Australia CHRO Community
Executive Summit

Digitalisation, coupled with technological breakthroughs and evolving customer demands is transforming the world of work. Amidst this transformative era, there is an opportunity for leaders to create exceptional teams by embracing the shifts in skills and moving fast to harness the future of work. 

Over the last few years, CBA has embarked on a journey to evolve its purpose, brand, values and strategy. The goal is to create an environment where employees can develop new, relevant skills and empower leaders to effectively adapt to the evolving demands of skill readiness.

Join this keynote session with Sian Lewis, Group Executive Human Resources, CBA as she shares her vision and learnings on:

• Cultivating a culture of continuous learning where employees are empowered and encouraged to expand their skills and future proof themselves
• Fostering new leadership mindsets that embrace diverse leadership paths, supports mentorship and values skills over titles
• Maximising workforce potential through re-skilling and upskilling, strategic hiring and collaboration with key partners to drive community initiatives

As the world of work is evolving, performance management is undergoing changes as companies reassess how the workforce is contributing to the overall success of the business. How can CHROs elevate performance management to a strategic approach that balances employee growth with broader business objectives?

Join this session to discuss:

• Develop a holistic strategies to enable high-performing teams
• Empower leaders and employees to translate business objectives to performance goals
• Addressing employee development and recognition

Employees want to be connected to their organisation's purpose and culture more than ever before. From operations to employee experience and beyond, it affects all aspects of a business. So, how can CHROs transform their organisation into a 'culture first' company amidst the growing significance of culture?

Join this session to learn about the increasing importance of culture and discuss:

• What company culture means today and why it matters more than ever?
• How you can put company culture first in your organisation?
• Stories from top-performing companies

In a rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations today are striving to remain competitive amidst disruptive forces such as AI innovation. At the forefront of organisational transformation, HR leaders are uniquely positioned to build capabilities for sustainable change adoption, navigate the complexities of the modern workforce, and shape the future of organisational design.

Join this session to discuss:

• Nurture the alignment between business objectives, strategy and organisational design
• Navigate AI applications and their impact on employees and work
• Build cross-functional collaboration among stakeholders

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.

In today’s diverse and interconnected world, organisations are recognising the importance of cultural transformation in establishing a respectful and inclusive environment. Diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords or nice to have on a company’s website; they are critical elements for creating a thriving, successful and productive organisation.QBE has embarked on a remarkable journey of an organisation-wide culture transformation with redefined values to foster accountability, respect and inclusivity. The organisation has implemented initiatives to leverage the power of inclusion and psychological safety and build a respectful and inclusive workforce to pave the way for a stronger future. 

Join this session to hear from Amanda Hughes, Group Chief People Officer, as she unfolds:

• Undertaking innovative approaches to develop the culture accelerator 
• Engaging employees and key stakeholders to develop and embed a clear set of behavior expectations
• Unlocking the  ‘inclusion of diversity’ to create an environment where everyone feels valued and included 

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, talent acquisition has become a critical factor for organisational success. Traditional recruitment methods are no longer sufficient to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce. This calls for HR leaders to manage investments in people and technology, respond to specialist hiring needs, transform HR to be more automated and digital, all while new employee expectations are impacting retention and attraction.

So how can organisations shift towards a more holistic view of the talent ecosystem and harness all of the available talent to optimise productivity, speed and agility?

Join this session to:

• Learn how AI can be used to create a humanised recruitment process to enhance efficiency, quality of hire and cost savings
• Discover the game-changing potential of skill-based hiring in building dynamic talent pools and ensuring a pipeline of qualified candidates ready for deployment
• Uncover the positive impact of indigenous employment initiatives in creating a more inclusive an equitable workforce

Organisations today are undergoing constant change to adapt to dynamic market conditions, leading to change fatigues and burnout that are increasingly affecting employees at all levels. CHROs are playing a critical role in building organisational resilience and enhancing employee well-being. Yet, amid these efforts, are you taking care of yourselves? What practical solutions can maintain your personal wellbeing while foster a healthier work environment in the face of constant change?

Join this session to discuss:

• Balancing the demands of building organisational resilience with prioritising your own well-being
• Empowering and engaging employees to manage continuous change
• What strategies can HR leaders implement to enhance wellbeing initiatives for a mentally healthy workplace?