Recruit and Retain: Talent & Inclusion for Future-Ready Organizations

Description

BNP Recruit and Retain: Talent & Inclusion for Future-Ready Organizations

As workforce dynamics continue to evolve, employers must adopt smarter, more inclusive strategies to attract, engage, and retain talent. BNP Recruit and Retain: Talent & Inclusion for Future-Ready Organizations is a half-day professional development program designed to equip employers with practical, actionable tools to strengthen recruitment, retention, and internal talent development.

This program will provide HR leaders, executives, and key decision-makers with business-driven insights on building inclusive, high-performing workplaces that support long-term organizational success. Through real-world employer examples and applied discussion, attendees will explore how inclusive practices can expand talent pipelines, improve employee engagement, and create sustainable workforce strategies.

Who Should Attend

• HR professionals
• C-suite leaders and executives
• Senior managers and key workforce decision-makers

Program Objectives
Participants will gain the ability to:

• Apply inclusive recruitment practices that expand access to diverse and non-traditional talent pools
• Implement retention strategies that foster belonging, engagement, and long-term employee commitment
• Identify effective approaches to internal talent development, including career pathways and upskilling partnerships
• Recognize leadership behaviors and cultural practices that support inclusive, high-performing workplaces
• Evaluate real-world employer examples to inform workforce decisions within their own organizations

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Northland Workforce Training Center
• Pricing:
  • $50 BNP Members
  • $75 Non-Members

We are proud to spotlight members of our trusted community partner network, who will share brief overviews of their programs and resources:

• Trina Burruss, President & CEO of United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
• Dr. Jacqueline Hall, Executive Director of Workforce Buffalo

This program is ideal for employers seeking practical solutions to today’s workforce challenges while positioning their organizations for future growth and resilience.

For SHRM HR professionals, this series is valid for a total of  2 PDC for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. 1 credit per session

Buffalo Niagara Partnership is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org.