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- How can CHROs lead authentically and inspire their organization with a clear vision and purpose?
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Building trust through transparent and empathetic communication.
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How are CHRO’s driving change and fostering a thriving workplace culture?
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What are their priorities when it comes to shaping the future of their workplaces?
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Attendees will have a focus area or business problem to discuss in their groups. This is an opportunity to collaborate and share ideas with your fellow attendees.
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As the four-day workweek gains momentum, is it mutually beneficial for employers and employees?
In this discussion, we will look at the pros and cons of transitioning to a shorter work week and talk through the operational challenges this poses. Is it suitable for all organizations or is the traditional five-day week here to stay?
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- What recruitment challenges are organisations facing in today’s labour market?
- Building and promoting an employer brand that attracts top talent.
- Improving the candidate experience and leveraging technology to improve efficiency.
- Developing resilient workforce pipelines and discovering fresh talent sources.
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- Exploring the key traits, values, and expectations of different generations. What are their differences, their similarities, and how can you use this knowledge when crafting a learning program?
- Strategies for creating engaging and effective L&D initiatives tailored to your employee’s needs and preferences.
- What techniques can be used to promote understanding and collaboration between all generations in the workplace?
- How to best use the latest digital tools and platforms to enhance learning experiences.
- How you can use Gen-Z’s affinity for digital learning to support and upskill workers from other generations.
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- Strategies for building a positive, inclusive, workplace culture that’s built on respect, transparency and trust.
- The role of leaders in inspiring and guiding teams, what qualities must good leaders have?
- Ensuring psychological safety, how can you create an environment that encourages innovation and creativity and reduces the fear of failure?
- Developing open communication channels and understanding engagement drivers.
- Building synergies among the different generations in the workplace.
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- Understanding the strategic value of developing leaders at all levels within the organization.
- What techniques can be used for recognizing and assessing leadership potential among employees?
- How to effectively design Leadership programs. What are the key elements of successful leadership development programs?
- How to integrate classic leadership theories with contemporary practices such as coaching, mentoring, and digital learning.
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- Why prioritizing DE&I in your L&D program will help lead you to overall success.
- How to develop culturally competent training materials. What guidelines should be put in place to ensure diverse perspectives and cultural sensitivity are included in learning content?
- What strategies can be used to identify and remove any barriers that prevent equitable access to training and development?
- What tools and metrics are most effective to assess the success of DE&I efforts within L&D programs?
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- How can Talent leaders create a robust employee engagement strategy that not only retains employees but also fosters a high-performing, motivated, and satisfied workforce?
- What resonates with employees? How to respond back on employee surveys and feedback.
- What key metrics should you be measuring and benchmarking against?
- The role of AI and data analytics for a better understanding of employee behaviour and to predict engagement trends.
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- How can HR stay on top of technology advances so they can effectively lead their organizations through digital transformation?
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How can technology unlock productivity and enhance the employee experience?
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The role of tech enabling cross-team collaboration and connecting employees wherever they work.
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Enabling data-driven decisions through technology and integrated systems that provide a holistic view of the workforce.
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- Developing leaders who can manage and lead across different cultures and geographical boundaries.
- Equipping leaders with the skills to manage and drive change within the organization, especially in times of rapid technological and market shifts.
- Short-term versus long-term: creating leadership development programs that serve both current and future-business needs.
- The importance of personalized Leadership Development Plans based on individual strengths and career aspirations.
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- How can talent leaders navigate talent shortages and find and retain skilled employees in a highly competitive market?
- How can leaders ensure their workforce stays up to date with rapid technological changes?
- What steps can leaders take to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce?
- How can leaders maintain high levels of employee engagement and provide continuous development opportunities?
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- How to utilize tech to complement traditional learning methods already in place.
- How to highlight and tackle challenges that may arise when integrating tech into L&D, like user adoption, support and data privacy.
- What tech is currently trending and how can it be adopted within the L&D space? Learn what tech is worth the investment.
- How can tech be used to create a more personalized and impactful learning experience?
