Transforming Talent Acquisition in the Digital Age Starts Here

A Millennium Alliance team member will be available at our registration desk right outside of the session rooms to assist executives with checking in and to answer any questions that may come up throughout the duration of the Assembly.

Our executive education roundtables are 1-hour conversations moderated by an industry thought leader. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• The evolving expectations of today’s workforce, including the desire for flexibility, autonomy, and remote work options and how they impact employee satisfaction, retention, and overall business success
• How to leverage technology and communication tools to facilitate collaboration and productivity in flexible work environments
• The role of leadership in supporting employee well-being, providing opportunities for growth and development, and recognizing the value of diverse perspectives

Key Discussion Points:

• Promoting proactive leadership through times of change to build resilience and reinforce confidence in organization stability and growth 
• Ensuring continuity, addressing skill gaps, retaining institutional knowledge, and promoting employee engagement and retention in times of transition
• HR’s responsibility in disseminating information, explaining rationales, and addressing employee queries with consistency and integrity during times of organizational change
• Understanding the multifaceted impact of organizational change on employees and creating a higher degree of psychological safety in an environment of constant change

Key Discussion Points:

• Leveraging AI algorithms for more efficient candidate sourcing across various platforms and databases
• The use of AI-driven personalization techniques to tailor communication and engagement based on candidate preferences
• Integrating AI-driven insights into talent acquisition planning to stay ahead in a dynamic and competitive hiring landscape
• Ethical and regulatory considerations and compliance with AI talent acquisition algorithms

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking the shift in hiring practices towards prioritizing skills over degrees in certain roles
• Strategies for developing talent acquisition teams to adopt new methods of skills-based hiring practices
• Leveraging psychometric testing, competency-based interviews, and gamification techniques to assess candidates’ skills, capabilities, and fit for the role
• How AI revolutionizes talent identification, assessment, and nurturing, driving organizations towards data-driven recruitment processes and continuous performance feedback
• AI’s role in cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) by mitigating unconscious bias and focusing on skills and potential rather than conventional markers

Key Discussion Points:

• Identifying the skills gap within your organization and assessing the critical areas requiring skilling, upskilling, or reskilling to ensure workforce resilience
• Designing tailored skilling, upskilling, and reskilling programs aligned with organizational goals, strategic priorities, and individual career paths
• Cultivating a learning-centric culture that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and knowledge sharing across all levels of the organization

Key Discussion Points:

• Exploring the strategic collaboration between HR leaders and organizational leadership in workforce planning
• How modern compensation structure and trends influence employees’ decisions to stay or leave, and how a transparent and rewarding pay structure contributes to stronger retention
• Measuring and proving the effectiveness of skills based hiring for both external and internal search

Key Discussion Points:

• How to adapt to the shifting landscape of talent acquisition
• The role of company culture as a powerful recruitment tool and how to leverage inclusionary practices to communicate a welcoming environment to potential recruits
• Emphasizing the importance of employer branding by improving the candidate experience among major labor market shifts and growing candidate needs
• Addressing challenges arising from post-pandemic workplace models, including confusion and tension surrounding remote, hybrid, or in-office work arrangements
• The importance of operational excellence in driving recruitment and retention efforts, including transparent data-driven decision-making and effective talent management practices

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking how minimum wage legislation affects labor market dynamics and HR’s ability to achieve key objectives such as offering competitive wages and ensuring internal pay equity
• Strategic compensation management tactics for navigating minimum wage increases
• The importance of balancing legal compliance, cost considerations, and employee communication to ensure a fair and equitable compensation framework

A casual opportunity for executives to network with their peers with the opportunity to enjoy beer, wine, signature drinks, and light appetizers.

A formal sit down event that includes a three-course dinner, followed by an address from our Keynote Speaker.

A buffet-style breakfast where executives can enjoy the most important meal of the day, followed by a Keynote Panel.

Key Discussion Points:

• Crafting a holistic approach towards meeting the evolving needs of your employees while improving employee value proposition, retention and engagement
• The most effective strategies and tools for learning and development to promote employee growth and upscale career mobility programs
• Investing in the potential of your current workforce by guiding them with clear, actionable, and versatile career trajectories to retain top talent who seek meaningful progression amidst the gig economy and remote work trends

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking the top anticipated labor market trends for 2025, including factors such as technological advancements, demographic shifts, and economic projections and how these trends may impact talent acquisition, workforce development, and strategic workforce planning
• How to adapt recruitment strategies, employee training and development programs, and talent management practices to meet the evolving demands of the labor market and remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent
• Leveraging data analytics tools and techniques to gather labor market insights, forecast talent supply and demand, and develop proactive workforce strategies to address future challenges and opportunities

Key Discussion Points:

• How GenAI empowers recruiters and candidates through personalized interactions, ultimately leading to faster hiring and improved productivity
• Novel ways recruitment teams are utilizing GenAI to streamline repetitive tasks and accelerate the process of finding and hiring qualified candidates
• Future trends and opportunities in GenAI-powered recruitment, and how talent acquisition executives can leverage these innovations to stay ahead in the competitive hiring landscape

Key Discussion Points:

• Mitigating biases by leveraging AI-powered screening tools and implementing data analytics to ensure fair evaluation of candidates
• Benefits of AI-powered screening, data analytics, automation, and collaboration tools in creating a more equitable and inclusive recruitment process
• The importance of curating diverse datasets, refraining from demographic information in initial stages, and evaluating candidates comprehensively beyond textual information to make better hiring decisions

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

A buffet-style lunch where executives can recharge and prepare for the second half of the day.

Key Discussion Points:

• Maintaining momentum of diverse hiring practices for improved employee value proposition without the pressure of aligning to affirmative action initiatives from esteemed universities 
• Defining the role of diversity and inclusion in the post affirmative-action era 
• How can AI help mitigate bias in hiring to maintain an equal and just hiring process

Key Discussion Points:

• How globalization has reshaped international HR practices and the need for adaptable strategies in diverse cultural, legal, and economic environments
• Strategies for developing global talent management practices, including identifying cross-cultural competencies, implementing mobility programs, and fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce
• How technology can automate routine processes, analyze employee behavior, and support remote workforce management in the context of globalization

Key Discussion Points:

• Implementing financial wellbeing benefits to help employees cope with economic challenges, reduce stress, and feel more secure amidst uncertainty, ultimately allowing them to focus on their work
• Prioritizing employee financial wellbeing to contribute to a positive workplace culture, fostering a sense of value and empowerment among employees
• The role of financial wellbeing strategies in retaining current employees and attracting new talent

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking the implications of pay transparency laws on HR practices, compliance requirements, and organizational culture
• Best practices for developing comprehensive pay transparency policies that comply with diverse state and local regulations
• The importance of leveraging data analytics and market insights to inform compensation decisions and ensure equity and competitiveness
• Upskilling compensation professionals and building data-driven compensation teams to meet the demands of a transparent marketplace

We’re always striving to make our Assemblies the best they can be and kindly ask each attendee to complete a brief feedback survey on the sessions & meetings they attended. As a token of our appreciation, everyone who submits their feedback packet is then entered into a raffle drawing for a $1,000 Airbnb gift card. We close out Day 2 of the Assembly by drawing the winning ticket and thanking our valued members & partners.