Chris Holman welcomes Teri Sand for their December 2023 discussion.Teri Sand, SHRM-CP, PHR, CBSP, CRP, Business Services Manager, Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton, and Clinton CountiesTHEME: Teri Sand will discuss virtual hiring events and how employers can leverage the Brazen platform at no cost through CAMW!’s Business Services.Question: CAMW! has hosted in-person and virtual hiring events in the past, tell me about the benefits and advantages of virtual hiring events?● Since COVID-19, virtual hiring events have become more popular.● According to Career Fair Plus, there are many benefits to hosting a virtual hiring event as opposed to in-person including:○ Larger talent pool: People from anywhere can attend.○ Unlimited attendees: Physical spaces have maximum capacity while virtual environments are unlimited.○ Save money: It’s free to use platforms such as the Brazen platform.Question: What is the Brazen platform and how can employers use it in the coming months?● Brazen is the market-leading recruiting events management platform used by hiring teamsto reach new talent pools, convert candidates to new hires and accelerate the recruiting process.● Employers can host virtual hiring events through Brazen with the following features:○ Event promotion tools.○ Video broadcasts and webinars.○ Video chat.○ Follow-up features.○ Analytics and dashboards.○ Scheduled chat.Question: When is the best time for employers to begin recruiting for maximum reach to job seekers?● According to Indeed, the best time to recruit is during the winter months, specifically, January and February.○ Historically, the beginning months of the year tend to be slower for companies making it a perfect time to hire and train new employees.○ Employers also have more time in the winter months to focus on recruitment as the workload tends to be slower.○ Annual fiscal budgets restart at the beginning of the year for a majority of companies, creating the perfect opportunity for hiring.» Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/» Subscribe to MBN’s YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX…» Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork» Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/» MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/