Diversity Recruiting and Retention

Dates and Times:

8/5/2020: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. FULL

8/5/2020: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FULL

8/5/2020: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. OPEN

Do you have a strong diversity recruiting strategy? Now is the time to rethink your employer branding and explore new posting and networking venues to reach out to underrepresented candidates. Find out how to create and improve your D&I talent acquisition practices, leverage diverse candidate pools, and learn from your peers how to enhance those efforts with effective onboarding.

MRA Subject Matter Expert: Jagman Sekhon, Recruiting Business Partner (bio). Jagman works in full life-cycle recruiting and fully enjoys being able to connect with member companies to learn about them and from them. She was recently designated a Certified Diversity Recruiter.

MRA Facilitator: Lynell Meeth, Director, HR and Content Strategy (bio). Lynell’s facilitation style is candid and curious, using her strengths in relating to others and sharing stories to help inspire and lead. 

Peer Discussion Questions:

• What is the current status of your candidate pool – both internal and external?
• What is your strategy or plan – in the next 6 months – to identify or leverage new recruitment avenues to attract underrepresented candidates?
• Describe your onboarding process and how effective is it in welcoming new employees?