Live 2024: Brooklyn

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
8:30AM ET - 5:30PM ET

Topic

Building a Culture for Workers and Companies to Thrive in Times of Change

In an era of digital transformation and rising employee expectations, companies will need to become even more attuned to the needs and aspirations of workers to keep them engaged and satisfied on their career paths. And in an environment of hybrid work and strained profits, employers will have to focus on making work both efficient and sustainable. How can companies do more with less, while maintaining employee well-being? What are the next frontiers in talent acquisition, employee benefits, learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging?

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 4 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.



SCHEDULE

08:30 AM - 09:30 AM

Lobby Breakfast

09:30 AM - 09:35 AM

Ballroom Opening Remarks

09:35 AM - 09:55 AM

Ballroom Engineering a Culture Shift at a Company With Longstanding Traditions (Fireside Chat)

At New York Life, 175 years old, a transformation is underway to focus on employee feedback, future-focused skills, and a greater emphasis on developing early talent.

Speaker: 

Joanne Rodgers, SVP and Chief HR Officer, New York Life

Moderator:

Emma Burleigh, Reporter, Author of CHRO Daily newsletter, Fortune

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

Ballroom People First: The Crucial Role of Investing in Employees in Challenging Times (Panel)

By prioritizing investments in their workforce, organizations establish a foundation for sustained success, even amid periods of corporate austerity. What are the most inventive and budget-friendly ways to invest in your people, from innovative benefits, workshops, mentorship, and more? How can organizations effectively invest in employee mental health and parenting support? How can organizations equip employees to use emerging technologies like AI in an accessible way? How can companies ensure that their strategies are inclusive, creating an environment where all employees feel valued and supported?

Panelists:

Jhneall Gardner, Global VP, Talent Management, Warner Bros. Discovery 

Adam Mesh, VP, People Business Partner, Mastercard 

Rosa Meza-Zambrio, Director of Organizational Analytics & People Insights Strategy, S&P Global 

Melissa Doman, Organizational Psychologist & BetterHelp Business Advisor, BetterHelp 

Madhavi Vemireddy, CEO, Cleo

Moderator:

Jenny Sucov, Independent Journalist, Health and Wellness

10:40 AM - 11:05 AM

Ballroom The Connection Cure: Reviving Inclusion and Restoring Belonging in a Divided World (Thought Leadership Spotlight))

The world we work and live in has dramatically changed. We’re more disconnected and divided than ever, and despite good intentions, our DE&I efforts have missed the mark. It’s time to bring back connection and focus on what unites rather than divides us. It’s time for a reset. This presentation will help you revitalize your inclusion strategies and rebuild a culture of genuine connection. We’ll explore how prioritizing inclusion through a focus on leadership capabilities and cultural intelligence can drive business results. You’ll discover strategies to nurture belonging across your organization, tapping into our innate human need for connection and inclusion.

Speaker:

Teresa Hopke, President, Talking Talent Americas, Talking Talent

11:05 AM - 11:35 AM

Lobby Coffee Break / Structured Networking

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM

Stoop Tackling Rising Healthcare Costs, Starting with Women’s and Family Health (Workshop)

Family planning, pregnancy, postpartum and return-to-work, early parenting, and menopause–what do these all have in common? They are all fragile and critical milestones in the lives of employees and also major cost drivers for employers. Rising healthcare costs are top-of-mind for many CHROs, with employers seeing increases of 9% on average per year. Women’s and family health drives this cost as one of the top-three highest claims categories for employers. What are you and your peers doing to manage this spending while also supporting your employees at these critical junctures? Join us for a deep dive on how to simultaneously tackle rising healthcare costs and provide cutting-edge women’s and family health benefits.

Speaker:

Marta Bralic Kerns, CEO & Founder, Pomelo Care

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM

Ballroom Motivating Beyond Money: Investing in “Emotional Salary” to Engage and Retain (Workshop)

Three-quarters of employees would stay longer in a job where they feel supported and valued than one where they do not feel that way, but were paid 30% more. Creating a culture where employees feel a strong sense of belonging has true business impact, and there are actions you can take today to improve employee sentiment for every function and level. Learn the non-monetary factors that ensure employees feel adequately rewarded and learn from your peers in a discussion about challenges and best practices.

Speaker:

Brie Harvey, Head of Market Research & Community, Achievers

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM

Artist Studio Amplifying the Power of Belonging Through Inclusive Leadership (Workshop)

A sense of belonging is critical to your workforce’s engagement, productivity, and ability to do their best work. When your leaders—executives and people managers—know how to foster this sense of belonging throughout the organization and within their teams, they can unlock employees’ full potential. Join this session designed to give leaders the skills they need to be successful, from implementing the latest research on belonging to using Paradigm’s evidence-based Inclusive Leadership Framework and Assessment. 

Speaker:

Niomi Sterling, Senior Consultant, Paradigm

12:20 PM - 01:20 PM

Lobby Lunch

01:20 PM - 02:05 PM

Stoop The Playbook: Making L&D 100x Better with AI (Workshop)

Michael Ioffe has helped enterprises ranging from HP to Takeda with their L&D AI transformations. In this session, Michael shares what enterprises often get wrong about leveraging AI, how L&D teams can effectively and rapidly transform themselves, and how to thoughtfully get buy-in from internal partners.

