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Data Center World 2022
Data Center World delivers expert strategy and insight on the technologies and concepts you need to know to plan, manage, and optimize your data center. Data Center World 2022 educational conference programming is focused on the rapidly advancing data center technologies like edge computing, co-location, hyperscale, and predictive analytics - all within a rapidly changing global business climate -- in order to give attendees a leg up on their competitors to become the new trailblazers of the data center. Click on session titles for full session descriptions. All times noted are in CST (Austin, Texas time zone).
Panel Discussion: Winning Strategies in the Data Center Workforce Talent War
LaTonya McElroy (Chief People Officer, BCS Data Center Operations)
Holly Novak (Chief People Officer, Jack Henry)
Wendy Stewart (VP of Sales Operations, Data Bank)
Bob Cartwright (CEO, Intelligent Compensation)
Tanner Laseter (Field Service Engineer, BCS Data Center Operations, BCS Data Center Operations)
Lisa Blanton (Business Strategy Consultant, Coach, Austin Alliance Group)
Location: 5ABC
Date: Tuesday, March 29
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Pass type: All Access, Industry Conference, Standard - Get your pass now!
Track: Sustainability & Mission Critical Facilities Management
Session Type: Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
Panel Discussion: Winning Strategies in the Data Center Workforce Talent War
One of the largest challenges facing the data center industry is the ability to find and retain trained, qualified team members. This panel discussion will explore factors driving this talent war and winning strategies for how to proactively combat it.
The panel discussion, moderated by BCS Chief People Officer LaTonya McElroy, will feature leaders from colocation companies and data center service providers; representatives from the Society of Human Resources (SHRM), including the Texas State Council's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and Leadership Development leaders; as well representative Data Center engineers and/or technicians.
Takeaway
Key Take-Aways:
• Better understand the impact and implications of mega-growth hyperscale staffing demand and the silver tsunami taking place in skilled positions
• Hear how the panel is addressing their staffing challenges and developing steadier streams of talent
• Learn how innovative companies are exploring more diverse and inclusive talent acquisition models
• Leave with practical guidance on how to build or upgrade your talent acquisition and retention plans
• Engage in Q&A session with industry panelists