Eastern Shore SHRM is excited to announce that speaker, Caroline Phillips, Talent Acquisition Manager, Perdue Farms, will be speaking about “From Campus to Career: Trends & Strategies in Early Talent Recruitment and Integration” on April 28, 2026, from 8:00am – 9:30am at Dove Pointe, 1225 Mt. Harmon Road, Salisbury, MD 21804.
This meeting is available in-person and virtually. In today’s competitive labor market, the demand for skilled, adaptable talent has never been higher. Investing in early career talent has become a powerful strategy for employers seeking to secure their future. This presentation explores the evolving landscape of early talent recruitment and integration, highlighting key trends shaping the future workforce. It covers the shift toward long-term university partnerships, the rise of virtual and hybrid recruiting models, and the growing importance of data-driven strategies and inclusive hiring practices. Attendees will gain insight into Gen Z’s expectations, effective onboarding, talent development strategies, and how to retain + grow early career talent through meaningful engagement and career pathing.
Caroline Phillips was borna and raised on the Eastern Shore. She earned her degree in Political Science with a Pre-Law concentration . After graduation, she moved to Richmond, Virginia to further her education and pursue a master’s degree in public administration with a focus in Nonprofit Management. Currently she leads the Early Talent recruitment and programming for Perdue Foods, Perdue Farms and Perdue Agribusiness. She is responsible for the development of local and national recruiting plans, employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources, as well as developing new, creative recruiting ideas as it relates to Campus Recruiting.
This meeting is available In-Person and Virtually.
To register: https://easternshoreshrm.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=38&ts=1765829971
About Eastern Shore SHRM
Found in 2002, Eastern Shore SHRM is an affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management. Whether you are new to the HR field, wear the HR hat in your organization, or have many years of experience, we are a local starting point for networking, information, professional development, and continued support of excellence in Human Resources. Our chapter represents Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne, Talbot, Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties in Maryland, Sussex County in Delaware, and the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
