Shannon Fry
Director Talent Development Okland Construction
Seminars
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Discover: Fostering Specialist Talent Through Strategic Collaboration & Career Innovation
9:10 am
- How Okland Construction shifted from a generalist hiring model to a specialist approach by redefining career paths and competencies to support more complex roles
- Re-imagining collaboration between HR and TA, as well as other functions including Finance to share critical information, like competencies, scope, skill levels, and compensation to help create a more aligned and efficient recruitment process
- Enhancing internal mobility through flexible career pathways, enabling existing employees to transition into new specialist roles within the business
Wednesday 25th March 2026
Develop: What Strategic Levers Can Construction Leaders Pull to Build Scalable Talent Models That Unlock Growth, Strengthen Culture, & Prepare Employees for Future Roles?
9:30 am
This interactive Q&A explores how TA leaders are designing scalable talent models that drive internal mobility, develop specialist skills, and strengthen workforce culture.
Learn how organizations are implementing strategic talent frameworks that attract, retain, and develop high-potential, diverse talent while preparing employees for more complex and evolving roles.
- Embedding inclusion and cross-functional collaboration into talent strategy
- Designing scalable programs to support evolving workforce needs
- Aligning HR, TA, and business leaders to unlock growth and strengthen culture
- Leveraging data, frameworks, and mobility programs to improve retention and long-term workforce sustainability