PrintGena Armstrong
Robert Half International
Gena Armstrong is a regional vice-president for Robert Half International (RHI), the worldwide leader in professional staffing and consulting services. Her area of responsibility currently includes managing the daily operations of three company locations in Vancouver, Burnaby/Richmond and the Fraser Valley.
Gena has spent more than 10 years of her professional life in the recruitment industry and has experienced all phases of the job market cycle first-hand. She is thoroughly familiar with the staffing skills that are currently in demand and is an expert on the employment trends within the accounting, information technology and administrative fields. Under Gena’s direction, RHI has achieved great success in establishing itself as a leading provider of highly skilled professionals. In addition, Gena has often shared her perspectives on workplace issues and hiring trends at professional association conferences and events.
About the Firm
Founded in 1948, Robert Half International is the world’s first and largest specialized staffing and consulting service with more than 350 offices worldwide. The company has seven divisions: Accountemps®, Robert Half® Finance & Accounting and Robert Half® Management Resources, for temporary, full-time and project professionals, respectively, in the fields of accounting and finance; OfficeTeam®, for highly skilled temporary administrative support; Robert Half® Technology, for information technology professionals; Robert Half® Legal, for temporary, project and full-time staffing of lawyers, law clerks, paralegals and legal support personnel; and The Creative Group®, for creative, advertising, marketing and web design professionals.
Presentation topics
The Impact of Changing Demographics on the Post-Reform Accounting Landscape
This presentation will review the outcome of the Financial Leadership Council whose mission was to address key workforce trends and other possible solutions to important issues facing these professions. The council included representatives from business to private industry, public accounting, academia and professional associations. This presentation will address recruitment and retention, the preparation of Tomorrow's Workforce and the impact of today's global business environment.
Managing Through Change
When change occurs, it’s up to a manager to support and guide employees through the transition process. The ability to lead and manage through challenging times is critical to a firm’s long-term success. This presentation takes a look at how change affects employees and what steps managers can take to help staff adjust and thrive amidst change.