Firmly established as the nation’s singular CHRO leadership event, the HR Leaders Forum is returning in February with dedicated content streams and a renewed agenda to build business resilience.
As our operating environment corrects, the Forum presents an enviable opportunity for the nation’s HR leaders to connect, combat shared challenges, and leverage opportunities emerging from the upturn economy.
Together, we will interrogate the forces shaping the profession, from the behavioural precedent being established by remote work practices to people analytics and ethics, all with the intent of charting a new path to progress.
New Models of Work: Mastering a Changing Environment
The pandemic continues to encircle society, endangering the resiliency of businesses and the health of citizens. Human Resources plays an indispensable role in weathering this ongoing crisis, as new models of work emerge in support of employee wellbeing and advancing business outcomes. In the opening Session of the Forum, we will take time to explore the new models and methodologies HR leaders are adopting as the work environment expands beyond the traditional confines of the office. There is no doubt our expectations around work are changing – attendees will be challenged to consider how strategy and technology are aligning to reimagine the future of work and support business growth.
Transparent Leadership: The Evolving Role of HR
The pandemic has tested the mantle of modern leaders in every sector of the national economy. In fatiguing conditions, leaders have placed emphasis on transparent communications to align authentically with their people. By continuing to build on this new level of collaboration, drawing on uniquely human capabilities as well as digital assets, leaders can position their businesses to thrive. In this Session, we will draw together perspectives from across the C-Suite, providing attendees with first-hand insight on the evolving responsibilities and expectations of HR leaders, as well as the strategies and approaches that are being adopted to succeed in the current environment.
People Analytics Stream
Sponsor Keynote
Talent Stream
Sponsor Keynote
People Analytics Stream
Improving Visibility over an Empowered Workforce
The boundaries between personal and professional environments are rescinding. In hybrid work environments, businesses must balance their reliance on employees to act with greater autonomy with layers of analytical oversight. This stream provides a technical perspective on the data and analytics HR leaders are leveraging to augment and empower their people. Attendees will be better equipped to leverage analytics to analyse employee data, distil actionable insights, and make more informed people management decisions.
Talent Stream
A New Approach to Talent Acquisition and Retention
The pandemic has stifled efforts to secure high-value candidates from a global talent pool. In this intensely competitive environment, candidates expect a digitised workplace that reflects the personalisation, speed, and interconnectedness they experience outside of work, with ongoing opportunities for personal development. This Stream shifts the dial on talent to consider how HR leaders can identify, nurture, and retain the precise skills that are essential for business resilience. Attendees will be armed with fresh perspectives for revitalising their approach to talent acquisition and retention.
People Analytics Stream
Keynote
Talent Stream
Keynote
Advancing Employee Wellbeing Practices
The pandemic uprooted deeply entrenched social behaviours and patterns of work. In the midst of this change, business vulnerabilities were exposed, as were our own personal vulnerabilities, as individuals and as colleagues. Now, as we emerge through the pandemic, leaders have an opportunity to ensure that the positive strides taken towards adopting a wider, more authentic perspective on employee wellbeing come to full fruition. This Session charts the path businesses can take to translate a wholistic vision of employee experience and wellbeing into sustainable, reliable, and authentic practices as our operating environment corrects.
Creating a Unified and Authentic Workforce
For too long, the business case for diversity and inclusion has been eclipsed by competing priorities in the corporate agenda. As businesses face renewed pressure to secure advantage, leaders are looking to capture the value that a robust diversity and inclusion programme provides. From embedding transparent communication structures through to empowering individuals at every stage of the corporate hierarchy to lead in diversity and inclusion, we will explore the practical steps businesses can take to create an enviable workplace environment. Attendees will be armed with strategies for identifying and eliminating structural barriers to a unified and authentic workforce.
Leading the Charge on Change
Businesses are continually evolving in pursuit of a flexible and magnetic workforce that delivers on strategic objectives. HR plays a central role in this mission, integrating systems and strategies that unleash the potential of employees. In this Session, we’ll see what steps leading businesses are taking to consolidate the rapid change inspired by the pandemic into a sustainable business position. Combining technological and strategic perspectives, attendees will be better equipped to initiate or accelerate transformative efforts at their own businesses.
