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Women in HR Technology®

11 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote

Offers paradigm-altering sessions, intended for both women and men alike! Your attendance shows that your company is serious about promoting gender... More...

Women in HR Technology® Opening Keynote: The Business Case for Diversity (Room Lando)

11 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Rita Mitjans
Much has been written in recent months about the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Despite this focus, countless organization... More...

WH2A | The Power of the Pilot Program (Room Lando)

11 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Cecile Alper-Leroux ; Sarah Brennan ; Kelly Cartwright ; Kristen Hamilton
Building the business case for a new enterprise HR technology solution requires the involvement of numerous stakeholders within the organization: p... More...

WH2B | HR: Always Be Marketing (Room Delfino 4102)

11 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Katrina Kibben ; Courtney Martinez ; Katharine Mobley ; Susan Vitale
Whether you know it or not, HR is always sending a message to potential candidates and employees. From the posters on the wall to emails and everyt... More...

WH2C | Climbing the Leadership Ladder (Room Delfino 4105)

11 Sep 18
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Jeanette Maister ; Kathryn Minshew ; Tracie Sponenberg ; Kristy Wallace
The research is unquestionable: Companies and the economy perform better when they fully engage women. The presence of women leaders in the workpla... More...

WH3A | AI, Blockchain and VR: Are They Here to Stay? (Room Lando)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Gretchen Alarcon ; Jessica Griffin ; Eynat Guez ; Katherine Jones Ph.D.
The acceleration of new technologies into the workplace is exhilarating but can be overwhelming. HR professionals are grappling with uncharted ways... More...

WH3B | Using Analytics to Drive Gender Equality (Room Delfino 4102)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Stacia Garr ; Stephanie Lampkin ; Patricia Milligan ; Josie Sutcliffe
Research shows that gender-diverse companies are more likely to outperform their less diverse peers. And when women thrive, businesses and societie... More...

WH3C | Women, Pay Equity and Financial Wellness (Room Delfino 4105)

11 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Dalana Brand ; Ilyce Glink ; Mollie Lombardi ; Alys Reynders Scott
Any type of inequality can negatively impact workplace productivity, employee engagement and access to critical talent. When it comes to pay equity... More...

Women in HR Technology® Closing Keynote: Evidence-Based HR: How Data Will Shape the Future of the Workplace (Room Lando)

11 Sep 18
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM

Tracks: Women in Tech - Keynote, Women in Tech Breakout Session

Speaker(s): Jenny Dearborn
If you were to ask your CFO to make a decision, she would rely on facts, not opinions. In contrast, for years, the HR function has been asked to re... More...

BN1 | HR Tech: An Orientation to the Conference (Room Marcello 4502)

11 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker(s): John Sumser
If you've never attended HR Tech, this is where to begin your adventure. John Sumser, who has been orienting people to the industry for two dec... More...

SS1 | Employee Recognition: How GM Got It Right From the Start (Room Delfino 4102)

11 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Natalie Baumgartner Phd ; Sandra Garcia
General Motors employs over 176k employees across six continents and 23 time zones, speaking 65 different languages. They had more than 60 various ... More...

SS2 | How Wearables Can Be the Centerpiece of a Well-rounded Wellness Solution (Room Delfino 4105)

11 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Sianneh Mulbah ; Courtney Rash
A successful wellness program is all about walking the walk, literally. Learn how the Minnesota Timberwolves used their new business sponsorshi... More...

Debut of Interim Findings of the HR Technology Market 2019 Report (Room Lando)

11 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Josh Bersin
Josh Bersin, world-renowned industry analyst and founder of Bersin™ by Deloitte, will debut the initial findings of the first annual HR ... More...

Opening Keynote | Why Dirty Jobs Matter (Palazzo Ballroom)

11 Sep 18
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Tracks: Keynote

Speaker(s): Mike Rowe
The fact is people who do dirty jobs are some of the happiest people you’ll ever meet — and they often are able to achieve a work-l... More...

