing employees, we would
like to put you in touch with Javier Bajer.