Minneapolis CHRO Virtual Executive Summit

When companies invest in upskilling strategies, they align employees’ skills to their company’s evolving business strategy. The journey starts with creating a learning culture and setting a strong foundation of helping your employees develop and build skills for the future.

In this session, you will explore:

• How to identify and fill skills gaps
• The importance of helping your workforce stay competitive
• Building a solid foundation for learning and what’s next on the upskilling journey

Throughout 2020, DE&I programs flourished. But to sustain these efforts, leadership must continue to partner across the C-suite and take a thoughtful approach to addressing important endeavors like supporting social justice causes and increasing diversity in all levels of the organization. As DE&I programs remain a top priority, how should HR leaders ensure they stay relevant and forward-thinking?

Join this session as HR leaders discuss:

• Strategies to meet the aspirational goals of a robust DE&I program
• Methods of communicating and demonstrating commitment to your workforce
• The future of DE&I programs and trends in supporting social justice causes

The past year has altered how we interact with the world; resiliency, agility and the ability to adjust to change are not just desirable traits, they are necessary. How can the business apply those same principles to support the health and wellbeing of the workforce in the digital, on-demand age of healthcare? The way we discuss health and wellbeing has changed; By focusing on principles of mental health and resiliency, the door has been opened for discussion on what healthcare should look like in this new era. How are HR leaders guiding their organizations to support these key priorities through digital-first benefits and a focus on wellbeing and resiliency.

Join this virtual keynote as HR leaders discuss:

• The future of health care and why HR leaders should remain employee centric and agile
• Benefits of building resilience and supporting healthy habits for the workforce
• Emerging trends in digital engagement and behavioral health initiatives

Despite the odds, employees were happier at work by the end of 2020 than they were at the end of 2019, even though burnout continues to rise —with some employees and industries experiencing a tighter squeeze than others. Maintaining an engaged workforce through 2021 and beyond requires insight into employee sentiment and a distinct strategy to execute across all levels of leadership.

Join this session as HR leaders discuss:

• Understanding the precursors to burnout and how to address them
• Fostering a community of support, focus and refuge at work
• Methods to equip employees to navigate change and mitigate fatigue

The pandemic, social justice movements and economic strain have increased pressure on the enterprise to evolve and enhance the employee experience. In order to adapt, CHROs should evaluate the employee lifecycle from end to end to retain talent, grow culture and build engagement.

Join this session as HR leaders discuss ways to:

• Provide a unique and personalized onboarding experience in remote and hybrid work environments
• Generate internal mobility, empowering employees to grow their skills
• Create opportunities for connectivity and team building

Leadership is a skill that needs to be honed, whether leading the C-suite or in an entry-level role. With more than 90% of HR leaders looking to implement a hybrid work model, what’s the best way to adapt to the new work environment in a sustainable way?

Join this session as HR leaders discuss:

• Fostering leadership development and team connection

• Challenges in leadership with a hybrid workforce

• Strategies to ensure culture and connection are in place across all teams

Talent is a resource, and with a changing work environment, expectations from the workforce and needs of organizations may not be in sync. Understanding the challenges employees face and what is most important to them is critical to attracting talent. Focusing on employee wellbeing and a conscious effort in engagement is key to retaining talent. How can HR work on both strategies in tandem to find, onboard and retain top talent.

Join this virtual keynote as HR leaders discuss:

• Trends in expectations from the workforce
• Strategies to attract and retain top talent
• The future of talent strategy

Change management has taken on a new meaning as organizations navigate unprecedented change and an uncertain future. Flexibility and adaptability have become even more critical, and maintaining an engaged workforce is an ongoing challenge. How are HR leaders shaping the direction of the organization and ensuring the workforce is responsive, engaged and productive?

Join this session as HR leaders discuss:

• How to equip employees to handle change
• Methods of reducing friction when implementing new work flows
• Trends in organizational re-design and execution

Leading a team through a global pandemic, economic uncertainty and societal unrest requires leaders to be in tune to the needs of their team in order to best support them. But burnout is increasing among HR professionals as the world of work continues to change. How can CHROs network, connect and support one another to combat burnout and create lasting professional relationships.

Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:

• Ways to expand your professional network and establish new connections
• Strategies to reduce burnout and practice self-care
• The importance of leading through example; prioritizing wellness and empathy

Don't miss this opportunity to meet with CHRO practitioners and industry thought leaders who shared their insights on the agenda. Come with questions and get ready to meet new friends in this casual session designed to foster peer connections and collaboration in the Minneapolis community. 

Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues