In a rapidly evolving job market, organizations across industries are facing unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining top talent. Whether you're an HR professional, team leader, business owner, or simply navigating workforce changes, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

We invite you to a dynamic panel discussion on the critical issues of employee recruitment and retention. Our expert panelists will explore key trends, proven strategies, and innovative approaches that can help your organization stay competitive and build a strong, committed workforce.

• The shifting expectations of today's workforce

• Strategies for building an engaging workplace culture

• Leveraging technology in recruitment and onboarding

• Retention in a remote/hybrid world: What's working, What's not

• How to align career development with employee satisfaction

Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable takeaways to help them address workforce challenges and strengthen their talent pipeline. The discussion will include a Q&A session, giving you the chance to ask your most pressing questions and learn from peers across sectors.

Zach Adams is the CEO and Chief Problem Solver at GENESIS Consulting Group, a Seattle-based firm specializing in talent optimization and business operations consulting. A certified partner with The Predictive Index and a professional business speaker, Zach is passionate about aligning people with purpose.

He works with organizations to ensure the right people are in the right seats-helping teams work better together and achieve peak performance.

Zach began his career in architecture, eventually rising to Chief Operations Officer of a national architecture and engineering firm. There, he was responsible for daily operations and translating strategic vision into results.

It was in this role that he discovered the power of psychometrics-realizing that people, not just processes, are the true drivers of organizational success. This insight led Zach to his true calling as a talent optimizer and sparked the founding of GENESIS Consulting Group. Today, he helps companies solve complex business challenges with people-first solutions.

Jennifer Koenig is Vice-President/Branch Director at Robert Half Talent Solutions in Spokane.

In her current role, Jennifer manages 3 Practice Groups: Permanent Placement, Contract Accounting, and Administrative/Customer Service Support. Jennifer grew up in Ketchikan, Alaska and attended college at the University of Oregon, where she majored in Business Management

Jennifer's professional career has been focused on roles in management and sales, and has been part of the Spokane community since 2009. Jennifer is passionate about connecting candidates with great companies, and particularly loves helping business leaders develop strategies around hiring and retention practices.

Melanie Monek - VP, HR Manager, Washington Trust Bank

An HR Manager by day, super mom by night, Melanie is a multi-tasking queen. As the HR Manager, Melanie oversees many facets of HR, including employee relations, trainings, and mentor and coaching calls, yet she always finds time to rally her team to "quickly" do the stairs (there are 16 flights in the main tower).

Melanie is skilled at losing all things paper - best to send her an email. Melanie also loves all things sports and is a loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills; she orders takeout every night when her husband is out of town; wishes every day could be 80 degrees.

Patrick Chestnut is the President of CEOtoCEO and the insurance brokerage firm and sponsor AristaPoint. Pat has over 40 years of experience in owning companies and hiring people.