Virtual Future Workplace Summit - October 2021: Full Schedule

10:00am EDT

Introduction to the Virtual Future Workplace Summit: October 19, 2021

Jeanne Meister and Katherine Brune will welcome you to the Future Workplace Summit and share the top topics and trends we will cover over the course of the day.

Speakers

Katherine Brune

Future Workplace Fellow and Lead Faculty for Nurturing Employee Wellbeing Course, Future Workplace Academy

Kevin Solar

Director of Research and Online Programs, Future Workplace

Tuesday October 19, 2021 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

10:15am EDT

Closing the Employee Expectations Gap: The Undeniable -- and Promising -- New Mandate for Business

We have reached the tipping point when it comes to employee expectations — and business leaders who fail to heed this urgent message do so at their peril. According to a new research study conducted by Blue Beyond Consulting and Future Workplace, the trends are clear: People want to work for companies whose values align with their own values. They also expect leaders to role model and stand up for those values in the broader society. Join Cheryl Fields Tyler and Judy Dutton as they delve into the three dimensions of business as a force for good — good for me (the employee), good for us (the organization) and good for the world (the broader society). Jeanne Meister will moderate as Fields Tyler and Dutton examine the factors that business leaders, HR leaders, and knowledge workers all agree are key for creating and sustaining an effective company culture, and the surprising disconnect over how these groups think their organizations are measuring up. Finally, they will offer innovative ways leaders can take action to close this employee expectations gap, especially in light of the “Great Resignation,” to attract and retain happy and productive employees during this unparalleled time.

Moderators

Jeanne Meister

Managing Partner, Future Workplace

Speakers

Judy Dutton

Senior Director of Talent Management, LinkedIn

Cheryl Fields Tyler

Founder and CEO, Blue Beyond Consulting

Tuesday October 19, 2021 10:15am - 10:55am EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

10:55am EDT

The Role of Resilience in the Hybrid Workplace

Resilience plays a key role in the hybrid work world. A more resilient workforce is one that is more open to change, has the agility to embrace a new way of working, and better handles the stress that uncertainty produces. As Jan Bruce, CEO and co-founder of meQuilibrium says in Forbes, “Managing now includes new aspects of physical and psychological safety alongside new business models, new financial constructs, and the opportunity for what feels like a fresh start, where we’re beholden to fewer legacy approaches and policies than ever. It’s a time of change and change and resilience are now inseparable partners.” This session will feature HR leaders who will share what their commitment to employee wellbeing means in the context of hybrid work: a more dispersed workforce, greater reliance on digital tools, the need to predict wellbeing risks, and the need to ensure employees feel safe. Including: The various ways companies are building wellbeing and resilience practices in place to reinforce a company’s commitment to support all employees from frontline essential workers to knowledge workers; The unique challenges to employee wellbeing and mental health, and the impact on employee resilience; The growing expectation of employees to work for an employer that focuses on and believes in their wellbeing.

Moderators

Pam Boiros

CMO, meQuilibrium

Speakers

Lance Bloomberg

Vice President, Culture + Associate Experience, Marriott International

Joyce Lum

Leader, Resilience & Facilitated Experiences, BMO Financial Group

Tuesday October 19, 2021 10:55am - 11:35am EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

11:35am EDT

A Real-Time Journey Preparing Leaders for the Future of Hybrid Work

Join Katherine Brune and Stacey Walker, CHRO of Fortive, in this fireside chat focused on the journey of navigating the unique physical and societal challenges of the times. Stacey will share real-time strategies to prepare leaders for new discussions and a way of working together. Join us as we explore how empathy, resilience, and a new leadership profile are driving innovation and an inclusive culture at Fortive.

Speakers

Katherine Brune

Future Workplace Fellow and Lead Faculty for Nurturing Employee Wellbeing Course, Future Workplace Academy

Stacey Walker

CHRO, Fortive

Tuesday October 19, 2021 11:35am - 12:10pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

1:05pm EDT

Leading a Hybrid Workforce

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations felt the impact as majority of employees rapidly shifted to virtual work. Even as the world slowly returns to normal, many organizations have already committed to a permanent virtual workforce strategy, and others are rethinking their telecommuting plans. Learn the important implications of a virtual world on leadership as well as navigating the hybrid model as work continues to evolve.

Speakers

Darleen DeRosa

Co-Author, Leading at a Distance: Practical Lessons for Virtual Success and Consultant, Spencer Stuart

Tuesday October 19, 2021 1:05pm - 1:45pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

1:45pm EDT

How to Foster Human Connection in a Hybrid Workplace

As hybrid work is quickly becoming the new norm, it poses big risks: disconnection, loneliness and employee dissatisfaction. Join a Imperative's CEO Aaron Hurst, where he will discuss how to tackle the increasing issues emerging from the hybrid workplace, and share actionable takeaways for how to create a culture of belonging and purpose at any organization.

After this session, you'll walk away with:

Understanding of the current loneliness crisis in the workplace
Insight into new factors affecting employee loneliness and disconnection
Actionable ideas for how to build belonging and increase authentic connection at your organization

Speakers

Aaron Hurst

CEO & Co-Founder, Imperative

Tuesday October 19, 2021 1:45pm - 2:25pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

2:25pm EDT

Wrap Up

Speakers

Jeanne Meister

Managing Partner, Future Workplace

Katherine Brune

Future Workplace Fellow and Lead Faculty for Nurturing Employee Wellbeing Course, Future Workplace Academy

Tuesday October 19, 2021 2:25pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

2:30pm EDT

Adjourn

Tuesday October 19, 2021 2:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

10:00am EDT

Introduction to the Virtual Future Workplace Summit: October 20, 2021

Jeanne Meister and Kevin Solar will welcome you to the Future Workplace Summit and share the top topics and trends we will cover over the course of the day.

