Gem Parker: EY, Championing Candidate Engagement & Neuroinclusion

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Gem Parker from EY, a seasoned recruitment expert with nearly 18 years of experience.

In this episode, Gem shares her journey from agency recruitment to in-house roles in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and professional services.

She delves into the importance of candidate engagement, strategic workforce planning, and the serendipitous moment that led her to champion inclusivity and diversity in recruitment at EY.

Discover innovative strategies for creating talent communities, overcoming systemic challenges in finding diverse candidates, and the role of technology and human touch in enhancing the candidate experience.

Whether you're a recruiter, a candidate or manager, Gem's passion and practical insights will leave you inspired.

Key themes:

• The journey from agency to in-house recruitment
• Importance of candidate engagement and experience
• Strategies for strategic workforce planning
• Inclusivity and diversity in recruitment
• Innovative use of technology and human touch
• Overcoming systemic challenges in diverse candidate hiring