Blueprints for Recruitment & Retention: Building Sustainable Talent Strategies in the Lumber Industry | Presented by Dani Strang

January 20 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. MST

Edmonton Expo Centre
Member price: $149.99

In today’s competitive market, recruiting and retaining top talent is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses of all sizes. This session is designed to help you identify your unique recruitment and retention obstacles, collaborate with peers to design practical roadmaps, and dive into elements of design thinking for tailored solutions. Through radical brainstorming, we’ll explore how the lumber and building industry can collectively elevate its recruitment and retention practices, creating a ripple effect of positive change across the sector. Whether you're a mom-and-pop shop or a large retailer, come ready to design, strategize, and build a stronger workforce.

About Dani Strang:

Dani Strang is a seasoned People & Culture executive with over 15 years of experience in shaping recruitment and talent strategies for high-growth companies. She has a background in management consulting and executive recruitment, developed through her work with a Canadian boutique recruitment firm, where she crafted unique strategies for companies ranging from innovative startups to global organizations like Stantec and Jobber. Currently, Dani serves as a fractional People & Culture executive for hyper growth companies, including Akash Homes, a leading home builder in Western Canada, bringing a strong understanding of the construction and building industry. She is also a dedicated board member of Next Gen Men, a Canadian nonprofit focused on men's mental health, and is on track to complete her ICF executive coaching certification by April 2025.