May 2024 | Johannesburg, South Africa
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May 2024 | Johannesburg, South Africa
The Leading
Future of Work Event Series
The Future of Work Series launched in 2019 with the core mission to focus on the latest trends & strategies within the Future of Work landscape including: Frontline Workers, Workplace Transformation, HR Technology, Culture, Employee Engagement, Digital Workplace, Learning & Development, Human Resources and Office Space & Design.
Created for senior executives within:
✓ Human Resources
✓ Internal Communication
✓ Change Management
✓ Digital Workplace
✓ Employee Experience & Engagement
✓ Business Transformation
Featured Global Speakers
Michelle Phipps, Chief People Officer
VetPartners Australia and New Zealand
Tracey Taylor, Chief People Officer
Transport for NSW
Rebecca Nash, Chief People Officer
AMP
Amalie Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer
Essential Energy
Lisa Murphy, Chief People Officer
Fantastic Furniture
Diane Samaroo, Global Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leader
Boeing
Ida Pulic, VP of HR
Toll Global Forwarding ANZ
Julie Bradshaw, General Manager People Experience
TPG Telecom
Sally Connell, Chief People Officer
Foxtel Group
Pauly Grant, Chief People Officer
Publicis Groupe ANZ
Jolanda Rotteveel, Future of Work Consultant
House of Change FoW
Sally Kincaid, Chief People and Culture Officer
nbn™ Australia
Dean Summlar, Vice President Talent Management & Learning
Schneider Electric
Sarah Blades, General Manager Communications, Human Resources and Communications
Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd
Lindy Visagie, GM, Organisational Development, Diversity and Strategic Change
DuluxGroup
Lynnette Edmonds, SVP, Head of People, Australia
Edelman
Robert Stone, Chief People Officer, Australia/NZ
Wunderman Thompson
Alissa Ridley, Head of Talent & Engagement - Global
Ampol Australia
Sarah Abbott, Global Inclusion and Diversity Leader
Lion
Duane Herring, Head of Digital Workplace and Contact Centre
IAG
Kelly Mitchell, Head of Internal Communications & Employee Experience
Tabcorp
Raminta Kymantas, Global Leadership and Organisational Development
Maxeon Solar Technologies
Melissa Irwin, General Manager People, Culture and Transformation
Endeavour Energy
Sophie Holtham, GM, HR Strategic Programs, Performance & Reward
News Corp Australia
Therese Ravell, Director and Principal Consultant
Impact HR Consulting
Ramak Salamat, VP APAC
Staffbase
Samantha Cookson, National Manager, Internal Communications
Calvary Health Care
Lauren Spies, SVP, Senior People Partner
Marsh
Alissa Bartlett, Chief People Officer
JCDecaux Australia
Anat Hassner, Chief People Officer
Uniting
Rebecca McDermott, Director, Talent & Leadership
AMP
Sumit Chakraborty, People Talent and Leadership Development Lead
Greenstone Financial Services
Joahnna Corvetti, Director,
Levant Consulting
Andrew Atkin, General Manager of Information Technology ANZ
PVH Brands
Clare Edwards, Principal
BrainSmart People Development
2024 AGENDA
Day one
09:00am
Chairs Opening Remarks
09:00am
09:10am
Panel: HR’s role in creating a great ‘future-ready’ organization
- How can HR help prepare their organizations for the Future of Work
- Building a Future of Work framework and aligning people strategy to ensure successful business operations.
- How can HR leaders contribute to a culture of high employee engagement and positive employee experience
- Harnessing the full potential of employees and gaining a competitive edge.
09:10am
09:50am
Presentation: What steps can HR leaders take to really make an impact on their organizations?
- Are the traditional operating models still fit for purpose?
- How can organizations truly empower their HR Business Partners?
Strategies for streamlining inefficiencies - How do you push self-serve and get into the true business of HR strategic support?
- How to truly get a seat at the table for the CHRO
Presented By:
09:50am
10:20am
Presentation: The Metaverse and the world of work
- How can the metaverse be used affectively within organizations?
- What opportunities does it bring? A look at teamwork and collaboration in the metaverse
- What potential challenges do you need to think about?
- Is your organization ready for this new virtual world? Does it need to be?
10:20am
10:50am
Future of Work Connects
10:50am
11:10am
Morning Break and Networking
11:10am
11:40am
Panel: Re-engaging employees and avoiding ‘Quiet Quitting’
- What can employers do to re-engage disconnected employees?
- Facilitating a culture of open communication to address employee problems
- Understanding individual goals and expectations
- Making sure employees feel valued and celebrated
- Prioritizing mental and physical well-being and avoiding burnout
11:40am
12:20pm
Presentation: UpStreet
Details coming shortly........
Senior Representative, UpStreet
12:20pm
12:35pm
Presentation: Employee experience by design
- How can you make employees successful in whichever experiences they are going through whether that be hybrid, remote or in-office?
- How can employers align employee experience so that employees can engage and collaborate in the same way no matter where they work?
