From Day One Conference

31/05/2024

“There is no end game to diversity, or end game to belonging, or end game to inclusion,” said Melissa Healy of Leo Burnett. “I hope that everyone can start from a place and say, ‘I am a lifelong learner. I am continually curious.’”

From Day One panelists in Chicago discussed inclusion in the workplace. Thank you to additional speakers Daniel L. (DL) Morriss of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Ekpedeme "Pamay" M. Bassey of Kraft Heinz, Jeanette Kilo-Smith, of Zurich North America, Andrea Cooper of Talkspace, and moderator John Pletz of Crain's Chicago Business.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/29/new-voices-bringing-a-more-inclusive-approach-to-workplace-belonging

31/05/2024

At From Day One’s conference in Chicago, Heidi Guetzkow, vice president within Aon's health transformation team, spoke with Todd Kor, MD, an anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic. Guetzkow provides guidance in worksite well-being strategy, targeted risk reduction programs, and improved access to care solutions including employer sponsored clinics. She discussed some of the differences between routine and complex care, and how to support employees with complex health conditions.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/29/navigating-the-maze-ensuring-appropriate-care-for-employees-with-complex-health-conditions

30/05/2024

In conjunction with talent management company SHL, LA County recently developed an assessment that uses a candidate's lived experience to assess their suitability for various job roles. SHL's Andrew Nelesen, Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources' Johan Julin, and General Mills' Richard Chambers joined From Day One to speak on building an effective talent strategy for the skills of the future.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/28/building-an-agile-talent-strategy-a-case-study

29/05/2024

“​​In the months of the pandemic, we pre-hired in a couple of areas, pilots in particular, because of the long training timelines,” Kate Gebo, executive vice president of human resources and labor relations at United Airlines, spoke with NBC5's Stefan Holt in a fireside chat at From Day One’s Chicago conference. “That was not something that we had historically ever done, but in the first few years of the pandemic, we hired 15,000 people each year for two years.”

Gebo reflected on how United Airlines stayed ahead of the game during the pandemic, and the strategies she takes to ensure United stays in front.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/22/firing-up-the-talent-engines-at-one-of-the-worlds-largest-airlines

28/05/2024

In an era of rapid change, purpose-driven environments are increasingly more important. How can leaders navigate cultural shifts within their organizations that prioritize meaningful work, and foster employee satisfaction and belonging, loyalty, and overall well-being? Industry experts answered these questions and more at From Day One’s Chicago conference.

Thank you to speakers Crystal T. Jones of John Deere, Mikki S. of JLL, Gustavo Viano of Brink’s Inc, Trevor Bogan of Top Employers Institute, and moderator Kim Quillen of the Chicago Tribune.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/22/humanity-and-innovation-fostering-a-purposedriven-work-culture

27/05/2024

To improve workplaces, leaders need to reevaluate how they are growing their managers and provide the proper support. In a From Day One webinar, Lydia Dishman, senior editor of growth and engagement at Fast Company, spoke with leaders about the strategies they’re taking to address skills gaps in their companies, especially those related to boosting workplace inclusion.

Thank you to panelists Khalil Smith of Akamai Technologies, Singleton Beato of McCann Worldgroup, Amanda Grow of ETU, and Diana S. Navas-Rosette of Microsoft.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/21/developing-crucial-competencies-among-managers-to-enhance-inclusion

27/05/2024

With every new wave of tech, there comes the fear that it will make some workers obsolete, but when it comes to artificial intelligence eclipsing recruiters, they needn’t worry, says Steve Bartel, CEO and co-founder of AI-powered recruiting platform Gem. “AI is nowhere close to completely replacing jobs. I think... AI is going to be more of a co-pilot. My read is that AI is going to really speed us up.”

Bartel, who spoke with Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza during a From Day One webinar on how employers are using the latest in AI to make hiring more effective and efficient, says there are two reasons AI will help rather than hinder talent acquisition.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/20/optimizing-tech-and-data-to-recruit-top-candidates

21/05/2024

Despite increasing openness about mental health, a condition as common as ADHD still carries a stigma. If workers and managers could become more comfortable talking about it, workplaces would be more productive and less stressful, according to psychotherapist Lesley Alderman.

Read more in this month's From Day One newsletter. Featuring recent event highlights, news, and sponsor spotlights on Marsh McLennan, WorkTango Inc., Empowerly, and ActivTrak.

Despite increasing openness about mental health, a condition as common as ADHD still carries a stigma. If workers and managers could become more comfortable talking about it, workplaces would be more productive and less stressful, according to psychotherapist Lesley Alderman. As she reports in a new...

20/05/2024

“External hires are practical if you need to hire immediately. The market right now is booming because we have so much talent. But it doesn’t solve a long-term issue, and if we don’t address the long term issue, it’s soon going to become a short-term concern.”

This was the warning from Steph Ricks of Strategic Education, Inc. Ricks and other panelists joined From Day One’s live conference in Washington DC to speak on cultivating career advancement from within.

Failure to retain talent, failure to provide them with advancement opportunities, whether vertical or lateral or some combination of the two, is an existential threat to a company’s potential, panelists agreed. Read the conversation takeaways here. Thank you to additional speakers Terri Hatcher of NTT DATA, Brendan Johnson of Adventist HealthCare, Carrie Theisen of Fannie Mae, and moderator Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/17/empowering-employees-cultivating-career-advancement-from-within

20/05/2024

Employees crave meaningful experiences. But with limited time and budgets, how can companies build more purpose into the work experience? Fifteen minutes at a time, says Ben Sampson, chief evangelist of social impact and employee engagement at WizeHive.

At a From Day One’s webinar, Sampson spoke to the idea of how turnkey volunteering can increase employee engagement on a budget. Kelly Bourdet of Apparata Media interviewed.

https://fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/17/elevate-employee-engagement-smart-strategies-for-thriving-teams-on-a-budget

17/05/2024

Given that ADHD is not well-understood in the workplace, how can employees speak up about their needs in a way that feels safe? And how can managers and HR leaders better understand how to respond to those needs–whether employees want to name their ADHD, or not? A well-accommodated employee is, after all, a happier and more productive one.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/15/adhd-in-the-workplace-what-you-should-knowand-what-can-help

17/05/2024

More than ever, employees long for a sense of belonging, says Millette Granville of 2U. “Research shows that employees that feel like they belong are going to stay longer, they're going to be more innovative.”

From Day One panelists in Washington DC discussed boosting productivity when both the workplace and the workforce are changing.

Thank you to additional speakers Dr. Bipan Mistry of Alight Solutions, Tammy Kness of General Dynamics Information Technology, Liz Janssen of ICF, Michal Alter of Visit.org, and moderator Krissah Thompson of The Washington Post.

https://www.fromdayone.co/stories/2024/5/14/boosting-productivity-in-a-changing-workplaceand-workforce