12:00 PM
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12:15 PM
Expo/Networking
12:00 PM
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12:15 PM
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12:15 PM
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12:25 PM
Opening Remarks
12:15 PM
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12:25 PM
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12:25 PM
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12:50 PM
Developing an Employee-Experience Strategy for Your Organization (Fireside Chat)
12:25 PM
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12:50 PM
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How a global financial-services firm with 80,000 employees developed a comprehensive employee-experience program, covering resources that improve employees’ careers, the workplace, and well-being. Among the upgrades: improving the onboarding process.
Speaker:
Jason Simmonds, Global Head of Employee Experience, Morgan Stanley
Moderator:
Callum Borchers, Columnist, the Wall Street Journal
12:55 PM
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01:15 PM
The Science Behind Trust: How to Navigate Change With Adaptable Teams (Thought Leadership Spotlight)
12:55 PM
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01:15 PM
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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
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02:00 PM
Enhancing Employee Engagement Through Whole-Person Management (Panel)
01:20 PM
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02:00 PM
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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
Amina Lobban, Head of Culture, Engagement & HR Business Excellence, Global Manufacturing, 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
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02:25 PM
Leading Transformation When There’s No Playbook (Thought Leadership Spotlight)
02:05 PM
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02:25 PM
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To succeed and thrive today and in the future, experimentation, innovation, and continuous learning are key to finding new solutions. The transformation that’s needed is an “adaptive” challenge: there’s no playbook. In this session, you’ll learn about Adeption’s B3 framework that helps leaders cut through complexity; explore diverse perspectives and approaches to create new possibilities; and build your way forward through iterative experimentation and reflection. You’ll hear how this action-centered approach fosters vertical development—growing a leader’s capacity to see challenges from a range of mindsets—to respond more effectively and lead change and innovation at the system level.
Speaker:
Carl Sanders Edwards, CEO and Co-Founder, Adeption
02:30 PM
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03:15 PM
Create Connections and Cultivate Cultures to Elevate Your Organization’s Employee Experience to New Heights (Workshop)
02:30 PM
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03:15 PM
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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.
Speaker:
Joy Fajardo, Manager, Brand Experience, LineZero
02:30 PM
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03:15 PM
Using Employee Data to Boost Retention (Workshop)
02:30 PM
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03:15 PM
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In this 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.
Speaker:
Kathryn Lee, Senior HR Manager, Create Music Group
02:30 PM
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03:15 PM
Building a Resilient Culture: Lessons, Tools, and Actions to Create Lasting Engagement and Impact (Workshop)
02:30 PM
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03:15 PM
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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.
Speakers:
Jackie Dube, Chief People Officer, The Predictive Index
Will Otto, VP of Talent Optimization, The Predictive Index
03:20 PM
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04:00 PM
Managers Are Overwhelmed. How Leadership Development Can Help Them (Panel)
03:20 PM
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04:00 PM
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Managers face more responsibilities than ever, thanks to 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 respond 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, HR 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
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04:30 PM
Fostering a Workplace Culture of Purpose, Passion, and Play (Fireside Chat)
04:05 PM
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04:30 PM
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At the renowned toymaker behind Barbie and Hot Wheels, the company strives to create an employee experience that encourages creativity and collaboration. Mattel infuses a playful spirit into the workplace as an attitude and way of being, including a stronger support for workers through coaching and leadership development.
Speaker:
Liz Ference, Head of Employee Experience, Mattel
Moderator:
Nicole Smith, Editorial Audience Director, Harvard Business Review
04:30 PM
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04:35 PM
Closing Remarks
04:30 PM
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04:35 PM
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