In today’s tight labor market, meat and poultry employers face increasing pressure to recruit responsibly, appeal to younger workers, and develop long-term talent pipelines—all while navigating evolving workforce expectations and regulatory considerations.
This interactive session will explore practical recruiting and workforce development strategies through facilitated discussion and shared industry experience. Participants will discuss common workforce challenges, compare recruiting approaches, and examine ideas for attracting and developing early-career talent.
The conversation will include topics such as responsible recruiting practices, improving the candidate experience, engaging Gen Z workers, and building internal pipelines through training, mentorship, and supervisor-in-training programs.
Rather than a traditional lecture, this session will encourage participant engagement through small-group discussions, audience polling, and shared examples from across the industry. Attendees will leave with practical ideas and peer insights to help strengthen recruiting efforts and support long-term workforce development within their organizations.