Influence Stream
Sponsor Keynote
Purpose Stream
Sponsor Keynote
Influence Stream
New Intentions: Taking the Lead on Change Management
Businesses have been presented with a rare opportunity to redefine patterns of work. But to achieve ambitions for a flexible, empowered workforce, HR leaders must first demonstrate their own willingness to change by adopting a broader, whole-of-enterprise impact mindset. In this Stream, we will consider how HR leaders are maximising their influence across the businesses to inspire and guide meaningful transformation. Attendees will be armed with first-hand insights on engaging internal stakeholders and securing executive buy-in, improving their position to lead change management projects in their own businesses.
Purpose Stream
Countering Isolation: Aligning and Inspiring Your Workforce
It has never been more important to mobilise employees behind a shared sense of purpose and ambition for success. As we continue to adjust to new work environments, leaders must make a determined effort to align individual efforts with more meaningful customer outcomes and business impacts. This Stream explores the tools and methodologies HR leaders are adopting to authentically connect, communicate with, support, and inspire teams across the business. Attendees will be better equipped to identify and dispel barriers to a connected and inspired workforce.
Influence Stream
Keynote
Purpose Stream
Keynote
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ServiceNow is making the world of work, work better for people. Our cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital workflows that create great experiences and unlock productivity for employees and the enterprise.
Earnd, a responsible on-demand pay provider, closes the gap between earning money and getting paid to reduce the need for expensive credit and alleviate the #1 employee concern – financial stress.
With global infrastructure and local expertise, LHH is the world’s leading integrated Talent Development and Transition company. We change the world – one individual and one customer at a time, identifying opportunities and delivering them.
The Institute for Management Development (IMD) is an independent academic institution with Swiss roots and global reach, founded almost 75 years ago by business leaders for business leaders. Since its creation, IMD has been a pioneering force in developing leaders who transform organizations and contribute to society.
Think video, think Shootsta.
Shootsta is a global tech-enabled video company educating and empowering enterprises with the tools, technology and training to create high-quality cost-effective and professionally-edited videos, animated explainers, podcasts and pre-produced webinars in as little as 24 hours. Our goal is to put quality video at the heart of all communication, for every business.
Our global team operates out of Sydney, London, San Diego, Singapore and Hong Kong. We work with over 250 clients globally, including Salesforce, GSK, LinkedIn, Estee Lauder, Deloitte and Coca Cola.
Achievers’ employee voice and recognition solutions bring your organisation’s values and strategy to life by activating employee participation and accelerating a culture of performance. Achievers leverages the science behind behaviour change, so your people and your organisation can experience sustainable, data-driven business results.
PeopleScout bring fresh thinking, new perspectives and endless possibilities to solving your recruitment challenges – from compelling candidate experiences to embracing diversity, streamlined candidate generation to using analytics to get better results.
Unmind is built on the belief that everyone has the right to a healthy mind. Unmind is a workplace mental health platform. We empower employees to measure, understand, and improve their mental wellbeing, while giving organisations actionable insights to inform their wellbeing strategies. Since launching in 2016, we’ve worked with some of the world’s leading organisations to build mentally healthier workplaces, including Woolworths Group, BSG, Generali, John Lewis & Partners and Samsung, Our vision is to create a world where mental health is universally understood, nurtured, and celebrated.
shilo. are the leaders in on-demand HR talent. We are transforming HR teams for the future, supporting businesses with amazing HR talent when they need it most.
ELMO (ASX:ELO) is Australia and New Zealand’s only integrated cloud HR, payroll and rostering / time & attendance solution. ELMO is ISO 27001:2013 certified and our UTS partnership affirms our solutions are at the forefront of predictive analytics. We provide innovative technology to more than 1500 organisations across APAC, helping them to manage, engage, and inspire their people from one platform, with a single dashboard, and reporting suite.
KellyOCG® is a leading global advisor of talent supply chain strategies and workforce solutions, anticipating what’s next in the future of work and applying market insights, data analytics, and supply chain management principles to design customised solutions where businesses and talent thrive.
SEEK is a diverse group of companies that have a unified purpose to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed.
Harper Stone fuel data-driven organisations by giving everyone the ability to ask their own questions of data through simple search.
YOUtax’s professional tax lodgement and advisory services are designed to improve employee financial wellbeing. Talk to us about partnership opportunities!
Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world’s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. With HR, workforce planning, recruiting, and talent management working together in one system, you gain complete visibility into your global workforce. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. In Australia, a selection of Workday’s HCM Customers include Aesop, Aurecon, CBA, Latitude Financial Services, ME Bank, Mecca, Qantas and Ricoh.
