breakout

Jess Von Bank

Global Leader of HR Transformation & Technology Advisory, Mercer

Jess Von Bank is a 24-year industry veteran and impassioned evangelist of the modern experience of work and the future of talent.  As both a former recruiting practitioner and an expert in bringing workforce solutions to market, Jess looks to broaden executive mindset to better design and deliver digital-first cultures that exceed the expectations of talent and the needs of the business.Jess is a global thought leader on HR transformation, digital experience, and workforce technology. She offers specialized expertise in recruiting, talent strategy, employer branding, DEI&B, brand building, and storytelling. She also runs the Now of Work, Mercer’s global community for HR and work tech. Jess is the President of Diverse Daisies, a nonprofit to enrich and empower girls. She lives in Minneapolis, where she races for free swag and raises her three daughters.

See pricing

Sessions

Breakout session

Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm - 2:20 pm MT

Unlocking the Skills-Powered Organization: How Recognition Data Uncovers Skills and Unleashes Potential

BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Traditional skill appraisal methods – self-reported assessments and manager evaluations – are often incomplete and unreliable, limiting organizations’ ability to leverage the benefits of their talent investments. This session, based on Mercer’s latest research, explores how recognition data becomes an invaluable source of data to identify and confirm skills – providing a real-time, validated view of how skills are currently used within an organization, and mitigating bias that can emerge through other means of skills identification. Learn how effective recognition can uncover hidden talent, reduce bias in hiring and promotions, and align workforce development and business goals.

In this session you will learn:

Why skills-powered organizations outperform their peers and how to align recognition with talent development strategies
How to leverage recognition data to organically uncover and confirm employee skills accurately, in real time
How to design meaningful recognition programs that deliver skills-rich data, the key to uncovering hidden potential and supporting business growth

See all sessions

Tara Cooper

Jess Von Bank

Not your average HR conference

World-class speakers boldly tackling today’s most urgent topics. Personalized content thoughtfully-curated to your role and goals. Next-level networking experiences that connect leaders from all over the world.

Start here