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October 28, 2024 | Day 1 Agenda
8:00AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:50AM
Chairman’s Welcome
9:00AM
Opening Keynote Panel Discussion: Unlocking Key Megatrends to Successfully Navigate the Talent Landscape in 2025
The talent landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. As we approach 2025, understanding the key megatrends impacting the future of work is crucial for navigating this dynamic environment. This session will unlock these powerful forces, equipping you with insights to build a thriving talent strategy for the years ahead.
- Identifying the major megatrends reshaping the talent landscape, including: demographic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving work expectations
- Engaging with automation to drive continued business reinvention
- Capitalizing on connectivity to support a globalized and distributed workforce based on a foundation of high-trust culture, purpose-built networks and Big Data
- Building a future-proofed talent strategy: adapting your talent management practices to thrive in the ever-changing talent landscape
- Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational pillars of talent management
9:30AM
The Potential and Pitfalls of Utilizing AI in RPO and Talent Acquisition
AI has arrived, reshaping our work, lives, and interactions. Its quick emergence offers countless opportunities for organizations to seize, yet also brings along potential risks. Today’s talent leaders face the challenge of effectively leveraging AI for improved efficiencies and decision-making, all while still preserving the essential human touch in talent acquisition. We’ll walk you through best practices for embracing AI and managing its risks to help your organization succeed in this new era of workforce optimization.
Speakers:
10:00AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
10:30AM
Presentation Reserved For
11:00AM
Optimizing Candidate Experience for Effective Talent Attraction
In today’s competitive job market, a positive candidate experience is a critical factor in attracting top talent. This session will focus on practical strategies and insights to elevate your organization’s recruitment process.
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From personalized touchpoints to seamless communication, learn how to create an engaging candidate experience that not only attracts the best candidates but also reflects positively on your employer brand.
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Gain actionable tips and real-world examples to optimize every stage of the candidate’s journey, ultimately driving success in talent acquisition
Speaker:
Lavonne Monroe, VP of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Hewlett Packard Enterprises
11:30PM
The Power of Collaboration: Engaging Stakeholders for Impactful Decision-Making
In today’s dynamic business environment, making decisions in isolation can lead to missed talent opportunities and suboptimal outcomes. Leveraging the collective insights of stakeholders through collaborative tools and practices can drive more effective and innovative solutions. This session will explore the power of collaboration in talent management, emphasizing the use of Miro boards, Kaizens, and other tools to enhance decision-making processes.
By embracing collaborative decision-making, organizations can unlock the full potential of their teams and achieve greater impact through more informed and inclusive solutions.
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Collaborative decision-making to enhance creativity and innovation by incorporating diverse perspectives
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Building stronger, more cohesive teams through inclusive practices
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Utilizing Miro Boards for stakeholder engagement
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Implementing Kaizens for Continuous Improvement: understanding the Kaizen methodology and its applications in talent management.
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Overview of other collaborative tools and how they can be leveraged
Speaker:
Susan Graye, Global Director, Talent Acquisition, Vontier
12:00PM
Networking Lunch
1:00PM
Best Practice Approaches to In-House Executive Search Capability Building
This session will provide a comprehensive overview into building an in-house exec search function from the ground up, including Talent Intelligence and Research functions. It will also look at how to balance the use of external partners and internal expertise to meet business demands.
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Establishing a robust in-house executive search function, step by step
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Integrating Talent Intelligence and Research functions for enhanced capability
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Strategies for identifying and cultivating internal talent for executive roles
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Leveraging external partners strategically to complement internal expertise
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Balancing business demands with internal resources effectively
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Implementing best practices to ensure long-term success and sustainability
Speaker:
Joy Right, VP, Talent Acquisition and Executive Search, Flagship Pioneering
1:30PM
Panel Discussion: Breaking Barriers: Strategies to Enhance Inclusivity for Women in the Workplace
This discussion will delve into pivotal strategies aimed at fostering greater equity for women in the workplace. Despite progress, gender disparities persist, hindering the full realization of women’s potential. This presentation will spotlight actionable strategies to dismantle barriers, cultivate inclusivity, and empower women to thrive in all spheres of professional life.
