Upskilling and Reskilling: Bridging the Talent Gap
Empowering Your Workforce Transformation for the Future
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To truly stand out, you must stay ahead in the talent race amidst the evolving recruitment landscape. Technological developments and changing workforce dynamics have transformed this space forever. If your organization’s aim, is to address the ongoing talent shortage, then get informed on the 5 pivotal strategies for upskilling and reskilling your workforce and retaining top talent, today.
With five generations now working side by side, organizations struggle to cater to different learning styles, career aspirations, and technological fluency. We will demonstrate how your organization can tailor support to each generation for necessary organizational growth.
This session will also provide actionable methods for HR and Talent Acquisition leaders to stay at the forefront in 2025 and build a resilient, adaptable workforce for the future.
Key topics include:
• Leverage upskilling & reskilling to enhance employee retention and build a resilient workforce.
• Unlocking the potential of a multigenerational workforce
• Implementing effective strategies for addressing the talent shortage
• Bridging the talent gap in both contingent and permanent labor strategies
Speakers
Audra Guthrie
Enterprise Sales Lead
Page Outsourcing
Audra has been a thought leader in the contingent workforce industry for close to 20 years. Having led contingent workforce teams, global solutions, and solution designs for large global companies – Audra is well placed to share knowledge on the world of non-permanent workforce solutions.
Audra partners closely with procurement leaders globally to align on cost savings initiative in their workforce strategy. Audra’s experience includes, but isn’t limited to, SOW programs, global expansions, direct sourcing strategies, IC/payroll, worker tracking, and other strategic initiatives, including cost savings levers to ensure organizations are paying the right value for quality talent globally.
Mark Smith
Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition
Medtronic
Mark Smith is a seasoned global talent leader with over 20 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, and Talent Management. Currently serving as Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, a leading medical technology company, Mark oversees a global team that drives innovative hiring solutions to advance Medtronic's mission of alleviating pain, restoring health, and extending lives. Under his leadership, Medtronic’s TA team has consistently delivered excellence across more than 150 countries, supporting a workforce of over 90,000 professionals.
Mark’s team plays a pivotal role in ensuring Medtronic continues to lead in healthcare innovation, addressing 70 health conditions and impacting millions of patients globally. Throughout his career, Mark has led talent functions at industry giants such as Randstad, Caterpillar, Amazon, SC Johnson, and Kraft Heinz. His global expertise spans multiple sectors and geographies, enabling him to build diverse, high-performing teams and transform recruitment models to meet the ever-evolving needs of the business. Known for his strategic foresight and commitment to operational excellence, Mark is a firm believer in servant leadership—fostering cultures of trust, authenticity, and innovation in every organization he serves.
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