Chicago CHRO Community
Inner Circle
March 12, 2025 | The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
March 12, 2025
The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Collaborate with your peers
Join Chicago'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
Chicago 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
Kane Calamari
Ace Hardware
SVP, CHRO & President, Ace Foundation
Donna Dorsey
International
Executive VP, People & Culture
Amber Kennelly
William Blair & Company
CHRO
Agenda
March 12, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Navigating HR Technology Challenges and Change
John Smith
VP, Head, Human Resources
ACH Food Companies
Janet Catlett
CHRO
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
Sarajeni Hammond
CHRO
AG Growth International
Beatrice Lauture
VP, HR, Americas
MKS Instruments
Angela Mancuso
Executive VP Global HR
AIT Worldwide Logistics
Tithee Paal
Head of HR North America
Aspire Systems
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
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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Hosted Valet Parking provided. Please be sure to mention that you are attending the Evanta event.
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