What is CoCoon Smart Talk?

One of CoCoon's 4 core events, CoCoon Smart Talk is a monthly event dedicated to broadening people's imagination, creating impact, and making new connections. Inspiring speakers will share their journey and insights in this meetup. Check out CoCoon's other events here!

Key Takeaways

Technology has changed the way that companies recruit and candidates are assessed. The recruitment process may be more efficient, but it also reduces opportunities for engagement and candidate stickiness. What is the impact on both candidates and companies when there is less human touch in the recruitment process?

Join our workshop to discover...

• How technology has impacted the way companies recruit and how this impacts candidates

• How both candidates and companies can effectively strike the right balance in their interview process

• What should hiring managers and companies do to ensure that the future of work is human

Who should attend:

• Candidates navigating today's recruiting landscape

• Startup founder and entrepreneurs wanting to attract and retain the best talent

Rundown

12:15 - 12:30 pm Registration

12:30 - 1:30 pm - Speaker Sharing

1:30 - 2:00 pm Networking

Speaker

Renee Conklin

Founder, RC HR Consulting

Renee Conklin is the Founder of RC HR Consulting, an independent HR consultancy working with Hong Kong companies to help position their business for the future of work. RC HR Consulting designs and delivers an integrated employee experience through targeted talent attraction and employee engagement initiatives.

Renee has 15 years of HR and recruitment experience in the U.S. and Asia Pacific at companies both large and small. In prior HR roles, she was the Head of HR for a Hong Kong Fintech, a Vice President at Barclays and an Associate Director at UBS. Renee started her career in New York, moved to Hong Kong in 2007 and has worked extensively across the Asia Pacific region. She is in the MBA program at HKUST (Class of 2020), holds a certificate in Strategic Human Resources Leadership from Cornell University, and a B.A. from Hobart & William Smith Colleges.