Opening Night Pub Crawl (Room Expo)

11 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Visit sponsoring companies and learn about their latest products and services while grabbing a complimentary craft beer, wine or cocktail. ... More...

Virtual Reality & Wellness Pavilion (Room Near Registration)

11 Sep 18
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Take some tranquil time for yourself without leaving the Expo floor. Relax with a VR mindfulness experience, add your flair to the coloring wall, o... More...

HR Tech Talk | How HR Technologies Empower Candidate and Employee Experience (Room Expo - HR Tech Talks Theater 2928)

11 Sep 18
5:30 PM - 5:50 PM
Speaker(s): Meghan M. Biro ; Kevin W. Grossman
It’s well documented in business today that poor customer service impacts customer retention, referrals and potential new business. The same ... More...

Startup Pitchfest | Preliminary Round 1 (Room Expo - Pitchfest Theater 1540)

11 Sep 18
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Take a front row seat to hear 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups square off as they compete for bragging rights and a prize. Pitchf... More...

HR Tech Talk | Stop Herding Cats: An HR Professionals Quest for Sanity (Room Expo - HR Tech Talks Theater 2928)

11 Sep 18
6:00 PM - 6:20 PM
Speaker(s): Nathan Keating ; Alex Resnick
Communicating with your employees is one thing, but getting them to take action can feel like herding cats. In this seminar you’ll learn h... More...

Join us at Chica!

11 Sep 18
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
CHICA AT THE VENETIAN® 3355 S. Las Vegas Boulevard Drink cocktails and dine with SumTotal! Join us at the hottest restaurant in Las Vegas... More...

Continental Breakfast (Palazzo Ballroom)

12 Sep 18
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Keynote | Future Consumers: Decoding the Trends and Opportunities Today (Palazzo Ballroom)

12 Sep 18
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Keynote

Speaker(s): Randi Zuckerberg
Future consumers aren’t 20 or 30 years off, they’re already here — and they’re driving the way businesses are selling both ... More...

Refreshment Break (Room Expo)

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Virtual Reality & Wellness Pavilion (Room Near Registration)

12 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Take some tranquil time for yourself without leaving the Expo floor. Relax with a VR mindfulness experience, add your flair to the coloring wall, o... More...

HR Tech Talk | Offboarding Is Just as Important as Onboarding (Room Expo - HR Tech Talks Theater 2928)

12 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Speaker(s): Sharlyn Lauby
Organizations spend a lot of time and resources creating a winning employment brand and candidate experience. But once an employee tenders their re... More...

Startup Pitchfest | Preliminary Round 2 (Room Expo - Pitchfest Theater 1540)

12 Sep 18
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Take a front row seat to hear 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups square off as they compete for bragging rights and a prize. Pitchfest ... More...

AI1 | An Introduction to AI for HR Leaders (Room Lando)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): John Sumser
John Sumser will walk you through the 5 areas in which you should focus your energy when considering the implementation of intelligent software: Da... More...

HR1 | Using People Analytics to Drive Business Performance (Room Delfino 4102)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Schaninger
People analytics — the application of advanced analytics and large data sets to talent management — is going mainstream. Five years ago... More...

HT1 | Meet the Needs of Today’s Connected Workforce: Transforming the Employee Service Experience (Room Delfino 4105)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Mia Isnardi-Shook ; Nin Sandhu
Hitachi Vantara, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., was looking for a cost-effective way to not only improve its HR Shared Services Operat... More...

ML1 | HR Tech Market Landscape: Payroll (Room Marcello 4505)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Mollie Lombardi
The technical definition of payroll is very narrow in scope. It’s taking the time an employee works, multiplying it by a pay rate, and subtra... More...

MV1 | Vision for HR Technology: SAP SuccessFactors (Room Lido 3102)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Ludlow
Hear SAP SuccessFactors’ point of view on the Human Capital technology landscape, how it sees HR technology as an enabler of business success... More...

PS1 | Building the Business Case for HR Technology Investment (Room Marcello 4502)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Mark Stelzner
Regardless of your organization's size, industry group, geographic footprint or financial stability, there has never been a better time to embr... More...

