Frequent job changes have long been viewed as a red flag by hiring managers, but groundbreaking research reveals a hidden advantage that challenges conventional wisdom. In this Keynote, we'll explore how job hoppers' experience navigating multiple organizational contexts actually enables them to integrate faster and perform better when joining new employers.

Join ILR faculty Rebecca Kehoe and host JR Keller for "The Surprise Benefits of Hiring Job Hoppers Unlocking Adaptability and Social Intelligence," as they look into the science behind job hopper advantages and demonstrate when these benefits are most pronounced — from organizations with deeply ingrained cultures to roles requiring extensive collaboration. Whether you're a hiring manager, talent acquisition professional, or HR leader, you'll gain evidence-based insights to transform how you evaluate candidates with varied employment histories and develop more effective onboarding strategies.

What You'll Learn:

• Why job hoppers experience smaller performance declines and recover more quickly than their less-mobile peers when joining new organizations
• The three key hiring contexts where job hopper advantages are most pronounced: established cultures, unfamiliar professional environments, and collaborative roles
• How to distinguish between flight risk and adaptability signals when evaluating candidates with frequent job changes, then tailor your assessment criteria accordingly
• Evidence-based strategies for optimizing onboarding processes based on newcomers' mobility experience and the specific social integration challenges they'll face

Speakers:

JR Keller
Associate Professor, Cornell ILR School

Rebecca Kehoe, Professor, Cornell ILR School