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Fostering environments where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is embedded in organizational DNA
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Ensuring transparency and fairness in compensation practices, conducting regular audits to identify and address gender-based pay gaps
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Establishing formal mentorship and sponsorship programs to provide women with access to guidance, support, and opportunities for career advancement
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Embracing flexible work arrangements that accommodate diverse needs and lifestyles, enabling women to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments
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Prioritizing leadership development initiatives that shatter glass ceilings
Panelists:
Susan Graye, Global Director, Talent Acquisition, Vontier
Stephanie McClendon, Chief of Retail Community Banking, EVP, First Federal Bank
Joy Right, VP, Talent Acquisition and Executive Search, Flagship Pioneering
George Smallwood, Director – Employee Relations, Global HR Services Delivery, AT&T Communications
2:00PM
Strategies that Work to Create and Embed an Everlasting Company Culture
This presentation will explore the essentials of building a lasting company culture, from integrating culture into your long-term strategy to overcoming barriers across remote and hybrid models. Learn how to meet the needs of a multi-generational workforce, gain executive buy-in, and create genuine connections through success stories.
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Embedding culture into your long-term strategic plan and building a framework for culture support
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Barriers to connecting all employees enterprise-wide
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Ideas for building a strong and consistent culture foundation across multiple models – from remote to hybrid
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Meeting requirements for culture across a multi-generational workforce
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Gaining executive buy-in and “walking the talk”
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Sharing success stories and creating meaningful connection
2:30PM
Afternoon Networking Break
3:00PM
Building a Culture of Psychological Safety in Your Teams
A culture of psychological safety – where employees feel safe to speak up, share ideas, and take risks without fear of judgment or consequences – is the cornerstone of high-performing teams and organizational success. This session will equip you with actionable strategies to cultivate psychological safety within your teams, unlocking innovation, boosting engagement, and driving sustainable growth.
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Measuring the impact of psychological safety on individual and team performance, innovation, and employee well-being
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Building a Safe Space for Vulnerability: practical steps to create an environment where employees feel comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and admitting mistakes without fear of retribution
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The role of leaders in modelling behaviors that promote psychological safety, fostering trust and open communication
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Strategies to build trust within your teams through open communication, active listening, and consistent feedback mechanisms
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Understanding the common obstacles to psychological safety and explore effective techniques to overcome them
Speaker:
Zarina Mohammed, Global Talent Acquisition Partner, Crowe
3:30PM
Aligning your Employer Brand with Recruitment Marketing
In today’s fast paced and ever evolving talent environment, traditional passive marketing is ineffective. Employers are increasingly recognizing the benefits of aligning a strong employer brand strategy with robust recruitment marketing to increase the caliber of potential candidates.
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Leveraging you employer brand to influence, attract and retain talent
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Ways to successfully build your employer brand with your employees
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How employer branding can be used to achieve competitiveness in today’s volatile market
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Recruitment marketing tech investments: what really works?
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Strategies to yield the best results
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Developing an employer brand to showcase diversity
Presentation reserved for industry partner
4:00PM
Interactive Discussions
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the most cutting-edge learning and development issues in small groups.
4:45PM
Chairman’s Closing Summary and End of Day One
5:00PM
Networking Drinks Reception
October 29, 2024 | Day 2 Agenda
8:00AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:50AM
Chairman’s Welcome
9:00AM
Opening Keynote Presentation: The Impact of Mental Health, Wellness and Work-Life Balance to Drive Sustainable Performance and Increase Employee Retention
In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations are increasingly recognizing the importance of a holistic approach to talent management. This approach goes beyond traditional HR practices and focuses on fostering employee well-being and creating a supportive work environment to drive peak performance and organizational success. The inextricable link between a high-performing workforce and well-defined company culture.
