Name
When Diversity Is No Longer a Buzzword: General Assembly on the Future of Talent
Date & Time
Friday, November 4, 2016, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Description
General Assembly, 10 East 21st Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010

General Assembly, the global education company specializing in 21st-century skills, educates individuals and helps companies source, assess, and transform talent. While companies agree that having diverse experiences and perspectives in the workplace is not only necessary but also good for business, the same companies struggle to hire nontraditional talent. Vice president of partnerships Anna Lindow and director of social impact Tom Ogletree will discuss how companies can unlock access to top talent, focusing specifically on skills-based hiring practices that expand the talent pool beyond those found through traditional screening methods. 

Session
When Diversity Is No Longer a Buzzword: General Assembly on the Future of Talent
Hosted by TOM OGLETREE, Director of Social Impact, General Assembly and ANNA LINDOW, Vice President of Partnerships, General Assembly
Session Type
Fast Track
Theme
Leadership and Inclusion
Location
General Assembly, 10 East 21st Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10010
General Assembly

General Assembly, the global education company specializing in 21st-century skills, educates individuals and helps companies source, assess, and transform talent. While companies agree that having diverse experiences and perspectives in the workplace is not only necessary but also good for business, the same companies struggle to hire nontraditional talent. Vice president of partnerships Anna Lindow and director of social impact Tom Ogletree will discuss how companies can unlock access to top talent, focusing specifically on skills-based hiring practices that expand the talent pool beyond those found through traditional screening methods.