Navigating the intersection of tech and talent
The duties of the modern Chief Human Resources Officer are immense, with leaders shouldering more burdens than ever. They’re increasingly focused on how AI and emerging technologies will impact the organization—streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency—but need to keep an eye on how these technologies complement their commitment to human-centric practices. HR leaders must keep building engaging and inclusive workplace cultures, aiming for environments where every individual can thrive. That means strategically aligning hiring and talent promotion practices with skills-based criteria, recognizing the imperative of placing people in roles that capitalize on their individual strengths and potential.
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HR Digital Summit
Agenda
1:10 pm - 1:35 pm
Keynote
Doing DEI different: How radical collaboration drives transformational change
The term DEI is becoming increasingly taboo while the world grapples with what alignment with DEI means personally, professionally, and even politically. Can we stand by previous commitments made? Do we still believe in DEI in its current expression?
Embracing varied perspectives and talents throughout collaboration is how we strive for an inclusive work environment. Those moments of discomfort have only made us more united in our efforts. As we continue to collaborate on efforts like the toolkit, we will support one another in our different views and beliefs.
1:35 pm - 2:15 pm
Panel
Skills powered talent
CHROs strategically plan for the continuous learning and development of employees, recognizing their growth as essential for organizational growth.
But too many workers are still not fully committed, with Gallup numbers showing a third of employees are “engaged,” while 50% fall into the dreaded “not engaged,” or “quiet quitter” category. Join us for executive-level discussions considering how skills-based hiring and internal promoting can stem this tide and power individual and organizational growth.
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Keynote
AI leadership mindsets
As AI reshapes the business landscape, organizations face not just technological hurdles, but profound human challenges. This keynote explores the critical mindset shifts executives must embrace to successfully guide their organizations through the AI revolution - and specific behaviors to turn these mindsets into action. Discover how evolving your leadership mindsets can help your organization be at the forefront of conscious AI adoption, balancing technological advancement with human potential.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Roundtable Session
Track 1: Human-centric AI
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By integrating human-centric AI solutions into HR processes, CHROs can streamline operations while preserving the personal touch necessary for meaningful employee engagement. And it’s clear empathy will be needed to address the fear and uncertainty around AI.
At our Digital HR Summit in November, while nearly a third of attendees (29%) said they feel the benefits of generative AI outweigh the risks, greater than two-thirds of attendees (68%) said they see both benefits and risk in equal measure.
We'll discuss the latest AI opportunities as well as best practices for trustworthy tech, all while keeping your people front and center.
Track 2: Strengthening organizational integrity
Sponsor:
In today’s fast-moving labor market, employers need to fill open roles fast. But navigating stacks of regulatory requirements threaten to slow down hiring decisions. Not to mention, mistakes can expose the organization to compliance risk. So, how can hiring teams mitigate risk, increase efficiency, and get qualified talent up to speed sooner?
Track 3: Measuring the impact of learning on business outcomes
Sponsor:
Learning drives business results. Savvy leaders want to see clear, logical connections between learning programs and the results they drive, because understanding these connections helps them make good choices about how to optimize programs to drive more and better results and helps justify resource spending. Thoughtful, effective measurement of learning programs is foundational to building the results-driven learning culture that helps organizations thrive. In this round table, participants will share insights and best practices for learning program measurement.
4:10 pm - 4:40 pm
Learning Lab
Creative ways to think about working and managing in a hybrid work environment
In a work from home world, it’s what your kids see, not what you say, that matters.
My audience is fathers who are Lead Dads, working mothers in search of more balance at home, and HR executives who realize the world of work has changed and companies need to adapt.
4:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Workshop
Turning employee feedback into business outcomes
Eli Justman from Amazing Workplace unlocks the secrets of turning employee feedback into improved business metrics. He details the practices used by the most successful workplaces in getting accurate and actionable employee feedback. He shares how surveys differ from conversations, and he explains how conversations create opportunities for low-investment, high-reward improvements in the workplace.
5:20 pm - 5:50 pm
Workshop
Change is hard – Why new initiatives fail & why they succeed
In this fast-paced world in which we live and work, change is inevitable but why is it so hard? Why do some companies succeed but over 70% fail?
Come and participate in this session to hear from experts and colleagues about their experiences wit change and why it worked or why it didn’t.
