UK & Ireland CHRO Community
Executive Summit

As the future of work evolves, Kerry Dryburgh, CHRO at bp, discusses the bold shifts necessary for Chief HR Officers to deliver business value and lead effectively. As architects of strategy, performance, culture and transformation – today’s CHROs are a driving force behind the business.

Join this fireside chat with Kerry, alongside Jane Storm, Chief People Officer at Direct Line Group, to gain insights into:

• Navigating strategic resets and their impact on leadership and HR functions, while maintaining stability during change
• Adapting Leadership styles to meet evolving workforce expectations and drive performance cross diverse global teams
• Preparing for the future of work by balancing digital advancements with a people-oriented approach to maintain organisational culture

Every day business leaders across the labour market are listening to the real and urgent needs of their employees. The ongoing talent shortage has led to an intensely competitive landscape for highly skilled professionals who seek purpose-driven work, greater life balance and development opportunities.

Join Stuart Cheesman, Global Strategist for recognition experts, O.C. Tanner, to learn:

• Impacts of implementing integrated recognition on employee fulfillment, belonging and desire to stay
• Retention of talent with ROI at the top of mind
• Why employee-centered care must be at the core of Total Rewards strategies that align with what matters most to employees

As organisations face unprecedented shifts in technology and market demands, HR-led transformation becomes essential for maintaining a competitive edge. Diagnosing strategic workforce planning needs and embedding sustainable change empowers CHROs to lead impactful transformations. The focus on skills, organisational development, and change management is crucial for successful business growth.

In this session you will:

• Discover how to diagnose and implement SWP strategies that align with business objectives and future needs
• Explore the shift to skill-based frameworks, boosting workforce flexibility, adaptability, and large-scale reskilling
• Learn techniques for ensuring change initiatives are sustainable and effectively integrated into the organisation

As the conversation around work environments continues to evolve from a post-COVID hype to "the new normal", CHROs are tasked with navigating this cultural shift and redefining workplace dynamics. Whether in traditional, hybrid, or fully remote settings, the transition offers opportunities for growth and relationship-building. This session will explore:

• The disparity between media narratives and the reality of return-to-work policies, emphasising the need for transparency and prioritising employee well-being over profitability
• Strategies to empower talent by embracing modern work practices and avoiding outdated cultural biases, regardless of work setting
• The importance of fostering inclusivity and adapting to new expectations, ensuring all employees thrive in various work environments

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Gartner C-Level Communities' Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

In a fast-moving world, today’s enterprises must operate faster and with greater agility than ever before. Discover how CHROs can drive true velocity across their organisation and hear how some of the world’s most iconic brands are transforming their workplaces to exceed the pace of change. 

Join this session to learn:

• Why top CHROs are embracing a velocity mindset
• How to eliminate siloes and drive culture transformation across distributed global teams
• What leading enterprises are doing to increase speed and agility

The UK business landscape is no longer about weathering the storm; it's about harnessing its energy. As a CHRO, you're not just managing people; you're architecting your organisation's future. But are your current workforce strategies holding you back?

Join this session to learn the roadmap for:

• Developing strategic workforce plans that anticipate disruption and position your organisation to not just survive, but dominate in the face of uncertainty
• Harnessing the power of humans and agents working in tandem to build a resilient workforce
• Implementing targeted upskilling and reskilling initiatives that empower your employees to thrive in a constantly evolving business landscape

In the relentless wave of workforce transformation, CHROs are the architects of success, steering succession planning, cost management, and employee growth into powerful forces of change. Gartner reports that today’s typical businesses have undertaken five major organisational changes in the past three years, so mastering these dynamics is essential.

Join this boardroom session to:

• Uncover how to seamlessly navigate multiple workforce change initiatives, turning disruption into opportunity
• Unlock innovative strategies beyond redundancies, transforming personnel cost challenges into strategic advantages
• Harness the energy of continuous change in human resources to propel your organisation into new realms of agility and expansion