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- Reframing DEI as the foundation of company culture and not just a set of rules and headcounts.
- Beyond DEI initiatives, how can organizations truly embed DEI into their practices and processes?
- Why do workplaces need a holistic, collective, and long-term approach to DEI?
- How can organizations be intentional in creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best?
- Dealing with DEI backlash, from internal resistance to reverse discrimination lawsuits.
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- How can talent leaders create a comprehensive and attractive benefits package that meets the needs of their workforce?
- What are the trends emerging with employee benefits and reward packages? How do you ensure that yours are competitive?
- How can you measure the ROI of total rewards to prove to the C-Suite that the investment is worth the buy-in?
- Using technology to automate benefits administration and simplify the user experience.
- One size does not fit all. Tailoring benefits and rewards for different generations and demographics and communicating that in the interview process.
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- What key learning trends are we seeing in L&D and how will this impact existing program structures?
- Identifying the critical skills and competencies needed for the future and understanding how as L&D professionals we can enhance them.
- How as an L&D leader can you ensure you meet your strategic responsibilities and align with the business’s overall objectives?
- What tests and scaling solutions can you use to drive impact, while being flexible and sensitive to how your business is changing?
- How can you bring vision and focus to your team to foster a culture of continuous learning and help them evolve from a tactical role to strategic advisors for business stakeholders?
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- Going beyond perks and benefits and building a culture where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated.
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Empowering employees to make changes to improve their work experience directly.
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What operational aspects can you improve to enhance employee experience?
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Understanding the unique needs and experiences of various employee groups and crafting motivating and engaging employee experiences.
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Creating a workplace that is fulfilling and enjoyable.
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- How can talent leaders positively impact the long-term performance of their organizations through a strategic workforce strategy?
- How can you ensure that the talent investments you are making are the right ones?
- Seeking buy-in from the decision-makers.
- Forecast talent requirements based on technology changes and market dynamics.
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- Understanding new career paths, moving from linear to non-linear trajectories.
- Creating flexible career paths that allow employees to explore different functions and departments within the organization.
- How can you shift the focus from years of experience to skills and competencies?
- Using technology and data analytics to provide a customized career development plan.
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- What can talent leaders do to effectively leverage AI for creating new workforce opportunities?
- What jobs will be automated and what new roles will emerge? How can organizations take a proactive approach to job redesign?
- Implementing AI Skill development and training for current employees.
- Assuring fears among employees that their jobs will be replaced by AI.
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- Enabling collaboration, both in-person and digitally, so employees can contribute effectively no matter where they work. When should collaboration be in person vs online?
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Connecting employees to the organization's purpose to drive engagement
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How can you enhance communication and transparency?
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Generating authentic remote connections and capturing those all-important ‘water-cooler’ moments.
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- Driven by rising living expenses outpacing wage growth, it has never been more expensive to get to work.
- What costs are employees facing coming to work versus working from home?
- What effect does employee financial well-being have on organizational stability?
- Should organizations be taking steps to mitigate some of these financial challenges for employees and if so, what could they be?
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- What are the critical shifts that need to happen to move from an office-centred workplace design to a human-centric design?
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How can you create cohesion and empathy among employees and senior leaders and foster open communication channels?
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How can you promote a healthy work/life balance and offer employees flexibility?
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Successfully integrating mental health resources and support systems within the workplace.
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- Strategies to increase job satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty for frontline staff.
- How can organizations create a more attractive and supportive work environment for their frontline workers?
- Creating flexibility where possible and encouraging a good work-life balance.
- The role of technology in retaining frontline staff.
- Considering key factors such as fair pay, rewards, career development and health and safety.
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With so much political unrest and religious conflict in the world, the importance of knowing how to deal with workplace disputes has never been so important.
- As leaders, how can HR equip themselves to deal with any workplace conflict in a fair and sensitive manner?
- What practical steps can you put in place to deal with any conflicts?
- How can you create safe spaces, an inclusive culture, and strengthen relationships for a positive workplace environment?
