Aon's Evolution
of Early Careers Forum


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What You Can Expect

This year we are seeing a radical change in graduate recruitment and selection. Changes in graduates’ career-seeking behaviour, advances in technology and the world of remote working has led to a new future for early careers programmes.

In Aon’s Evolution of Early Careers Virtual Forum we explore some of the fundamental themes, trends and drivers that are shaping the future of early careers programmes. Over two sessions we explore how the graduate selection processes of yesteryear built around application forms, paper-based numerical and verbal reasoning tests resource-intensive assessment centres are over! Expert panelists from organisations such as Ocado Group, Vodafone, Schroders, M&S and Aon cover key subject areas such as:

  • Total candidate immersion: Boosting completion rates and creating a fun experience
  • Measuring future potential: Enabling DE&I and inclusive teams
  • Wellbeing & resilience: Creating a healthy and mindful workforce
We look forward to meeting you on the 30th and 31st March.

 

David Barrett - Host for Aon's Assessment Solutions Aviation Webinar Series

Your host for the series:
Tom Lucas
Head of Client Solutions, Aon

Tom studied Business Studies at University of Hertfordshire with a focus on finance, HR and business strategy. Tom has broad experience across the digital and talent sectors and has had key experience internationally having worked in China and France.

Session #1

Aon’s Early Careers Forum Part 1

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In the current pandemic world, where physical interactions are limited and the entire recruitment journey has moved online, only the most future-focussed organisations will hire the best quality talent. As recruiting leaders we need to think more broadly about how we assess, select and retain early career talent in our organisations.

In this virtual forum, we speak to some of the people shaping early careers programmes of the future to meet their organisational needs. Join us on the 30th March at 11:00AM GMT where we will cover:

  • How Artificial Intelligence is driving diversity at Ocado Group
  • How Vodafone has created an immersive Candidate Experience
  • How Schroders created an award winning Early Careers Talent programme
  • How M&S’ Enterprise programme is identifying Leaders of the Future

Panelists:

Henry Clendon

Emerging Talent Specialist, Ocado Group -
How AI is driving diversity at Ocado Group

Henry is an early careers specialist at Ocado Group and is responsible for the implementation of new early careers initiatives. Henry’s most recent project involved implanting AI into the recruitment process which has helped Ocado increase diversity and mitigate unconscious bias.

Memoona Khan

Global Youth Programmes Lead, Vodafone -
Creating An Immersive Candidate Experience at Vodafone

Memoona is a qualified chartered accountant and commenced her career at Vodafone 8 years ago and has worked in both the UK and Group finance functions, supporting key projects such as Vodafone’s merger with Liberty Global and 5G spectrum planning.

Stephanie Cork

Early Careers Talent Manager, Marks & Spencer -
Identifying Future Leaders at M&S

Stephanie started her recruitment career in 2007 and whilst working for M&S she has supported recruitment in most business units helping her to understand recruitment in all disciplines. Stephanie's current role sees her recruiting future talent to the diverse world of M&S in an inclusive and digital way.

Joanne Zadro

Talent Acquisition Manager, Schroders -
Award-winning Early Careers Recruitment at Schroders

Joanne has over 20 years’ experience in HR and recruitment and is now the Talent Acquisition Manager at Schroders. Her role finds her solving complex recruitment challenges and building early careers programmes to support the overall Schroders strategic agenda.

Lauren Hillier

Early Careers Recruitment Specialist, Schroders -
Award-winning Early Careers Recruitment at Schroders

Lauren is an early careers specialist at Schroders and is responsible for the implementation of new early careers initiatives. In the Schroders Early Careers programme Lauren worked with Aon to define and implement an early careers talent strategy underpinned by fairness, opportunity and inclusion

Session #2

Aon’s Early Careers Forum Part 2

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In the remote working world the race for the next generation of talent is on. Early careers programmes need to be candidate centric, promote your EVP and enable inclusion. As recruiting leaders we need to think more broadly about how we differentiate our programmes and truly immerse the candidates in the journey.

In this virtual forum, we speak to some of Aon’s Early Careers Experts who talk about some of the trends, drivers and solutions that are shaping the future of early careers programmes.

Join us on the 31st March at 11:00AM GMT where we will cover:

  • Creating a culture of belonging: Enabling a healthy and mindful workforce
  • Trends that are shaping the future of early careers programmes
  • How to solve common early careers recruitment challenges
  • How to embrace candidate immersion and create a positive experience
  • We hope to see you there

Panelists:

Katherine Conway

Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Aon -
Creating a culture of belonging:
Enabling a healthy and mindful workforce

A passionate diversity & inclusion professional who is committed to driving inclusive cultures where employees can truly be themselves at work, and thrive. An absolute ambassador for the business case for diversity and hopes to inspire teams and leaders about creating more inclusive cultures.

Della Rath

Principal Consultant, Aon -
Trends in Early Careers Programmes of the Future

Della is an organisational psychologist with expertise in assessment delivery, creation and development. She has international experience delivering projects for selection and assessment to promote potential and diversity, and in assessing for development and leadership.

Amber Harris

Senior Relationship Manager, Aon -
Solving Early Careers Recruitment Challenges

Amber has worked in Recruitment for over 20 years, mainly within Talent Management. She has 12 years’ experience working for M&S working on projects for volume selection, management selection, Early Careers assessments and overseeing systems and attraction.

Sarah Kenehan

Global Solutions Expert, Aon -
Creating an Immersive Candidate Journey

Sarah is an Account Consultant. Her day-to-day role sees her responsible for the solutioning and implementation of complex projects as well as the design of assessment packages to address key challenges faced by organisations. Sarah comes from a work and organisational psychology background bringing with her a depth of theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

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    Siemens has witnessed huge market changes, encouraging the company to rethink the products and services it offers as a business. The positions it requires to be filled and the talent it hires all need to reflect these changes.

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  • Standing out from the Crowd with Early-Careers Talent Acquisition at Schroders

    Schroders is a world-class asset manager, operating from 35 locations globally and employing over 5,000 people. Its purpose is to build a better future by investing responsibly for clients, committing to doing the right thing and delivering positive outcomes for its people and wider society. Joanne Zadro, Talent Acquisition Manager at Schroders, tells us why their early careers talent acquisition strategy and process stands out from the crowd.

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