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DAY ONE: Tuesday 23 July 2019
DAY TWO: Wednesday 24 July 2019

8:00am	Registration opens
8:50am	Welcome and opening remarks from the Chairperson *Murray Priestman* Founder, Principal Priestman Associates
8:55am	Welcome from the Event Partner *James Della-Porta* Regional Sales Director ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll
9:00am	#LifeAtSpotify: How Spotify's people strategy shaped a unique culture that engages, inspires & drives innovation Technological advances and demographic shifts are changing the way that people work and HR operates. This session will discuss: What will the future workforce look like? Innovative thinking on HR strategy Should HR be afraid of technology? *Michael Kim* Head of HR APAC Spotify
9:40am	Case Study: Using employee feedback to improve the employee experience How can you create employee experiences that keep people engaged and drive high performance? This session will address: The importance of employee feedback in improving engagement Deploying effective strategies to boost employee engagement Actionable steps every organisation can apply at a big picture and local level *Cassandra Hatton* General Manager Human Resources St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria
10:20am	Morning refreshment & networking break
11:00am	Embarking on HR digital transformation journey and organisational change Organisations are experiencing technological-driven change faster than ever and must learn and adapt quickly to remain successfully in the digital era. This session will discuss: How to secure support and investment for HR initiatives in a dynamic environment Real-time learning programs that prepare employees for rapidly changing landscape Create an agile workforce and future-proof HR strategies against digital disruption How can HR leverage technology to create business impact in a digital world? *Maria Voukenas* Head, Human Resources Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
11:40am	How technology can enhance the employee experience (EX) In this session, hear how digital HR service is helping to create seamless employee experiences. Hear how digital HR service delivery is helping to create seamless employee experiences How has the focus on EX changed how HR operates? What do business leaders, HR leaders and employees expect tech to deliver? How to ensure all stakeholders expectations are met with “consumer-centric” HR practices Tips to get started on your digital EX journey *James Della-Porta* Regional Sales Director ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll
12:10pm	Creating a future-ready workforce at Australia Post HR leaders are continually driving change throughout their organisations. In this session. Australia Post will share their story on creating a future-ready workforce. Explore: Leading and building a culture of innovation Building a pipeline of future leaders Attracting and retaining talent Managing and leading change whilst building resilience - personally, organisationally and through others *Anne Marie Baldwin* GM Talent, Remuneration, Culture and Capability Australia Post
12:50pm	Networking Lunch
1:50pm	Interview: Reward and recognition programs at Merlin Entertainments An effective reward and recognition program inspires accelerated performance while providing employees with a positive, consistent and motivational experience. What’s the right balance between long and short term incentives? How should we reward employees who just meet the expectations of their roles? Educating managers about reward and recognition programs through recognition toolkits Long service awards – are they still an effective way to celebrate loyalty? *Natalie Thomson* HR Director, Australia & NZ Midway Division Merlin Entertainments plc Interviewed by: *Kylie Green* Sales Director Reward Gateway
2:20pm	Managing ill and injured workers In a society where the incidence of mental health conditions continues to rise and the data in relation to the negative economic and social impacts of long-term workplace absences is unequivocal, knowing where the line is and how to manage the complex web of laws that govern this area can be difficult even for experienced HR practitioners. This session will draw on recent decisions to highlight what you should and shouldn’t do when managing ill and injured workers and how to limit risks in this area. *Hannah Ellis* Co-founder, Principal The Workplace Lawyers
3:05pm	Afternoon refreshment and networking break
3:30pm	Panel: Creating the future of diversity and inclusion within the workplace Most executive teams now recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion to strengthen corporate reputation, employee brand, employee wellbeing and innovation. This session will explore: Diversity beyond demographics Securing leadership buy-in for diversity programs Addressing bias in recruitment, selection and reward and recognition Embedding the principals of inclusion throughout the whole employee lifecycle *Bindy Edelman* Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion Xero *Lizzy Keenan* General Manager - Culture and Capability Hesta *Kaylene Little* Head of People & Culture - Sustainability & QA Tassal Group Limited *Megan Love* General Manager, People & Culture Marvel Stadium *Kristen Sweeney* Co-Head HR Mirvac Moderator: *Diane Utatao* Director D&I Consulting Services
4:30pm	Day one concludes