Speaker:

Michael Ioffe, Co-Founder and CEO, Arist

01:20 PM - 02:05 PM

Ballroom A Culture of Appreciation That Drives Results (Workshop)

Recent research from Reward Gateway | Edenred demonstrates the correlation between employee engagement and business results. The benefits of appreciation to your company move beyond economic impact to include increased connection, creativity, and adaptability to change. Learn best practices to increase recognition. But as appreciation is about being seen as a whole person, not just thanked for your work, you will also learn how to support the general well-being of employees as well. Come to discover what real companies are doing to create a culture of appreciation in simple and comprehensive ways. 

Speaker:

Alexandra Powell, Director of Client Cultural Insights, Reward Gateway

01:20 PM - 02:05 PM

Artist Studio Boosting Bottom Lines: The Power of Employee Recognition and Rewards (Workshop)

When employees feel appreciated for their contributions on the job, they’re more productive, they cope better with stress, and they’re less prone to absenteeism. In this workshop, we’ll show how an increase in the number of employees at a company who’ve received recognition or praise for good work has a direct, positive effect on their employer’s bottom line. We’ll explore the results of a study by Gallup and Workhuman of nearly 8,000 workers that found a pattern that “when employees feel valued for who they are and what they do … they act differently, in ways that positively impact their teams and organizations.” Deborah Merkin, CEO and founder of GiftCard Partners, will tell how the thinking behind employee recognition has evolved and how her company helps employers easily incorporate gift cards into their incentive and reward programs through the Engage2Reward Platform.

Speaker:

Deborah Merkin, CEO, Giftcard Partners

02:15 PM - 02:20 PM

Ballroom Session Introduction: ezCater

Jonathan Davis, Manager, Client Relationships, ezCater

02:20 PM - 03:00 PM

Ballroom Bridging the Gap: Empowering and Supporting Women in Leadership (Panel)

Women hold just 28% of C-suite roles, according to a 2023 Women in the Workplace Report. This is a record high, yet still far from equal representation. So why aren't there more? How can companies foster a culture that supports women in leadership roles and ensures equal opportunities for growth? What are the most innovative well-being solutions that support the unique needs of women in the workplace? What are the best practices for empowering these leaders and supporting their long-term success?

Panelists

Lisa Moore, Chief People Officer, Yahoo! 

Antoinette (“Toni”) Handler, Deputy Chief HR Officer and Chief People Officer, Americas, Dentsu 

Anita Jivani, Global Head of Innovation, Avanade 

Matt Jackson, GM, VP of Americas, Unmind 

Laura Lomeli Russert, Head of Executive Engagement, BetterUp

Moderator:

Emma Hinchliffe, Senior Writer, Author of MPW Daily Newsletter, Fortune

03:00 PM - 03:25 PM

Ballroom Developing Workforce Culture Skills to Thrive (Thought Leadership Spotlight)

We will all experience more change in the next few years than we’ve seen in decades. AI and other emerging technologies are already changing the nature and scope of jobs and the skills needed for those jobs. Because of our changing social values and economic drivers, the U.S. will continue to be polarized next year regardless of the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. In a fast changing world, how do employers create an environment where employees can thrive? This session led by Janine Yancey, founder and CEO of Emtrain, will discuss how employers can teach, measure and develop culture skills within all levels of management to ensure managers are fostering team dynamics that enable employees to thrive during this period of polarization and change.

Speaker:

Janine Yancey, Founder & CEO, Emtrain

03:25 PM - 03:50 PM

Lobby Coffee Break

03:50 PM - 03:55 PM

Ballroom Session Introduction

Speaker: 

Dave Kasdan, SVP of Business Development, Talkspace

03:55 PM - 04:35 PM

Ballroom Focusing on Well-Being to Evolve Your Employee Value Proposition (Panel)

The elements of worker well-being aren’t static–they change over time with societal changes and the arrival of younger employees in the workforce with new values, identities, and expectations. To respond, employers need to keep in touch with worker needs and continuously reimagine the benefits they’re offering, as well as the things that contribute to well-being and fulfillment, like inclusion, recognition and feedback. How can businesses address both the physical and mental well-being of employees while promoting a holistic approach to health? How can leaders do this at a time of rising healthcare costs, to make sure that the company’s investment is having a measurable impact on worker well-being? 

Panelists

Ebony David, VP, HR, Quest Diagnostics 

Ralph Nader, SVP, U.S. Head of Talent, IPG Media Brands 

Ivelesse Mendez-Justiniano, Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion/Learning Officer, VP, NYC Health + Hospitals 

Jim Gallic, SVP, Well-Being, Personify Health 

Katie Egan, General Manager, DoorDash for Business, DoorDash 

Moderator

Lydia Dishman, Senior Editor, Growth and Engagement, Fast Company

04:35 PM - 05:00 PM

Ballroom Creating a Low-Turnover Culture by Investing in People (Fireside Chat)

With a workforce heading toward 100,000 in a notably stressful industry, Northwell Health retains its employees by investing in them, including growing their skills and showing concern for their challenges outside the workplace, including the region’s affordability crisis.

Speaker:

Maxine Carrington, SVP and Chief People Officer, Northwell Health

Moderator:

Emily Stewart, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider

05:00 PM - 05:05 PM

Ballroom Closing Remarks

05:05 PM - 05:30 PM

Lobby Evening Reception


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