San Francisco CHRO Executive Summit

Organizations everywhere have used Total Rewards programs to attract and retain talent by offering a buffet of benefits to highlight the investment they make in their people. Yet despite these efforts, research shows that workers feel these strategies often fail, not only in addressing their most important needs, but in enhancing their overall employee experience. This session will unveil the latest insights from the 2025 Global Culture Report and foster discussion to help you redefine your Total Rewards programs and provide the right mix of offerings to better communicate authentic care.   

Join this session to discuss:

Why employee-centered care must be at the core of Total Rewards strategies that align with what matters most to employees

Why recognition done well throughout an organization can make a difference in fostering positive mental health practices

How organizations can approach employee job transitions with the same care and attention given to new hires  

CEOs surveyed by Gartner say talent shortage is the top damaging factor for the enterprise. Despite that fact, only 15% of organizations reported practicing strategic workforce planning (SWP) last year. How can CHROs streamline SWP to align with current and future business needs while remaining adaptable to change?
Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Optimizing SWP processes while reducing complexities
• Adapting strategies to meet short and long-term goals
• Matching talent needs with enterprise aspirations

Gartner research indicates "ready now" successors often become disengaged or seek other opportunities. By choosing "ready enough" successors, leaders can boost engagement and retention without compromising essential skills.
Join this session to discuss:

• Modernizing talent management to meet organizational skills needed
• Accelerating the readiness of the leadership bench
• Growing talent for engagement and performance

No longer satisfied with transactional perks, today’s employees increasingly expect employers to support their total wellbeing that integrates physical health, mental health and financial security. Employers who adapt to these shifting needs enhance retention, productivity and optimize value for benefits investment.

Join this boardroom session to:

• Boost engagement with personalized, easy-to-navigate benefits
• Integrate high tech with the human touch to manage complexity
• Drive retention, productivity, and success with total wellbeing

Over the past two years, Gartner research shows 76% of CHROs reported significant updates to their leadership development programs. However, only 36% think the programs are effective at preparing leaders to face future challenges. How can CHROs continually adjust to new workplace trends, reset business priorities and develop leaders?
Join this session to discuss:

• Activating a culture of learning to drive employee and organizational growth
• Developing managers and leaders at all levels
• Accelerating skills development to drive growth

Gartner research shows less than half of employees are satisfied with their organizations’ career development opportunities. Despite the need to retain and find key talent, the same research shows only 34% of organizations help in visualizing these paths to growth.
In this boardroom, CHROs will discuss best practices in:

• Developing partnerships between employees and managers in career development
• Coaching and career conversations to make employees feel supported
• Building career paths that create opportunities for internal mobility

HR leaders expect Generative AI to impact nearly 40% of roles within five years. With AI being deployed broadly, what does this mean for your workforce? Whether you are just beginning or further down the road, join this session with a Gartner Senior Director Analyst to learn:

• The myths and realities around generative AI
• The critical role of the CHRO in driving ROI on AI investments
• How to prepare your workforce for AI and emerging technologies

Trust is both a fundamental business issue and the biggest asset of a company. Without it, companies lose reputations, employees and culture. With trust, organizations enjoy greater creativity, productivity, and results. Through extensive research and experience, Dr. David Horsager learned what it takes to gain and keep the “Trust Edge.”

Join this keynote to discover:

• Keys to building morale and culture through trust
• Frameworks for building trust across the enterprise
• Tenants of trust to create successful leaders and organizations