Engaging the Newest Generation: How Groupon Is Taking Experience and Turning It Into Wisdom

2018 Annual Conference & Exposition

Learn from Groupon's experience in making engagement and development programs relevant to the largest generational cohort in the workforce

Ask a millennial and they will tell you that the key to success is learning. They are desperate for feedback and opportunities to make an impact. Perhaps WHAT they want is no different from other generations, but HOW they want it is a paradigm shift. This generation, the one who grew up Googling the answer or just reading the Wikipedia entry, needs a very different approach to talent development. And, when it comes to creating a great place to work - empowerment, mission, and support are at the forefront. During this session you will:

Learn about Groupon’s key initiatives to engage and grow their managers.
Hear what our employees say about what makes Groupon great; and
Discover the big lessons learned on the journey.

Date(s) & Time(s):

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 10:45am to 12:00pm

Presenter:

Karishma Patel Buford Patel Buford

vice president of Global Talent Management

Groupon

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Karishma Patel Buford is the Vice President of Global Talent Management for Groupon. In this role, she is responsible for leading a global team of talent acquisition, employment branding, and talent development leaders to deliver best-in-class programs that attract, select, develop, and retain great talent. In addition, she drives enterprise-wide culture transformation and employee engagement initiatives for Groupon. Her team’s mission is to make Groupon a great place to work.

In her previous role at Groupon, Karishma also owned Diversity in addition to Talent Development where she was responsible for leading initiatives to build an inclusive culture and to promote workforce diversity.

Prior to joining Groupon in January 2016, Karishma was Head of Talent Management for BAE Systems Inc. – a global defense firm with 35,000 employees. From 2007 to 2011, she was a Senior Consultant with PDI Ninth House, a leadership solutions consulting firm. And prior to 2007, she worked extensively with physician and academic faculty leaders in healthcare and educational settings as an executive coach.

Karishma received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Virginia and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She completed her fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System and mini-MBA certification from St. Thomas University, Opus College of Business, in Minnesota.

SESSIONS:

Location:

S103

Amount of Credit:

1.25

Credit Type:

•SHRM PDCs

Competency:

Relationship Management

HR Expertise

Global & Cultural Effectiveness

Intended Audience:

Mid-Level

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