IT Talent, Culture & The Future of Work

Hear from industry experts on the future of IT talent in the workplace as we emerge from the trenches of the COVID-19 pandemic.

- 12:00 PM

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Description

The health and safety of our members is the UWEBC’s top priority. UW–Madison is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies. Based on campus' guidance, this meeting will be held via web only to allow our members a convenient and safe way to attend.

A perfect storm is emerging as the world awakes from the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pent up demand for IT talent takes center stage as companies look to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. Hear from industry experts and your peers on what strategies are being employed to recruit and retain talent, build and sustain culture, and find the perfect balance between remote and on-premise work.

Participate in Customizing the Agenda: Please play an active part in shaping the agenda for this session – and to maximize its relevance for you – by sharing your questions in advance. In addition, we hope you will come prepared to share your questions, challenges and insights!

Agenda Items

9:00 AM Opening Remarks
  Heidi Rozmiarek, IT Practice Director at UWEBC

9:20 AM Effective Strategies for Hiring High Tech Talent
  Matt Duffy, Vice President of Partner Success at Carex Consulting Group

9:40 AM How Exact Sciences Recruits & Retains Technical Talent
  Katie Everson, Director of Talent Acquisition at Exact Sciences
Abigail Letsinger, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Exact Sciences

10:10 AM Break
 
10:20 AM How Talent Acquisition Strategies Impact Retention and Engagement Strategies
  Matt Shefchik, Director of Total Rewards at Cottingham & Butler

10:40 AM Legal & Ethical Considerations for Recruiting a Global Workforce
  Mike Gotzler, Labor & Employment Attorney & Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.

11:00 AM Panel Discussion and Q&A
  Matt Duffy, Vice President of Partner Success at Carex Consulting Group
Katie Everson, Director of Talent Acquisition at Exact Sciences
Abigail Letsinger, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Exact Sciences
Matt Shefchik, Director of Total Rewards at Cottingham & Butler
Mike Gotzler, Labor & Employment Attorney & Shareholder at Littler Mendelson P.C.
Heidi Rozmiarek, IT Practice Director at UWEBC (Moderator)

11:50 AM Concluding Remarks
 
12:00 PM Adjourn
 

Additional Information

Location: zoom
Contact: Events Team, events@uwebc.wisc.edu