Jennifer Shappley - LinkedIn Talent Connect

Sessions

Show Sessions
Idea Exchange panel, live studio guests, and the Talent Beat
Idea Exchange: Shaping the future of talent acquisition with AI-driven automation LinkedIn’s Sr Director, Talent Acquisition, Evan Klein, hosts a compelling discussion with leaders and experts on the evolving strategies and new possibilities that AI brings to the talent acquisition process. Discover how AI-powered automation is transforming diversity hiring, widening talent pools through a focus on skills, and enabling asynchronous interviews—all while maintaining the personal touch essential for a seamless candidate and hiring manager experiences. AI at work is here. What are LinkedIn talent leaders doing today? Get your inside look at AI talent applications within LinkedIn. Join Erin Scruggs and Jennifer Shappley as they share highlights from their Main Stage presentation on how they are leading LinkedIn teams on the move from “AI is the future” to “AI is today”. The Talent Beat LinkedIn’s Talent Beat reporter, Dan Hoyle, speaks with Talent Connect Summit attendees to understand what they’re looking forward to most from today’s keynotes.
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- Talent Attraction & Acquisition
- Future of HR
- Talent Development
Show Sessions
Idea Exchange panel, live studio guests, and the Talent Beat
Idea Exchange: Shaping the future of talent acquisition with AI-driven automation LinkedIn’s Sr Director, Talent Acquisition, Evan Klein, hosts a compelling discussion with leaders and experts on the evolving strategies and new possibilities that AI brings to the talent acquisition process. Discover how AI-powered automation is transforming diversity hiring, widening talent pools through a focus on skills, and enabling asynchronous interviews—all while maintaining the personal touch essential for a seamless candidate and hiring manager experiences. AI at work is here. What are LinkedIn talent leaders doing today? Get your inside look at AI talent applications within LinkedIn. Join Erin Scruggs and Jennifer Shappley as they share highlights from their Main Stage presentation on how they are leading LinkedIn teams on the move from “AI is the future” to “AI is today”. The Talent Beat LinkedIn’s Talent Beat reporter, Dan Hoyle, speaks with Talent Connect Summit attendees to understand what they’re looking forward to most from today’s keynotes.
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- Talent Attraction & Acquisition
- Future of HR
- Talent Development
Keynote
AI at work is here. What should talent leaders and teams do now?
LinkedIn talent leaders Erin Scruggs and Jennifer Shappley share how they’re helping their teams – and their organization – move from “AI is the future” to “AI is today.” Erin will dive into how LinkedIn’s talent acquisition team is using AI today, and Jennifer will provide insight into how to move an organization toward AI literacy – quickly.
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Breakout: Big Idea
Future-proofing careers: Amazon's approach to workforce planning and career growth
In an industry where in-demand skills are constantly evolving, how does a company like Amazon attract, retain, and cultivate top talent? The answer lies in a strategic talent pipeline and commitment to internal mobility — meeting both customers’ needs and employees’ career goals. Join Jay Shankar, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Amazon, as she shares how her team combines innovative hiring practices with a strong internal mobility framework to provide Amazon employees with a lifetime of experiences and growth opportunities. This approach ensures Amazon has the right talent to meet the dynamic needs of its customers. With short- and long-term workforce planning critical to determining Amazon’s most in-demand skill sets, and a culture of continuous learning, Amazon’s upskilling programs encourage employees to transition into new roles and future-proof their careers. Jay will also discuss how Amazon prepares its workforce for the future by identifying emerging skills, removing traditional barriers, and broadening access to training through partnerships with community colleges and nonprofits.
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- Talent Development