Is Anyone Out There? Creative Solutions to Solve the Talent Gap
Is Anyone Out There? Creative Solutions to Solve the Talent Gap
Conference RegistrationSession Details
Date: Wednesday, July 2
Time: 8:30 am - 10:10 am ET
2 CPE credits
Level: basic
Field of Study: Personnel/Human Resources
Location: Room 146
Many governments continue to struggle to fill positions not only in the finance department, but across the entire organization. Competition for highly qualified workers is intense, and governments need to improve their ability to recruit and communicate the value of a career in public service.
In this session, speakers will discuss creative solutions to find new sources of talent, overcome negative perceptions of government work, modernize hiring practices, and help determine appropriate and competitive compensation.
Learning Objectives
Describe challenges that governments face in a competitive labor market.
Identify creative options to improve and modernize hiring practices.
Develop strategies for setting compensation.
Speakers
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Samantha Babich
Chief Administration Officer, Renton Regional Fire Authority, Renton, Washington
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Paige Bongiorno
Director, STARs Public Sector Hub, Opportunity@Work
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Isabel Garcia
Project Leader, Partners for Public Good, Brooklyn, New York
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Cara Woodson Welch
CEO, Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA), Arlington, Virginia