Sunny Ackerman
Global Managing Partner, On-Demand Talent, Heidrick & Struggles
Sunny Ackerman is the global managing partner of On-Demand Talent at Heidrick & Struggles, bringing over 25 years of leadership in the human capital industry. Known for her strategic vision and operational expertise, she drives global growth through digital transformation and innovative solutions. Previously, Sunny served as Divisional CEO at SThree, a leading global STEM talent firm, where she achieved market-leading profitability. She also held the role of CEO/President, Americas, at Frank Recruitment Group, expanding their presence and leading a large sales team. Earlier in her career, Sunny spent 15 years in executive roles at ManpowerGroup, leading a major North American business unit. A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, she serves on the boards of TechServe Alliance and the Women Business Collaborative. Sunny has been recognized multiple times, including being named to SIA’s “Global Power 150 Women in Recruitment” list.
Speaker Sessions
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
The future of staffing: Where will demand rise and fall?
Ensemble ballroom E
With low demand for contingent labor the last two years despite a strengthening job market, it’s been difficult to predict where the staffing industry will go from here. This session will cover the trends shaping the long-term forecast for the staffing industry, based on original industry research and firsthand experience from recruitment leaders. How is the candidate pool for contingent labor changing as skills-based hiring becomes more common? What new service lines are most appealing for future diversification? In which industries are job openings rising and falling? See the latest market insights from Bullhorn’s extensive recruitment dataset, and then learn how some firms are already capitalizing on these trends in diversifying their businesses.