RI1 | The Public Debut of the 21st Annual Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey Findings (Room San Polo 3402)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lindsay Evans ; Stacey Harris ; Michael Krupa
The traditional HR technology transformation is making way for a new reality: constant HR technology adaptation. Enabling HR to support critical ou... More...

TA1 | Talent Acquisition Trends: Asking the Tough Questions (Room Zeno 4602)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Gail Blum ; Kelly Cartwright ; Madeline Laurano
So far in 2018, the talent acquisition systems market has grown significantly with an increased demand for more innovative and effective technology... More...

TM1 | Empowering Managers: Using People Data Analytics for Retention and Business Growth (Room Lido 3105)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lisa Maxey ; Alex Outwater
HR data is no longer solely the domain of HR. Progressive organizations are empowering frontline managers with workforce insights to help them mana... More...

TS1 | Moving Your HCM Technology to the Next-Generation HR Cloud (Room Zeno 4702)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): David Essex ; Brian Sommer
If you've been pondering a cloud move for years, the first generation may have already passed you by. Now SaaS HCM is often the only place to g... More...

WI1 | The Future of HR: Disrupting and Establishing New HR Norms in Putting People First (Room Murano 3202)

12 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Roundtable Discussion

Speaker(s): Jarik Conrad ; Bill Jensen
The future of work is at an inflection point. If we don’t unite in putting people first, adapt traditional HR norms across organizations, and... More...

HR Tech Talk | Bridging the Digital Divide in the Workplace (Room Expo - HR Tech Talks Theater 2928)

12 Sep 18
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Speaker(s): Robin Schooling
Even in this day and age, numerous job seekers — and even your own employees — remain digitally disconnected They either don’t ha... More...

Lunch (Room Expo)

12 Sep 18
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
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AI2 | How to Evaluate AI Technologies for Your Organization (Room Lando)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): John Sumser
While most HR leaders have been through at least one HR technology vendor evaluation, selection, and purchase process, the emerging market in AI-po... More...

HR2 | AI Powering the New Workforce (Room Delfino 4102)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Marcus Sawyerr
Marcus Sawyerr, a subject matter expert on digital innovation in the world of work, will discuss how AI and other technology disruptions are shapin... More...

HT2 | Standardizing and Globalizing HR Tech: The Esterline Technologies Story (Room Delfino 4105)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Shahbaz Alibaig
With business locations in more than 19 countries, Esterline Technologies — principally serving aerospace and defense markets — decided... More...

ML2 | HR Tech Market Landscape: Talent Management (Room Marcello 4505)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Stacia Garr
The lines between talent management silos have blurred over the last few years. For example, what we used to think of as performance management may... More...

MV2 | Vision for HR Technology: CornerstoneOnDemand (Room Lido 3102)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Josh Schwede
Hear CornerstoneOnDemand’s point of view on the Human Capital technology landscape, how it sees HR technology as an enabler of business succe... More...

PS2 | Selecting the Right HR Technology: From Need to Implementation (Room Marcello 4502)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Martin Burns ; Susan Collins ; Jayne Kettles ; George LaRocque ; Diane Smith
If you're planning to select and implement any HR tech in the future, you can't afford to miss this session — an inside look at an ac... More...

RI2 | Navigating the Rocky Road to the Future of Work (Room San Polo 3402)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Michael Stephan
The future in front of us offers opportunity for technology, work and people. But if we’re not aligned on our views of what work looks like i... More...

TA2 | A Challenge With Rewards: Sourcing and Recruiting People With Disabilities (Room Zeno 4602)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Kathleen Burris ; Gerry Crispin ; Aimée Meher-Homji ; Herbert Sims ; Justin Thenutai
Employers may welcome people with disabilities, but few job seekers with disabilities see employers making an effort to put out that welcome mat. T... More...

TM2 | How Wendy’s Built a Culture of Learning That Boosted Customer Satisfaction and Sales (Room Lido 3105)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): Coley O’Brien
Since its founding in 1969, Wendy’s has been a fast food innovator – from perfecting the pick-up window and being the first national ch... More...

TS2 | Six Steps to Integrating Oracle HCM Cloud (Room Zeno 4702)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Speaker(s): David Essex ; Jim Fox ; Jeffrey Haynes
Do the integrations tied to your current HRIS environment look like a fragile spider web? Or even worse, a bowl of carelessly tossed spaghetti?&nbs... More...

WI2 | The Evolution of Performance Management: Life After the Annual Appraisal (Room Murano 3202)

12 Sep 18
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Tracks: Roundtable Discussion

Speaker(s): Dave Bond ; Chary Krout ; Jason Lauritsen ; Jennifer Lepird ; Vikki Sly
Few areas of HR have been disrupted as much as performance management over the past several years. As traditional performance management practices ... More...

HR Tech Talk | Trouble Metrics: How to Effectively Use Your HR Data (Room Expo - HR Tech Talks Theater 2928)

12 Sep 18
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
Speaker(s): Heather Bussing
You have the data. Let's put it to work.  We will talk about:  What data to track and why How to use data to ... More...

Dessert Break (Room Expo)

12 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Expo Hall Tour - Recruitment

12 Sep 18
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Startup Pitchfest | Preliminary Round 3 (Room Expo - Pitchfest Theater 1540)

12 Sep 18
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Take a front row seat to hear 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups square off as they compete for bragging rights and a prize. Pitchfest Priz... More...

HR Tech Talk | 2025: Overcoming the Great Talent Drought (Room Expo - HR Tech Talks Theater 2928)

12 Sep 18
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Speaker(s): Joe Essenfeld ; Sjoerd Gehring
Hear about a future fully catered to the candidate with Sjoerd Gehring, Global VP of Talent Acquisition and People Experience at Johnson &... More...

AI3 | How HR Leaders Are Using AI to Transform the Employee Experience (Room Lando)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Al Cano PHR, SHRM-CP ; Angie College ; Jeanne Meister ; Danielle Monaghan ; Binh Nguyen
HR leaders must act now to understand the potential of using AI to transform the employee experience and to predict solutions to problems before th... More...

HR3 | Modern HR: 8 Ways Technology Accelerates Culture Change (Room Delfino 4102)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Justin Thenutai
Digital transformation and people transformation go hand-in-hand. Yet in this environment of change, how do you evolve your workforce and at the sa... More...

HT3 | 1,200% ROI Achieved With End-to-End HCM Cloud Technology (Room Delfino 4105)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Yessica Cancel ; Adam Rogers
Who has ever heard of HR technology yielding a 1,200% ROI? And what does that even mean? Hear details of how PACE Center for Girls, a nationally re... More...

ML3 | HR Tech Market Landscape: AI in HR (Room Marcello 4505)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ben Eubanks
You can't turn around today without hearing something about artificial intelligence, but what's the true impact of this cutting-edge techno... More...

MV3 | Vision for HR Technology: Oracle (Room Lido 3102)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Gretchen Alarcon
Hear Oracle’s point of view on the Human Capital technology landscape, how it sees HR technology as an enabler of business success, and its i... More...

PS3 | Ensuring Implementation Success With Cloud HCM Technology (Room Marcello 4502)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Colin Brennan
A successful cloud deployment takes the right mix of solid partnership, tight governance, a strong vision of the future and the change management t... More...

RI3 | The Future Looks Bright. Or Does It? How to Navigate the New Skills Economy (Room San Polo 3402)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Parminder Jassal ; Jeff Miller
We’re at a critical juncture. A monumental shift is occurring that will impact the way everyone works and learns. The Fourth Industrial Revol... More...

TA3 | If the Shoe Fits … How Foot Locker Tied the Loose Knots in Recruiting (Room Zeno 4602)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Robert Perkins ; Josh Wright
Foot Locker, Inc. processes 4 million global applicants each year spanning 23 countries and had a need to streamline talent acquisition efforts. At... More...

