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8.55am Official welcome and opening remarks from the Chairperson
Attracting and retaining top talent through great employer branding
Human Resources was the fastest growing job sector in Australia indicating employers are strengthening their HR teams as the job market picks up and rebounds. In this opening session, Dr.
Des Tubridy discusses how great employer branding is the key to employee attraction and a successful talent management strategy.
• How to attract and retain Top Talent through the application of Quantum’s integrated Employer Branding/Reputation Model
• How to develop goals and strategies for each component of the Employer Branding/Reputation Model
• The benefits and how to measure the outputs of the Employer Branding/Reputation model
Dr. Des Tubridy director Quantum Management Indicators

9:15am CASE STUDY Seat at the table: How HR impacts business strategy 
Parsons Brinckerhoff believes that HR is an integral part of its overall strategy and values HR as a cornerstone of global leadership. Hear how Parsons Brinckerhoff’s HR strategy impacts its business and reinforces a culture of innovation and respect for people. 
•       How HR Directors can be recognised and valued
•       How does the HR Director implement the CEO's vision
•       Understand HR's role in corporate strategy
•       How HR can impact long and short term operational strategy
•       Hear how CEOs and HR Directors can effectively work together
•       Discover how HR can impact bottom line performance and revenue 
Sylvie Vanasse director, people Parsons Brinckerhoff

10:00am CASE STUDY HR transformation: Accelerating employee engagement
Thales Australia has transformed its organisation to one where turnover is low and business results have risen, all during the GFC.  Thales monitored levels of employee engagement and organisational attachment, and achieved transformation over a rapid timeframe. Employee engagement was measured through a comprehensive 'Organisational Effectiveness Profile'. This session will cover how traditional best practices mixed with innovative strategies lead to the transformation of an entire workforce.
Thales transformation includes:
•         Building a true Corporate University
•         New in-sourced recruitment functions
•         New Performance Management structures
•         Improved career development functions
•         Revamped Rem and Ben approach 
•         New partnerships and agreement models 
Thales Australia is a trusted partner of the Australian Defence Force, and is also present in commercial sectors ranging from air traffic management to security systems and services. The company employs around 3,500 people in over 35 sites across the country. Globally, Thales is a technology leader for the Aerospace and Space, Defence, Security and Transportation markets. In 2008, the company generated revenues of 12.7 billion euros (equivalent of AUD 22.1 billion) with 68,000 employees in 50 countries. 
Paul Bowles general manager, Thales training & consultancy Thales Australia
Kim Hall general manager, hr - transportation, security & aerospace Thales Australia

11:00am Refreshments & networking break 

11:30am CASE STUDY Lessons on employee engagement, reward & recognition
• Corporate direction- setting on employee engagement, reward and recognition
• Creating an environment where employees want to do their best
• Implementing a recognition framework
• New low-cost ideas to reward employees
• Building a foundation of staff loyalty
• Encouraging self-managed accountability
• Improving business productivity through engagement
• Effective communication and response to employee needs
John Taya hr director Mainroads WA

12:00pm CASE STUDY Performance AND high collaboration - Why both matter
How Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear designer and manufacturer, operating eyewear retailers OPSM, Laubman & Pank, Budget Eyewear, Bright Eyes Sunglasses and Sunglass Hut in Asia/Pacific, built a people-focused business, with a culture that insists of high performance AND high collaboration. Cassie Fleming explains why that culture drives a highly entrepreneurial business model, which is critical to Luxottica’s success during challenging economic conditions.
Cassie Fleming talent acquisition director Luxottica

12:30pm The Fair Work Act: Issues and opportunities for HR
The Rudd Labor Government's industrial relations blockbuster, the Fair Work Act 2009, is now in full swing.  We have seen some interesting developments as HR and organisations adapt to the new legislation and the cases begin to emerge interpreting the areas of ambiguity.  Some of the decisions so far have been quite startling.  Whilst the system may have caused confusion or uncertainty for some, it has created some exciting strategic opportunities for HR.
In this session, Sparke Helmore will discuss the most recent decisions, provide an overview of how the new laws are taking shape, pinpoint the likely areas of risk facing employers and explore some of the ways in which HR can respond proactively to maximise the strategic opportunities available.
• Analysing the key changes between Work Choices and Fair Work
• What are the central compliance issues for employers under the new regime?
• The new rules for HR and IR: how will Fair Work impact on managing employment and industrial relations?
• Examining the legislative changes to flexible work arrangements
• Clarifying the operational impact of the changes to your business
• What are the justifiable reasons for declining flexible work requests?
• What are the impacts of non-compliance?
• How do the Fair Work Act provisions interact with discrimination legislation?
Jeremy Cousins special counsel Sparke Helmore

