In 2013 we launched our first ever DirectEmployers Member Awards competition. The program was created to highlight our Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and compliance. Each category featured two tiers –– Tier 1 for companies with fewer than 10,000 employees, Tier 2 for companies with more than 10,000 employees –– and honored both a winner and runner-up.
We were blown away by the innovative programs and processes that our Members have in place, and are excited to share each of them in this special Member Spotlight Series. For the second installment of our series (view the first post), we’re going to showcase another entry from Emory University – this time focusing specifically on a career fair initiative.
Overview
Emory University is recognized as one of the nation’s leading research universities and maintains collaborative partnerships with a host of other organizations such as the CDC and the National Institutes of Health. As a result, Emory’s scholars and experts generate more than $500 million in research funding annually.
With so much emphasis on research, Emory needed to develop a pipeline of qualified candidates (biostatisticians, clinical research coordinators and research specialists) to meet staffing goals in support of the various projects taking place across the Emory University enterprise.
To meet this need, Emory University’s Recruiting Department designed the Research and Clinical Career Fair. It provided professionals within the research community an opportunity to learn more about the research and clinical careers at Emory and meet face-to-face with representatives from various research departments.
Results
This ongoing event has helped generate a vital talent pipeline and empowered Emory University to hire staff in bulk, as opposed to one-by-one. In some cases, it has also resulted in on-the-spot hires. The career fair has also solidified Emory Recruiting as a trusted business partner within their research community. Last year’s career fair resulted in at least 20 hires so far.
Congratulations again, Emory University! Have initiatives that you think are “best in class”? Submit them for the 2014 DirectEmployers Member Awards! To learn more, email Katie Pfledderer and stay tuned for the next post in our Member Spotlight series.
