Executive Summit

Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch the event with an evening of peer networking at Iberian Pig at Hanover Buckhead Village

Even seasoned leaders may find themselves challenged to navigate what seems like continuous change, influenced by both internal and external forces. Using scientific insights, HR leaders can model the way for their organizations and bridge the gap between leadership effectiveness and business performance.

This session will explore how to:

• Use new leadership frameworks as a backdrop for change and transformation
• Apply teaming behaviors to lead in rapidly changing environments
• Activate individual leadership behaviors to create conditions for success

Competition for quality talent is still fierce, and it is more important than ever for organizations to invest in learning, development and career pathway opportunities to retain the very best people.

Join this session to discuss:

• Investing in internal development of employees
• Leveraging career pathways and learning opportunities to attract and retain talent
• •Implementing innovative learning practices to ensure equity of experience

With workforces changing rapidly, it’s never been more important to have a secure organization design strategy. HR leaders across the globe are transforming their strategy towards putting employees at the heart of the enterprise, and being completely transparent when communicating with them. So how are CHROs successfully executing these changes, and communicating clearly?

Join this session as HR leaders discuss:

• Reevaluating organization design and addressing what needs changing
• Keeping clear and concise communication with employees
• Adapting to new ways of working with structural change

Creating a strong workplace community is essential to meet the evolving challenges of 2023. Yet, new research from the O.C. Tanner Institute reveals how burnout and isolation among leaders and employees are threatening culture and organizational success. These challenges need fresh strategies to create a thriving workplace community.

Join this session to learn: 

• Insights from the perspectives of 38,000 leaders and employees worldwide
• Best practices for fortifying leaders and growing generalists in an era of change
• Ways symbolic, integrated recognition create a strong sense of community for all

With CEO turnover on the rise, HR leaders are often in the position to navigate disruptions to organizational leadership. Done right, successful CEO onboarding can be harnessed as an opportunity for transformation. Church's Chicken used its CEO transition as a chance to check in with employees, improve their experience and build an even better company culture.

Church's CEO and CHRO will provide insight on:

• Prioritizing company culture during leadership changes
• Strengthening the CEO-CHRO partnership to improve employee experience
• Focusing on consistent messaging and enhanced communications as part of change management

In today's volatile times, the ability to transform and adapt is crucial for organizational survival. However, data suggests that people are not equipped to handle change in the workplace.

This deep dive into BetterUp's 2023 Insights Report explores:

• Building a coaching culture for a more agile workforce
• Helping retain and engage employees
• Boosting productivity while improving your bottom line

Today's workforce includes employees ranging from Gen Z to Baby Boomers and creates a notable generational gap across the enterprise. Human resource officers and their teams have a unique opportunity to apply agile thinking in engaging their employees.

Join this session to discuss, share and learn from your peers on:

• Fostering an environment to reward and motivate
• Driving skillful career conversations
• Creating meaningful mentorship programs

ESG is not a new concept; a majority of S&P 500 organizations issue comprehensive annual reports. Today though, many investors (and a growing population of Millennial/Gen-Z workers) are calling for increased organizational efforts around environmental sustainability, corporate responsibility and DEI strategy. And who gets to lead these new initiatives and craft the story to be told? HR leaders.

In this session, CHROs will discuss:

• Establishing ESG to support talent mobility and engagement
• Interweaving ESG and DEI initiatives
• Identifying growth opportunities to drive organization outcomes

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

According to Gartner, 94% of businesses plan to deploy some form of artificial intelligence by 2025. HR leaders are being tasked with not only rolling out new processes, but ensuring the technology being implemented remains fair and unbiased in its recommendations.

This session will focus on:

• Understanding common applications of AI and its impact on work and talent
• Preparing for and addressing the ethical implications of AI in HR technology
• Knowing AI's power to transform hiring and compliance processes

The search for elite talent has become harder than ever, particularly when it comes to key leadership positions and roles requiring specialized skills. When developing a strategic workforce plan, how can CHROs look beyond traditional sources and find new pools of talent to fill the most critical positions?

Join this discussion as CHROs address:

• Moving from reactive to proactive by developing a strong talent pipeline
• Identifying the emerging skills needed for leadership and technical roles
• Accessing talent pools across new geographies, markets and skillsets

The place where work is conducted, level of work activity and the way work is completed have changed for many employees. While some employees thrive in a modern environment, it can also elevate stress and anxiety, which increases the risk of burnout.
In this boardroom, CHROs will discuss:

• Holistic wellness opportunities to increase work experience and participation
• Methods to tie belonging into emotional support
• Preventative approaches for long-term employee wellness

Company culture is the secret ingredient for success. Creating an environment where employees thrive equips an organization with a robust leadership pipeline. So how do you build culture that develops your future leaders from within?

 Join this session to learn how to:

• Evolve your leadership approach for the next generation
• Create a culture encouraging employees to be their best selves
• Achieve consistency across a global workforce in culture and product