TotalPicture Radio Launches Innovative Human Resources and Talent Management Podcast Series with Riviera Advisors

WESTPORT, Conn., Sept. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To help HR, talent acquisition, and staffing professionals successfully navigate today's complex market for talent, TotalPicture Radio has introduced a new monthly human resources and talent management podcast series in association with Riviera Advisors, a Long Beach, California-based global corporate human resources consulting firm.

Called Insights: Amplified -- a name derived from Riviera's blog, "Insights from the Riviera" -- the podcast series features interviews with proven industry leaders in talent acquisition, staffing and corporate human resources. Featured guests on the initial Insights: Amplified podcasts include:

• Melissa McMahon, senior director, Talent Acquisition, CDW;
• Frank McKay, manager, Recruiting and University Relations, Schlumberger Limited; and
• Paul King, corporate director, Talent, Caesars Entertainment.

"Through this podcast series, Riviera Advisors is taking the lead in sharing leading practices and delivering real, actionable content that can elevate the ability and competencies of the entire HR and talent management industry and profession," said Peter Clayton, producer/host of TotalPicture Radio. Clayton has conducted more than 600 podcast interviews with business leaders, VCs, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

"These new podcasts will help those seeking HR and talent acquisition expertise tap into Riviera Advisors' vast industry expertise in improving, enhancing and optimizing corporate recruiting and staffing capabilities and practices," commented Clayton. "Smart phones have made subscribing to podcasts an easy way to stay current with trends and opportunities -- wherever and whenever one wants."

"Insights: Amplified is a cost-effective and authentic way for Riviera Advisors to stand out in the crowded consulting field by focusing the spotlight on our extensive industry contacts and experience," said Jeremy Eskenazi, managing principal, Riviera Advisors. "The information shared in these podcasts will help corporate recruiters and HR professionals navigate the sea changes that our industry is facing, and better prepare them for the challenges ahead. Anyone with an interest or responsibility in HR, talent acquisition, employee retention, industry trends, and leadership will benefit from these podcasts," added Eskenazi. The Insights: Amplified series of podcast interviews, including transcripts, can be found on TotalPicture Radio (totalpicture.com), iTunes, and rivieraadvisors.com/podcasts. For more information on how Riviera Advisors can help position your company for success, call 800-635-9063.

About Riviera Advisors

Riviera Advisors is a premier global consulting firm that specializes in helping companies develop stronger internal recruiting and staffing capabilities. Working with Fortune 500 to startup companies in a variety of industries, Riviera Advisor's services range from recruitment-related training to solution-based assessment of a company's recruitment function process. With a combined 50-plus years of experience leading and managing internal corporate staffing functions, Riviera Advisor's principals are uniquely qualified to offer proven, real-world recommendations for their clients. For more information, visit http://www.RivieraAdvisors.com.

About TotalPicture Radio

Hosted by Peter Clayton, one of the HR industry's most influential sources of information on Leadership and Management, TotalPicture Radio has been called "the definitive source for in-depth interviews with the movers and shakers in HR," by HRExaminer.com. TotalPicture Radio Podcasts can be downloaded from the company's website, iTunes, and other sources.

Contact:
Peter Clayton
203-292-0012

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