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A holistic approach that encompasses all aspects of employee well-being, including physical, mental, emotional, and social health
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Implementing initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, stress management, and work-life balance to enhance employee well-being
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Creating a supportive work environment that values employee open communication, and provides resources for personal and professional growth
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How nurturing employee well-being leads to increased engagement, productivity, and innovation, contributing to organizational success
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Towards sustainable growth with a resilient and high-performing workforce
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Developing an employee benefits program that support prevention
Speaker:
George Smallwood, Director – Employee Relations, Global HR Services Delivery, AT&T Communications
9:30AM
Strategies to Better Integrate Diversity and Inclusion in your Talent Management Strategy
In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (D&I) have become imperative for companies to thrive, particularly in an environment of skills shortages, changing demographics and a rise in remote work. This presentation will equip you with practical strategies to integrate DE&I principles into your talent management practices, building a stronger, more inclusive workforce that drives innovation, attracts top talent, and fuels organizational success.
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Leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage to foster creativity, enhanced problem-solving, and access to a wider talent pool to drive competitiveness
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Practical steps to create a genuinely inclusive workplace – an overview of key initiatives that work
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How to reach underrepresented groups through community partnerships, targeted job fairs, and online platforms, diversifying your talent pipeline and mitigating the talent shortage
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The impact of unconscious bias on talent acquisition and management; exploring techniques like blind hiring practices to ensure fair and objective selection processes
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Promoting internal mobility to provide equal opportunities for advancement for all employees
Speaker:
Melva Allen, Human Resource Manager, Oakland County, Michigan
10:30AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
11:00AM
Transforming Talent Acquisition: Harnessing the Power of Analytics
Leveraging an analytics-based approach to talent acquisition has emerged as a game-changer, providing invaluable insights to optimize recruitment strategies, streamline processes, and secure top talent. This presentation explores the immense potential of data-driven talent acquisition to revolutionize recruitment efforts.
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Unleashing hidden talent pools: how data analytics can help identify untapped talent pools, both internally and externally, and uncover potential candidates who may have been overlooked using traditional methods
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Developing predictive hiring models to forecast future hiring needs, assess candidate fit, and optimize the recruitment funnel
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How data-driven insights can be used to optimize the candidate experience: from personalized communication to streamlined application processes, leading to increased candidate engagement and brand advocacy
11:30AM
Spearheading a Data-Led Approach to Objective Candidate Assessment
In this session, participants will explore the use of data-driven candidate assessment methods to evaluate skills, competencies, and cultural fit, reducing bias and ensuring fair and objective selection.
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A next-gen approach to achieving objective candidate assessment through data
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Utilizing data analytics to craft compelling job advertisements that resonate with the target audience to increase application rates and yield higher-quality candidate submissions
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Analyzing data to understand employer brand perception and identify areas for improvement, aligning the organization’s values and culture with candidate expectations
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Key performance indicators (KPIs) and data metrics to measure the effectiveness of talent acquisition efforts
Speaker:
Ivo van der Kleij, Director, Talent Acquisition, Conduent
12:00PM
Lunch and Networking
1:30PM
Connecting the Dots: Crafting a Cohesive Startup Talent Strategy
In the fast-paced world of startups, having a unified approach to talent management can be the difference between success and stagnation. This presentation delves into the essential elements of building a seamless talent journey, from the initial stages of recruitment to long-term employee retention. By breaking down internal silos and fostering a holistic view of talent management, startups can create a cohesive experience that not only attracts top talent but also nurtures and retains it, ensuring sustainable growth and a thriving company culture.
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Breaking down internal silos
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Recruiting
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Onboarding
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Performance
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Development and retention
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Building a cohesive experience from prospect to employee
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Creating personalized development plans to support employee growth and career progression
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Using feedback from employees to continuously refine and improve talent management practices
2:00PM
Closing Panel Discussion: Maximizing Talent: Effective Strategies for Small to Midsize Companies
In today’s competitive landscape, small to midsize companies are recognizing the critical importance of effective talent management strategies in driving growth and success. This presentation delves into proven approaches tailored to the unique needs and resources of smaller enterprises. From recruitment and retention to development and succession planning, learn how to unlock the full potential of your team.
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Streamlining recruitment processes to attract top talent within budget constraints
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Implementing innovative retention strategies to foster employee loyalty and engagement
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Developing scalable training and development programs to nurture talent and drive performance
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Crafting succession plans to ensure continuity and stability amidst growth and change
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Leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize talent management practices and drive strategic decision-making
