August 1, 2024

Standing Out With Bravery | Training Room

Nicole Bianchi

Increase the results you deliver by embracing change and making one small brave move at a time. Bravery is a skill, and Leadership is an action; without the skill it can be impossible to take action. You were built to stand out with bravery, live out loud, and take action. Change is here to stay and we have a choice to embrace uncertainty or leave it to chance. Identify how fear shows up in your life and learn how to experiment to stay in forward momentum. Living a life of Small Brave Moves, leaders will grow influence, accomplish more, and fear less. This interactive keynote is designed to help each audience member to use experimental ideas and learn mindset, behaviors, and habits to build confidence and answer the question, “What’s the bravest move I need to make right now?”

Learning Objectives

• Discover what gets in the way of being brave
• Identify how the bravery and leadership mindset creates a competitive advantage
• Develop behaviors and habits to make bolder choices
• Build your relationships to ones of accountability and engagement, increasing productivity and, ultimately, results

1A: Collaborative Solutions for Talent Attraction & Retention in our Community | Location: Smokestack

Dakotah Taylor, Chief People Officer, HorsePower Brands

• Panelists:
  • Dell Nared Jr., Sr. Director of DEI & CODE, Greater Omaha Chamber
  • Karine Sokpoh, CEO, Midlands African Chamber
  • Deborah Ward, Executive Director, Visit Omaha

Join us for an insightful panel discussion focusing on talent attraction and retention. Discover the efforts of local chambers and tourism outlets. Explore available tools for talent professionals and gain valuable insights from these entities about what is important to know, given our low unemployment rate in Nebraska. Discover innovative strategies and foster a vibrant ecosystem that promotes economic development and prosperity. Together, we can find solutions to attract and retain talent, ensuring a thriving future for our community.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover what local chambers and tourism outlets are doing to help attract talent to the Omaha area.
• Learn tools and resources available for talent professionals.
• Explore opportunities to collaborate to solve the talent shortage problem as a community.

1B: From Hashtags to Hires: Mastering Social Media for Employer Brand Growth | Location: Chimney Rock

Taylor Daniels, Marketing & Brand Manager, Mulhall’s

Join Mulhall’s Marketing & Brand Manager for a presentation on leveraging social media for employer branding. Discover how building a large social media following can positively impact hiring and learn strategies to emphasize the importance of branding on social media to engage passive job seekers. You’ll gain valuable tips for navigating the various social platforms (even the dreaded Meta Business Suite), and how best to use organic and sponsored posting. Take away actionable insights to promote your organization on a budget with DIY tips and tricks. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the power of social media and elevate your employer brand!

Learning Objectives:

• Social Media Strategy101 (cadence, platforms, hashtags, and more)
• Top tips and tools for a social media program on a DIY budget
• Case study – how does building a large social media following positively impact hiring

1C: Voice of the American Workforce | Location: Haystack

Cathi Canfield, Vice President Enterprise Transformation, EmployBridge

EmployBridge has surveyed 29,000+ hourly workers nationwide about what’s most important to them. And now the data is in. Join us as Cathi, Vice President of Enterprise Transformation, as she shares insights and actionable recommendations to become an employer of choice.

Key Findings from the Survey:

• How and why employees make decisions regarding their careers
• How employee needs have evolved in response to the changing circumstances of the past few challenging years
• Recommendations on how to attract and retain new talent

Snack stations available in the Training Room

2A: Organizational Culture for the Multigenerational Workforce | Location: Smokestack

Emily Rodriguez, Insights Analyst, Quantum Workforce

In this presentation, workplace data experts provide practical strategies for engaging employees effectively. Join us to learn about how employees feel about their culture, how to be intentional about your organization’s culture, and myth-bust generational differences. Through data-driven insights and real-world examples, participants will learn how to create an engaging work environment aligned with their values and preferences. Join Quantum Workplace to maximize employee engagement and drive organizational success.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how employees feel culture
• Recognize generational differences (or lack of)
• Be intentional about culture through performance management, leadership trust, and employee recognition

2B: The Art of Building Relationships & Closing Deals: Insights from a LinkedIn Account Director | Location: Chimney Rock

Lindsey Noonan, Account Director, LinkedIn

Let’s face it; recruitment is a lot like sales! Sell your company and position to get that candidate to take the job offer! Join LinkedIn Account Director Lindsey Noonan as she shares practical insights on building lasting relationships with clients and closing deals successfully. Learn the importance of understanding the product, negotiating deals, and providing tailored solutions to meet their clients’ needs. The session includes an interactive breakout to practice the skills and techniques presented.

Learning Objectives:

• By the end of the presentation, attendees will have a deeper understanding of building relationships, closing deals, and succeeding in a competitive business environment.

2C: ACT Now: Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace | Location: Haystack

Ralph Kellogg, Vice President of People & Training, Lutheran Family Services

In this presentation, Ralph will discuss his journey navigating mental health and mental health within the workplace and how organizations can create an inclusive environment where employees struggling with mental health and mental well-being concerns are supported and embraced. Ralph also provides tools to talk to candidates and employees about mental health and well-being.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify ways to support employees and potential employees with mental health and well-being issues.
• Discuss how organizations can create environments that support employees navigating mental health issues.
• Practice the ACT Model, which helps guide conversations with employees regarding mental health.

Snack stations available in the Training Room

3A: Half Recruiter, Half Machine: Unleashing the Power of Artificial Intelligence | Location: Smokestack

Jason Metz, Vice President of Talent, Loophire

Explore the future of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) with Jason as your guide. Discover how A.I. and automation amplify teams without adding staff. Explore ChatGPT, an OpenAI language model, and its potential. Uncover time-saving meeting automation software and affordable recruiting automation options. Leverage these tools for enhanced efficiency in your day-to-day tasks and multiply your team’s capabilities.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the potential of AI and automation technologies, including ChatGPT, in multiplying team productivity without increasing headcount.
• Discover automation software and its benefits in streamlining processes and saving time.
• Learn how to leverage low-cost and accessible recruiting automation options to enhance efficiency in day-to-day tasks.

3B: From Hashtags to Hires: Mastering Social Media for Employer Brand Growth | Location: Chimney Rock

Taylor Daniels, Marketing & Brand Manager, Mulhall’s

Join Mulhall’s Marketing + Brand Manager for a presentation on leveraging social media for employer branding. Discover how building a large social media following can positively impact hiring and learn strategies to emphasize the importance of branding on social media to engage passive job seekers. You’ll gain valuable tips for navigating the various social platforms (even the dreaded Meta Business Suite), and how best to use organic and sponsored posting. Take away actionable insights to promote your organization on a budget with DIY tips and tricks. Don’t miss this opportunity to harness the power of social media and elevate your employer brand!

Learning Objectives:

• Social Media Strategy101 (cadence, platforms, hashtags, and more)
• Top tips and tools for a social media program on a DIY budget
• Case study – how does building a large social media following positively impact hiring

3C: From Service to Success: Hiring Veterans & Building a Military-Friendly Environment | Location: Haystack

Randy Norwood, AVP, Military Affairs & Strategic Partnership, Greater Omaha Chamber

In this insightful presentation, retired US Air Force veteran Randy Norwood shares his journey of leaving the military “bubble” and provides valuable guidance for recruiters and talent acquisition professionals.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the four categories of transitioning Service members.
• Understand the challenges/concerns of transitioning service members.
• Learn practical strategies to create a veteran-friendly workplace culture and support veterans in successfully transitioning into civilian roles.

Snack stations available in the Training Room

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