A No-Nonsense Guide to Corporate Recruiting Reality
Your Talent hosts, Lauren and DJ Jeff, will kick off the preshow entertainment at 10:00 AM.
Dive into the rebellious realm of talent acquisition with Tim Sackett, the maverick author of The Talent Fix, Vol 2. Buckle up for a wild ride as Sackett unleashes a decade of real insights ripped from the unfiltered trenches of surveying CEOs and leadership teams. In a world where CEOs chant the mantra of "We only hire top talent!" Sackett will expose the harsh truth, slicing through the corporate smoke and mirrors that blindside recruiting teams.
Hold on tight as Sackett takes the stage, ready to annihilate the CEOs' daily anthem: "Our recruiting is broken." It's a battle cry echoing in the hearts of professionals pushed to the brink. Talent acquisition is at a battleground crossroads. The pressure to deliver not just more, but kick-ass talent is relentless. Amid the chaos of broken promises, Sackett emerges as the anti-hero, challenging the status quo, and flipping the script on the uphill battle.
But fear not, for in this chaos lies the revelation—great talent acquisition is not a myth but a truth. Sackett becomes your guide through the shadows, revealing the desires of the C-suite. He arms you with unconventional strategies, daring you to position yourself and your team for success. By delivering reality-based outcomes that spit in the face of executive expectations, you'll forge confidence and accomplishment, closing the chasm between CEO wishes and the powerhouse your team can become.
Tim Sackett’s keynote isn't a journey; it's a revolution. Prepare for an insurgence of exceptional talent acquisition, where audacity meets actionable strategies to obliterate the gap between executive expectations and the badass capabilities of recruiting teams.
Tim Sackett, SHRM-SCP
Tim Sackett, SCP, is the CEO of HRUTech.com, a leading technical recruiting firm. Tim has over 20 years of combined executive HR and talent acquisition experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Tim is a highly sought-after international speaker on leadership, HR &TA Tech, talent acquisition, and HR execution. Tim is currently a Senior Faculty member with the Josh Bersin Academy. He is also an Angel investor and advisor and sits on multiple HR Technology corporate boards.
Tim is the author of the newly released book The Talent Fix, Vol. 2. He also writes daily on his blog, the Tim Sackett Project. Tim is married to a hall-of-fame wife, has three sons, and his dog Tucker. In 2023, he was named a Top Global HR & Recruitment Influencer by HR Executive. He has more Twitter (X) followers than his 3 Gen Z sons and is sponsored on stage by diet Mt. Dew.
Lauren Ansley
As a corporate entertainer and trainer with a background in stand-up comedy, Lauren Ansley works with organizations to infuse energy and connection into their business meetings, conferences and special events. She provides interactive entertainment and delivers thought-provoking messages with the perfect amount of humor and storytelling sprinkled in.
Lauren's public speaking training programs are all designed to help professionals craft and deliver their presentations with clarity, confidence and charisma. She is the Founder and CEO of Ansley Corporate Entertainment and Instructor of the Women’s Stand-Up Comedy Class in Charlotte, NC.
DJ Jeff
Introducing the entertainment enthusiast, DJ Jeff, the visionary force behind Soulful Sounds, Inc. Jeff Taylor began engaging family at gatherings with his DJ skills. Today, Soulful Sounds, Inc. stands as a DJ production powerhouse, captivating audiences internationally. The company operates from two main offices located in Long Island, NY and Charlotte, NC.
With over two decades of industry experience, DJ Jeff is extremely passionate about entertainment. He fills every event with a unique essence, creating unforgettable experiences for guests. Soulful Sounds, Inc. has built strong partnerships with a prestigious clientele and is dedicated to delivering excellence and ensuring client satisfaction.