The Bill Kutik Radio Show is a bi-weekly talk show featuring Bill Kutik, one of the leading independent analysts in the HR technology marketplace.  The Bill Kutik Radio Show features unedited and unrehearsed conversations with some of the industry's key thought leaders including executives for some of the leading technology providers and practitioners.  The Bill Kutik Radio Show airs at noon (12PM) EDT every other Wednesday.

Since he joined Kronos in 1979, Aron Ain has played a role in nearly every functional department at the organization, helping to build what is today a $715 million enterprise software powerhouse.  Ain was the company’s first service person in 1979 and first sales person in 1980.  He served as vice president of worldwide sales and service in the 1990s, and became chief operating officer in 2002.  In October 2005, Ain was named chief executive officer and a member of the Kronos Board of Directors.

Ain’s interactive and engaging leadership style is credited with creating an energized corporate culture at Kronos.  He believes that employee retention inevitably leads to loyal and satisfied customers.  According to Ain, “Employees who feel valued stay longer and develop a deeper understanding of and stronger relationship with our customers.  It is their experience and knowledge that allows Kronos to deliver the best products and customer service.”  Ain’s focus on customer service never waivers and is the reason that a customer-centric orientation is a core value intricately woven into the fabric of the company.

In 2007, Ain played the leading role in negotiating the sale of Kronos to private equity firm Hellman & Friedman for $1.8 billion.  A leading authority on the subject of managing a global workforce, Ain has been a driving force in expanding Kronos’ footprint to meet the workforce management needs of its multinational customers.  Ain has travelled extensively to meet with customers, prospects, and industry influencers in countries such as Australia, Belgium, China, France, India, and the UK.

In addition to a bachelor’s degree in economics and government from Hamilton College, Ain has participated in a series of executive education programs, including the AEA/Stanford Executive Institute at Stanford University.

Now – more than ever – is a critical time for you to attend the 12th Annual HR Technology® Conference & Exposition, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

After the economic shocks of the winter, everyone in HR is getting back to work. But you face the new realities of innovating by looking at lower-cost technologies, rethinking business processes, and consolidating where possible.

So this year, the world’s #1 HR technology event focuses our education efforts on just that: helping you learn what all the smartest leaders are doing.

• First, we know they’re still buying new HR software and services. Vendors’ quarterly reports to Wall Street make that certain. That’s why we’ll continue to focus on the three hottest areas in HR technology: Talent Management, Web 2.0, and Workforce Management/Analytics/Planning.

• Second, they are optimizing the investments made during the last four years: Our Second Annual Talent Management Panel lead by KI CEO Jason Averbook will center on that challenge, as will others.

• Third, tight times are no excuse for standing still. They are innovating without a big software and services budget. And we’ll show you how with Web 2.0, including creating a private corporate social network for free! And learn from Web 2.0 pioneers in HR.

• Fourth, they are controlling costs with Workforce Management. The administrative tasks of Time & Attendance, Absence Management, Scheduling and Optimization have new urgency after so many layoffs. You’ll learn how to help manage the workforce more carefully than ever before.
  
  

Those are just a few of our goals for you. To learn more, read the full agenda at www.HRTechnologyConference.com and register there.

After 12 years, no one disputes we are the best conference in the world for what you need to learn today about technology.

This year, of all years, we’ve worked even harder to earn your attendance and help you make the case for joining us. In the spring, many organizations were already easing travel restrictions. Don’t assume you can’t attend tomorrow simply because you may not be allowed to today.

Whether times are good, bad or recovering in September, we are still the conference for you to attend. First because our program is created by experts who know what's important in every aspect of technology for HR. And our sessions are delivered by senior executives — 48 of our 57 presenters are VPs or higher, including 21 CEOs — from the world's leading companies.

Plus, our show floor is the largest in the world. You can become the wisest shopper there by comparing nearly every competing product in any category. Plus many exhibitors bring their CEOs, so you can talk to the top dog, not just to a salesperson.

On the Radio Show last year, Workday and PeopleSoft founder Dave Duffield said we’re the one conference everyone goes to because everyone is there.

While it’s certainly nice to be so popular, HR Technology continues to be the world’s biggest and best event of its kind because it’s created by experts who know exactly what you need to learn today and are dedicated to helping you learn it.