March Virtual: Employee Engagement

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

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TOPIC

Putting Employee Experience at the Center of HR Leadership

HR leaders who focus on improving worker experience can produce a host of good outcomes in terms of employee engagement, receptivity to change, employee retention, and overall productivity. What are the most effective techniques? How can leaders promote mutual trust, listen better, create community, build a consensus on values and social responsibility, and give workers better tools to do their jobs? Where can employers draw the line between active listening, as with surveys, or more passive techniques that may come across as a Big Brother approach? We’ll explore how research has established a strong connection between better employee experience and business growth.

From Day One is a Recertification Provider for SHRM and HRCI. This session is eligible for 3 credits from both organizations. The Activity IDs will be sent to attendees after the conclusion of the session.

Schedule-

ALL TIMES SHOWN BELOW ARE U.S. Eastern Time

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Expo/Networking
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM  | 
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Opening Remarks
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM  | 
12:25 PM - 12:50 PM
Fireside Chat
12:25 PM - 12:50 PM  | 

Speaker: 

Jason Simmonds, Global Head of Employee Experience - Morgan Stanley  

 

12:55 PM - 01:15 PM
The Science Behind Trust: How to Navigate Change With Adaptable Teams (Workshop)
12:55 PM - 01:15 PM  | 

In this session, you’ll gain insights into the pitfalls of workplace change initiatives and discover the pivotal role trust plays in effective change management. Learn to foster adaptability and resilience within your teams and leave armed with practical tools to enhance team dynamics and organizational culture. Elevate your company with strategic knowledge and immediate, actionable takeaways for corporate transformation and leadership empowerment.

Speaker:

Zach Smith, Chief Activation Officer, Co-Founder, Activate 180

01:20 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel: Enhancing Employee Engagement Through Whole-Person Management
01:20 PM - 02:00 PM  | 

Whole-person management is revolutionizing the employee experience by recognizing the importance of addressing all aspects of an individual's performance and well-being. What are some effective strategies and initiatives used to enhance the overall employee experience? What are the benefits of adopting and supporting a holistic approach?

Panelists:

Rebecca Tinsley, VP, Talent Engagement & Culture - Teradata

Elizabeth Chappelear, Head of Benefits Strategy - MilliporeSigma

Amina Lobban, Head of Culture, Engagement & HR Business Excellence, Global Mfg, Supply & Quality - Takeda

Aaron Shapiro, Founder - Carver Edison

Fatma Ghedira, Head of Community - Thinkhuman

Moderator:

Rebecca Knight, Contributing Columnist, Harvard Business Review

02:05 PM - 02:25 PM
Thought Leadership Spotlight
02:05 PM - 02:25 PM  | 
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Create Connections and Cultivate Cultures to Elevate Your Organization’s Employee Experience to New Heights (Workshop)
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM  | 

We humans have an inherent need to belong and be part of a group. This need dates back to our earliest days when survival depended on being part of a community. Building connections and maintaining relationships–these weren't just nice-to-haves; they were essential for our very existence. The need for a sense of belonging is hardwired into our DNA. Understanding and leveraging this fundamental human nature creates an incredible opportunity to elevate employee experience and build a thriving culture that undoubtedly leads to better business results. Join our workshop to explore practical strategies and innovative tools that will elevate your organization’s employee experience to new heights.

Joy Fajardo, Manager, Brand Experience, LineZero

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Using Employee Data to Boost Retention (Workshop)
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM  | 

In this upcoming workshop, Kat Lee will explore the challenges of managing employee turnover and retention in a global workforce. The session will focus on understanding diverse cultural expectations around benefits and compensation. Attendees will learn how consolidating employee data with tools like Rippling can help create a competitive retention strategy. Key takeaways will include actionable insights, such as updating PTO policies, to improve employee retention.

 

Kathryn Lee, Sr. HR Manager, Create Music Group

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Building a Resilient Culture: Lessons, Tools, and Actions to Create Lasting Engagement and Impact (Workshop)
02:30 PM - 03:15 PM  | 

Building and sustaining a strong company culture requires intentional effort, especially in challenging times. Join Predictive Index's Jackie Dube, Chief People Officer, and Will Otto, VP of Talent Optimization, as they explore how to integrate mission, vision, and values into daily operations, evolve benefits and culture to meet employee needs, and effectively measure and act on employee experience data. Through a real-world case study, they'll showcase how employee-led initiatives, transparent feedback loops, and strategic tools like Employee Experience (XP), Performance Management (PI Perform), and a Pioneer Advisory Committee (PAC) helped to drive meaningful improvements. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to build a thriving culture and navigate setbacks with confidence.

 

Jackie Dube, Chief People Officer, The Predictive Index 

Will Otto,  VP of Talent Optimization, The Predictive Index 


 

03:20 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel: Managers Are Overwhelmed. How Leadership Development Can Help Them
03:20 PM - 04:00 PM  | 

Managers face more responsibilities than ever, thanks to the hybrid work, tight budgets, and shifting organizational needs. How can L&D leaders make the most effective investments to identify where managers need help and then responding with initiatives that work at scale as well as for individual managers? What are the most innovative approaches to supporting young and first-time managers? How is AI taking a role in training managers and helping them solve everyday problems?

Panelists:

Derek Greenacre, Head of Talent Management and Employee Experience, Americas - AXA XL

Kavita Juvvadi, Director, Human Resources Technology Transformation - Amtrak

Rochelle Arnold-Simmons, Sr. Director, Talent Development - Under Armour

Adam Weber, Executive Coach - Adam Weber Coaching

Moderator: 

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza, Journalist, Contributing Editor - From Day One

04:05 PM - 04:30 PM
Fireside Chat
04:05 PM - 04:30 PM  | 

Speaker:

Liz Ference, Head of Employee Experience - Mattel 
 

Moderator:

Nicole Smith, Editorial Audience Director, Harvard Business Review

04:30 PM - 04:35 PM
Closing Remarks
04:30 PM - 04:35 PM  | 
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