New York CHRO Executive Summit

She answers to “FlyGirl” and make no mistake – Vernice FlyGirl Armour earned those wings. She flew the AH-1W SuperCobra attack helicopter during Operation Iraqi Freedom and became the first African-American female combat pilot in U.S. Armed Forces history. Drawing inspiration and leadership lessons straight from the heat of battle, FlyGirl challenges executives and organizations to “get gutsy” by harnessing the power of a Breakthrough Mentality Mindset and overcoming personal and professional setbacks. FlyGirl now travels the globe with one mission and one goal: to give you “permission to engage” your teams like never before.

Diversity and Inclusion is top of mind for every organization. Yet, despite their best intentions, organizations continue to struggle to build truly inclusive workplaces. An inclusive workplace is best defined as a workplace where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging and are comfortable being who they are. Hear Steve Pemberton, Globoforce chief human resources officer, and former chief diversity officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, share his own personal journey and draw upon his career and life experiences to highlight what it means to be different and how it feels to not belong and, most importantly, what to do about it.

The performance-management landscape has shifted dramatically in the last few years. Practices once thought radical are now the new normal. Rating-free reviews, dynamic goal-setting, continuous performance conversations and crowdsourced feedback are taking the place of traditional methods.

In this session you will:

• Examine how to approach compensation with on-going performance
• Discuss talent and succession planning
• Learn how Guggenheim Partners reinvented its approach

Tying in leadership development initiatives can make all the difference in the experience of employees. Discuss the current state of employee engagement, including key factors that have a direct influence on your organizations employee engagement results.

In this session you will:

• Examine best practices to achieve higher levels of employee engagement
• Explore what role HR should play in driving employee engagement
• Dive into specific leadership competencies necessary to ensure improved engagement and employee performance

CHROs know how to help employees achieve retirement success by improving the effectiveness of their defined contribution plans. But there are many barriers to turning these known concepts into reality. Franklin Templeton Investments leads this interactive discussion about how retirement benefits fit within the broader benefits offering and what prevents organizations from taking action on design features that can lead to better financial outcomes. Come prepared to share best practices and success stories on making your defined contribution plan design a strategic business priority.

Making the transition to the CHRO role can be a difficult one. In this session three new CHROs will have a conversation on the highs, lows, and everything in-between when entering into the new role.

In this session you will:

• Examine how others have broken into the CHRO role and what advice they have for those looking to
• Discuss greatest challenges in the role
• Explore what has prepared other CHROs best for their current role

No matter the industry, executives are keen on exploring ways to implement data and analytics capabilities to solve problems.

In this session you will:

• Explore the use of data and analytics to identify, solve, police and measure runaway prescription drug costs
• Examine case studies on how to impact the bottom line and save the enterprise money by using new technology

With every interaction — from onboarding new personnel to rolling out the latest system updates — HR executives have an opportunity to deliver an exceptional employee experience. By leveraging fresh tools and enabling cutting-edge technologies, organizations can save time, eliminate error and even generate revenue, all while positioning themselves as employers of choice.

Join this boardroom session and discuss:

• Leveraging advancements in the consumer world to improve the employee experience
• Ensuring employees have more direct access to information and support
• Using technology to build truly meaningful impact on employees’ service experiences

HR executives who are self-aware, genuine, and even vulnerable, create a culture where trusting relationships thrive and teams are motivated to focus on what truly matters. Join Mike Robbins as he exposes the most vital characteristics of being an exceptional leader and creating a championship organization — appreciation and authenticity. These key qualities unify and inspire teams to achieve goals and drive high performance. Robbins shares practical strategies for communicating with impact, building authentic relationships, and leading teams that bring out the best in themselves and others and generate measurable results.