The pandemic left a lasting impact on countless industries. As hybrid work models solidify and job listings start to multiply, the HR industry is settling into its new mode of operations. This week, Melissa is joined by Christina Stokes, the Senior Vice President, Director of Talent Acquisition at RUBENSTEIN.

About Christina:
Christina Stokes is the Senior Vice President, Director of Talent Acquisition at RUBENSTEIN, a New York City based strategic communications and reputation management firm with a roster of 400 clients representing leaders and groundbreakers across industries. Christina is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, as well as the PRSA New York chapter, and she is a contributor to the monthly PRSA Strategies & Tactics newspaper with her column, Hire and Seek. She also is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management. She has extensive expertise developing and implementing high-level talent acquisition strategies, coupled with employer branding and visibility initiatives. She is passionate about refining and enhancing employee engagement, company culture, and diversity and inclusion efforts. She currently serves as co-chair of RUBENSTEIN’s inaugural DEIA Council. Prior to her role in leadership with RUBENSTEIN, Christina was the Director of Talent Acquisition for MWWPR. Earlier, she worked within recruitment/staffing firms (Phifer & Company, Stephen-Bradford Search, TTS Personnel), and she even spent time in market research (SIS International). She lives in Queens, NY with her partner, her daughter, and their two black cats.

Follow Christina on Twitter: @NewYorkRoses
Follow Christina on Instagram: @nycroses
Connect with Christina on LinkedIn
Email Christina: CStokes@Rubenstein.com

Topics covered:
- The pandemic's impact on HR
- The current state of the PR job market
- Outlining upcoming trends
- Identifying challenges in talent acquisition
- Employee retention challenges

Actions to take:
- Take time to refresh your connections
- Maintain authenticity in virtual spaces
- Be intentional
- Shift with the times

Resources mentioned:
- RUBENSTEIN
- PRSA
- HBOMax's Locked Down
- The HR Magazine Summer 2021 Issue
- MVW Communications
- PR Pro Gear