eQuest today announced the formation of the Big Data for HR Consortium, a worldwide group that will serve as an arena for sharing best practices, discussing trends and their implications, and considering issues common to those providing Big Data and predictive analytics services, tools, and analysis to the HR community.

1. eQuest Announces New Global Consortium for Providers, Consultants, and Analysts
Offering Big Data and Predictive Analytics to the Human Resources Industry
SAN RAMON, Calif.—Jul 9, 2013—eQuest today announced the formation of the Big Data for
HR Consortium, a worldwide group that will serve as an arena for sharing best practices,
discussing trends and their implications, and considering issues common to those providing Big
Data and predictive analytics services, tools, and analysis to the HR community.
In a recent article published by TheWallStreet Journal, it was reported that 85 percent of Fortune
1000 executives have projects planned or underway for getting more business value out of data
their companies generate and collect. A recent Gartner report projects that Big Data will account
for $34 billion of IT spending globally this year alone.
The Big Data for HR Consortium will support and elevate the vital inclusion of analytic
capabilities within the Human Resource community through conversations about best practices,
trends and common issues. Members meet monthly to explore the current and future challenges
and opportunities of helping HR become an evidence-based, data-driven function.
"Both HR suppliers and analysts need a meeting place to discuss the many unique challenges of
Big Data for HR," said David Bernstein, vice president of eQuest's Big Data for HR division. "In
the midst of conflicting definitions and confusion in the HR marketplace, the consortium's goal
will be to first develop a common definition and to then clearly articulate predictive analytics'
real value to the HR community."
Membership is free and those interested in learning more or signing up can visit
www.bigdataforhr.com.
About eQuest
eQuest is the world's dominant and most-utilized job posting distribution company. Its primary
customer base consists of the majority of the Global Fortune 500. It also provides job deliveries
on behalf of the world's largest Applicant Tracking Systems, ERPs, and job boards -- managing
thousands of companies through these channels. Present job posting deliveries average 250
million annually. Its Big Data for HR division consults companies wanting to take advantage of
its corporate intelligence and predictive analysis services. Other products include consulting,
OFCCP compliance and audit protection, technology services, data analytics, Interactive media
representation, and various predictive tools. eQuest was established in 1994. eQuest can be
reached at www.equest.com.
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