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Friday 9th March 2012

• The Future of Work: Serial Monogamy

  by Dan Finnigan

  There's nothing like the thrill of a new relationship, and a rising generation of star talent likes the rush a new job brings. In today’s workplace everyone is an entrepreneur and employee/employer relationships are switching from everlasting to in-the-moment.

  Employees are hyper connected and always positioning themselves for a potential next big move. But instead of looking back at what once was, they’re embracing this new honest style of employee. Hiring managers have begun to develop new strategies for harnessing that energy for the short term, and crafting recruiting tactics to constantly be in touch with a large pool of talented individuals to easily replenish their ranks or grow. They want to get their hands on the talent while it is up for grabs, and are not married to the idea that it needs to last forever.

  Dan Finnigan, CEO of Jobvite, will present industry statistics which reveal how serial monogamist employees can actually fuel a company’s growth and innovation.

  • Careers
  • Hiring
  • Work

  At 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Friday 9th March

  In Brazos, Marriott Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip

Monday 12th March 2012

• Motivating Employees: Gamification at Work

  by Molly Kittle

  The research has shown that employees (and people in general) are motivated by autonomy, mastery, purpose, progress and recognition, yet most jobs are severely lacking on all counts. Games, on the other hand, provide all of the above, and through them get people leaning forward, engaged, and working individually and collectively toward their goals. In this session we’ll discuss how to leverage game mechanics in the workplace to motivate your employees around sales, recognition, business transformation, health & wellness, training, and overall job performance. We’ll also discuss how companies have successfully “flipped the bit” that turns work into play, and conversely, from play into work. Join us for this deep dive into enterprise gamification programs and come away with ideas that you can apply in your own workplace.

  • Gamification
  • Teamwork
  • Work

  At 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday 12th March

  In Brazos, Marriott Courtyard Austin Downtown/Convention Center

  Coverage audio clip