8:50am	Opening remarks from the Chairperson *Murray Priestman* Founder, Principal Priestman Associates
9:00am	Keynote: The role of HR leaders play in managing culture change The world of work is changing rapidly. HR professionals must lead their organisations through times of change. Let’s uncover the following: What human capital requirements will we have in 2020 and beyond? What should leadership development programs look like today to prepare for tomorrow? Creating a diverse and inclusive values-based culture Building internal capability for leadership, resilience and responsiveness to change *Diana Nadebaum* Chief People Officer Opteon
9:40am	Case Study: Next level learning and development at NBN As workplaces and jobs continue to change, HR departments need to take a different approach to learning, moving away from traditional L&D towards ongoing, experiential capability building. Reimagining the concept of workplace learning and lifelong education Workplace learning that helps employees keep up with the pace of change Creating future-focused and innovative learning experiences Continuous self-directed learning and development Using technology to recommend, find and deliver learning *Megan Johnston* General Manager, Capability & Learning NBN
10:30am	Refreshments & networking break
11:00am	Sponsor session *Synchrony Global*
11:30am	Mobility: the key to attracting, retaining and developing talent An increase in workforce mobility has led to changes in the labor market and HR leaders are embracing new approaches to sourcing talent. This session will discuss: Overcoming mobility challenges to respond to workforce changes Reshaping careers and succession planning for global talent How to align workforce mobility with talent management objectives Matching the best candidate for the right role and measuring its success *Pip Russell* Vice President, Human Resources Pacific International Operations Schneider Electric
12:00pm	Networking Lunch
1:00pm	Case Study: Using data analytics to optimise recruitment and retention management Workforce analytics can now tell us more about people than ever before. This session will address: Using HR data to tailor recruitment strategies Talent and workforce planning tools that provide a clear line of sight into a changing workforce Predicting future trends and behaviour through predictive analytics Supporting data-driven talent strategies and evidence-based decision making with HR analytics Improving operational reporting by implementing infrastructure and processes to provide insights into HR clients and business leaders *Kelly Young* Chief Human Resources Officer Isentia
1:40pm	Leading a remote, mobile workforce HR directors today need to lead, collaborate and build alliances across different cultures, geographies and time zones, while engaging a workforce that is increasingly dispersed. Keeping employees engaged in a virtual world Dealing with an increasingly ‘nomadic’ workforce Cultivating a team culture in the absence of physical proximity Creating a cohesive culture across time zones, functions and regions How much face-time is really necessary with a virtual workforce? *Maria Moraitis* General Manager - People, Performance and Culture Fleetcare
2:20pm	Afternoon refreshment and networking break + $2,000 cash prize draw
2:50pm	Taking proactive measures to create a mentally healthy workforce Mental health and the way in which we tackle it within the workplace is a major challenge for all Australian employers. This session will outline: Early recognition, intervention and support for mental illness in the workplace Practical steps for training leaders and managers to tackle mental health stigma Create a more open environment where employees feel able to seek support *Paula LaRocca* Director of Talent & Culture Accor Hotels
3:20pm	CASE STUDY: Aligning capability investment to strategy and future of work at Telstra As strategy changes, learning also needs to iterate and align investment to directly supporting strategy. We’ll explore how Telstra approaches this and has determined right investment. The importance of employee experience Transforming, leading and everyday learning for people Signature approaches to uplift capability Workplace learning that helps employees keep up with the pace of change Key ingredients and our test and learn approach *Anne Le Blanc* GM Learning and Development Telstra
4:00pm	Conference concludes

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