Workshop Session 1B: Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition: A Blueprint for Nurturing a Thriving Workforce
Monday, May 19, 2025
11:15am – 12:15pm  
Earn 1 CE Credit(s)
In today's competitive labor market, organizations must adopt innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent, especially in fields like behavioral health. Join us for "Revolutionizing Talent Acquisition: Unveiling Rosecrance Behavioral Health's Blueprint for Nurturing a Thriving Workforce" at the NAATP Annual Conference, where we will explore the creative approaches Rosecrance Behavioral Health has implemented to build a dynamic workforce. This session will highlight several key initiatives, including leveraging career fairs, which led to a 175% increase in external applicants, and the integration of Earned Wage Access (EWA), a financial wellness tool that allows employees to access their earned wages before payday. Attendees will also learn how Rosecrance Behavioral Health is diversifying its workforce by tapping into underutilized labor pools, such as military spouses, employment-based interns, and experienced workers, through strategic partnerships. In addition, we'll cover how Rosecrance Behavioral Health enhanced its employer brand through platforms like Glassdoor and Indeed, resulting in a 20% improvement in company ratings, and how technology, is revolutionizing the candidate experience. The session will conclude with a hands-on team activity where participants will brainstorm innovative talent acquisition strategies they can apply in their own organizations. By the end of this session, attendees will leave with actionable insights and tools to enhance recruitment, employee engagement, and retention, positioning their organizations in today's competitive market.
Learning Objectives:
This session will explore cutting-edge talent acquisition and employee engagement strategies, including leveraging career fairs, unique employee benefits like Earned Wage Access (EWA), and tapping into untapped labor pools such as military spouses and experienced workers.
Attendees will learn how Rosecrance Behavioral Health enhanced its employer branding and utilized innovative technologies to attract and retain top talent.
The session will conclude with an interactive team activity, providing practical tools to apply these strategies within your organization.