Gig Economy Impact on Campus Recruiting: How It Improves Intern and Full-Time Hiring Outcomes

Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level career services, university relations and recruiting, and business affiliate professionals
Competency: Relationship development and management
Fee: $49 (member); $69 (nonmember);

Summary
As busy professionals increasingly rely on independent contractors for on-demand support, this provides a unique opportunity for campus recruiting teams and career services departments.  During this panel, we’ll discuss how companies are embracing the “gig economy” to enhance access, employer branding, diversity outcomes, students engagement, relationship development, and hiring and retention outcomes.  We’ll also share how colleges and universities are using it to deepen relationships with existing employer partners, build new relationships, engage alumni and others to support campus recruiting, and differentiate their programs, all of which drive student outcomes.

Following this program, you will be able to:
- Communicate the benefits of “gig economy” tools as part of existing campus recruiting processes to internal and external stakeholders;
- Leverage “gig economy” tools to enhance student access to roles while driving engagement, relationship development, diversity, hiring, and retention outcomes; and
- Present “gig economy” as a unique opportunity to deepen university / employer relationships.
Presenters

Jeffrey Moss, Founder and CEO, Parker Dewey
Jeffrey Moss is the Founder and CEO of Parker Dewey LLC, a company focused on addressing the challenges associated with college-to-career transitions through Micro-Internships. Prior to founding Parker Dewey, Jeffrey spent most of his career as a venture investor focusing on the education and technology sectors. In addition, Jeffrey was Chief of Enterprise Growth at Educational Testing Service (ETS) where his efforts focused on the use of assessment to drive equity in education and employment. Jeffrey currently serves on the Indiana University Kelley School of Business Alumni Board, the Purdue University College of Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council, and the President’s Advisory Council of Governors State University.

David Barfield, President & CEO, BarPellam, Inc
David Barfield is responsible for the leadership and strategic expansion of BarPellam, Inc., a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) specializing in managing large, complex contingent workforce solutions for customers throughout North America. BarPellam was established in 2015 and is in partnership with UK-based Impellam Group following their acquisition of privately held Bartech Group, Inc., where he served as the company’s president and chief executive officer. Recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) and HRO Today as one of the staffing industry’s most influential executives, Barfield has leveraged innovation, process improvement, supply chain, enabling technology and risk strategies to deliver greater efficiencies, flexibility, and control across a broad range of talent solutions globally. Since 2012, he has served as a Board member of Business Leaders for Michigan, a business roundtable comprised of leaders from the Michigan’s largest employers focused on improving the overall competitiveness of the State. He also serves as a Trustee for Cleary University and on the Board of Directors for The Nature Conservancy (MI Chapter), the Detroit Regional Chamber, and the National Minority Supplier Development Council's (NMSDC) dedicated to advocating for increased procurement opportunities for African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American businesses in the global corporate supply chain. Barfield earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Georgetown University and Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan Business School.

Trevor Sherman, University Recruiter, [ARCHIVES]
As the senior recruiter of University Programs & Corporate Functions at Staples, Trevor Sherman leads the early in career recruiting efforts across all lines of business (both technical and nontechnical). He is accountable for the strategic redesign of Staples’ university and early in career strategy to operationalize its continued commitment to inclusion and diversity. Additionally, he is responsible for the program management and oversight of both Staples’ internships and new-graduate rotational programs.

Jennifer Jordan, Director, Business Career Services, [ARCHIVES]
Jennifer Jordan has served as director of Business Career Services at the University of Kansas since 2002. Prior to joining KU, Jordan worked in recruiting and HR at Accenture. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia.