The Leadership Effect: How the Strength of Your Leaders Impacts Recruiting
The 2016 McQuaig Global Talent Recruitment Survey revealed that only 25 percent of HR professionals believe their leaders are truly effective. The results also exposed differences in how companies with effective leaders try to attract talent, what they are doing to develop leaders, what it means for hiring manager engagement and what companies need to do to address this crisis in leadership. This session will cover the state of talent recruitment globally and regionally, as well as strategies that companies are employing to attract talent. You will hear how HR feels about its leaders and the impact they have on attracting talent, as well as the most effective recruiting channels. You will learn:
· Where your company resides with respect to your peers, globally, when it comes to attracting talent.
· The state of leadership from a global HR perspective.
· What companies are doing to attract talent and develop future leaders who will be rated as very effective.
· Steps you can take now to begin to address the leadership, and therefore talent attraction, gap in your organization.
Kristen Harcourt
For the last 10 years Kristen has consulted with hundreds of organizations in various industries helping them create more positive and productive workplaces. Her specialties have been talent management, leadership, employee development, organizational wellness, team effectiveness and performance management.
She recently launched her own company focused on Corporate & Life Coaching. In her consulting with companies she developed a personal passion for supporting individuals in becoming more aware of their strengths, blind spots, values and purpose as well as professional/personal goals. She thoroughly enjoys partnering with people in a coaching relationship and watching the powerful shifts that happen. Her personal mission is to help people do their best work, live a life that is more aligned with their purpose and reach their full potential.
Kristen is a graduate of McMaster University, having attained her Honors Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology. She is currently enrolled in the Co-Active Coach Training Program through CTI to become a Certified Coach.
On a personal note, Kristen is a big believer in kindness and intentional living. She’s passionate about humanizing the workplace and creating environments where people thrive.