The Disruption Era: Skills-Based Hiring & Development for a Future-Proof Workforce
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Talent is key to digitalization and AI: An improved talent strategy is the company investment that will pay dividends, particularly as AI and digitalization continue to grow rapidly. Both employers and employees are eager for skills that can prepare them for future success, and investing in skills development is the most impactful way to do so.
In the changing talent marketplace, employers have an opportunity to build organizations around the skills they need. Workers will be ready and drawn to employers that meet the moment and invest in skills training, mobility, non-linear career pathing, and capable managers who are equipped to shape the workforce of tomorrow.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how AI, digitalization, and automation are transforming job roles and what employers can do to help their workforce navigate these changes.
- Attendees will walk away with insights into how technological advancements can significantly enhance career trajectories and employees' optimism towards these changes.
- Attendees will walk away with strategies for building organizations around the skills they need by investing in skills development and preparing companies and employees for continuous digital disruption.
- Attendees will walk away with knowledge of the crucial role of talent in digitalization and AI and how an improved recruitment and development strategy can serve as a valuable investment for future success.
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Tisha Danehl

Tisha Danehl is the SVP of Ecosystem Partnerships at LHH Recruitments Solutions. She is responsible for the growth and acceleration of human capital & talent solutions within the LHH verticals: LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Career Transition and LHH Leadership Development. She collaborates with US Sales leaders to identify opportunities across the Adecco Group Family of Brands ( LHH, Akkodis & Adecco) to create tailored solutions for companies across the US. Prior to her current role, Tisha lead the charge with Ajilon’s brand expansion to 3 thriving practice areas today -Human Resources, Supply Chain and Healthcare. With 20+ years of experience in the staffing industry, Tisha has developed a passion for connecting and collaborating!
Christine Castaneda

Gretchen Jacobi

As SVP, Head of Enterprise, Gretchen leads sales and delivery for General Assembly's upskilling, reskilling, and talent solutions business. General Assembly's products enable workforce transformation for the technology teams of global enterprises like Disney, Accenture, and Adobe.
Gretchen has spent the last 7 years at organizations developing innovative models to address the global tech skills gap. Prior to working in the education and talent space, she started her career in investment banking, and thus has first-hand knowledge of the grit required to execute a career pivot. She's passionate about unlocking the potential of every individual and every team to thrive in today's rapidly-evolving world of work.
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