WSJ Jobs Summit

Does news of hiring freezes mean the hot job market is over? What does company culture look like in a recession? The WSJ Jobs Summit returns on March 28 to help job seekers and HR leaders alike navigate new realities. Whether you’re just starting to search, looking for a career change or managing a workforce, we’ll tackle today’s biggest challenges–and provide practical solutions. 

You’ll hear about the sectors that are in hiring mode. Take away tips on finding a job when you’re out of work. Learn how to manage office morale in a tough economy. Make sure your mission resonates with the talent pool. And take away a playbook for how to turn this volatile market into your competitive advantage.

Join us for:

• Networking on Summit Connect
• 5 hours of live interviews and Q&A
• 8 Hands-On Workshops
• Video on demand and access to virtual platform for 30 days

THEMES

For Job Seekers

• How do you build a resume that resonates? And stand out in the algorithms? Take away a practical playbook of everything you need to succeed in the search.
• How do you look for a job in a recession? Learn how to navigate the challenges of this volatile economy–and even turn it into a competitive advantage.
• Ready for a change or a comeback? Get expert advice on how to plan the next chapter in your career, from upskilling to retro-fitting the experience you already have.
• If tech companies aren’t on a hiring spree anymore, who is? Learn about the new hot sectors and the skills they’re looking for.

For HR Executives

• How do you keep employees engaged during an economic downturn? Learn how to manage office morale through layoffs and a recession. 
• Looking for new talent? Get advice on how to open the funnel and create new-collar jobs.
• What does the tech crash mean for the labor market? Hear the latest insights from experts on how it could affect your industry.
• How do you navigate inflation and economic turbulence? Take away a survival guide for getting your workforce through tough times.

Speakers Include:

• Kate Gebo, EVP, Human Resources and Labor Relations, United Airlines
• Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO, Coursera
• Donna Morris, EVP and Chief People Officer, Walmart
• Malaika Myers, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hyatt
• Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation
• J.T. O'Donnell, Founder and CEO, Work It Daily
• Carmen Orr, Chief People Officer, Yelp
• Julia Pollak, Chief Economist, ZipRecruiter
• Gina Raimondo, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
• Nela Richardson, Chief Economist, ADP
• Sima Sistani, CEO, WeightWatchers
• Chris Smalls, Founder and President, Amazon Labor Union
• Melissa Werneck, EVP and Global Chief People Officer, The Kraft Heinz Company

WSJ Newsroom Moderators:

• Callum Borchers, Careers Columnist, The Wall Street Journal
• Te-Ping Chen, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal 
• Chip Cutter, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
• Erin Delmore, Host, As We Work Podcast, The Wall Street Journal
• Rachel Feintzeig, Work & Life Columnist, The Wall Street Journal
• Sebastian Herrera, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
• Ray Smith, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
• Bowdeya Tweh, Deputy Chief, New York Corporate Bureau, The Wall Street Journal
• Lauren Weber, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal