Executive Summit

Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch the event with an evening of peer networking.

Only about 30% of leadership positions are filled with identified successors, according to Gartner. This presents CHROs with a chance to reinvigorate succession programs, prioritizing the development of future leaders while maintaining a disciplined framework for long-term success.

Join this session as the CHRO of Aflac breaks down:

• Creating a process that makes sense for your organization
• Identifying and developing skill sets of high-performing employees
• Anticipating future organizational skill set needs

When facing rapid change due to emerging business lines, new business units or evolving technology, it's HR's role to cultivate a collaborative culture, create a stable workforce and manage change. Constructing a strong network of peers outside your organization can provide a blueprint as you navigate emerging challenges. Hear from two Atlanta CHRO leaders who have relied on each other's insight and experience.

Join this breakout session as the speakers discuss:

• Retaining key employees by managing risk and engaging critical talent
• Gaining buy-in from key stakeholders on your change management strategy
• Creating and maintaining a mutually beneficial network of strong HR leaders

Gartner research found improving employee wellness can increase their intent to stay with a company by up to 11%, their performance by up to 27% and their engagement up to 60%. Improving the financial security of those who matter most to your business can have the biggest impact on their wellness. That goes well beyond an hourly wage or salary.

Join this conversation with the COO of FinLocker as he discusses:

• The financial hurdles faced by all generations of your workforce
• Programs allowing your employees to take control of their financial future
• A personalized path to achieve financial fitness through data driven goals

Gallup estimates that disengaged managers cost the US economy an average of $359 billion annually. A predominant reason for disengagement is only 10% of managers naturally have the skills they need to succeed. By focusing on scalable coaching techniques, CHROs can develop high-performing managers who elevate others, your culture, and business performance.

Join this boardroom on people manager development to discuss:

• Developing excellent people managers
• Bridging the gap between retiring managers and future managers
• Enabling managers to enhance organizational culture and business results

In an era when the way of working is in flux, CHROs must rely on data and analytics to inform key decisions about organizational design and workforce strategy. With the right tools and metrics, HR leaders can accurately plan for the future workforce and most efficient way to structure teams and departments. 

Join your peers to explore: 

• Discussing successes and challenges of utilizing data-driven insights
• Understanding which metrics can help pinpoint the future needs of the workforce
• Identifying innovative ways of using HR data to remain competitive

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.

A Gartner survey found 49% of businesses cited value as the biggest challenge in AI. Another highly ranked concern, data protection. So what are the practical applications of AI in the HR world, and where do you start?

Join this session to have your questions answered by the CHRO and head of Data, Analytics and Enterprise Applications of Carter's as they discuss:

• Opening up dialogue between your HR and tech teams
• Looking at current use cases of AI to streamline HR duties
• Exploring what the future of AI could bring to your HR role

In this post-pandemic world, HR leaders are in a culture battle. They must get creative when attracting, retaining and managing top talent. In order to hold on to valued employees and attract the next generation of workers, companies are rethinking their talent strategies. 

Join this session to explore:

• Making your brand stand out in a strained job market
• Navigating a next-generation workplace culture 
• Delivering experiences and skills to retain workers

Managers are feeling the pressure as they balance business priorities with new employee expectations surrounding culture and flexibility. To top it off, managerial approaches that were successful in pre-pandemic times will no longer suffice. To ensure organizational success, CHROs must provide a clear roadmap for leaders from the frontline to the C-suite.

Join this session to discuss:

• Increasing managerial competence and change management skills
• Identifying and relieving pressure points within the organization
• Clarifying managerial priorities to enable executives to focus on broader strategy

At the heart of every organization are its people. By applying employee-driven strategies and investing in skills and career development, CHROs can unlock the power of people to deliver on their organization’s mission and create affinity to the brand.

Hear from Delta's CHRO on how to:

• Empower leaders to lead and become effective culture carriers
• Facilitate greater internal mobility and career pathing
• Responsibly leverage AI for employee opportunity and experience