Have you been in organizations where values are everywhere and nowhere? They are painted on the walls, but hard to see in action. This session, led by Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development, will help make organizational values the heartbeat of your advancement team. We will share experiences and outcomes from culture-building programs, operational infrastructure, intentional communications, recognition, and accountability. Facilitated by COO and Associate VP, Siovhan O’Connor; Talent Management Director, Brittany Wilhelm; and Associate Director, Manager & Employee Effectiveness, Melisa Holzman, this session sits at the intersection of leadership, coordination, execution, and iteration necessary to live organizational values out loud.

Recruiting excellent talent during the Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting era has left even the most experienced recruiters and leaders on a roller coaster ride. Candidates have the upper hand and we oftentimes find ourselves vying for that Final Rose! Flexibility, higher pay, and a dynamic culture are just a few of the demands. Come join Caltech’s talent management team and AVP of Advancement Services to learn some tricks we have learned along the way including how to market a role, attract a diverse candidate pool, and develop the candidate experience...to take home the Final Rose!