Virtual Conference

November Virtual: Fresh Approaches to Diversity Recruiting

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Topic

Casting a Wider Net: Fresh, Productive Approaches to Diversity Recruiting

Many companies fall short of their diversity-hiring goals because they keep looking in the same places–and with the same techniques and expectations. What are the best ways for employers to break out of these patterns? How can they reconsider their job specifications to bring in more non-traditional candidates and prospects who could thrive with a modest amount of training and upskilling? What are the new and innovative ways to strengthen a diverse pipeline?

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 3 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.

speakers

Patti Clauss

Williams-Sonoma

Global Vice President, Talent Acquisition

DeShaun Wise Porter

Hilton

VP, Diversity Inclusion & Recognition

Matt Battista

Lennar

Head of Talent Acquisition

Gary Blinth

Humana

Head of Executive Search

Aimée Meher-Homji

Nielsen

SVP, Global Talent Acquisition

Lydia Dishman

Fast Company

Senior Editor, Growth and Engagement

Glenn Jackson

M&T Bank

the Chief Diversity Officer of Diversity Equity & Inclusion for Human Resources

Rebecca Warren

Eightfold

Director of Customer Success

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza

Contributing Editor

Journalist

Louis Chesney

RethinkCare

Neurodiversity Product Manager.

DeShaun Wise Porter

Hilton

DeShaun N. Wise Porter is the newly appointed Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement at Hilton. She serves as a strategic thought leader and internal consultant responsible for developing and executing holistic and integrated strategies that are aligned with Hilton’s shared values and contribute to the building of a diverse, engaged, and high-performing organization. Prior to this appointment, she served as the VP, HR Consulting partnering with C- Suite leaders to drive and implement transformational talent initiatives focused on attracting, developing and retaining high potentials and top performers.

She is a passionate leader with extensive experience in driving culture change and creating opportunities that accelerate the growth of talent through differentiated talent models and scalable development programs. Her work has centered on leading global transformation initiatives, managing merger and acquisition processes, overseeing the implementation of core technologies, and developing teams across the globe. She served as an advisor on the integration of market-based compensation, and implementation of an advanced HR Information Systems, as well, was a key architect in designing the high-performing learning organization at Kimberly-Clark, which included the first global learning management system and language-learning program. Her passion for global business paired with her cultural dexterity led her to complete short-term assignments in Seoul, South Korea; Istanbul, Turkey, and Medellin, Colombia.

DeShaun is a graduate of Florida State University, where she studied Multinational Business Operations and Finance. She holds a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Certification from the HR Certificate Institute, a SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) from the Society for Human Resource Management, and a Human Capital Strategist Certification from the Human Capital Institute. She is currently on the Board of Directors for FAIR Girls, Inc. and an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and The Links, Incorporated. She is active throughout her community and serves as a youth mentor and advocate for abused and molested children.

DeShaun resides in Washington, D.C with her husband, Dr. Fernando A. Porter, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, shopping, reading and embracing other cultures through travel.

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Themes

Is Your Company Attractive to a Diverse Workforce?

In this labor market, workers are picking you as much as you're picking them. What are the key elements that make an employer welcoming to a diverse labor pool, from personalized benefits to a sense of belonging? How much does career growth and employee retention add to a company's allure? Instead of looking for a "culture fit" in new employees, how can companies make their workplace better-suited to diversity?

Creating Opportunity Within: How Employers Are Boosting Internal Mobility

To retain valued workers and attract top talent, more companies are focusing on providing both upskilling and reskilling opportunities to their workers to help prepare them to move into new roles across the organization. What are the benefits to the company of improving internal mobility? How can employers coordinate these efforts by their executive teams and leaders in HR and talent acquisition? Why will better internal mobility align with efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Improving the Talent Pipeline, From End to End

From campus recruiting to the job offer, the hiring process has many steps where talent can be overlooked, blocked, or lost to competitors. What are the most effective ways in which employers can remove obstacles and boost engagement? How can they make the most of other pathways besides recruiting, including internships and referrals?