Alaant Workforce Solutions Announces Key Hires

ALBANY — Alaant Workforce Solutions, the Capital Region’s leading professional workforce services firm, is strengthening its commitment to helping organizations recruit and hire top talent amid a historically challenging job market with the addition of two senior professionals to its staff. The hiring of Michelle Conn and Lauren Valentine reinforces Alaant’s ability to serve a fast-growing client base, an expansion that has been rapidly accelerated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workplace. 

Joining Alaant as Senior Talent Acquisition Managers, Conn and Valentine bring more than 30 years of combined experience in assisting organizations of all sizes, and across multiple industries, in building high-performing teams. With demonstrated expertise and a proven track record of success, they will be significant assets to Alaant’s expanding clientele as the firm sees 30% growth in job placements, and a 50% increase in direct hire revenue, over last year. 

Conn is rejoining Alaant following a stint at one of the nation’s leading biotechnology companies. Her recruiting experience of more than 20 years spans financial services, marketing and advertising, high-growth startups, and biopharmaceuticals. She excels in sourcing to fill mid- to executive-level positions, particularly in marketing, creative, finance, human resources, regulatory/compliance, and supply chain. She has also completed the SHRM Veterans at Work Certification, gaining unique insight into the value skilled veterans bring to the civilian workplace. 

Valentine has spent the past decade as a sales consultant and manager, working closely with business owners and leaders to help them develop and grow high-achieving sales teams. Her experience includes providing critical support during the hiring process to identify and qualify “right fit” candidates, an experience she will build on in her role with Alaant.