Myth Busting Mixer

55 Chicago Street,Buffalo NY 14204

18 May, 2023

Description

Join us for a fun-filled happy hour where we'll be busting HR myths using a Ted Talk style – 5 minutes per topic. Drink & food tickets will be provided for registered attendees! Myths being busted will be supported by University at Buffalo Research Institute & TechBuffalo’s State of Tech WNY Report and Invest Buffalo Niagara's Labor Market Assessment. More information on the reports can be found here: 1. https://www.techbuffalo.org/state-of-tech/report/ 2. https://info.buffaloniagara.org/2022executivelma 5:30-6:15pm: Networking & Happy Hour 6:15-6:50pm: Discussion with Q&A 1. “It’s just our market” – Finding it difficult to fill your openings? The labor report shows that we do have talent here to activate. We look forward to sharing this information with you!2. “We can’t find anyone qualified locally” – How are you defining qualified? Learn more about how to use your job descriptions to bring people into your talent pool, not disqualify folks3. “International candidates are too hard to hire” – We’ll help you understand the process, time and cost that goes into hiring an international candidate. We have many locally that are interested and excited about staying in Buffalo4. “I only need to recruit through Indeed” – Learn more about new workforce development programs and options right here in Buffalo5. “Personal life should be left at home” – We want employees to bring their whole selves to work, but that means personal challenges and emotions too. We’ll focus on mental wellbeing and support in the workplace6:50-7:30pm: Networking & Happy Hour continues