
The global talent ecosystem executives gather to benchmark their offerings and talent programs to uncover best practices that propel them forward.
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The management of the extended workforce / global talent ecosystem is a multi-dimensional phenomena. Understanding the needs of all parties is critical to the success of any evolving talent program.
Gain perspective by widening your lens and making room for new ideas. Get the space and time to create a grounded vision for your organization driven by peer best practices.
The Global Talent Ecosystem

Who should attend?
Join an exclusive group of 80+ Extended Workforce Leaders including Procurement, Talent Acquisition, Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Technology, Staffing and SOW Suppliers as you collaborate on best practices in a safe and luxurious indoor/outdoor venue. Staffing and MSP Leaders collaborate on best practices to catapult their talent programs and businesses to the next level at CW Ops. The following Leaders may join:
Staffing
MSP Program/Supplier Operations
Technology
Procurement/TA
What to expect
Roll up your sleeves and prepare to dialogue about specific and actionable best practices. Walk away with *NEW* insights, action plans and colleagues to help you boost your talent program, offerings and career. Your ticket includes a virtual 1:1 event the week prior.
In-person and ad-hoc
The best conversations are unplanned and spontaneous. "Bump into" your next mentor, client and solution innovator.
Interactive Sessions
Lectures be gone! Dive deep in roundtables with Clients, MSPs and industry peers & partners.
Cocktails
Experience a networking event like no other overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in the warmth of the Florida sunset.
FREE for MSPs/Buyers
We have a limited supply of free tickets. Act now and secure your seat today.
Discounted Rooms
Enjoy steep room block discounts (while supplies last)
Exclusive
Comfortable and equitable ratios between clients, MSPs and Suppliers.
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Room block = $339/night while supplies last
Networking Topics
War for Talent
Diversity & Inclusion
Innovation/Technology
Process Optimization
Compliance & Risk
Globalization
THU 23 MARCH VIRTUAL 1-1 NETWORKING

March 2023
Virtual 1-1 Networking
ASAP: Create Networking Profile
March 16-21: Book and Accept 12-minute 1-1 virtual meetings
March 23, 12-5pm ET: Conduct 12-min virtual meetings on our proprietary platform
THU 30 MARCH PROGRAM

12:00 – 2:00
Registration


2:00 – 2:30
Getting the "Callback"
Jim Coughlin, Chief Learning Officer @ Top Recruiter
What you have to say and how you have to say it… to get clients/partners to take your call, call you back and engage with your company.

2:30 – 2:45
Networking Break

2:45-3:30 Roundtables Round 1
1: What Suppliers do that make them Stars at KellyOCG
Maria Nugent Farkas, Director & Sr. Account Manager Star Program @ KellyOCG

2:45-3:30 Roundtables Round 1
2. Optimizing your value to the MSP
Pamela LeBato, Sr. Client Services Operations Director, AgileOne
How you can deliver more value than just great candidates.

2:45-3:30 Roundtables Round 1
3. Successful ways of working with a Gen 1 client through a MSP
Heather White, Senior Director, Global Client Delivery, Randstad Sourceright and Program Manager for Mars Incorporated
How to help stand up a successful program and be a supplier of choice

3:30-4:15 Roundtables Round 2
1: Making the Top 10 Supplier List
Karen Maarouf, Senior Director, Global Supplier Relations @ Magnit Global
What it takes to be a successful supplier partner in your MSP CW programs.

3:30-4:15 Roundtables Round 2
2: TBD
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3:30-4:15 Roundtables Round 2
3: TBD
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4:15 – 5:00
Free Time

5:00 – 7:00
Cocktail Reception w/ VISION East Buyers and Sponsors
FRI 31 MARCH PROGRAM w/ VISION

8:00 – 9:00
Networking Breakfast


9:00 – 9:45
Showing Up for Leadership: Unlock Your Power to Influence, Lead, and Create the Impact You Want
Anese Cavanaugh, Strategic Advisor, Author, CEO @ Active Choices
- Learn how to direct your Intentions, Energy, and Presence (IEP) to create optimal impact AND well-being in the work you do.
- Learn how to show up more powerfully (and in partnership) in sales, business relationships, with people in your life, and with yourself in order to create more impact.
- Explore frameworks and principles to support you in navigating the unknown and the ambiguity of business without burning yourself out.
- Create a new connection and framework for yourself in how you authentically inspire connection and partnership with your people — be it vendors, partners, employees, family, or your neighbor down the street.
- Learn how to amplify the impact of any discussion, project, or meeting with a specific 5-step process you can apply immediately to your next conversation.
- Create some space in your life and leadership for YOU.

