MBO and HCI Host Expert Panel on Chimes Meltdown

MBO Partners and the Human Capital Institute Host Expert Panel on Meltdown of Axium/Ensemble Chimes

Panel of Industry Executives Includes Beeline SVP Doug Leeby

HERNDON, VA - February 15, 2008 - The startling bankruptcy of Ensemble Chimes Global (ECG)-- formerly the largest VMS provider - has raised compelling questions for staffing firms, VMS/MSP companies, and client organizations. After the Fall of Chimes - The Impact on Vendor Management is a free webcast hosted by the Human Capital Institute in partnership with MBO Partners (formerly MyBizOffice), the leader in independent contractor engagement solutions. The webcast, moderated by Bill Craib, VP of HCI Communities, and featuring Beeline SVP Doug Leeby, will take place Friday, February 22 at 2 pm EST.

The one-hour program will explore the Chimes downfall, ramifications for the VMS and MSP industry, the future of VMS, and what companies and suppliers can do to protect themselves. We will also hear from Leeby about Beeline's acquisition of the Chimes assets. Also attending:

• Jeffry Kostic, Director, Supplier Management for Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, and the program sponsor for Horizon's relationship with ECG.
• Kip Wright, SVP, COMSYS Managed Services.
• Scott Fraleigh, Vice President for Professional Services and Solutions, Guidant Group.
• Ben Walker, Vice President, Strategy & Client Solutions, ProcureStaff.
• Gene Zaino, President and CEO, MBO Partners.

Remarked HCI moderator Bill Craib, "The situation with Ensemble Chimes has serious implications for organizations around the world. We are pleased to partner with MyBizOffice in delivering up-to-date information from the leading players in this space."

Register for the webcast. 

About MBO Partners 

MBO Partners makes it easy for self-employed professionals and their clients to work together. Founded in 1986, MBO Partners is the preferred provider of consolidated independent contractor engagement, employment, risk mitigation, and compliance solutions for the world's largest organizations and is the leading alternative to self-incorporation for professionals pursuing independent careers.

About The Human Capital Institute

The Human Capital Institute (www.humancapitalinstitute.org) is a global think tank, educator, and professional association defining the agenda for human capital management. With over 103,000 members in over 40 countries, HCI offers a new association framework that cuts across the silos of recruitment, HR/OD, finance, sales and marketing, operations, manufacturing and IT. We provide executives, line managers, and human capital professionals with the newest education, tools, and best practices in talent strategy, acquisition, alignment, engagement, deployment, measurement, and retention.

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MBO Partners, formerly MyBizOffice, is featured in this article focusing on companies which have found innovative ways to leverage "Crowdsourcing" in their business models. The term Crowdsourcing fundamentally reflects the trend toward using more open marketplaces to bring talented individuals together with new clients and assignments.