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Gala Dinner
8:10 pm - 8:30 pm
Dinner Keynote
Women, Wellness, and Worthiness: How to achieve the seemingly impossible
As a former executive at Cigna and Nike, Dr. Taryn Marie has a unique ability to support women with their ambition and desire to accomplish big goals without sacrificing personal life, well-being, or sanity. Her message of radical possibility, combined with The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People, leaves audiences inspired and equipped with practical tools.
Dr. Taryn Marie gives audiences a candid look at ways well meaning women sacrifice wellness, sabotage themselves and others, and feel unworthy. She provides insight to uplift not only themselves, but those around them, with the ability to find a flow in both work and family life, while believing more deeply in their inherent enough-ness!
8:00 am - 8:40 am
Panel
Beyond analysis paralysis: Using HR data to power the business
Human Resources leaders hold the keys to incredibly valuable data, and when used to power workforce analytics, HR data could prove to be the ultimate driver of business success.
The problem is—HR teams are absolutely drowning in data. Join us as we discuss the challenges inherent in collecting the right data and ensuring it’s high quality.
Learn what’s working to ultimately distill difference-making insights, and then talk strategy around communicating what it means to the rest of the organization and measuring the change.
8:40 am - 9:10 am
Keynote
Unlocking the power of people data platforms: A 101 guide for HR leaders
In today’s data-driven business world, HR departments must leverage the full potential of workforce data to stay competitive. This talk will demystify people data platforms, explaining why they are essential for HR and how they provide significant value across the HR tech stack. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the key components of people data platforms and the critical role of data architecture in driving effective analytics and AI initiatives.
9:20 am - 10:20 am
Roundtables
Track 1: Human-centric AI
Sponsor:
By integrating human-centric AI solutions into HR processes, CHROs can streamline operations while preserving the personal touch necessary for meaningful employee engagement. And it’s clear empathy will be needed to address the fear and uncertainty around AI.
At our Digital HR Summit in November, while nearly a third of attendees (29%) said they feel the benefits of generative AI outweigh the risks, greater than two-thirds of attendees (68%) said they see both benefits and risk in equal measure.
We'll discuss the latest AI opportunities as well as best practices for trustworthy tech, all while keeping your people front and center.
Track 2: Strengthening organizational integrity
Sponsor:
In today’s fast-moving labor market, employers need to fill open roles fast. But navigating stacks of regulatory requirements threaten to slow down hiring decisions. Not to mention, mistakes can expose the organization to compliance risk. So, how can hiring teams mitigate risk, increase efficiency, and get qualified talent up to speed sooner?
Track 3: Measuring the impact of learning on business outcomes
Sponsor:
Learning drives business results. Savvy leaders want to see clear, logical connections between learning programs and the results they drive, because understanding these connections helps them make good choices about how to optimize programs to drive more and better results and helps justify resource spending. Thoughtful, effective measurement of learning programs is foundational to building the results-driven learning culture that helps organizations thrive. In this round table, participants will share insights and best practices for learning program measurement.
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Future Focus Speakers
11:05 am - 11:35 am
Workshop
Leveraging ethical AI in TA: Minimizing risk and maximizing outcomes
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Talent Acquisition (TA) strategies has become not just a competitive advantage, but a necessity. The imperative is clear: AI is here, and businesses aiming to lead must adapt swiftly and responsibly.
However, alongside the promise of AI-driven efficiencies come significant challenges and risks. Shifts in policies and societal expectations demand that organizations navigate a complex terrain where terms like "diversity," "equity," "inclusion," and "belonging" are both essential and contentious. Recent legal challenges against prominent brands underscore the critical need for compliant and defensible hiring practices.
At this workshop, we confront these challenges head-on. We acknowledge that traditional approaches such as quotas or mere unconscious bias training are insufficient. Instead, we propose a more nuanced path forward—one that leverages AI ethically to enhance, rather than diminish, diversity initiatives.
The heart of our discussion lies in rethinking common screening and assessment practices. By embracing equitable AI tools from the outset, organizations can ensure fair and effective candidate evaluations. This proactive approach not only mitigates legal risks but also cultivates high-performing teams that reflect the diversity of today's workforce.
Join us as we explore practical strategies and case studies from leading organizations. Together, we will chart a course towards ethical AI integration in TA that minimizes risk and maximizes outcomes, setting a new standard for HR excellence in the digital age.
12:45 pm - 1:10 pm
Closing Keynote
Culture architects: Building tomorrow's workplace
In an era of rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and evolving work dynamics, organizations face unprecedented challenges. This keynote explores strategies for building a workplace culture that thrives amidst uncertainty and rapid change.
1:10 pm - 1:30 pm
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