Name
A Blueprint for Becoming a Talent Magnet with Texas A&M
Date & Time
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Description

The speed at which your company can grow depends on your ability to attract and develop talent. In this session, Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam of Texas A&M explores how industrial organizations can stand out in a highly competitive talent market by better understanding the expectations and mindset of Gen‑Z. Attendees will learn best practices for crafting a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and aligning it with culture, development, and career growth. The session also examines how internship design, job titles, and career paths influence how next‑generation talent evaluates employers. After this session, you'll know how to:

  • How to create and promote an EVP that resonates with next‑generation talent
  • Ways to design project‑based, rotational internship programs that build a sustainable talent pipeline
  • Improve recruiting and retention by modernizing job titles and career paths
Location Name
Volunteer Breakout 2
Full Address
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
United States
Industry
Distribution, Manufacturing
Areas of Interest Insights 2026
Workforce Efficiency
Solutions Insights 2026
Kinetic, Prophet 21, Eclipse
Audience - Insights 2026
Human Resources, Operations
Session Type - Insights 2026
Breakout