TM3 | The Next Frontier of Uberization at Work: Career Pathing for a More Engaged Workforce (Room Lido 3105)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Anne Fulton ; Shreya Nidadavolu
So much technology focuses on getting the right talent in the door. But with turnover and disengagement rates alarmingly high — resulting in ... More...

TS3 | Steps Toward HR Transformation With SAP SuccessFactors (Room Zeno 4702)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Speaker(s): Maureen Brosnan ; David Essex
New digital technologies like SAP Leonardo and AI-enhanced people analytics hold great promise for improved HR service delivery, employee engagemen... More...

WI3 | How Mayo Clinic Leverages the Digital Workforce of the Future (Room Murano 3202)

12 Sep 18
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Roundtable Discussion

Speaker(s): Klaus Unger
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Robotic Process Automation, decision making technology, workforce experience and user interaction are... More...

HR Happy Hour (Room Expo)

12 Sep 18
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and snacks while you network or browse the Expo Hall after a full day of sessions.   Sponsored by: More...

HR Happy Hour Podcast Live (Room Expo - Pitchfest Theater 1540)

12 Sep 18
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker(s): Steve Boese ; Trish McFarlane
Join us at the Pitchfest Theater for a LIVE recording of the HR Happy Hour Show, the HR industry’s longest-running and most and downloaded po... More...

Party at The Park

12 Sep 18
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THE PARK VEGAS  Corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Park Avenue Enjoy an evening at The Park, a new entertainment district with music, dri... More...

Party Like It’s Your Job with Cornerstone

12 Sep 18
7:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Don’t miss the HR Tech party of the year! Join us on Wednesday, September 12 for an unforgettable night of fun with fellow industry pr... More...

Continental Breakfast (Palazzo Ballroom)

13 Sep 18
7:15 AM - 8:00 AM
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Keynote | From Surviving to Thriving: Health, Wellness, Culture, and the Future of Engaging Your Workforce (Palazzo Ballroom)

13 Sep 18
8:00 AM - 8:40 AM
Speaker(s): Josh Bersin ; Arianna Huffington ; Jennifer Morgan
Roughly 70 percent of US employees say they feel burned out. They’re asking for help and companies know something needs to change. Nearly eig... More...

What It Takes to Be a Most Admired Company for HR (Palazzo Ballroom)

13 Sep 18
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Keynote

Speaker(s): Steve Boese ; Matt Breitfelder ; Peter Fasolo ; Jayne Parker ; Ellyn Shook ; Joanne Smith
During the past 13 years, Human Resource Executive® and Korn Ferry have jointly produced an annual ranking of the Most Admired Companies for HR... More...

Refreshment Break (Room Expo)

13 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Startup Pitchfest | Final Round (Room Expo - Pitchfest Theater 1540)

13 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Take a front row seat to hear 30 of the most buzz-worthy startups square off as they compete for bragging rights and a prize.    Pi... More...

Virtual Reality & Wellness Pavilion (Room Near Registration)

13 Sep 18
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take some tranquil time for yourself without leaving the Expo floor. Relax with a VR mindfulness experience, add your flair to the coloring wall, o... More...

AI4 | The Most Interesting Companies in AI for HR Tech (Room Lando)

13 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Matt Bingham ; Jessica Griffin ; Matt Hendriksen ; Kristin Lewis ; Kieran Snyder ; John Sumser ; Christy Whitehead
Four intelligent software products will be showcased to spur your thinking about the range of possibilities in new technologies. Each vendor was se... More...

HR4 | Succeeding With HR Technology: How HR Leaders Can Bring the Elements Together (Room Delfino 4102)

13 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Trish McFarlane
Organizational success with HR technology programs and investments is a function of the interactions and cooperation of a diverse and complex set o... More...

HT4 | The World Known as HR Technology Has Changed Forever. Are You Ready? (Room Delfino 4105)

13 Sep 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jason Averbook
We live in an era where people are ready to engage digitally, and processes need to be adaptable in a rapidly changing technology-driven enviro... More...
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