HR Technology® Conference & Exposition 2017

HR Tech 20/20: The Talent Acquisition Journey Forward (Room Marcello 4506)

11 Oct 17
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Talent Acquisition

The last 20 years of talent acquisition and HR technologies have seen tremendous disruption and with continued innovation, the landscape shows no sign of stopping. It was just 15 years ago that applicant tracking systems (ATS) and web-based assessment processes became all the rage, while in 2017 it’s about things like social recruiting, mobile optimization and advanced talent analytics. Moreover, today’s candidates don’t sit around waiting for the right job; they engage with potential employers and market themselves on social and professional networking sites to drive their careers forward. Join industry expert Elaine Orler for an interactive look at the talent acquisition technology journey –from paper processes to ATS to the latest in social and mobile technologies. Orler will share insights and real-world examples of organizations leveraging inventive methods and solutions to change the way they engage top talent, market their employment brand and attract new hires through a positive candidate experience. Attendees will take away an understanding of talent acquisition trends and learn how the latest technologies can be used to support recruiting efforts and improve hiring outcomes. In addition, Orler will share her thoughts on the technology trends and advancements set to shape talent acquisition through 2020.