- Understanding the diversity of experiences of an employee’s day and removing the barriers that might prevent them from being their best
12:35pm
12:50pm
Lunch & Networking
12:50pm
1:50pm
Panel: Elevating employee experience through technology
- How can employers be intentional with their technology approach to improve the digital employee experience?
- Bridging the gap between the people function and IT to create effective digital workplaces.
- Leveraging technology for internal insights and frequent touch points with teams.
- How can employers remain competitive in their technology approach in such a fast-moving environment?
1:50pm
2:30pm
Presentation: Creating connection with a dispersed workforce
- How can you maintain employee connection whilst still offering flexible working or that transcends locations, geographies, time zones and cultures?
- Connecting employees to purpose and driving engagement
- Generating authentic connections and capturing those ‘water-cooler’ moments remotely
- Creating a sense of community and belonging for all employees
2:30pm
3:00pm
Panel: Reconsidering culture in a hybrid world
- How have employers had to change their culture strategies to reflect the new ways of working?
- How can employers protect company culture whilst empowering hybrid teams?
- Should companies be encouraging micro cultures that form around teams or should culture be determined from the top down?
- How can leaders be intentional in creating a sense of belonging for all employees?
3:00pm
3:40pm
Afternoon Break
3:40pm
4:10pm
Presentation: Is the Future a 4-day week?
Is the 9-5 five-day week still fit for purpose?
What are the benefits for employers and employees of moving to a 4-day week?
How are initial trials going? A look at real life case studies and examples.
What challenges can employers expect and how can HR get buy in from the top?
4:10pm
4:50pm
Panel: Leadership development in the new era
Changing paradigms to a more human leadership style, what capabilities do future leaders need?
How do you enable good leadership with a constantly changing and dispersed workforce?
Developing strategic capabilities, behaviors, and frameworks.
Growing a diverse leadership succession pipeline
What critical challenges do leaders of today and tomorrow face and how can they be equipped to deal with them?
4:50pm
5:20pm
End of Day One
5:20pm
5:20pm - 6.15pm
Networking drinks in the exhibition area
5:20pm - 6.15pm
Day two
09:15am
Chairs Opening Remarks
09:15am
09:30am
Presentation: Building a change-ready organisation
- The AMP story - context for change and being intentional about the change you want to create
- The path building a purpose and values-led organisation
- Importance of engaging with all stakeholders on the change journey
- Amplifying the impact of leadership
- The strategic role of HR in driving organisational change
09:30am
10:00am
Presentation: ContactMonkey
Details coming shortly.....
Senior Representative: ContactMonkey
10:00am
10:15am
Presentation: LiveTiles
Details coming shortly.....
Senior Representative, LiveTiles
10:15am
10:30am
Panel: A great workplace starts with great communications
- A look at the impact of communications on employee experience and retention
- How responsible are Internal comms teams for employee engagement? What drivers do they have direct impact on and what is outside of their control?
- How do you reduce complexity and avoid information overload?
- Choosing the right communication channels to reach the right people at the right time.
10:30am
11:10am
Morning Break and Networking
11:10am
11:40am
Presentation: Flexibility reaches the frontline
- Bridging the gap between white collar and frontline workers for a more equitable workplace
- Strategies that make work more flexible for frontline workers
- How can leaders do better by frontline workers and improve employee experience
- Investing in your critical workforce which ultimately reflects on productivity and bottom line.
11:40am
12:10pm
Presentation: Harnessing the power of Talent Intelligence
- How can organizations use data and AI to connect with employees across the hiring and employee lifecycle?
- Why talent intelligence is key to building workforces of the future
- The role of AI in creating fairer, more diverse, and inclusive workplaces and eliminating human bias.
- Evaluating the risks involved, both ethical and practical.
12:10pm
12:40pm
Panel: Advancing DEI priorities
- Balancing DEI objectives with short term staffing needs
- What challenges does hybrid working present for maintaining equity in the workplace?
- Strategies for advancing under-represented talent
- Are your recruitment programs fit for advancing your DEI goals?
- The importance of a good employee value proposition to attract and retain diverse talent
- The social model of disability, how can you change the environment that individuals are placed in?
12:40pm
1:20pm
Lunch & Networking
1:20pm
2:20pm
Presentation: Creating a culture of high performance
- Changing your performance management processes so they are more suitable for the changing workforce
- How can organizations foster the potential of employees to drive growth?
- Working in collaboration with employees to set goals, cultivate continuous feedback and a differentiated employee experience.
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2:20pm
2.50pm
Presentation: Driving social impact
- What is HR’s role in promoting social initiatives to both employees and leaders?
- What role can organizations play in their local and wider communities whilst also aligning with employee values?
- Inspiring, training, and engaging the organization through philanthropy and advocacy.
2.50pm
3:20pm
Panel: Attracting the next generation of employees
- What are the next generation of talent looking for in their employers?
- How does this differ from 5 years ago?
- What do they value and what is motivating for them?
3:20pm
4:00pm
End of Day Two
4:00pm
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