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Boston CHRO Inner Circle
September 4, 2025 | Davio's
September 4, 2025
Davio's
Collaborate with your peers
Join Boston's top CHROs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Harnessing the full potential of novel HR technology solutions
Keeping your workforce engaged through seemingly constant change
Boston CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Mary Beth DeNooyer
Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO
Janice Deskus
Staples
CHRO
Sarah Evans
Ocean Spray
CHRO
Mark Griffin
BJ's Wholesale Club
CHRO
Brendan Reidy
Acushnet Company
Chief People Officer
Agenda
September 1, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Navigating HR Technology Challenges and Change
In the rapidly evolving HR landscape, the strategic integration of technology is crucial to achieving organizational goals and enhancing employee experience. Meanwhile, Gartner research shows that 55% of HR leaders believe their current technology solutions fall short of meeting both present and future business needs. Despite significant advancements in HR technology and the widespread adoption of GenAI solutions, many leaders still struggle to harness its full potential. On top of that, employees are experiencing unparalleled levels of change fatigue across industries, and legacy transformation readiness practices are inadequate in today’s environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategies to effectively leverage HR technology and manage the change it brings, while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a resilient workforce.
Discussion Questions:
- What are the key factors contributing to the disconnect between HR technology execution and desired outcomes?
- How can HR leaders better align their technology strategies with future business needs?
- Are the novel technologies you have implemented in the past 1-2 years living up to your expectations? If not, where are they falling short?
- How can organizations equip managers to effectively lead change and support their teams through technology transitions?
- What innovative practices can be adopted to measure the success of change initiatives?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
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