Name: EMPLOYEE JOURNEY SEMINAR: Attract. Develop. Retain.
Start: 2025-09-10T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-10T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Northern Illinois University - Naperville Campus

EMPLOYEE JOURNEY SEMINAR: Attract. Develop. Retain.

Join us for an engaging seminar designed to help leaders and HR professionals strengthen every stage of the employee journey.
About this Event

Join us for an engaging seminar designed to help leaders and HR professionals strengthen every stage of the employee journey. From recruitment and onboarding to development and long-term retention, this session will provide actionable strategies to build a more resilient, motivated, and loyal workforce. Whether you're navigating workforce challenges or looking to enhance your company culture, this seminar will equip you with the tools to attract top talent, foster growth, and retain your best employees.

8:00 – 8:30 AM | Arrival, Coffee & Talent Resource Hub• Enjoy coffee and connect with workforce experts at the Talent Resource Hub

8:30 – 8:45 AM | Welcome & Kickoff

8:45 – 9:15 AM | Keynote Presentation• A featured guest will offer opening insights to set the tone for the day

9:15 – 10:00 AM | Session + Table Talk: Attracting & Onboarding TalentTopic: Rebuilding the Talent Supply Chain• Overview of Talent Pipeline Management® (TPM), a demand-driven, employer-led workforce strategy adopted across Illinois• Learn how employers are co-designing talent pipelines and building collaborative solutions• Includes guided table discussions and group takeaways

10:00 – 10:45 AM | Breakout Sessions: Integration & PerformanceChoose one of the following tracks:

Track A: Upskilling Onsite – Grants, Programs & ROI→ Resource walkthrough and live Q&A with workforce and grant experts

Track B: Tools for Talent Pipeline Collaboration→ Explore TPM implementation tools and collaborative models for building effective workforce strategies

10:45 – 11:00 AM | Coffee Break & Resource Hub Networking• Refreshments served• Time to revisit the Talent Resource Hub and connect with partners

11:00 – 11:45 AM | Retention & EngagementTopic: Why They Stay – Culture, Communication & Career Growth• Manufacturers share strategies to improve retention

11:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Expert Talk: Exit & Knowledge TransferTopic: Preparing for Transitions Without Losing Legacy Knowledge• Practical strategies for capturing institutional knowledge

12:15 – 1:00 PM | Lunch & Talent Resource Hub• Catered lunch provided

1:00 – 1:45 PM | Interactive Workshop: Employee Journey Action Planning

1:45 – 2:00 PM | Closing