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- How are organisations redefining remote and hybrid work policies to meet employee needs and business objectives?
- How can you ensure fairness and maintain productivity across different working environments?
- Overcoming employee resistance – are RTO mandates the answer?
- What business implications are there if you reverse hybrid working?
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- Successfully aligning HR strategies with the company’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
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How can you tailor change initiatives to fit diverse cultural differences across global teams as well as adhere to legal implications in different regions?
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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?
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Ensuring that changes contribute to the long-term success and stability of the organization.
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- How L&D can support change initiatives by developing relevant skills and fostering a culture of adaptability.
- Why is it important to curate change-ready learning programs? Learn strategies for creating training programs that prepare employees for change, including resilience training, communication skills, and problem-solving.
- What techniques can be used for maintaining employee engagement and morale throughout the change process?
- How to measure the impact of change management training. What tools and metrics can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of L&D interventions in change management?
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- How to develop an efficient succession plan which is robust enough to withstand constant change in today’s world?
- Criteria for identifying potential leaders.
- Techniques to keep high-potential employees engaged and motivated.
- Developing future leaders through structured development programs (e.g., leadership training, mentorship).
- Identifying potential roadblocks.
- Create a sustainable leadership pipeline that supports long-term business success.
- How can you monitor and measure the progress of your success programs?
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- What are the key elements in designing effective coaching and mentoring programs?
- How do you select coaches and mentors? What qualities do you look for when matching coaches and mentors with employees?
- How can you overcome resistance or lack of participation from employees in coaching or mentoring?
- How are current learning technologies influencing the way coaching and mentoring programs are delivered? How do you think this will evolve/change in the future?
- What are some best practices that can be used to ensure the effectiveness of coaching and mentoring programs in enhancing your L&D initiative?
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- HR’s role in fuelling business growth and driving innovation in uncertain times.
- How can organizations create powerful employee experiences that accelerate business growth?
- Encouraging intrapreneurship and creativity so employees are not bogged down by red tape and permission seeking.
- Leadership’s role in modelling and supporting innovative behaviours.
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- How to take your global company learning initiative scale it down and personalize it for your teams across the world, whilst ensuring quality and consistency are kept across diverse departments.
- Why a ‘one size fits all’ approach will never work. How to regulate budgets and resources fairly, dependent on locations, team sizes, and roles.
- Carrying out needs assessments and identifying key differences by working with your top teams in each location.
- How to ensure communication is consistent with your different offices and teams to show the company’s support and enthusiasm for learning and development of the employees.
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- Understand the strategic value of L&D and its impact on overall organizational success.
- Why is it important to align L&D initiatives with the overarching business objectives of the organization?
- Looking at your primary sources of data, what tools can be used to analyze it and what key metrics should you identify to measure the effectiveness of your initiatives?
- How do emerging technologies like AI and machine learning impact data collection and analysis in L&D?
- How to develop strategies to secure and maintain executive sponsorship for L&D programs.
- Measuring and presenting the ROI of L&D initiatives in a manner that resonates with senior leaders. How can you reassure them when there is a lag in ROI or no immediate results?
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- How can HR help ensure that GenAI is implemented in a way that is ethical, fair, and beneficial to both the organization and its employees?
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Developing robust guidelines for the ethical use of GenAI, as well as ensuring it aligns with the organization’s values and regulatory requirements.
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Mitigating bias and ensuring diversity in teams developing and deploying GenAI.
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Employee training to overcome employee fears of being replaced by AI and ensure ethical use.
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- What strategies can be used for embedding learning into daily activities and making it a normal part of work life?
- How to effectively conduct a needs assessment, identify performance gaps, and gather and analyze data.
- What does it take to design a performance enablement program that aligns and integrates with the organization’s business objectives?
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- What are the business benefits of becoming a skills-based organization?
- How to shift your talent strategies across the employee lifecycle for skills-based planning.
- Approaches to implementation, where should you start?
- Leveraging technology to increase skills visibility across the organization.
