Strategies to Combat the Tech Talent Shortage

Learn how to successfully combat the tech talent shortage by developing effective strategies for recruiting and retaining tech talent. Get up-to-date information on the current market conditions and best practices to fill skills gaps.

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Description

Organizations face an increasingly competitive tech talent market, leading to a tech talent shortage. This session will provide strategies to combat this challenge. Attendees will learn ways to proactively identify, recruit, and retain tech talent. Topics will include best practices for recruiting and onboarding tech talent, optimizing job postings, leveraging technology and resources to find top talent, and creating an environment that encourages and fosters tech talent growth. The session will also delve into various strategies to increase organizational tech talent, such as leveraging training and development programs, using shadowing and mentorship opportunities, and participating in tech-specific recruitment events. The session will also discuss how to create a workplace culture that meets the needs of tech talent, such as providing a flexible and supportive work environment, offering competitive compensation, and providing meaningful career opportunities. Finally, the session will provide attendees with a roadmap to success in tackling the tech talent shortage. Attendees will leave the session with an actionable plan and the tools to start solving the challenge of the tech talent shortage.

Featured speakers include:

Jake Suidzinski, VP of Partner Growth at Carex Consulting Group
Rachel Neill, Founder & CEO Carex Consulting Group
Suman Thareja, Partner at McKinsey & Company
Umar Husain, Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company
Saloni Modi, Digital Specialist at McKinsey & Company

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Agenda Items

10:00 AM Welcome & Opening Remarks
  Heidi Rozmiarek, UWEBC IT Practice Director

10:15 AM Strategies to Combat the Tech Talent Shortage
 
11:05 AM Panel Discussion and Open Q&A
 
11:55 AM Closing Remarks
  Heidi Rozmiarek, IT Practice Director at UWEBC
12:00 PM Adjourn
 

Additional Information

Location: Information Technology Community Hub
Contact: Events Team, events@uwebc.wisc.edu