Make Virtual Recruiting Work For You - A Panel Discussion

COVID-19 has altered many things in our everyday live's - including the way we search for our next employer. Join us for a timely discussion as we hear from local HR & business leaders on their experience navigating virtual recruiting. Our panel will provide real-world examples, discuss obstacles, and suggest how to address them. This panel discussion will share pertinent information & resources for job seekers, employers, and everything in between. We look forward to seeing you there!

This program has been submitted for one credit hour through the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) & Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
 

When:  Thursday, March 11, 2021

• 11:45 AM - 12 PM | Pre-Webinar Networking - Simply join the webinar early using the access information sent to you & chat with local HR professionals!
• 12 - 1 PM | Virtual Recruiting Panel Discussion
   

Meet Our Panelists:

• Jim Amanatides, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Sr. Consultant, Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC 
  
   Jim is a consultant with over 25 years’ experience in large corporate and small business non-union environments.  He has worked in organizations with responsibilities across the U.S. so he is well versed in different state regulations.  Jim’s primary areas of expertise are policy development and implementation, employee relations, leave management and benefit administration.
  
  Jim recently worked as an HR consultant serving clients of both small and large companies with ad-hoc employee relations, benefit, leave management, and compliance issues. He assist with creating employee handbooks.  He has also performed HR audits for organizations to help them achieve HR and operational efficiency to better serve the organization. He is currently working with growing business to create a human resources function. Jim’s professional experience is in the manufacturing, technology and insurance industries.
  
  Jim is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management and Capital Region Human Resources Association where he is a member of the Workforce Readiness Programs Committee and spent 6 years as board member and ending as President.  He holds the Society of Human Resources Management certification SHRM-SCP and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certifications. 
   
• Carolyn Baker, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of People and Culture, GP Fund Solutions
  
  Carolyn has been in Human Resources for over 20 years. She currently is Director of People and Culture at GP Fund Solutions, a Private Equity Fund Administration company located in Latham. Prior to GP Fund Solutions, Carolyn worked with Ethos Veterinary Health as a Practice Partner supporting eight Emergency and Specialty veterinary hospitals in NY, NH, VT and VA.  Prior to that role, she was a Recruiter at AngioDynamics. Carolyn holds a Bachelor’s Degree at Empire State College and is certified as a PHR by HRCi and SHRM as a Certified Professional.
   
• Miriam Dushane, PHR, SHRM-CP, Managing Partner, Alaant Workforce Solutions
  
  Miriam Dushane is Managing Partner of Alaant Workforce Solutions, which is recognized as a national leader in helping employers attract, acquire, engage and retain premier talent. Headquartered in Albany, NY, Alaant is the next generation of Linium Recruiting, which Ms. Dushane launched in 2006 and built into a regional powerhouse. Generating more than $11 million in annual revenue while placing more than 4,000 professionals with over 400 companies, the firm has been recognized by Forbes for four consecutive years (2017-20) as one of America’s Best Recruiting Firms. Alaant also received the prestigious ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award for excellence in client service for the past five consecutive years (2017-21) – an honor attained by fewer than 2% of all staffing agencies in North America – and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award for three straight years (2019-21). In addition, Alaant was named in 2019 by HR Tech Outlook as one of the nation’s Top 10 Employer Branding Consulting/Services Companies. And, the company was chosen in 2020 by NYS-SHRM as one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York, and in 2016 by the Albany Business Review as one of the Capital Region’s Best Places to Work.
  
  In 2018, Ms. Dushane rebranded the business as Alaant, broadening its expertise and resources to expand into two innovative practice areas – Employer Brand Strategy and Talent Acquisition Partnerships – that enable employers to build motivated, high-performing workforces for long-term success. Ms. Dushane is responsible for oversight of all operations, including recruitment efforts, business development, complete P&L, and employee management.
   
• Alison Johnson, MBA, Owner, Hudson River Career Resources
  
  Alison relies on more than two decades of HR and recruitment experience to identify and connect talent with organizations, and help individuals position themselves for success in the job market. She founded Hudson River Career Resources to provide job seekers with the assistance they need to find and secure job roles they’ll thrive in. Services include resume writing and career search assistance and outplacement.
  
  Alison co-founded and served as a past president of the Capital Region Recruiters’ Network (CRRN), and served as a long-time board member and former president of the Capital Region HR Association (CRHRA). She currently serves on several boards and volunteer organizations. She has written numerous published articles on various topics related to the job search field and her career advice is featured in a book on Monster.com.