Top-Notch Professional Development
their best work. Using a workplace strength survey, participants
learn the importance of measuring organizational strength—
and how to do so—before implementing a solid strategy.
Technology Trends That Affect
a Recruiter’s Desk
Panel moderated by Hope Bradford, enterprise
architecture, Kelly Services Inc.
Panelists: Mike Larsen, senior director national
sales, Monster.com; Threase Baker, CSP, TSC, vice
president, operations, Abb Tech Professional Resources;
Jocelyn Lincoln, vice president, Americas Recruitment
Operations, Kelly Services Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 3: 45–5 p.m.
Focus: Technology
In a world of ever-changing technology, how can staffing firms
best leverage new technology to improve their recruiting strategies? Hope Bradford, chairperson of the ASA Technology
Advisory Subcommittee, moderates this lively discussion that
looks at how technology is changing the recruiting landscape.
Participants learn about technology tools that can lessen administrative burdens, increase a recruiter’s reach, and keep recruiters in
tune with the latest strategies. Other topics covered in this engaging workshop include social networking, mobile platforms, forms
automation, and data mining. The goal of this workshop is to help
staffing firms get all their recruiters to “rock star” level by adopting effective technology solutions. Also, be sure to visit the expo
hall for demos of some of the technologies featured in this workshop. Qualifies for 1. 25 continuing education hours.
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Develop a Dynamic Direct Hire Team
Tim Kelch, CPC, owner and partner, Top Tier Talent &
Training Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 13, 3: 45–5 p.m.
Focus: Direct hire, on-boarding, and coaching
Just hired or about to hire a new team? In this interactive workshop, participants learn how to get the most out of a staffing
firm’s new direct hire team and experienced recruiters. Regardless of the final hiring decisions, direct hire ROI weighs heavily
on a company’s ability to navigate a new team through transitions and ramp-ups while pushing staff beyond self imposed
boundaries. This session shows participants how to align direct
hire production goals to on-boarding, development, and coaching programs to effectively build a dynamic direct hire team.
Direct hire executive and workshop presenter Tim Kelch reviews
direct hire best practice principles, including strategies to decrease
new recruiter ramp-up time and increase production performance
and retention. In addition, participants gain tactics for creating
a consistent strategic sales program through individual coaching
sessions, critical activity tracking, and recruiter accountability.
Qualifies for 1. 25 continuing education hours.
Talent Advocacy
William C. Yoh, CSP, TSC, chairman, Yoh
Thursday, Oct. 13, 3: 45–5 p.m.
Focus: Talent advocacy and safety
The talented individuals staffing companies place at client
worksites every day are the lifeblood of the industry. Without
them, companies would literally not exist. As a result, it is paramount that staffing companies make strong efforts to promote
the best interests and well-being of their contract and temporary employees. In 2011, ASA launched an industry-wide effort
to promote and enhance best practices and resources that will
enable staffing firms to be better advocates for their work forces.
Join ASA chairman Bill Yoh, CSP, TSC, as he leads a discussion
on talent advocacy and what some of the major elements are of this
strategic initiative. This session focuses on employee safety and
well-being, ethics and related best practices, customer expectations
and contract language, and defenses against organized labor and
anti-business legislation. Qualifies for 1. 25 continuing education hours.
