Washington, DC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
December 7, 2021 | 8:00am - 1:30pm EST
December 7, 2021 | 8:00am - 1:30pm EST
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Washington, DC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
How leaders should be adjusting organizationally and personally during uncertain times
Driving bold and impactful change in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts
Creating and crafting health initiatives for leaders and employees
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Ann Addison
Northrop Grumman
Corporate VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Hurst
American Red Cross
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ken Kovach
B. F. Saul Company
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Shawn Stokes
Prince George's
Director of Human Resources
Jacqueline Welch
The New York Times
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
What to Expect
Connect with your CHRO community through a variety of different session formats at the upcoming Virtual Executive Summit. You'll have the opportunity to listen, engage and create lasting relationships with like-minded peers.
Agenda
December 7, 2021
11:00am - 12:00pm EST Executive Boardroom
The Diversity Double Down — Analysis and Culture
Grady Tripp
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
TEGNA
Loretta Young Walker
EVP & Chief People Officer
MedStar Health
Rainia Washington
EVP, CHRO
FINRA
Driven by social responsibility, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts have soared. As a result, HR leaders must double down on progress to ensure company culture is aligned with goals ensuring all employees feel welcome, as well as carefully analyzing factors such as the market, equitable compensation and more.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Strategies to enable a cohesive and empowered workforce
- Forward-thinking methods to increase diversity in the workplace
- Creating a culture blueprint for tracking metrics
11:00am - 12:00pm EST Executive Boardroom
Personalizing Well-Being — A Roadmap to Resilience
Shawn Stokes
Director of Human Resources
Prince George's
Vonda Bell
Chief Human Capital Officer
Farm Credit Administration
Dr. Theresa Horne
Chief Diversity Officer
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The pandemic has not only had an impact socially and economically, but the global health crisis is also ravaging mental health. Within the enterprise, the human resources function must provide the necessary support and resources to alleviate the burden on employees: boosting resilience.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss ways to:
- Create sustainable well-being solutions in the way of benefits, flexibility and support for working parents
- Design personalized wellbeing offerings to meet contrasting employee needs
- Establish programs and processes to destigmatize mental health
11:00am - 12:00pm EST Executive Boardroom
The Elevated Role of the CHRO
Bryan Garey
Vice President, Human Resources
Virginia Tech
Melissa Hurst
Chief Human Resources Officer
American Red Cross
Brendan Johnson
Senior Vice President and CHRO
Adventist HealthCare
Prompted by the pandemic, social issues, and racial injustice; CHROs are in the spotlight among their C-Suite contemporaries, the Board of Directors and the CEO. Now more than ever, HR leaders are tasked with being strategic leaders and must prepare to take on greater accountability for driving business success.
In this session, HR leaders will learn:
- How to effectively communicate to the CEO and the workforce to reevaluate company models
- Enhancing C-Suite partnerships
- Successful reporting to the Board of Directors
12:00pm - 1:30pm EST Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer Meetings
Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues
8:00am - 8:45am EST Keynote
Bold Conversations to Drive Bold Actions — Mental Health in the Workplace
Hosted by BetterUp
Dr. Damian Vaughn
Chief Programs Officer
BetterUp
Angela Bailey
Chief Human Capital Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Jane Datta
Chief Human Capital Officer
NASA
Natalie Stute
Chief Human Resources Officer
Gainwell
A global pandemic, layoffs, remote/hybrid work are just a few of the many factors that organizations have faced during this unprecedented time of disruption. Coupled with the fact that employees and executives have had their mental health and wellbeing pressed like never before; how are leaders to prioritize and balance so many challenges for their organization and employees?
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Strategies to support health and wellbeing holistically and consistently
- How to identify the time to step in and take action
- Creating dialogue for leaders to maintain inclusive cultures
9:00am - 10:00am EST Executive Boardroom
Leading Organizational Change During Uncertain Times
Rita Grazda
Vice President Human Resources North America
SICPA
Traci DiMartini
Chief Human Capital Officer
General Services Administration
At the forefront of mandatory vaccination requirements, Washington DC HR leaders are uniquely positioned to make tough choices as it relates to workforce planning and the future of work as a whole. As company leaders look forward, many organizations are seizing the opportunity to reset organization design, operating norms, and company culture. As leaders of change, how can CHROs and CHCOs ensure that organizational design aligns with business goals?
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- How to equip employees to handle change
- Methods of reducing friction when implementing new workflows
- Strategy to evolve your company culture during change
9:00am - 10:00am EST Executive Boardroom
Shifting Strategies for an Evolving Employee Landscape
Jeff Newman
Chief Human Resources Officer
TEGNA
Beth Skoletsky
Chief Human Resources Officer
Constellis
Connectivity has never been more essential as companies work to bridge the gap in hybrid work environments.
The leadership provided by managers plays a vital role in maintaining a sense of belonging, whether employees are returning to the office or continuing to work remotely.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- How to create a motivational atmosphere for employees in remote and hybrid work environments
- Challenges in promoting and building culture with new hires as well as permanent and temporary employees
- Strategies to build on engagement in the "new normal"
9:00am - 10:00am EST Executive Boardroom
Beyond the Data — Redesigning HR Strategies With Human Analytics
Clay Worley
SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
NCI
Sue Davies
Chief Human Resources Officer
Markel Corporation
Bringing HR into the digital era is an increasingly high priority on CHRO’s agendas. As organizations have been pushed to digitalize at the speed of light within the past year, more business cases are being made for a complete redesign of HR strategies that put data and analytics at the core of their decisions.
In this session, CHROs will explore:
- Aligning HR data through automation in a global business
- How to gauge potential attrition and minimize the effects of employee turnover
- Utilizing HR data in C-level decision-making processes
10:00am - 10:45am EST Keynote
The Modern Hire — Digital Transformation As the Key to the Best Talent in the Market
Hosted by SmartRecruiters
Lisa Sterling
Chief People Officer
SmartRecruiters
PaShon Mann
Vice President, Talent Acquisition
Comcast NBC Universal
Holly Paul
Chief Human Resources Officer
FTI Consulting
Change has become a constant among many organizations as culture has evolved, processes have shifted and technology is upgraded. HR leaders must secure the right talent as they lead digital transformation efforts and innovate for the future of work.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Defining a strategic long-term vision for talent acquisition that removes bias
- Post-pandemic high volume hiring and how to overcome the talent scarcity problem
- How to increase team efficiency & processes with a remote workforce
10:45am - 11:00am EST Break
December 7, 2021
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