Shally Steckerl
Senior Talent Acquisition ConsultantOak Ridge National Laboratory
Shally Steckerl is a globally renowned talent strategy pioneer and visionary leader who has been transforming the recruitment landscape since 1996. As the architect of Talent Sourcing as a legitimate job function, he has developed groundbreaking techniques and methodologies now used by thousands of recruiting professionals worldwide. A prolific author, Shally's bestselling books, including "The Sourcing Method," have become seminal works in the industry. His expertise is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and tech giants alike, with Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Fiserv among the many beneficiaries of his innovative approaches.
Shally's impact extends beyond consulting, as he is a captivating keynote speaker and workshop leader, sharing his unparalleled insights at international conferences and corporate events. His unique blend of technological acumen and human-centered strategies has helped over 300 major corporations optimize their recruitment workflows, automate processes, and build high-performing talent sourcing teams.
As a passionate advocate for automation in recruitment, Shally emphasizes the critical balance between technological innovation and human connection. His work focuses on hiring, training, and leading world-class teams, creating predictive analytics dashboards, and developing sustainable talent advantages for employers. Shally's servant leadership style and dedication to mentoring have elevated countless recruiters and talent professionals. He hosts "Shally's Alley," a weekly live show featuring interviews with talent acquisition leaders and experts, further cementing his role as the industry's preeminent thought leader.
A former Peace Corps volunteer, proud husband, and father of two, Shally Steckerl continues to push the boundaries of global recruitment, helping organizations navigate the complex intersection of talent, technology, and strategy in today's dynamic job market.
9:20 a.m.–10:00 PT —
What do you do when there are only 50 viable candidates in the world?
In this advanced session, Shally Steckerl breaks down how to recruit in critically scarce markets where traditional sourcing, job postings, and database searches simply don’t apply.
You’ll learn how to shift from keyword searching to named-prospect strategies, how to map constrained talent markets with precision, and how to influence hiring leaders using real data instead of guesswork.
This is how you operate when supply is brutally limited.