NE Chamber, statewide partners host talent recruitment webinars

LINCOLN – The NE Chamber, state officials, human resources and legal professionals, LinkedIn and local chamber and economic developers are joining forces to bring a unique set of webinars to give Nebraska businesses an edge in talent recruitment in the midst of a tight labor market. The series is titled, In Pursuit of Recruits – Simple steps that turn Nebraska’s fast recovery into your competitive advantage.
 
“Nebraska’s job market bounced back quickly after the worst of the pandemic recession, with one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation,” said Bryan Slone, NE Chamber president. “That’s great news, but lack of available talent is now standing in the way of business growth. For those business owners asking what more they can do, these webinars are for you.”
 
Speakers will update participants on the latest recruitment trends and offer options for refreshing their tools and strategies to attract a broader pool of candidates both inside and outside of Nebraska. An employment law attorney will provide guidance on anti-discrimination and employment laws.
 
The low-cost webinars are open to all Nebraska businesses, including human resources and legal professionals who can recertification credits for the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and continuing legal education (CLE). Register at nechamber.com.
 
LinkedIn is a sponsor of the webinar series, joining the NE Chamber, HR Simple, Knudsen Law, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, HR Nebraska, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce and York County Development Corporation as presenters and hosts.
 
In Pursuit of Recruits
Simple steps that turn Nebraska’s fast recovery into your competitive advantage
(Approved for Nebraska SHRM, HRCI and CLE credits.)
 
Register at nechamber.com
 
SCHEDULE
 
Reimagining Hiring
Wednesday, September 15
9 a.m. Central / 8 a.m. Mountain
 
Cyndi Wenninghoff, HR Nebraska Representative and Employee Success Manager at Quantum Workplace, and Carly Bahramzad, employment law attorney at Knudsen Law, will discuss evolving hiring practices in a tight labor market.
Connecting with Veterans
Wednesday, September 29
9 a.m. Central / 8 a.m. Mountain
 
Nebraska Department of Economic Development Director Tony Goins and Chief Strategy Officer (and U.S. Navy Retired) Nichole Reiner will highlight the skill sets of transitioning servicemembers and explore ways to connect with them. Employment law attorney Carly Bahramzad reviews the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
 
Targeting Talent with Online Platforms
Wednesday, October 13
9 a.m. Central / 8 a.m. Mountain
 
Mark Haner, Senior Sales Manager at LinkedIn, will discuss trends the platform is tracking related to job changes, employment preferences and marketing and the company’s latest tips for finding and connecting with talent matches. Employment law attorney Carly Bahramzad will outline best practices that help businesses stay aligned with anti-discrimination laws. 
 
Unraveling the Mysteries of Geotargeting
Wednesday, October 27
9 a.m. Central / 8 a.m. Mountain
*CLE credits not available for this session.
 
Kara Asmus, Workforce Programs & Recruitment Director at Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, and Derek Dauel, Development Coordinator at York County Development Corporation, will reveal how they leverage online tools to locate and match out-of-work employees in other states to communities and employers in Nebraska.