2019 Agenda

Transformational change takes investment in change management and support. Hear about Rexall’s journey to optimize their Talent Acquisition strategy by working with both people and technology. Get new ideas to:

• Leverage social media for Employer Brand storytelling and lead capture
• Discover science-based predictive analytics for greater hiring precision
• Use video interviewing as a tool to better connect with candidates

Rework your recruitment strategies to meet the needs of the digital age.

Many organizations seek to leverage automation, AI, and machine learning in their talent acquisition processes to be first to market and ahead of the competition. But it is not that easy, and new technologies are not a magic fix or solution. Take a holistic and agile approach to recruit and hire the best candidates. Get new ideas to:

• Determine the right strategy and approach for your organization
• Make a business case to get buy-in for your digital TA projects
• Push for a contemporary and adaptive TA approach

Ensure your organization is prepared and reFsteady for the newest trends in talent acquisition.

Connect with conference speakers and fellow attendees. Secure important new contacts and talk about crucial developments in your field.

Big Data and analytics is changing the landscape of recruiting. Use predictive analytics to make data-driven decisions and identify the best candidates for the position. Build a roadmap to:

• Develop an analytical mindset to your talent acquisition
• Make informed decisions based on data rather than instinct
• Learn the basics of workforce planning to prepare for the future

Leverage data to source new talent and pick the best candidates for your organization.

Unintended bias from resume reviews lead to women and minorities being at a 50-67% disadvantage. Explore alternative approaches and employ tech tools to make your recruitment process fair. Get new ideas to:

• Apply basic analytics to the hiring process to make it a data-driven decision
• Review the language in your job descriptions to ensure it is gender-neutral
• Implement blind sourcing and resume screening for recruiters and hiring managers

Remove hiring bias from your recruitment process to ensure every candidate gets an equal chance to be successful.

Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon.

Use branding to communicate your organization’s value and to attract the candidates you need. Source strategies to

• Create an employer brand that resonates and is differentiated

• Develop a channel strategy to effectively communicate your employer brand

• Look ahead to determine the most important employer branding trends

Leverage employer branding as a tool to secure the best and brightest talent.

From LinkedIn to Twitter, social media is the new landscape of recruitment. Develop strategies to connect with your candidates across all platforms. Get ideas to:

• Manage your online image and corporate brand
• Integrate your recruitment channels
• Get practical tools to build your connections and easy interactions

Take advantage of virtual platforms to recruit the best candidates. 

Network with conference speakers and fellow attendees.

Agile recruitment provides high value for both the employer and job candidate. Determine the right “fit” for your organization and achieve it in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner. Get new ideas to:

• Learn Agile TA strategy in five steps
• Pioneer the concept of treating candidates like customers
• Apply candidate journey mapping to your hiring processes

Adopt a recruiting product management approach to hire the most qualified candidates.

Reflecting on the day, identify what your organization will start doing, stop doing, and continue to do in your talent acquisition strategy.

Unwind and mingle with the delegates and speakers at our end-of-the-day reception. Bring your business cards!