Main Conference Agenda

The past year has accelerated our path to the future of work. After a year of constant change, what’s in store for 2022 and beyond? Where do we want to go?  And how will we get there? 

• Practical HR lessons from the COVID-era 
• The future of flexibility, HR technology and virtual employee engagement  
• How are corporates, SMEs and not-for-profits planning workspaces for the future? 
• Current trends in HR technology and virtual working  
• What skills will be most important as our workforce continue to evolve? 

The stresses of the pandemic have given new importance to workplace mental health and wellness. Here is how one company is helping their employees with their wellbeing.

• How to consult with staff and leaders about mental health
• Navigating employee anxiety, stress and burnout
• Delivering mental health programs in a virtual and hybrid format
• Overcoming the stigma and challenges of workplace mental health
• What is a realistic, achievable mental health action plan and target?
• How to measure ROI on mental health programs and practices

How can managers motivate and inspire employees when they can’t be with them all the time? And how can they promote connection and creativity within their teams? Join us for a deep dive into managing and motivating remote teams.

• How to cultivate a strong and cohesive team culture in a virtual setting
• Building trust and accountability among remote team members
• Tips for improving communication and collaboration
• Gamification mechanisms to keep employees engaged virtually
• Promoting team spirit and collaboration with virtual strategies

The global pandemic has changed how businesses operate – perhaps forever. At the start of a new financial year, while many HR professionals are looking to the future, it’s also important to take stock: what did we learn from the experiences of 2020 and what can we do better? In this session, discover:

• Why it’s critical to continue to learn from the HR community and be brave about experimenting with new ways of leading and working
• The knowledge and skills that HR will need to succeed in uncharted waters, including metrics & analytics
• New focus areas: creating a ‘new’ employee experience, building relationships, and enhancing the EQ of our leaders

This is HR’s moment to lead organisations in navigating the future of technology for a positive employee impact. In this session, Kellie will share innovative and best practice ways technology can motivate and manage your workforce.

• Current trends in HR tech and virtual employee engagement
• Share case studies from Atlassian, Marketplacer and other start-ups
• Brainstorming technologies that facilitate innovation
• Identifying trends using people analytics

Hear from Andrea Gannon as she shares how Mattel Australia & New Zealand is  creating an empowering and engaging experience to help inspire wonder in the  next generation and to allow them to bring their best selves to work to have true  impact. 

The new statutory definition of 'casual' employment in the Fair Work Act comes with new rules around the employment of casual workers.

• What is the statutory definition of casual employment?
• Which employees have a right to request casual conversion?
• Can you refuse a request for conversion?
• New rules around double-dipping and casual loading

Workplaces are becoming more mobile and transient, tailored to the demands of hybrid working and ‘drop-in’ workers. How can HR teams build a strong and cohesive sense of belonging, equality and purpose in a hybrid environment?

• Overcoming challenges endemic to hybrid work arrangements
• Ensuring equity between remote and office-based workers
• How to provide a stimulating and inspiring space that is designed intentionally
• Providing equal training and networking opportunities for remote and office workers in a hybrid context
• How to run hybrid meetings to ensure equality between remote and office-based workers