Webcast:
With the flux in economies around the world, the style of talent used inside of organizations is a hot topic. Yet many organizations still see contract labor as a short-term solution rather than an integral part of their talent management strategy. How are organizations responding to upheavals in the market and how are they using contract talent as a part of that response?
In this original research from the Human Capital Institute and Beeline, we’ll address how factors like economic conditions, unemployment, and contingent program maturation influence why and how companies use contract talent.
Presenters
Kim McDonald has led the Talent Acquisition function for H&R Block for almost the past four years. Her career spands over 15 years leading all aspects of talent management programs for professional services and retail organizations. Responsible for developing and executing strategic talent acquisition strategies across both field and corporate locations, including creating strategic partnerships, implementing process improvement initiatives, optimizing technology and creating an employer brand of choice that supports the company’s core business goals and objectives.
Wanda Lundy has worked for LPL Financial LLC for 5 years. Her career in San Diego, CA, has spanned over 20+ years in Recruiting, Career Counseling, and Contingent Workforce Management. Her current focus is dedicated to Vendor Management Systems, Supplier Programs, and Contingent Workforce Management. She is also a past president of the San Diego Human Resources Association (SDHRA) and is a member of the San Diego County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association.
Benjie Hanson is the Program Manager for the External Labor Management Office at CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield in Maryland.
Benjie's background is in Information Technology and Operations Management where he has spent time with companies such as Hewlett Packard, Adelphia Communications, and fundraising for Gettysburg National Military Park.
Over the past 5+ years Benjie and his team have managed the contingent workforce program at CareFirst from spreadsheets to mature VMS, today services procurement and workforce modeling are areas of focus and interest. He presently serves as the Chairman of the Beeline Customer Advisory Council, a post he has held for the last 2 years.
As the Practice Leader for Talent Strategy and Acquisition at the Human Capital Institute, Amy oversees the high-quality programming offered in the Center for Human Capital Excellence, in-person events and conferences, executive workgroups and signature research.As the business leader for these areas, she has direct insight into the needs of clients, whether they are thought-leading underwriters or game-changing human capital management professionals, in the form of members of the Human Capital Institute.Prior to her current role, Amy was the Director and Community Leader of the Talent Acquisition Community at HCI.
Before joining the Human Capital Institute, she served in corporate recruiting roles at several large financial services companies, and had the opportunity to focus on recruitment-related technology, processes and best practices. She is also fierce advocate for talent as the pinnacle competitive advantage in the global marketplace, and currently holds the Human Capital Strategist designation (HCS).
Thanks for the comment Carol. I'd recommend looking on LinkedIn or The Ladders as two options, but I'm sure there are more out there.
For SPHR's looking for part-time or full time contract work in HR (online sourcing, telephone interviewing, online supervisor training, staffing a manager's hot line for advice on employee problems,etc.), can you suggest some reputable organizations who specialize in HR &/or Soft Skills Training, including contract and/or virtual office opportunities? Thanks for any suggestions you may have.