Bob Athwal
Senior Talent ManagerSkyscanner
Bob Athwal is the Global Lead for Culture and Belonging at Skyscanner, a role that encompasses DEI, Employer Brand, and Early Careers. Bob has a unique background and perspective, as he has been an employer, a vendor, and a University senior leader.
He is a regular International conference speaker, specialising in Early Careers, Social Mobility and Racial Equity, Student Experience and Student Outcomes. He has been the recipient of several industry awards relating to graduate recruitment and development, as well as careers preparation within universities. Bob is the co-founder of the Global Career Services Summit, which now includes the International Network of Employers and University Career Service Associations. He is also the co-founder of the 1 Hour Project, an initiative designed to level the playing field, based upon his PhD to help advance social mobility amongst graduates. Bob was the first recipient of the ISE fellowship who did not serve as CEO or Chair, recognising his contribution to the sector as an employer and university educator.
9:50 a.m.–10:25 a.m. PT —
This session will help you to rethink your approach to campus hiring, onboarding and transitioning into the workplace. Hiring is just not about diversifying your hiring pools but about ensuring that you create belonging once you have successfully hired graduates and interns. Learn about what inclusive practices look like.