- Measuring the ROI and communicating the business value to the wider organization.
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- What strategies can be used for creating engaging and interactive digital training experiences?
- Techniques for maintaining learner engagement and motivation in a virtual environment.
- How to effectively track the progress of remote learners.
- What impact has digital learning had on L&D and what trends should we expect to see in the future?
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- What techniques can you use to effectively coach managers and establish trust and rapport with them?
- How to implement an effective manager development program by conducting assessments to identify skills needs, blending learning methods, and leveraging technology for the most impactful training.
- The importance of reevaluating these programs to keep up with changes in team dynamics and understanding that frequent reviewing and personalization is key.
- What skills do managers need to effectively deal with conflict and have those difficult conversations with their employees?
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- Does your EVP address the changing priorities and values of the modern workforce?
- What do employees now expect from employers?
- Can your leaders deliver what they promise employees and candidates?
- How can you ensure your EVP drive employee engagement and retention setting you apart from the competition?
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- Employer branding: How does this help in conveying the company's culture and values to prospective candidates?
- How can social media and online platforms be used to further your employer branding strategies?
- What effect does employer branding have on how a company is seen by potential employees and those already employed by the organisation?
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- Learn to recognize and identify the most valuable skills needed within your organization.
- How to conduct an assessment on individuals to gauge which of these transferable skills they are lacking.
- What strategies can be used to embed the development of these power skills into existing L&D programs?
- What tools and frameworks can you use in your organization to measure the improvement and impact that training is having on your employee's development?
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- What are the must-have skills that managers need to thrive and drive positive outcomes for their teams and organizations?
- How have the demands of managers evolved over time within organisations.
- Dealing with employee conflict in a world that is becoming more volatile can your managers handle all situations?
- How can managers connect with their teams and lead with empathy?
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- Understanding Gen Z Expectations, what does Gen Z look for in employers and work environments?
- How can companies effectively attract and retain the next generation of talent so they have a dynamic and future-ready workforce?
- Is your candidate experience up to scratch? How can you avoid being ghosted by potential talent?
- Aligning organizational values and practices to attract and retain young talent.
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- Understanding the drivers behind the growing emphasis on continuous learning and workforce agility. How can you instil a growth mindset into your team?
- What techniques should you use for assessing current skills and identifying future needs to inform upskilling and reskilling efforts?
- What strategies are most effective for developing targeted learning initiatives that address identified skills gaps and support career progression?
- How to utilize digital tools and platforms to facilitate ongoing skill development and flexible learning opportunities.
- How can you implement your training programs on a larger scale across your organization?
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- How can organizations strategically invest in technology and leverage data-driven approaches to enhance DEI efforts, mitigate biases, and create a more inclusive workplace?
- Measuring hiring rates, promotion rates and employee satisfaction scores for an understanding of DEI progress.
- Eliminating algorithmic bias and ensuring you still maintain a human touch.
- Training and best practices for data-driven DEI.
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- When should you use AI for learning? How can organizations ensure they are not being distracted by the latest technology and ensure effective use?
- How to use AI to create tailored learning paths and content that cater to individual learner needs and preferences.
- How to use AI automation to your advantage to streamline administrative tasks program management, and analytics.
- Leveraging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and gamification to create immersive and engaging learning experiences.
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- How can HR create digital roadmaps that have real impact and long-lasting value to the wider organization?
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Identifying digital tools and platforms to enhance the employee experience and create a more personalized experience across the whole employee life cycle.
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What processes can be streamlined and automated, so HR functions are free to focus on strategic initiatives?
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Leveraging advanced analytics and data insights to inform HR strategies.
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Building a digital-ready HR function.
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- Developing human leaders and equipping them with skills to lead with empathy, authenticity and inclusiveness.
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Getting leadership buy-in and making sure they model healthy behaviours and recognize wellness initiatives.
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What steps can organizations put in place to embed health and wellbeing into everyday work practices?
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Meeting employees’ individual needs and creating a sense of purpose and belonging.