In this powerful conversation, Anna Whitehouse—founder of Mother Pukka and the driving force behind the Flex Appeal campaign—shares her journey from frustrated working mother to leading voice in the movement for flexible work. From grassroots activism to national reform, Anna played a pivotal role in the passing of the 2024 Flexible Working Bill, granting employees the right to request flexibility from day one. Join us as she reflects on the highs, the hurdles, and what’s next in the mission to embed inclusivity, balance, and fairness into the fabric of work.

• How can the C-suite lead authentically and inspire their organisation with a clear future-focused vision and purpose? 

• Building trust through transparent and empathetic leadership. 

• How are the executive leaders driving change and transformation whilst fostering a thriving workplace culture? 

• What’s next? Key priorities for the Leadership Suite in shaping the future of work.

• How can organisations nurture a strong sense of connection and culture across time zones, geographies, and hybrid work environments?
•  Strengthening engagement by aligning employees with purpose and values
• Reimagining informal moments of connection in a virtual world
• Building community and belonging in a workforce that’s increasingly dispersed and diverse
   

Senior Representative, Remote

A quick ice-breaker session you can get to know your fellow attendees.

• Join us as we share insights into how AVEVA’s intranet, ‘OneSpace’, is transforming how they connect their diverse, rapidly expanding global workforce 
• Empowering HR and Comms teams to reach and engage a dispersed workforce
• Using technology to create a single, unified platform for company news, data management and social collaboration
• Creating seamless and easy access for all employees, no matter where they are
• Utilise digital tools to bring company values and culture to life

 

 

• Successfully aligning HR strategies with the company’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities. 

• How can you tailor change initiatives to fit diverse cultural differences across global teams as well as adhering to legal implications in different regions? 

• How can you build trust and engagement from employees, so they are more open to change, how do you deal with change resistance or fatigue? 

• Ensuring that changes contribute to the long-term success and stability of the organisation.

• How can HR use technology to enhance collaboration, connection, and productivity? 

• When should organisations use technology for collaboration, and when is in-person interaction essential? 

• How can AI, digital platforms, and automation streamline teamwork across dispersed teams? 

• How can digital tools reinforce organisational purpose and drive long-term engagement? 

• How can virtual networking and AI-driven tools recreate ‘water-cooler’ moments and strengthen workplace connections? 

• How is GenAI reshaping talent acquisition, workforce planning, and employee engagement? 

• How can HR leaders prepare employees for an AI-augmented workplace? 

• What does the skills landscape look like and what strategies should be put in place for reskilling and upskilling the workforce? 

• Addressing bias, fairness, and compliance in AI-driven decision-making. 

• Practical applications and steps to integrate GenAI into HR functions.

• How can we balance people, purpose, and performance to redefine success in today’s organisations?
• What does it take to embed people-first principles into digital transformation and AI initiatives?
• How can CHROs lead with both empathy and accountability to shape culture from the top?
• What strategies truly attract, retain, and grow talent in a trust-based, inclusive culture?
• How is the role of the CHRO evolving to become a strategic architect of the future workplace?

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• Creating meaningful employee experiences that drive engagement. 

• How is EVP evolving to meet changing workforce expectations? 

• What leaders must do to turn engagement strategies into action. 

• Empowering employees to make changes to improve their work experience directly. 

• What operational aspects can you improve to enhance employee experience?