We’ve enjoyed a full week of online events and digital resources about hiring best practices. As this year’s Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Week comes to a close, let’s take a look at what we’ve learned from the event’s discussions and resources.
Monday
A Seat at the Table Podcast | Using Data-Driven Decision Making to Shape Your Organization
According to my guest, actionable data-based insights are like digital gold for organizations looking to achieve their DEI goals, particularly when it is properly mined. Listen in as SurveyMonkey’s Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer Antoine Andrews discusses the value of data, the importance of viewing data through an intersectionality lens, SurveyMonkey’s employee’s lived experiences, and more.
Panel Discussion | The Future of Recruiting: From Technology to Trends to Today’s Best Practices
Panelists: Michael Watson, Director of Global Customer Evangelism at Eightfold AI; Daniele Bologna, PhD, HR Senior Director at Proctor & Gamble; and Whiteny Wilber, Global Head of Employer Brand at BNY Mellon
Summary: 56% of applicants say that they would discourage others from applying to a company based on a bad recruiting experience. In today’s market, businesses must invest in the candidate experience to successfully acquire today’s top talent. Check out this panel for valuable insights into hiring strategies, the role of AI in recruiting, best practices and more!
Tuesday
HR Works Podcast | How AI Will Transform the Recruitment Sector
Krishna Shetty, Global Leader of Workforce Planning for NTT Data, joins us to talk about how AI can help skilled people find better, more fulfilling jobs, and how it can also be used to assist companies to connect with the best talent in the market.
Educational Session | From the Experts: Making Recruiting More Effective in 2024
Speakers: Josh Jones, Talent Acquisition Manager at Employ; Michelle Stone, Director of Enterprise Customer Success at Jobvite; and Rachel Perry, Manager of Customer Enablement at JazzHR
Summary: How will your company and recruiting team respond? Do you know where and how to go about optimizing recruiting programs for the coming year? Watch this exclusive practitioner webinar as we provide actionable insights and takeaways you can use. Learn how to make recruiting more effective and more efficient in 2024.
Wednesday
Featured Article | Bespoke Job Roles: Tailoring Positions to Attract Exceptional Talent
The practice of creating bespoke job roles for uniquely talented individuals underscores the evolving dynamics of the modern workplace and the premium placed on exceptional talent. While this approach offers significant advantages in terms of innovation, engagement, and competitive edge, it also presents challenges that require careful consideration, and the practice might not be right for every organization.
Educational Session | Recruiting and Onboarding: A Compliance Overview
Speakers: Colleen Rynne, Director of Compliance at UKG, and Robert Wennagel, Senior Compliance Advisor at UKG
Summary: Recruiting and onboarding is a vital step in the employee life cycle and is an important part of an organization’s HR strategy. To hire and retain talented employees, HR professionals should be aware of a wide-range of compliance issues and employment laws that can impact your organization. Recent court decisions have had also had significant impacts on recruiting practices for all employers.
Thursday
Faces of HR Feature Interview | TBA
Educational Session | The Great Balancing Act: Research-Based Tips for Keeping Performance High and People Happy
Speakers: Donnebra McClendon, VP, Global Head of DEI at Dayforce; Alexandra Levit, Author and Futurist; Laurie Robinson, People and Culture Strategist at Burton Snowboards; Elizabeth Yates, Partner at PwC; and Lisa Bull, Global Head of Employee Experience at Dayforce
Summary: In Dayforce’s 14th Annual Pulse of Talent survey, more than 8,700 workers from around the globe said they see big imbalances in their workplaces – and there are consequences. More than eight in 10 respondents said they experienced burnout in the past year. And despite growing uncertainty in the job market, flight risk remains at 69%. Join a panel of HR experts for an informative discussion of the key survey findings and tips for building trust, inspiring loyalty, and driving higher performance in your organization.
Friday
HR Work Break Podcast | Trends, Technology, and the Future of Hiring
Daniele Bologna, PhD, HR Senior Director at Proctor & Gamble, and Whitney Wilber, Global Head of Employer Brand at BNY Mellon, reflect on key trends HR leaders should utilize in their 2024 hiring strategy.
HR Work Break Infographic | Today’s Top 5 HR Buzzwords, HR Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
Are you up to date on HR’s latest lingo? HR Work Break takes a look into important phrases and keywords in the hiring space. Check out this infographic to learn more!