Myth Busting Mixer

TechBuffalo

Join us for a fun-filled happy hour where we'll be busting HR myths! Let's get together and debunk common misconceptions about HR practices!

Resurgence Brewing Company

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 &amp; food tickets will be provided for registered attendees! Myths being busted will be supported by University at Buffalo Research Institute &amp; 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/2022executivelma5﻿:30-6:15pm: Networking &amp; Happy Hour 6﻿:15-6:50pm: Discussion with Q&A<blockquote>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!</blockquote><blockquote>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 folks</blockquote><blockquote>3. “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 Buffalo</blockquote><blockquote>4. “I only need to recruit through Indeed” – Learn more about new workforce development programs and options right here in Buffalo</blockquote><blockquote>5. “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 workplace</blockquote>6﻿:50-7:30pm: Networking &amp; Happy Hour continues *Pre-approved for recertification credit by SHRM and HRCI

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