1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern
Session Summary
The Pennsylvania SHRM Panel Discussion and Forum will foster a much-needed dialogue across the state, addressing key challenges and opportunities in Workforce Readiness. This event will convene Human Resources professionals, Employers, Educators, Policy Leaders, and Business Leaders from various sectors, and locations statewide creating a collaborative platform to explore actionable solutions that will shape the future workforce of Pennsylvania.
Guided by a seasoned moderator, the panel will feature five industry experts, including a specialist in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB). Together, they will provide valuable insights.
The discussion will focus on three critical areas:
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Workforce Development:
Experts will discuss strategies for building a future-ready workforce through education, training, and skill-building initiatives to ensure employees are prepared for evolving job markets. -
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB):
Best practices will be shared for creating inclusive environments that empower diverse talent, foster equity, and promote a sense of belonging at all levels of an organization. -
Career Transition and Management:
Panelists will explore approaches to supporting employees in their career development and transitions, ensuring smooth mobility within and across industries while preparing for the workforce of tomorrow.
Learning Objectives
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Identify Effective Workforce Development Strategies:
Attendees will learn about actionable strategies for addressing skill gaps and building a future-ready workforce through education, training, and development programs. -
Best Practices in DEIAB:
Participants will gain practical insights into creating and fostering inclusive, equitable, and accessible environments that promote a sense of belonging for all employees, enhancing organizational culture and success. -
Support Career Transition and Management:
Attendees will explore techniques for managing employee career transitions and mobility, ensuring they are prepared for changes in the workplace, both within and across industries, while promoting growth and retention. -
Collaborate Across Sectors to Address Workforce Challenges:
Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with employers, educators, and policymakers to create solutions that support workforce readiness and address key challenges within Pennsylvania's labor market. -
Drive Success through Inclusion and Development:
Attendees will walk away with strategies for aligning workforce development and DEIAB initiatives with broader organizational goals, driving long-term success and resilience in an evolving job market.
Presenter Bio
Marcia Zaruba O’Connor is the CEO and Founder of The O’Connor Group, a premier firm specializing in outsourced Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. The firm primarily caters to small and mid-sized companies across the Professional Services, Life Sciences/Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing sectors. Established in 2007, The O’Connor Group has since grown to a nationwide network of over 65 professionals.In 2023, The O’Connor Group received multiple prestigious accolades, including the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Businesses, Philadelphia Business Journal's Best Places to Work, the Most Admired CEO Award, The Inquirer’s Soaring 76, Philadelphia Titan 100, and Entrepreneurs Forum Philly 100. The company is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise.
In addition to leading the firm, Marcia Zaruba O'Connor contributes as a member of the Widener University Accounting Advisory Board and as a Trustee of Widener University. She is a Hall of Fame Titan 100 recipient and serves on the M&T Bank Advisory Board. Furthering her commitment to empowering women in business, she founded ShadowHer, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to equipping female entrepreneurs with essential business skills.
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| 12/12/2024 |    |