Webinar

Conquering the Talent Gap by Targeting Underrepresented Communities 

Event Overview

The rapid pace of change in today's technology landscape paired with increased competition for highly skilled talent and a reshuffling of talent brought about by hybrid work environments is making it incredibly difficult to find and hire those resources.   Join Bob Ferrell, WWT’s EVP of Public Sector and DEI initiatives, and Cisco Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact Officer Brian Tippens as they talk about how targeting underserved communities can help identify a hidden talent marketplace. Bob and Brian also talk about what Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives are driving the greatest impact within WWT and Cisco. 

Bob Ferrell

World Wide Technology

EVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Public Sector Strategy

Bob Ferrell, a retired Army Lieutenant General, serves as Executive Vice President of Public Sector and EVP for Diversity and Inclusion at WWT. As ...

What to expect

Creative thinking on how to address the talent gap.  Hear more about:
  • Organizations making a difference in training the next generation of future leaders

Goals and Objectives

Leave with fresh thinking on how you can combat a growing talent shortage by investing in nontraditional talent pools.

Who should attend?

State and local HR leaders, DE&I leaders