New Strategies for a New World | March 8-11, 2021
(PST) 9:00 – 10:00 AM / (EST) 12:00 – 1:00 PMBreak Through Growth Strategies for a New World What is it that leaders of fast-growing staffing firms are able to do to grow their businesses in both good times and bad? In this TED Talk style session we will hear directly from executives who have found ways to overcome the obstacles and break through the barriers to growth.Moderator:Barry Asin, President, Staffing Industry AnalystsSpeakers:John Hayes, President/CEO, Hayes LocumsCindy Pasky, Founder, CEO, Strategic Staffing SolutionsMichael Winwood, Chairman and Co-Founder, Optomi Professional Services_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 10:00 – 10:15 AM / (EST) 1:00 – 1:15 PMNetworking Break & Exhibits OpenSponsored by Haley Marketing_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 10:15 – 11:15 AM / (EST) 1:15 – 2:15 PM Break Through Growth Panel and Q&AIn this interactive session we talk with our break through growth executives and explore their key insights, aha moments and hard-won lessons learned as they sought to grow their business. Bring all your questions and plenty of notepaper as we dive deep into the practical side of growing a staffing business in a challenging environment. Moderator:Barry Asin, President, Staffing Industry AnalystsPanelists:Mike Cleland, Founder, Charted PathJohn Hayes, President/CEO, Hayes LocumsCindy Pasky, Founder, CEO, Strategic Staffing SolutionsMichael Winwood, Chairman and Co-Founder, Optomi Professional Services_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 11:15 – 11:25 AM / (EST) 2:15 – 2:25 PM Transition Break_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM / (EST) 2:25 –3:10 PM Roundtable DiscussionsThis structured networking session will allow our attendees and panelists to gather for an on camera, interactive discussion in small groups as we explore the challenges, tips and key lessons learned of staffing firms seeking growth.
(PST) 9:00 – 10:00 AM / (EST) 12:00 – 1:00 PM Technology Strategies for a Disrupted World Join our panel of technology experts to discuss effective technology strategies in a staffing market that has never before been faced with such serious disruption. Important market trends that were already established before the global pandemic have been given added impetus during the course of 2020 and we can be sure that the year ahead is going to create both serious challenges and exciting opportunities. Using SIA's proprietary research, our panel will explore the strategies you will need to thrive and survive in this new environment. Moderator:John Nurthen, Executive Director, Global Research, Staffing Industry AnalystsPanelists:Lauren B. Jones, Founder, Leap Consulting SolutionsTeppo Paavola, Group Chief Digital Officer, Adecco Group AGAnastasia C. Valentine, President/Managing Partner, Resource 1, Inc_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 10:00 – 10:15 AM / (EST) 1:00 – 1:15 PM Networking Break & Exhibits Open Sponsored by Haley Marketing_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 10:15 – 11:15 AM / (EST) 1:15 – 2:15 PM Flipping the Switch: Implementing and Optimizing a Digital Staffing Platform for your Business One of the most visible ways staffing firms are digitally transforming is the deployment of staffing platforms. These platforms marry technology and processes found in two-sided digital talent marketplaces with traditional staffing firm pricing models. The technology is gaining rapid adoption and expanding its addressable market into more staffing segments. Is a staffing platform right for your staffing firm? What are the benefits and drawbacks? What choices do staffing firms have in acquiring this technology? And once you've implemented how do you ensure it grows revenue and improves productivity? Join our panel of subject matter experts as we seek to provide answers to these questions and many others on this timely topic! Moderator:Brian Wallins, Research Manager, Staffing Industry AnalystsPanelists:Novo Abakare, COO, Indeed FlexRick Betori, SVP, Field Strategy and Operations, PeopleReady/TrueBlueEricka Hyson, President, WorkN_______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 11:15 – 11:25 AM / (EST) 2:15 – 2:25 PM Transition Break _______________________________________________________________________________(PST) 11:25 AM – 12:10 PM / (EST) 2:25 – 3:10 PM Roundtable Discussions Network in small groups and learn from your peers in our popular video enabled Roundtable Discussions. Topics:• Automation Opportunities: What, Where, How?• Building Your Core Tech Stack: Front, Middle and Back Office• Chatbot Best Practices • Eliminating Bias in the Matching Algorithm• Real-World Potential of Blockchain• Security and Risk Management• Tech Priorities for SME Staffing Firms• Utilizing Engagement Platforms in a Post-COVID World
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