9:45-10:15
Is there a method to pricing madness?
Prem Shanker, AVP Global Sourcing, Assurant
Inflation, prices, offshoring and getting the best deal possible. How to determine the best value for services in a global market. E.g. Do reverse auctions work?

10:15 – 10:45
Coffee Break
Brought to you by Top Recruiter





10:45 – 11:15
MSP Executive Panel: The State of MSP Today and Tomorrow
Brian Quinn, Executive Director, Operations @ Allegis Global Solutions
Brian Clark, President @ AgileOne
Amber Crawford, Executive Vice President @ KoncertIT
Karen Maarouf, Senior Director, Global Supplier Relations @ Magnit
Moderated by Jim Coughlin, Creative Director @ ClubVMSA
- What are your clients asking for today that they didn’t a year ago?
- What are your clients looking for beyond Gen 1 and Gen 2 programs?
- What are you offering your clients that is separating you from the competition?
- How do you envision MSPs being more strategic than just tactical in 2023?

11:15 – 12:00 Roundtables
1: Building a Business Case for Disability Hiring
Tom Gustafson, VP HR Supply Chain, formerly of Bed Bath and Beyond
How one large retailer tracked absenteeism, productivity and attrition to build a solid business case for Disability hiring Initiative. Learn how to educate and sensitize managers to the challenge and increase your talent pools.

11:15 – 12:00 Roundtables
2: The Ins and Outs of Supplier Optimization
Kimberly Dinsmore, Senior Manager, External Workforce/Contracting Services, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Shana Farnsworth, Extended Workforce Services (EWS) Team Lead, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
How to create a strong resource pool for your CW Program.

11:15 – 12:00 Roundtables
3: Building Contractor Community
Stephanie Leonard, Director Contingent Workforce Solutions @ Upwork
Hear how Upwork created the UBC – Upwork Business Community – that includes payrolled conractors


11:15 – 12:00 Roundtables
4: I'm so much more than the Supplier you signed on
Shana Farnsworth, Extended Workforce Services (EWS) Team Lead, MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Ron Lippitt, Chief Strategy Officer, Apidel Technologies
How Suppliers can spotlight their full range of expertise and buyers can get the most of their suppliers

11:15 – 12:00 Roundtables
5: Driving Diversity with Veteran Hiring
Micheal Sittler, Director, Supply Service Center @ Enbridge
Hear from the Chair for Veteran Recourses at Enbridge at how they created a larger pool of talent

11:15 – 12:00 Roundtables
6: The Right Metrics to move the MSP forward
Melissa Stegman, VP, Sr. Manager, Contingent Workforce Programs @ Fifth Third Bank
What should you (and your MSP) measure and what do those metrics tell you? What actions should you take based upon the numbers. This roundtable will focus on a viable case study with Fifth Third bank.

12:15 – 1:30
Lunch
Brought to you by Top Recruiter


1:30 – 2:00
Panel: International expansion
Pam Sands, Vice President Product Management and Partnerships @ KellyOCG
Mauricio Sion, Director @ SGF Global
Keynote speakerS
Anese Cavanaugh
In this session you will:
Learn how to direct your Intentions, Energy, and Presence (IEP) to create optimal impact AND well-being in the work you do. Learn how to show up more powerfully (and in partnership) in sales, business relationships, with people in your life, and with yourself in order to create more impact. Explore frameworks and principles to support you in navigating the unknown and the ambiguity of business without burning yourself out. Create a new connection and framework for yourself in how you authentically inspire connection and partnership with your people -- be it vendors, partners, employees, family, or your neighbor down the street. Learn how to amplify the impact of any discussion, project, or meeting with a specific 5-step process you can apply immediately to your next conversation. Create some space in your life and leadership for YOU.
Jim Coughin
What you have to say and how you have to say it... to get clients/partners to take your call, call you back and engage with your company.
speakers
Pricing
ONE DAY TICKET (No hotel)
Procurement & Talent Acquisition-
FULL ACCESS to ALL sessions including Keynotes, Lunch, Roundtables and Cocktail Reception. No hotel rooms are included here.
TICKET + 1 NIGHT HOTEL
Procurement & Talent Acquisition-
FULL ACCESS to sessions PLUS 1 Night Hotel Room. Organizers will confirm your preferred night upon booking. No need to call the hotel.
TICKET + 2 NIGHTS' HOTEL
Procurement & Talent Acquisition-
FULL ACCESS to ALL sessions PLUS 2 Nights' Hotel Room. No need to call the hotel to book your rooms. Just click and purchase here.