Speakers

Jeanne Meister

Managing Partner, Future Workplace

Kevin Solar

Director of Research and Online Programs, Future Workplace

Wednesday October 20, 2021 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

10:15am EDT

The HR Business Partner R(Evolution): Creating Greater Strategic Value for the Organization

The HR Business Partner role is ripe for change. In the past, HR transformation has largely focused on leveraging technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of HR offerings. Now, as organizations and their HR functions have entered a period of “new normal”, HR Business Partners can not merely support business goals, instead they must take a leadership position to enable, drive, and be the catalyst for driving strategic initiatives of the business. As evidence of this massive change, forward-looking HR functions have created a number of new HR job roles including Global Head of Employee Experience, AI For HR Data Scientist, and Future of Work Leader, all profiled in the HBR article authored by Jeanne Meister and Robert Brown, 21 HR Jobs of the Future. By contrast, the role of the HR Business Partner has largely focused on providing “one size fits all solutions”, and current training has often focused on developing general business, financial, and HR process administration skills. With massive change escalating the importance and the role of HR Business Partner, incumbents and the next generation of HR Business Partners must acquire a new set of skills and capabilities. Join Michael Martin and Jenny Wich to learn about the future of the HRBP.

Speakers

Michael Martin

HR & Talent Advisory, Partner, Global Practice Leader, Kincentric

Jenny Wich

HR & Talent Advisory, Managing Director, Partner, Kincentric

Wednesday October 20, 2021 10:15am - 10:55am EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

10:55am EDT

What the University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index Means for Corporate Learning

Two in three Americans believe their career is a major part of their identity, but 42% of them don’t know what steps to take to advance professionally. And more than 55% working adults are worried technology automation will impact their jobs. What can companies do about this? How can companies offer more access to internal career mobility? Certifications for new skills? Information on new skills needed for the future? Learn the results of the UOP Career Optimism Index and actions to take in your company. Learn more here.

Speakers

Ruth Veloria

Chief Strategy and Customer Officer, University of Phoenix

Wednesday October 20, 2021 10:55am - 11:35am EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

11:35am EDT

21 HR Jobs of the Future Alumni Panel

The coronavirus has led to titanic shifts in where we work, how we work and the technologies we use to stay connected to each other. These changes are escalating the importance of HR’s role in the organization and presents the opportunity for HR to take a leadership role in navigating the future of work and understanding the changing nature of work, workers and the need for closing critical skill gaps. Some organizations are being proactive by creating totally new HR job roles to address this expanded scope of HR. Based on the HBR article 21 HR Jobs of the Future co-authored by Jeanne Meister, Managing Partner, Future Workplace, and Robert Brown, Vice President, Cognizant Center for the Future of Work, this session will profile Future Workplace Academy online course alumni from 21 HR Jobs of the Future, to gain perspective on their thoughts regarding the future of HR and their key takeaways from the course. This alumni panel will be moderated by Megan Leasher, Chief Solutions Strategist, Talent Plus, Inc., and faculty member of the 21 HR Jobs of the Future course.

Speakers

Megan Leasher

Chief Solutions Strategist, Talent Plus, Inc.

Kate Wilson

Director of Marketing and Branding, 21 HR Jobs of the Future Course Alum

Carlos Linares

Small Business Market Lead & Client Strategist, 21 HR Jobs of the Future Course Alum

Alice Pyclik

Research Consultant, 21 HR Jobs of the Future Course Alum

Wednesday October 20, 2021 11:35am - 12:15pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

12:15pm EDT

Spotlight: Leverage Adaptive Learning to Streamline Employee Development

Join us to learn more about how to easily turn your static content into highly-personalized e-learning for learners at all levels, and what adaptive learning is and why it is the future of education.

Speakers

Lisa Cannata

Chief Learning Officer, Americas, Area9 Lyceum

Soma Dasgupta

Head, Content Development and Management, Wiley

Wednesday October 20, 2021 12:15pm - 12:35pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

12:35pm EDT

The Evolving Role of Learning In Workforce Transformation: How the CLO Will Drive Business Growth

Bring your entire learning & development team to learn the results of the latest research from GP Strategies and Future Workplace polling 549 global heads of learning and business leaders from in the USA, Germany, China, UK, and Ireland.

Speakers

Jeanne Meister

Managing Partner, Future Workplace

Matt Donovan

Chief Learning and Innovation Officer, GP Strategies

Wednesday October 20, 2021 12:35pm - 1:15pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

1:15pm EDT

Inclusive Leadership and Accountability

Com join Karla Blanco, Diversity and Inclusion Products and Systems Integration Director at Intel Corporation, for a session on "Inclusive Leadership and Accountability."

Speakers

Karla Blanco

Diversity and Inclusion Products and Systems Integration Director, Intel Corporation

Wednesday October 20, 2021 1:15pm - 1:55pm EDT
Online Virtual

Full Group

1:55pm EDT

Jumpstart Your Team in a Hybrid Working World

If you’re like most leaders these days, you are likely wondering how hybrid work arrangements will affect your team’s ability to collaborate, build trust, and work together. Join Ed Stevens, CEO of Preciate, and learn how to jumpstart your hybrid team in just 3 weeks. Then, join Ed in Preciate’s platform and see how it takes networking and team building to the next level.

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