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Recruitment & Retention Techniques for Today’s Tight Job Market! We have heard it in the news, in meetings and in our conversations with many of our members who say one of their biggest challenges is attracting and retaining skilled workers. Today’s tight labor market is indeed affecting businesses of every size and every type – from entry level to senior management positions. This “perfect storm” of a good economy coupled with low unemployment is especially challenging for employers that are expecting numerous retirements in the near future and/or worry that other “in-demand” employees with critical skills may be looking for greener pastures. So what should these employers do? EXPERT PANEL (8 - 9 A.M.): Join us January 24 to hear from a panel of fellow MBA members on the strategies they use to recruit and retain a top-notch workforce! INTERACTIVE FORUM (9 - 10 A.M.): MBA President John Krahe will facilitate an open discussion about the issues and ideas presented as a group.

Creative techniques to attract a pool of qualified candidates Kim Hirst, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, AINS, Talent Acquisition Manager Five winning recruitment strategies for 2019 Jim Roddy, Business Coach and Author of Hire Like You Just Beat Cancer Retention policies and practices to keep the best people working for you! Ryan Betts, Director of Human Resources

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: BUSINESS OWNERS, EXECUTIVES and HR PROFESSIONALS DATE: THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019 • TIME: 8 - 10 a.m. ERIE: MBA Conference Center, 2171 West 38th Street at Pittsburgh Avenue COST TO ATTEND: $45 members; $65 nonmembers (Continental Breakfast included) SAVE YOUR SEAT! Visit mbausa.org or call Terry Nunez at 814/833-3200, 800/815-2660 or email tnunez@mbausa.org.