Why Human Resource Professionals Should Attend



The WorkX conference offers the latest insights and best practices from leading professionals in the HR industry. It provides an opportunity for employee experience professionals to gather knowledge on innovative technologies and trends and how they can leverage these takeaways to enhance their organization's HR functions. It is a great opportunity for HR professionals to learn, share, and engage with their peers to gain insights into how they can better manage their organizations' human capital, and align employee engagement strategies with the business objectives.

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Featured Sessions: Human Resources

Panel Discussion: Global Workforce Trends for 2023 - Preparing Your Team Today to Succeed in the Future

  • Trends that employers need to adopt for success in today's competitive marketplace
  • The importance of embracing AI and automation in the workspace
  • Strategies for attracting and retaining top talent from anywhere in the world while prioritizing employee well-being

Speakers:

  • Valeria Paz, Head of People Operations, Alpha Medical
  • Krista Lauridsen, Associate Vice President, People Places & Spaces, ATB
  • Assal Yavari, Vice President, Global Workplace and Safety, Okta

Case Study Panel: Comparing Work Cultures: The Nordic Approach- Can We Bring the Nordic Way of Working to the US

  • Nordic companies' early adoption of flexible and activity-based working models
  • Comparison of management styles between Nordic and US work cultures, specifically trust vs. control
  • Examination of the history and prevalence of remote work in Nordic countries compared to the US, and how physical location and work environment impact employee productivity.

Speakers: 

  • Tomi Teikko, Head of US, Haltian
  • Mikael Brindbergs, Senior Facilities Manager, JLL
  • Adam Green, Senior Managing Director, Global Workplace Strategy and Transformation, Newmark

Panel Discussion: Providing Innovative Workplace Solutions: Combining Tactics Between HR, IT, and Real Estate

  • Learn cost saving strategies related to workplace standards and space reduction, including right sizing
  • Understand how to analyze your company's current space demand
  • Explore collaboration techniques between functions to align goals and strategies effectively

Speakers:

  • Richard Perri, Global Director of Workplace, Shutterstock
  • Cole Lipovac, Senior Director, People Business Partners and Workplace Experience, Confluent
  • Brookes Broughton, Regional Manager, Eastern US & Santa Monica, The Walt Disney Company

Building a Talent Strategy that Will Help You Win in Any Economy

  • Ways to create career opportunities for everyone in your organization
  • The 51%-49% solution: finding balance between diversity and inclusion
  • Strategies to strengthen leadership and cultivate a culture that resonates with all generations, resulting in a more engaging employee experience and increased profitability

Speaker: Pamela Stroko, Former Vice President, HCM Transformation, Oracle

Additional Human Resources Sessions

  • Building an Employee Value Proposition for a Hybrid World
  • Internal Communications: Understanding the Importance of Internal Comms to the Future of Work
  • Panel Discussion: Striking the Right Hybrid Balance for Your Organization to Retain Top Talent
  • Panel Discussion: The Battle Continues! Return-to-Office vs Remote vs Hybrid - Managing Working Models to Optimize Business
  • Fireside Chat: Managing the Hybrid Workforce - Practicing Effective Leadership Techniques Despite Changing How, When, & Where Your Employees Work
  • Developing Effective Virtual Teams Creating a Strong Company Culture to Engage the Remote Workforce

Workshops & Masterclasses

  • Employee Experience Lab: Building a Business Case: Determining the Cost-Benefit Analysis of In-person, Hybrid, or Fully Remote Employees to Plan Your Investment
  • Employee Experience Lab: Optimize Your Health & Wellness Program to Improve Quality and Productivity in the Workplace
  • Employee Experience Lab: Utilize Tools and Technology to Create Innovative, Collaborative Spaces


Speaker Spotlights




Additional Resources

5 Future of Work Trends for 2023
The landscape of work is evolving at a swift pace, necessitating individuals and organizations to adjust accordingly. Five trends are emerging that are shaping the future of work. To learn more about these trends and remain informed, you can download the article.

How to Improve Your Hybrid Workplace in 2023
With the prevalence of remote and in-office teams, it is essential for them to communicate and collaborate effectively despite being physically distant and having varying technological tools and resources. To discover numerous ways to enhance your hybrid workplace, you can download this article.

Quiet Quitting & Quiet Firing
The hashtag #QuietQuitting has gained significant attention on social media and has spread to other platforms such as Twitter, as well as mainstream news outlets including CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, regional newspapers' opinion sections, and local morning news shows. To understand the origins of this trend, the shifting desires of workers, and the concept of "quiet firing begetting quiet quitting," you can download this article.