Day 1 | 5 March 2024
8:00
Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:40
Karakia/Mihi Whakatau
8:55
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Stefanie Boyer, Associate Director; HR Advisory, University of Auckland
EMBRACING THE FUTURE OF WORK
9:00
Keynote Presentation: How to maintain your organisational culture for employees in a post-Covid world
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Enhance workplace inclusivity by adopting communication tools that promote better teamwork.
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Create a flexible organization structure to improve work-life balance and boost employee happiness.
Richard Parker, Chief HR Officer, The Warehouse Group
9:25
Fostering Inclusivity through HR Empowerment to reduce workplace inequities
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Leveraging expertise in DEI and cultural safety to advance HR and Workplace Equity
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Developing a workplace environment that nurtures the future of leadership and
management in your organisation
Alexis Cameron, Model of Care Lead, Te Whatu Ora; Te Toka Tumai Auckland
9:50
Unlocking Employee Potential: Navigating the Path to Growth
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How do organisations define employee potential?
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What methods do organisations employ to measure employees’ potential, and what are the challenges associated with this measurement?
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How is information about employee potential currently used to effectively address persistent skills gaps and assemble dynamic teams?
Trent Wai-Poi, HXM Value Advisor, SAP SuccessFactors – APJ
10:20
Speed Networking
10:35
Morning Tea
TALENT ATTRACTION, DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION
11:00
Panel: How to build a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
to attract talent
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Learning how to identify the specific needs, aspirations, and preferences which can
help you to build your EVP and target particular talent pools -
Tailoring your EVP to align with your organisation’s purpose and strategy
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Assessing the effectiveness of EVP to stand out in the competitive talent
marketplace
Moderator:
Stefanie Boyer, Associate Director; HR Advisory, University of Auckland
Panelists:
Charlotte Ward, Chief People Officer, Kiwibank
Phillipa Gimmillaro CMHRNZ, Chief People Officer, HIND Management
Roz Urbahn, Chief People Officer, Livestock Improvement Corporation
11:55
Case Study: Strategies for upskilling employees and inspiring leadership
opportunities
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Discovering ways organisations can create mentorship and coaching experiences to guide employees into leadership roles
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Developing a continuous learning culture by providing resources for online courses, workshops, and seminars to keep employees updated with the latest industry trends
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Forming cross-functional teams where employees can interact with different departments to enhance their understanding of the organisation as a whole
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How to support career progression and development when there are no promotional roles available – lateral movement vs upwards movement
Candice-Lee Maree, People and Culture Manager, Aurora Energy
12:30
Networking Lunch
1:30
Case Study: Lessons learnt at HIND Management when leveraging technology in the workplace
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Five Practical takeaways from implementing robotics, prioritising automation and outsourcing to improve efficiencies and the employee experience
Phillipa Gimmillaro CMHRNZ, Chief People Officer, HIND Management
1:55
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in 2 roundtables for 30 minutes each
Breakout Session A: Practical Strategies for Harnessing Employee Potential
Trent Wai-Poi, HXM Value Advisor, SAP SuccessFactors – APJ
Breakout Session B: Learn how you can evolve your organisation to create a continuous feedback culture
Lauren Oldham, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp
Breakout Session C: Is your leadership development strategy in view? Identifying and enabling leaders for today and tomorrow
Lucy Cennamo-Jones, Director of Consulting, Talogy NZ
Jenny Dwyer, Director of Consulting, Talogy NZ
Breakout Session D: How to enhance your organisation's employee experience and overcome communication challenges
Nicole Larsen, Technical Trainer, Ready Workforce, ReadyTech
Fran Haas, Customer Success Manager, ReadyTech
3:05
Afternoon Tea
HR TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION & DECISION MAKING
3:30
Panel: Navigating the collaboration between HR leadership and the C-Suite
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Discuss the importance of trust and collaboration between HR leaders and the C-Suite
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Share insights on how HR leaders can foster strong relationships with top
executives to achieve the organisations strategic goals
Moderator:
Stefanie Boyer, Associate Director; HR Advisory, University of Auckland
Panelists:
Claire Walker, Chief People Officer, Genesis Energy
Roz Urbahn, Chief People Officer, Livestock Improvement Corporation
Susan Lowe, Chief People Officer, Alpine Energy; HRD Hot List Winner 2023
4:10
Identifying effective approaches for organisational resilience to navigate the challenges of a VUCA environment
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Crafting an agile workplace environment to foster workforce flexibility
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Fostering a sustainable work-life integration for frontline workers to work in remote conditions
Payal Kulkarni, Human Resources Director, JW Marriott Auckland
4:35
Chairperson's Closing Address
4:40
Cocktail Party and End of Summit Day One
Day 2 | 6 March 2024
8:20
Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:50
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Lara Prentice, Head of People and Performance, Les Mills NZ
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT, EXPERIENCE & WELLBEING
9:00
Keynote: Pioneering a people-centric approach through driving the basics, recognising our people as people, and engaging specialists in their field
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Mimicking our employee experience to that of our teams in Black
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Focusing on values and supporting wellbeing
Kirsty Donbavand, People and Capability Manager, New Zealand Rugby
9:25
Case Study: Training staff to be culturally responsive, equitable and fair through the teaching of Te Reo Māori and Māori tikanga
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How the "Taumata Teitei – Vision 2030 and Strategic Plan 2025" was used as a framework for workforce change
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Embodying the values of values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga in your workplace
Dale Harding-Thomas, Kaiarahi HR, Waipapa Taumata Rau (University of Auckland)
9:55
Reducing the stress of performance reviews
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Why it is important to get performance management right
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Practical changes you can make to improve the performance management process
Lauren Oldham, Senior People Scientist, Culture Amp
10:25
Morning Tea
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
11:00
Strategic People Analytics: Maximising ROI Through the Employee Lifecycle
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How psychometrics can add to the quality of selection, performance and development activity
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The return on investment can add quantifiable benefit across the employee life-cycle
Greg Eder, Principal Consultant, Peter Berry Consultancy
11:30
Panel: Highlighting strategies for success in your organisation through learning and development opportunities
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How organisations can benefit from L&D opportunities for all manager and employees to gain a deeper understanding of what motivates and engages employees
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Identify L&D opportunities that are inclusive and promote diversity and equity
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Explore the role of mentorship and coaching in employee development and how to
facilitate these relationships effectively
Moderator:
Belinda Woolrych, Head of L&D and OD, Skycity Entertainment Group
Panelists:
Clare Sarney, Head of Learning and Organisational Development, Watercare Services
Gareth Cameron, Director of Human Resources, Cordis Hotel (Langham Hospitality Group)
Paul Scott, General Manager, LMS365
12:10
New Zealand Workforce Experiences of Training and Development: Key Evidence.