1:15pm Luncheon reception

2:15pm CASE STUDY Boosting productivity and performance through engagement
Smart managers are realising that this is the time to capitalise on organisational strengths and pull together as a team. In this case study, hear how Carnival Australia manages workforces on land and offshore that positively impact the organisation's business strategy and bottom line. This session will focus on shifting performance UP and provide innovative strategies for increasing productivity within the operations framework. 
• Understand the ROI for human capital
• Learn how to coach managers to inspire and reach performance targets
• Recognise staff contributions and reward outstanding performance
• Support and up-skill employees to exceed expectations
• Delivering on what employees want 
Simone Shugg director, people & performance Carnival Australia

3:00pm Technology innovation to attract quality employees
New technologies are rapidly changing the recruitment space in local and international markets. Find out more about international technology trends and how these will shape the Australian recruitment market and ultimately help businesses to attract and retain quality employees. 
Michael Harvey chief executive CareerOne.com.au

3:45pm Refreshments & networking break

5:00pm Networking drinks for all attendees

8:30am Breakfast briefing
The new forces driving employee engagement - and what they mean for your organisation
Susan Heron ceo Australian Institute of Management Victoria & Tasmania

8:55am Opening remarks from the Chairperson

9:00am CASE STUDY Strengthening HR leadership and alignment
GSK has built a solid and highly respected business culture around the core value of leadership and a focused strategy on the recruitment and retention of great people. Learn more about GSK’s HR leadership initiatives to help employees reach their full potential, invest in a recognition framework, and
align their HR practices toward the core business strategy.
Simon Cowl human resources director Australasia GlaxoSmithKline Australia

9:45am CASE STUDY Nurturing a dynamic workplace: Embedding and aligning corporate culture with business strategy
A company’s success depends on its people. Their collective power stems from an organisation’s ability to point them in the same direction and create an environment that doesn’t impede their progress. When an organisation’s workforce and culture are aligned with its strategic objectives, people can be a major source of sustainable competitive advantage.
In this case study, attendees will hear from Australia’s largest charitable group on how it aligns corporate culture with global strategic imperatives. Understand how World Vision’s corporate culture impacts on their employee engagement, change management and organisational effectiveness and emotional intelligence.
Emma Norrish head of business partnerships, people & culture World Vision Australia

10:15am CASE STUDY  Change management leadership: Cornerstone strategies toward organisational alignment
Wyeth has undergone a significant change journey and transformation – and never has HR been more vital to business success . Announced in October 2009, Wyeth is the recent acquisition of number one pharmaceutical organisation, Pfizer. The integration and success of the acquisition depends highly on the HR strategy implemented from the beginning. A top priority of the acquisition continues to be the focus on its people, their engagement and professional development. This session will detail:
• The acquisition context/process and HR’s role
• Creating a values definition of the new organisation
• Mainlining trust, leadership and collaboration
• A new HR Model in a new organisation
• Status report on integration: how far have we come in 6 months
Dr. Gayle Philpotts hr director Wyeth

11:00am Refreshments & networking break

11:30am CASE STUDY Leading from the front: Top HR strategies for developing leadership from within your team
• Determine the best leadership style for your organisation
• Identify current and potential leaders from within the team
• Pinpoint  leadership gaps
• Develop succession plans for critical roles
• Set career planning goals for potential leaders
• Create a skills roadmap for future leaders
• Build a retention program for current and future leaders
Tamsin McLean group human resources manager Woods Bagot

12:15pm Defining moments in learning and development: How to create a compelling learning culture
This practical, high-impact presentation will focus on the 3 core skills to ensure training is seen and recognised as core, high-value and not simply ticking the boxes that it’s done. It will encompass strategies for both the HR practitioner who needs to influence those who hold the purse strings and make their case up the line, as well as providing trainers with the skill to create proposals that influence and get signed off quickly.  Participants will compare and contrast smart techniques and strategies to determine their own pathways for growth and development which will in turn define their culture and reputation.  
Ricky Nowak director Confident Communications

1:00pm Luncheon reception

2:00pm 26 proven strategies to energise training and development sessions
As HR budgets are under scrutiny, learn how to leverage training and development through fun and thoughtful games. This session will show you several HR-inspired games and exercises that you can implement at your offices for zero cost to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Marc Ratcliffe ceo & founder MRWED Training & Assessment

3:00pm Conference adjourns 

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