Talent
Creating clear pathways between
individuals and employers
The Chamber is working to leverage the region’s assets to make Greater Philadelphia a premier talent hub. We are doing this through our initiatives that focus on creating clear pathways that align individuals and employers.
QUICK LINKS
News & Perspectives
COVID-19 Statement to Congressional Delegation
The Chamber issued a statement to the regional congressional delegation urging swift legislative action to assist distressed sectors and provide relief to struggling businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Member Perspective: Dawn Seifried
Dawn Seifried, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, details why offering education outreach programs, like internship and co-op opportunities, can boost talent pipelines at middle market companies.
Member Perspective: Anna Papalia
Anna Papalia, Founder & CEO, Shift Profile, details how building an employer brand that appeals to top candidates can help hiring managers and recruiters in the interview process.
Talent Action Team
The Talent Action Team is a cross-disciplinary group of 120+ leaders focused on creating clear pathways for the alignment between individuals and employers to assure that we are training and engaging the region’s current and future leaders. The Talent Action Team works to position Greater Philadelphia as a premier talent hub through cultivating innovative cross-sector collaborations. The Talent Action Team’s steering committee is co-chaired by Deanna Byrne, Office Managing Partner, PwC and Daniel K. Fitzpatrick, CFA, President, Citizens Bank PA/NJ/DE/NY.
ACTION TEAM VISION
Greater Philadelphia will be a premier talent hub through innovative and cross-sector collaborative partnerships.
ACTION TEAM GOALS
- Increase connections to the labor market and support for regional networks of learning and doing.
- Advocate for innovative policies to increase accessibility to post-high school training and create a competitive advantage for Greater Philadelphia in the race for talent.
- Support employer needs to enhance connectivity to and engage early- and mid-career employees.
- Tell the story of what makes Greater Philadelphia an attractive place to learn, work, and engage.
Workforce
As an employer, talent is one of your top priorities, which is why workforce is one of our major focus areas. Learn more about our resources to attract, develop, and retain your talent.
ATTRACTION
Diversify your workforce, recruit nontraditional workers, and onboard interns.
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RETENTION
Retain top-tier talent, inspire conversations, and encourage peer-to-peer learning.
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Research, Resources, and Publications
Talent Strategy Solutions (co-published with Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Works)
Talent Strategy Solutions [Full Data Tables]
Internship in a Box (co-published with Campus Philly)
10 Ways to Retain Young Talent
Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders in Greater Philadelphia Survey
Greater Philadelphia Regional Labor Market Survey Results
Latest Tweets
Dawn Seifried of @_Proconex details why education outreach programs, like internships and co-ops, can boost talent pipelines at middle market companies: https://t.co/rIO2w52PvJ #MidMarketPHL #TalentPHL
In this month’s newsletter, @ShiftProfile’s Anna Papalia discusses authentic employer branding strategies, improving the candidate experience, and more: https://t.co/vsP5V0ctU8 #TalentPHL
Education outreach programs, like internships and co-ops, can help boost talent pipelines. @_Proconex’s Dawn Seifried discusses why this is especially vital for #MidMarketPHL: https://t.co/rIO2w52PvJ #TalentPHL
Back in September, @TheWistar's Brian Keith offered insight into some of the ways those in the biotechnology industry can develop & strengthen their skills. Read: https://t.co/zseQi4Kg7z #TalentPHL #HealthCarePHL
