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Presented by Matt Thompson and Matt Bentz
The Thompson Bentz Group

Organizations are faced with many challenges as the workforce continues to change. This is the most diverse and multi-generational workforce in history and with this unique environment comes opportunity. Organizations can impact the bottom line and attract and retain top talent through Strategic Selection and OnBoarding. Proper selection with a consistent onboarding process ensures that the investment a company makes in it's people has value. During the lab we will investigate the costs of poor selection on the bottom line and the intangible effects the wrong candidate can have on an organization. Once the "right" candidate has been selected, it is equally important to onboard new employees in an engaging manner. Engaging employees from the "offer stage" through the first 90 days with a focused effort can ensure that new employee acclimates to the culture and makes a positive impact on the organization. The lab will also take us through evaluating current onboarding processes and potential opportunities.
 
Matt Thompson has more than 15 years of experience in Human Resources from both an internal (Corporate) and external (Third Party Consulting Firm) perspective. His talent management experience spans multiple industries. He holds a BS in Organizational Communications from Missouri State University and both SPHR and CDR certifications. He is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in the MBA program at Cameron University. He began his career in talent acquisition and has expanded his experience to include all aspects of Human Resource Management - payroll, benefits, risk management and employee relations. Prior to co-founding The Thompson Bentz Group, he led all Recruiting/Talent Acquisition efforts and related human resources functions for OGE, Whataburger, and Love's Travel Stops and Country stores. He has extensive experience in Talent Development and has led programs in professional development and coaching. Using Big Five, Harrison Paradox, DDI and Lominger, he has developed programs and assigned development plans for internal talent, succession and workforce planning.
 
Matt Bentz has more than 13 years of experience in Human Resources and a BS in Organizational Leadership from Rogers State University. Prior to co-founding The Thompson Bentz Group he served in HR roles including Lead Talent Manager and HR Manager. He has worked with organizations of all sizes from small to Fortune 500. He has recruited and filled positions in a majority of the continental United States. As a result, he has a excellent understanding of what it takes to find the right person, no matter how small the market. During his tenure he has expanded his knowledge from hiring/staffing to include all aspects of Human Resource Management - training/development, payroll, risk management, and employee relations. Matt understands that consistent, creative, and specific development tools and plans equal a solid foundation. His study of behavioral competencies like Harrison and Lominger have given him the ability to design and implement workforce planning strategies that will successfully build the brand.