November Breakfast: Talent Acquisition

Discover the future of talent acquisition in a riveting panel discussion!

Uncover groundbreaking strategies and trends with industry experts. From innovative tech to increasing your talent pipeline, get ready to revolutionize your recruitment game. Join us for insights that will transform your approach to talent acquisition!

In today’s dynamic business environment, acquiring top talent is more challenging than ever. This panel discussion will explore the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in talent acquisition, such as current challenges and trends, importance of employer branding, use of technology and data/analytics, evolving nature of work, and efficient onboarding processes. These expert panelists will share their insights and practical advice to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of talent acquisition. Panelists were carefully selected to touch on every aspect of recruitment for a full picture of the state of talent acquisition: Rachel Ewell provides intel related Executive Search and Talent Acquisition Strategy, Erika Bodell has best-in-class insights as it relates to Staffing, and Maddy George can provide an Internal Recruiter perspective.

Learning Objectives:

As a result of this program, attendees will be able to:
1. Understand the latest trends and best practices in talent acquisition, including the role of employer branding and technology
2. Leverage data and analytics to make informed talent acquisition decisions
3. Discover strategies for improving the candidate experience and attracting top talent
4. Explore the impact of remote and hybrid work trends on talent acquisition strategies
5. Develop insights into building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline

Approved for 1.0 HRCI General Credit
Approved for 1.0 SHRM credit

About the Panel:

Rachel Ewell SPHR, Founder & CEO, Ewell Talent LLC

Rachel Ewell is the Founder & CEO of Ewell Talent and has over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition. Before starting Ewell Talent, Rachel was a talent acquisition leader and senior HR partner in SaaS, professional services, and the hospitality industry. She focuses on executive recruiting, championing cutting-edge tech, and developing employer brands and engaging value propositions. Her journey has been one of crafting best practices that empower C-Suite and People leaders to make hiring and retaining top-tier talent a breeze. Rachel is also a Board Member for Lancaster SHRM where she continues to influence in shaping the future of talent practices. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management from the University of Delaware, and a master’s degree in Organizational Development and Change Management from Pennsylvania State University.

Erika Bodell CSP, Director of Business Development, Tri-Starr Staffing

Erika Bodell is excited to work in Business Development for TriStarr because she brings a unique perspective to the role due to her 5+ years of experience recruiting and sourcing candidates. She’s passionate about developing relationships and becoming a Trusted Advisor to our clients and to the members of our community. Originally from New England, Erika earned a degree in Visual Design for Communications from Fairfield University, and has spent time as a freelance graphic designer.

Maddy George SHRM-CP, HR Generalist, High Companies

Madeline “Maddy” George, SHRM-CP, is currently working as an HR Generalist at High Companies after having spent 2.5 years as a recruiter for the same company. Prior to this role, she was an HR Assistant at MGS Incorporated, and an HR Pre-Hire Administrator at Sheetz. Maddy earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.