Prof. Jarrod Haar PhD, FRSNZ, CFHRNZ, Dean's Chair and Professor of Human Resources and Management and Maori Business, Massey University
12:40
Networking Lunch
1:40
INTERACTIVE BREAKOUT SESSION
Delegates will have the opportunity to participate in 2 breakout session for 30 minutes each
Breakout Session A: Remote Work and Hybrid Workforce Success
Susan Lowe, Chief People Officer, Alpine Energy; HRD Hot List Winner 2023
Breakout Session B: Hear how HR leaders have shifted away from traditional performance models and adopted agile performance management, focusing on continuous feedback and development
Dr. Deepika Jindal, Professional Teaching Fellow, The University of Auckland
Breakout Session C: Enhancing employee experience in your organisation by exploring the effects of work-life balance on employees
Prof. Jarrod Haar PhD, FRSNZ, CFHRNZ, Dean's Chair and Professor of Human
Resources and Management and Maori Business, Massey University
Breakout Session D: Encouraging High Performance Engagement in the workplace by focusing on people capabilities
Felicity Cammock, Senior People Specialist, Air New Zealand
2:50
Afternoon Tea
3:20
Panel: Succession Planning and bench strengthening: Developing a strong pipeline of 2IC’s and support management
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Identifying how your organisation can implement mentorship and coaching
programs to support future leaders -
Assessing readiness and how to identify skill gaps and development needs
Moderator:
Lara Prentice, Head of People and Performance, Les Mills NZ
Jessica Xu, Leadership and Talent Lead, Bank of New Zealand
Belinda Woolrych, Head of L&D and OD, Skycity Entertainment Group
Carol Mendes, Assistant Director of Human Resources, Cordis Auckland
4:05
Chairperson’s Closing Address
4:15
Closing Karakia
4:30
End of Conference Day Two
Day 3 | 7 March 2024
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8:30
Registration and Morning Refreshments
9:00
Housekeeping
9:15
Chairperson’s Opening Address
Ray Nafatali, Manager People and Culture Data and Insights, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
LEVERAGING HR DATA FOR THE MODERN WORKFORCE
9:30
International Keynote: Employing data science and machine learning to develop predictive capabilities and generate future insights.
Sravan Rajupalem, Data Scientist, ANZ
10:10
Leveraging data to enhance employee wellbeing, development and to improve
the business’s EVP
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Learning how data and technology enablement can enhance health and safety, resulting in a safer workplace for all employees
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How using data to customise employee development and wellbeing increases engagement and job satisfaction, leading to improved productivity and higher retention rate
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How to implement strategic management systems to strengthen your business’s EVP, elevating your employer brand and talent retention
Alex Howieson, Head of People, Property and Safety, Sky New Zealand
10:50
Morning Tea
HR DIGITISATION AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT
11:20
Panel: How your organisation can implement a digital HR system to support
change management and the benefits Sand drawbacks
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How to seamlessly undergo a digital HR transformation through effective communication with all employees and leaders
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Introducing digital HR systems to improve efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and enhanced employee experiences
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Acknowledging implementation challenge and obstacles organisations face when implementing new systems and how to overcome these challenges
Moderator:
Ray Nafatali, Manager People and Culture Data and Insights, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
Panelists:
Ben Choo, People Analytics and Systems Manager, Genesis Energy
Manishi Kohli, Director Planning, Performance and Analytics, University of Waikato
12:10
International Keynote: Preparing for the Brave New World – HR Technology, Analytics and AI
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A lot of organisations are implementing or have already implemented their HRIS on one of the latest Saas HRIS technology. What’s next?
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How can organisations maximise their return on investments on their HRIS and HR Technology?
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How can HR Technology, Analytics and AI help to transform organisations with the future of work?
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What are the key risks and lessons learned for organisations to watch out for as they innovate into the Brave New World and The Future of Work?
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Vincent Chung, Head of People Systems and Analytics, Lendlease
12:50
Networking Lunch
MANAGE PRIVACY ISSUES IN PEOPLE ANALYTICS WHILE EMPLOYING ALGORITHMS TO ENHANCE DIVERSITY
1:50
Navigating Strategic Workforce Planning to Promote Diversity
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Examine strategies for identifying and correcting pay discrepancies, promoting fairness and regulatory compliance in the workplace
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Investigate methodologies and tools to align staffing requirements with organisational objectives, optimizing agility and productivity through data-driven decision-making
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Analysing attrition’s impact and develop a data-driven strategy to reduce turnover, enhancing organisation success
Ronald Krishna, People Analytics & Insight’s Specialist/ Consultant
2:30
Q&A Session
3:00
Chairperson's Closing Address
3:15
Networking Afternoon Tea
4:00
End of Summit