
Boston CHRO Community
Inner Circle
September 7, 2023 | State Room
September 7, 2023
State Room
Collaborate with your peers
Join Boston's top CHROs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Improving Retention by Meeting New Employee Expectations
Managerial Effectiveness in Times of Constant Change
New Ways of Leading for a New Era of Work
Boston CHRO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CHROs, For CHROs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ronald Arigo
AAA Northeast
Senior Vice President, CHRO

Lisa Britt
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SVP, CHRO

Mary Beth DeNooyer
Keurig Dr Pepper
CHRO

Janice Deskus
Staples
CHRO

Joe Sangregorio
Curia
CHRO
Agenda
September 7, 2023
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:45pm Discussion Topics
Revitalizing Leadership Effectiveness in a New World of Work

Janice Deskus
CHRO
Staples

Jennifer Briere
CHRO
National Grid

Marianne Monte
Chief People and Administrative Officer
Shawmut Design and Construction

Lauren Duprey
CHRO
Takeda

Kristi Hummel
Chief Talent Officer
UnitedHealth Group

Mary Beth DeNooyer
CHRO
Keurig Dr Pepper

Pam Boiros
CMO
meQuilibrium
Organizations everywhere are facing uncertain and unpredictable times, as rising inflation, hard-to-find talent and global supply chain constraints make sustained growth extremely complex. HR leaders in particular are facing a delicate balancing act, weighing trade-offs between people and technology, cost savings and talent investments, and business requirements with employee needs, to name a few. Underlying it all, CHROs must also continue to excel in their most foundational role – cultivating a positive culture and employee experience to attract new talent and retain existing talent.
According to a study by Gartner, 60% of HR leaders are prioritizing leader and manager effectiveness in 2023 as the key to tackling the challenges. As the work environment evolves, so too must the leader-employee dynamic. Agility and flexibility is critical to sustained success.
Join your peers to discuss and debate new leadership imperatives for a new age of work.
Topic #1: Improving Retention by Meeting New Employee Expectations
- Employees today demand authenticity and empathy from their managers. How do you teach these skills to your leadership teams and how do you identify them in future leaders?
- 52% of employees say a flexible work environment plays a huge role in their decision to stay with their employer. In the past 12 months, what policies has your company put in place to increase flexibility for your employees? What impact have these policies made on your retention rates?
- What are the biggest challenges you face in making changes to meet new employee expectations? What is your plan to overcome them?
Topic #2: Managerial Effectiveness in Times of Constant Change
- How do you currently measure leader effectiveness, and how frequently do you collect employee feedback on the matter?
- How do you define human-centric leadership at your organization? Where would you rate your leadership bench today on a scale of 1-10?
- What is your approach to change management and how do you keep that approach consistent across the organization? What do you do well and what areas do you need to improve?
6:45pm - 7:15pm Networking Break
7:15pm - 8:30pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:30pm - 9:30pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Boston CHRO Community Inner Circle.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue
State RoomMore Information
Parking
- Public parking nearby, not operated by venue.
- 1st is in our building the entrance is on Merchant St. It is $45 per car, but the price drops to $20 at 5pm.
- 2nd is across the street at 75 State St which is $20 per a car as well
- 3rd is at Post office square which is about 2 blocks away and $9 per car.
Instructions for Entry to the State Room
- Enter through the main entrance at the front of the building located off of State Street
- There will be a greeter in the lobby who will check your ID and direct you up to the 33rd Floor
Community Program Manager
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