Workshops Agenda

Mental health problems contribute to absenteeism, presenteeism and workers compensation claims costing Australian businesses billions of dollars each year. The good news is that for every dollar spent on mental health initiative, like Mental Health First Aid training, there is an average return on investment of $2.30.

This workshop will:

• Introduce participants to the concepts of mental health problems in the workplace and Mental Health First Aid
• Highlight the signs a colleague might notice in a person experiencing a mental health problem
• Present how Mental Health First Aid can contribute to a mentally healthy workplace

The past year has accelerated the development of remote and global teams. As we experience an economic upturn, there are fewer individuals who are unemployed and job-seeking which allows candidates to be selective, testing the employer’s capacity and interest in supporting remote work. As the talent pool narrows, we are seeing a skill shortage or lower supply than demand in certain professions. How can we overcome the fear of hiring in other jurisdictions? In this session, we’ll discuss how leaders can reap the team quality and bottom-line benefits of tapping into the global talent pool.

Employing people with disability means accessing a talent pool that is productive, safe and reliable. In turn, drawing long-term economic and innovation dividends for businesses.

Yet, people with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed as those without disability. How can Australian workplaces unlock this untapped potential to bridge the gap?

The session will highlight:

• The business case for a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering low risk, improved productivity, and high return
• Practical strategies to build disability confidence and develop inclusive practices
• The range of free and expert disability employment supports provided by the Australian Government through JobAccess

If 2020 was the year of crisis, then 2021 is the year for change. A key driver of change for employers is the shifting expectations of an increasingly competitive talent market. If we want to continue developing effective teams and powering innovation, it’s time to revisit – and revolutionise – our tools and methods for attracting, inspiring and supporting our people.

Join us to discover how leading organisations from multiple industries are preparing for the new world of work by adopting a different approach to building their Employee Value Proposition. Discover:

• What Australian employees are looking for in top employers now that businesses are redefining what “business as usual” looks like
• The key qualities that leaders need to improve productivity, innovation and adaptability within their teams
• How to increase digital fluency to nurture employee connection, belonging and wellbeing across dispersed and hybrid workforces
• Tools and strategies that build loyalty to your employer brand and create culture ambassadors now and into the future

The Unified Theory of Everything People is a holistic, practical model based on reverse engineering over 5,000 exit interviews and two decades of extensive research with some of the world's most innovative companies. It will give you simple solutions to help you update your people practices for the post-pandemic world.

A poor relationship with food has been seen as a barrier for people in achieving their long term health goals. Mindful eating is one of the most important ways to counter workplace stress and improve the overall wellbeing of the workforce. A nourished body leads to a healthy mind and soul, improving your concentrations and critical thinking abilities.

• Understand the disease burden
• Discover your mindset about food
• How to create a healthy mindset
• Learn about mindful eating and meal planning

HR leaders and company executives are well aware of the benefits of employee recognition: stronger employee engagement, retention, and productivity to name a few. Research suggests that 90% of companies have some kind of recognition program yet 1 in 3 employees report they don’t feel recognised. According to a recent Achievers research, managers are off the mark by 2x when it comes to understanding if their staff feel recognised. Managers estimate only 13%, while actually 30% of staff don’t feel recognised in Australia. A big miss for managers and one that could prove costly! In this session, Emma Harvie will share best practice strategies on how you can shift the needle on your recognition program to deliver frequent recognition for your employees, and deliver on your organisation’s objectives.

• Understand why high frequency is key to your employee recognition program’s success
• Leveraging social recognition to create meaningful relationships
• Rethinking recognition to truly move the dial on engagement and culture

Now, more than ever, the art of communication is vital to the way we work both in person and online. Being able to engage an audience is a huge personal asset.  Discover the practical tools and techniques that can strengthen your connection and influence others. We will take you on a journey exploring the pleasure and potential of making every communication an opportunity to tell your story effectively .

• Enhanced physical and vocal presence
• Techniques to engage and influence your audience
• Communication dynamics - face to face and online

The pandemic has been a game-changer in how we trust at work. According to research, individuals on teams with high trust generate more revenue, are less likely to leave, and are more productive.  And it all starts with leaders. In this informative session, renowned presenter, Marie-Claire Ross shares insights from working with both leadership and project teams to improve how people work and collaborate together. In this session, you will discover:

• Three roadblocks that stop trust being built in teams
• The link between psychological safety and accountability in teams
• A three step formula to help leaders build trust sustainably

Data can provide significant insights into the Future of Work. How can you effectively leverage data to support the development of new ways of working?

•             Current trends in people analytics
•             Multiplying your analytics through automation, human-centred design and agility
•             What you need to build a future-ready people analytics capability