What is Ceipal Connect?

This free virtual event brings together innovators from across the staffing solutions ecosystem coupled with industry thought leaders from staffing, procurement, HR, talent acquisition, and DEI. Hear the best ideas on the most current and critical topics as we explore various ways advanced technology can help bring stability and profitability through uncertain times.

Ceipal Connect is unique in that it brings together industry leaders from all areas of the talent acquisition ecosystems from IT, general staffing, and healthcare. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from and network with your clients and suppliers.

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Why attend Ceipal Connect?

Interactive Seminars. Participate in live Q&A with industry experts and solution providers while gaining actionable insights to make your firm more profitable.
Industry Leaders. Get insider tips on recruitment trends for 2021 through thought provoking round tables and keynotes featuring subject matter experts and potential buyers.
One-on-One Networking. Connect with colleagues and professionals from around the industry. Our dynamic platform makes it easy for you to start conversations with key prospects.

Ceipal Connect provides a platform for this and more for every attendee. With four parallel tracks dedicated to answering key questions in the industry, Ceipal Connect is free for all registrants. Plus, everyone who registers is automatically entered into raffles for exciting prizes and opportunities.

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March 6, 2025

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST

For any questions, please reach out to marketing@ceipal.com.

See you at Ceipal Connect 2025! Let’s make this AI-powered staffing and recruiting event work for your business!

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Exploring Procurement's Unique Opportunity to Connect Supplier Diversity to Workforce Diversity

It has become increasingly clear that every leader and group in every organization has a role to play in advancing workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion, including Procurement. Join us for a roundtable discussion with leaders representing the varied perspectives of corporate America, a minority supplier development council, an MBE in the workforce solutions industry, a diversity consultant, and a DEI technology provider. Together, we will explore the unique opportunity within Procurement to connect supplier diversity to workforce diversity and create new value in the talent supply chain.

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5 Key Takeaways

Corporate views of supplier diversity are changing: Now more than ever, large corporations are focusing on the diversity of their workforces. And with that, that means suppliers of diverse talent are now getting a seat at the table. Unlike decades past, supplier diversity is now a driving initiative in most companies, creating the need for dedicated teams and trusted partners in this space. Diversity needs to scale: It’s not enough these days for a corporation to say “we use a diverse supplier” and trust that that’s enough. These suppliers then need to also make the commitment to sourcing and providing diverse talent themselves. Diversity needs to trickle down all the way to Tier 3 in order for it to truly be built from the ground up. There’s a need for niche suppliers: Standard contingent needs are being met with ease, as it’s easy to find many folks who are able to perform the job from a range of backgrounds. However, it’s not nearly as easy to find diverse talent to fill niche roles. The more a supplier can find a niche and then expand their diversity in that subsect, the more likely they’ll be to land bigger contracts with top names in their respective industry. Contingent workers are your building blocks: In years past, contingent workers were sometimes seen as a test pool - a way to “try out” candidates who you may not have traditionally hired. Today, the role of contingent labor is shifted, as 15-20% of the contingent workforce usually transitions into full-time employment with a company. It’s now more important than ever to focus on providing/hiring diverse contingent staff (depending on which side of the table you’re on).DEI must be a commitment: If you are looking to excel and differentiate yourself as a diverse supplier, it’s important that you commit to this undertaking. Given the events surrounding the death of George Floyd in 2020, there were many companies who jumped on the DEI bandwagon, so to speak. Corporations can and are realizing this, and are now taking strides to audit suppliers and weed out those who are simply virtue signalling around this topic. If you want to remain competitive and relevant as a diverse supplier, DEI must be a full-time, all the time commitment.

Standout Quote

“If you can get a diversity certification, you’re well on your way.” There is no difference in the eyes of major companies whether you’re veteran-owned, LGBT+-owned, woman-owned, or minority-owned, so find your space and excel in it.

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