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Opening Keynote Panel Discussion: Unlocking Key Megatrends to Successfully Navigate the Talent Landscape in 2025

TIME: 9:00AM - 9:30 AM SPEAKERS: Neeti Upreti, VP, Global Talent Acquisition, GM Financial Shalini Dutta, Director Global Talent Acquisition, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Brett Kummer, VP, Talent Acquisition, Wood Tyler Tenbrink, Director, Talent Acquisition and Development, Piedmont Airlines The talent landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. As we approach 2025, understanding the key megatrends impacting...

The Potential & Pitfalls of Utilizing AI in RPO & Talent Acquisition

TIME: 9:30AM -  10:00AM SPEAKER: Chadd Dehn, VP, RPO Operations, DZConneX 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...

Building a Culture of Psychological Safety in Your Teams

TIME: 2:00PM -  2:30PM SPEAKER: Zarina Mohammed, Global Talent Acquisition Partner, Crowe 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...

The Power of Collaboration: Engaging Stakeholders for Impactful Decision-Making

TIME: 11:00AM - 11:30AM SPEAKER: Susan Graye, Global Director, Talent Acquisition, Vontier 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...

Optimizing Candidate Experience for Effective Talent Attraction

TIME: 11:30AM - 12:00PM SPEAKER: Lavonne Monroe, VP of Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, Hewlett Packard Enterprises 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. From personalized touchpoints to seamless communication, learn...

Best Practice Approaches to In-House Executive Search Capability Building

TIME: 12:00PM - 12:30PM SPEAKER: Joy Right, VP, Talent Acquisition and Executive Search, Flagship Pioneering  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...

Panel Discussion: Breaking Barriers: Strategies to Enhance Inclusivity for Women in the Workplace

TIME: 12:30PM - 1:00PM SPEAKERS: 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 This discussion will delve into pivotal strategies aimed at fostering...

Strategies that Work to Create and Embed an Everlasting Company Culture

TIME: 1:00PM - 1:30PM SPEAKER: Stephanie McClendon, Chief of Retail Community Banking, EVP, First Federal Bank 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...

Transforming Talent Acquisition: Harnessing the Power of Analytics

TIME: 11:00AM - 11:30AM SPEAKER: Eric Hudson, Director, Talent Acquistion, Docusign 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. Unleashing hidden talent pools: how...

Spearheading a Data-Led Approach to Objective Candidate Assessment

TIME: 11:30AM - 12:00PM SPEAKER: Ivo van der Kleij, Director, Talent Acquisition, Conduent 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. A next-gen approach to achieving objective candidate assessment through data Utilizing data analytics to...

Aligning your Employer Brand with Recruitment Marketing

TIME: 9:00AM - 9:30AM SPEAKER: George Smallwood, Director – Employee Relations, Global HR Services Delivery, AT&T Communications 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...

Strategies to Better Integrate Diversity and Inclusion in your Talent Management Strategy

TIME: 9:30AM - 10:00AM SPEAKER: Melva Allen, Human Resource Manager, Oakland County, Michigan 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...