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Y'all know by now I'm a hardcore fan of #RecFestUSA. I should probably clarify that I'm in NO way affiliated with them, I have no dog in this race outside genuine love of the craft, and appreciation for others with the same. This poll was in Recruiting Brainfood, asking readers which event will top their priority wheel in 2024. (One very notably missing is #SourceCon - but that might be US specific, where this audience is more focused on global). Here's my personal experience, and thoughts on why #RecFestUSA is / was so successful. RecFest tickets cost $199 (early bird), $299 I believe was the max price tag - but correct me if I'm wrong! ALSO, recruiters who were out of work were offered free tickets, and given spotlight at the event to facilitate networking. I'm extremely well known in my professional circles to be an avid learner, early adopter of new technology, etc. In short - I want my hands on all the new information in my field. ALL OF IT. (I.e. the ideal attendee at an event focused on learning.) At the time the event was announced I was employed with a Fortune 500 Organization with certainly deep enough pockets to foot the cost. But they didn't. 🤷♀️ I was able to attend without this sponsorship because of the low cost. And I spent two PACKED days surrounded by like-minded TA nerds. I met amazing people who have offered themselves as unlimited resources to me. I came home with a notebook full of scribbles that have since become action. --- 𝘐𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵.  The other two events that I'd have interest in are over $1,000 per ticket. One is offering free tickets to HR Executives with "purchasing power", and both are offering discounts when purchasing tickets in bulk. You know who can't reasonably afford to go to those events? Me. And people like me - the TA nerds, the solopreneurs just starting out, etc. But you know who can? Larger organizations. (And one is even incentivizing the person in the organization who can cut a check - NOT the person doing the work.) 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁? This structure makes no sense, IF the desired outcome is an engaging and informative event! By design, the tickets are priced for organizations to "send their team" - making attendance compulsory to a degree, versus enthusiastically voluntary. And the content seems to be conforming to this more "casual observer" of recruitment and HR, versus the hardcore super users. Event producers / organizers - find a way to make your events accessible to the people actually performing the work!! Cut the "celebrity speakers", seek sponsors, whatever needs doing. Get the audience in the door that will force you to elevate your content. I'm not alone in having a low tolerance for pointless networking - if I'm spending money and time to travel, I want to learn!! Strongly hoping that this newcomer to the US recruitment event space lifts ALL our events! And I'm so here for it. #HealthyCompetition

Cast your vote! Of course I voted for Procore, but here's why... 🌟 Learning and Development spans the entire org and not psilo'd in only one team, creating a true learning culture 🌟 Our company-wide Orientation program is unlike any other. I love hearing our CEO talk about it! 🌟 All learning programs are designed for engagement and continuous improvement (nothing stale and boring here)

We came. We saw. We celebrated! The decision to bring RecFest to America wasn't taken lightly, never mind the sheer logistics of putting on a two day festival in a different country, would a US audience "get it"? Would they get the vibes, get the reasons, get that it goes beyond just a conference in a field? Well, not only did you get it, you rocked it! Never has an assignment been better understood than RecFestUSA. Over 1000 Talent Acquisition specialists came together for two days, saw what it means to be part of the RecFest story, and got to celebrate everything that makes it so special. Celebrate the learning, celebrate the community, celebrate you and your industry as a whole! You came for the content, and saw game-changing conversations and got ground-breaking talks. You came for networking and connection making, and you saw lifelong friendships being formed. You came to get a taste of the UK's celebration of all things TA, and saw history being made. It is the wild west out there in the Talent industry at the moment, and that is why it is so important that you, the people in Talent, get this time together. Time to grow, time to support, and time to celebrate, together! That's why we brought you RecFest. And your reaction to it, your whole-hearted enjoyment of it, is why we'll be bringing it back again. America, it's been an honour. We'll be seeing you again real soon. #RecFestUSA #talentacquisition #TA #Recruitment #RecFest

Mark your calendars and start the countdown!

Join McNees at McKonly & Asbury's COLLABORATE! Conference in two weeks on Thursday, May 2. Attorney M. Abbegael Giunta and HR Influenced President and CEO Kristen Evans will be presenting: "Recruiting, Retention, and Let's Not Get Sued," a discussion about what you need to know in 2024 to find and retain the best employees without being sued in the process. Learn more and register at the link below. #McNees #Recruitment #HRLaw

🌟 Exciting News, T1C Community! 🌟 Tomorrow marks a special day as we come together for our highly anticipated T1C Collective Expansion gathering! 🚀💼 We're thrilled to reunite with all of you, our incredible members, as we embark on a journey of growth, collaboration, and collective expansion. 🌱💪 Whether you're a seasoned member or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to connect, share insights, and inspire each other to reach new heights of success and fulfillment. Here's what you can look forward to: 🤝 Meaningful Connections: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for growth and success. Forge new friendships, exchange ideas, and expand your network. 💡 Insightful Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain valuable insights from our diverse community. Explore new perspectives, challenge assumptions, and uncover innovative solutions to common challenges. 🌟 Empowering Collaboration: Discover exciting opportunities for collaboration and partnership. Together, we can leverage our collective expertise and resources to achieve extraordinary results. 🎉 Celebration of Growth: Celebrate your achievements, big and small, and cheer on your fellow community members as we celebrate our collective growth and progress. We can't wait to see you all there and to witness the magic that unfolds when we come together with purpose and passion. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiration, empowerment, and connection! See you tomorrow at the T1C Collective Expansion gathering! 🎉✨ #T1CCommunity #CollectiveExpansion #Growth #Collaboration #Inspiration #Empowerment

Interesting facts from PMXPO2024: • 59% of global employees are neither engaged nor actively disengaged in the workplace, and could be considered “quiet quitting” (Gallop, 2023) • Fewer than one in three employees knows how to progress their career over the next five years. (Gartner, 2022) • Many employees do not feel they can rely on their manager for help, with 50% reporting that they received tailored feedback for roles of future interest (Gartner, 2022)

Really special discussion tomorrow with Kimberly Anstett, CIO of Trellix. Kim is going to walk us through her career, talk about the barriers she’s faced, and about the lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’ve wondered about how to navigate your career in tech and want to learn for one of our regions tech leaders you won’t want to miss out. Who will be joining us tomorrow?

Will I see you at The Next Web conference? 🙌 If you are around then, make sure to check out the Diversity Equity & Inclusion program organized by Diverse Leaders in Tech, powered by Techleap!

There is an overwhelming number of solutions providers in our space. The challenge is sorting those that are known to be effective and can provide a quick overview of their capabilities w/o the hype. Always a work in progress.