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Leslie Vickrey, CEO & Founder, ClearEdge Marketing

Leslie Vickrey

CEO & Founder, ClearEdge Marketing

WSS 2022WSS 2023

Sobre Leslie Vickrey

Leslie Vickrey is a marketing expert and business advisor who began her career with McDonald’s Corporation and found a niche in technology and talent as the head of marketing for Spherion’s technology division.

She founded ClearEdge Marketing in 2006, which is now a go-to, fully integrated marketing agency for talent and technology firms. Leslie’s impact in the HR, tech and marketing communities far exceeds her day-to-day work as CEO. Passionate about the importance of diversity, Leslie is a frequent speaker on the topic and even co-founded ARA, an organization that seeks to attract, retain and advance women in technology - 6,000 people strong.

She is part of the Women Business Collaborative Staffing Leadership Council; member of ASA’s Women in Leadership Council; is on the Board of Directors for Chicago Innovation; was recognized as one of 100 of Chicago’s most compelling innovators and entrepreneurs; is part of the UIC Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame; and was named one of the Enterprising Women of the Year. Leslie is a contributor to industry publications such as Recruiting Daily and Entrepreneur, a frequent industry speaker and host of the executive women in recruitment podcast, TheEdge.

Sesiones con Leslie Vickrey

From Company Statements to Strategic Imperative
WSS 202262 min

From Company Statements to Strategic Imperative

A little over a year ago, DEI was a one-time generalized training that checked a box. Now, C-Suite executives are prioritizing DEI because it has become part of their Environmental, Social, and Corporate (ESG) strategy that is overseen by their board. Many say we’re at an inflection point: one where DEI can no longer be considered a side hustle. And, while we’ve made much progress over the past few years, gaps and vulnerabilities remain. As we look to 2022 and beyond, the grace period has expired. Organizations can no longer risk doing nothing. DEI will remain key to attracting a diverse pipeline, retaining top talent, and growing customer loyalty. In this session, you’ll hear from some of the leading staffing DEI advocates in our space: Moderated by Leslie Vickrey, CEO and Founder of ClearEdge Marketing, with panelists Sunny Ackerman, President of the Americas for SThree, Ross Cadastre, Founder and CEO at Innovative Talent Solutions and President of the Black Business & Professional Association, Don Harvey, SVP of DEI for Kforce, and Korryn Williamson, Director of DEI for Insight Global. They’ll discuss the great opportunity the staffing industry is holding in the palm of its hands, how to get buy-in and jump start your efforts, and how the employer and employee contract has changed forever. They’ll also provide real examples and stories of the impactful change they're implementing, not only for their own organizations, but also for the companies they serve.

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