In a world where the skills landscape is constantly evolving, Coursera for Business provides the enterprise-grade solutions your company needs to thrive now and in the future.
With more than 1.3 million employees of Ascender clients being serviced using Ascender’s Payroll and Human Capital Management platforms throughout the Asia Pacific, approximately 1,600 accounts across more than 1,100 global brands and listed companies trust us to meet their payroll and HR needs.
Their regional teams and operational centres service a diverse range of clients’ payroll requirements through 900+ dedicated professionals across 8 countries, who have local payroll knowledge and expertise in 7 languages across 31 country legislations. Ascender offers payroll outsourcing and cloud-based enterprise integration for businesses seeking to incorporate streamlined payrun capabilities across multi-countries through leading technology and innovative processes.
Ascender is part of Ceridian, a global leader in human capital management technology, human resources, payroll, benefits, workforce management and talent management solutions to organisations of all sizes across APAC, EMEA and AMER regions.
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services.
Careerbase is People Investment Platform that gives organisations the ability to build and deploy personalised career and talent development experiences. Empower people to take ownership of their development and get better visibility of impact and ROI for your people investments.
Novated vehicle leases are one of the most popular benefits you can offer your staff, as long as you have the right partner. LeasePlan offers proven vehicle leasing and salary packaging benefits, backed by comprehensive service and support to make sure this essential element of your benefits program just works
Celebrating its 10th year, the HR Leaders Forum is unparalleled in the level of delegates and speakers it attracts. The Forum is driven by an ambitious business agenda, and our audience is screened for seniority to ensure you are networking with the minds shaping business.
Our limited keynote and moderated panel speaking opportunities will effectively embed you in this top-end business community. Digital and physical brand activations, as well as consultations in dedicated activation spaces further enable you to engage with this decision-making audience.
As a marketing platform to demonstrate expertise, credibility and grow your business with HR professionals, the HR Leaders Forum offers unrivalled cut-through.
This event was sold out in 2021
ICC SYDNEY
14 Darling Drive, Sydney
New South Wales 2000, Australia
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s included in my delegate pass?
A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations.
What’s included in my digital pass (only applicable for digital events)?
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to post event content and select speaker presentations, this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Is there a group booking discount?
Yes – groups of 3 people or more are entitled to a discount. Full discount information is available on our registration page. If you have any questions about how group bookings work, please contact [email protected]
Can I transfer my pass?
A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time prior to the event, provided the request is made in writing to [email protected]
How do I receive my delegate pass?
Following the completion of your registration and payment, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email one week before the event to provide final information regarding your participation. Delegate badges and all event material will be provided upon arrival at the event – nothing will be sent in the post.
Is media registration available?
No, this is a closed and confidential event. Media registrations are not available.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
What is a Service Provider?
A service provider refers to an individual or organisation who supplies products and/or services to the primary audience of retail industry.
Service providers may only have one representative at the event. A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. All service providers who apply for a pass will be reviewed internally before a registration is completed.
Will there be a delegate list available?
No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to attendees
Delegate Pass:
Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Digital Pass (only applicable for Digital Events):
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Payment & Discounts:
Payment of invoice is due within 7 days of registration. A 3% surcharge is payable for all credit card transactions. Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. Payment in full is required by the first day of the event. Please note: Registrations made within 7 days of the event can only be paid via credit card. All prices and promotions are valid at the time of purchase only and may not be redeemed after the point of purchase.
Organiser’s Rights:
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure the conference programme and speaker line-up is correct at the time of the event. All advertised details are correct at time of publishing. Due to unforeseen circumstances Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the programme prior to the event without notice. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event. Where Connect Media is unable to run the event in the next 12 months (from the date of the event), you will be entitled to a full refund. In the unlikely event that it is cancelled or postponed, no compensation will be provided for cancelled/amended travel arrangements.
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to deny access to any individual that engages in or is alleged to engage in practices that are considered unprofessional and inappropriate for a business conference. We reserve the right to deny access to delegates that may affect the client / vendor ratio of attendance in favour of the interests of sponsors and commercial partners of the event.
In registering for this event, delegates grant permission to Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness for promotional use. Should a delegate not agree to the above image release, they must advise [email protected].
Cancellation Policy:
A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Covid Safety:
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd requests all participants present an official vaccination certificate in order to gain entry to event.
Event Delivery:
In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.
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