Employment projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have determined that as early as 2010, when the Baby Boomers start retiring en masse, there won't be enough workers available to staff the nation's jobs. Your challenge will be to employ the right mix of people and resources to ensure that the best employees find, choose, and stay with your organization. This session will provide a concrete, practical, easy-to-implement roadmap for an effective hiring process that will help you remain competitive in the talent-hungry 21st century. Specific topics will include conducting a thorough job analysis, employing an efficient talent search, conducting criteria-based screening and performance-based interviews, engaging in background research and candidate assessments, managing the offer-making process, holding strategic new-hire orientations, implementing training and growth plans, and engaging in retention activities. The speaker will incorporate feedback from others who know from time and experience what works and what doesn't, and case studies on companies that are using innovative methods to achieve their recruitment and retention objectives.