Dallas CHRO Executive Summit

Dallas-based comedic-improv group Four Day Weekend will serve as entertainment during our Governing Body Reception Dinner. With more than 25 years of experience, the group is a staple of the Dallas/Fort Worth community at their public theaters and various corporate events. Voted People’s Choice Best in DFW by the Dallas Morning News, you won’t want to miss the fun!

The pandemic forever shaped the way we work, whether it's hybrid, remote or in-person. Nowhere is the shift more evident than among working parents. How do employers evolve their benefits approach to support working parents? What are forward-thinking companies doing to attract and retain working parents?

Join Dan Figurski, President KinderCare At Work and Champions, for a perspective on:

• How the pandemic shifted working parents’ expectations and what employers can do to meet them
• Why childcare benefits are among the most impactful to offer
• How employers are taking advantage of this opportunity today

Sabre was a traditional company with an office-centric culture. But, when the world stopped, Sabre accelerated. Partnering with the CEO, the Sabre People team not only responded to the pandemic crisis but used the opportunity to reset and reshape the company culture.
In this interactive session CHROs will discuss:

• Anchoring the culture in transparency
• Empowering leaders to lead from the mind and the heart
• Reshaping trust to drive transformation

Providing employees with the necessary skills to succeed in their jobs is a basic function of HR. But when it comes to focusing on their people and the culture within an organization, most employees say that aspect could improve. As workers return to the office, how can they be provided with the knowledge and confidence to alleviate adversity that could arise?
In this case study HR leaders will discuss:

• Lessons learned to improve the employee lifecycle
• Democratizing the access to coaching at all levels of business
• How company growth can translate to cultural growth

Work as we know it has changed a great deal in the last few years. With varying levels of boldness, organizations are attempting to meet employee expectations while balancing both business needs and long-term planning. So how can CHROs build a future of work strategy that is realistic and sustainable, yet future-ready?
Join this session to discuss:

• Evolving your HR strategy around an open, employee-centered culture

• Looking into digital solutions to elevate performance

• Best practices around how to influence leadership

Employees who feel a sense of belonging at work are more engaged, have higher job satisfaction, better mental health and are more productive. With employees developing new sets of expectations, how are organizations enabling that sense of belonging that has become critical for retaining individuals and driving organizational success?

In this boardroom, HR leaders will discuss how:

• Inclusive cultures can elevate the employee experience
• Recognition and listening can increase belonging across an organization
• Establishing framework models can create employee and business success

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’s 2022 Board of Directors Survey, 45% of boards have DE&I on the agenda every quarter or at every board meeting. This data supports the tectonic shift in initiatives driving both social and business value following heightened tensions in the past couple of years. With equity programs in place, what can HR leaders do to keep pushing for more and get support from the board?

Join this session to discuss:

• How to get widespread support across the enterprise that an equitable and inclusive work environment is a strategic business priority, not just a nice thing to do
• What can be done to hold leadership accountable
• How to maintain momentum on programs already in place and push for more

Research shows more than 40 percent of the global workforce is considering leaving their employer this year. While daunting for some organizations, it also presents an opportunity for HR leaders to develop, implement and leverage a positive learning culture to retain and grow top talent.
Join this session to learn:

• Employee insight on what companies get right and wrong about culture
• Why some businesses struggle to develop and define company culture
• How to use L&D to improve the employee experience and retention within your organization

As organizations adapt to remain competitive amidst rapid change, it is key to keep workforce management at the center of your HR strategy – and utilizing insights and data is fast becoming the most efficient way of doing so. But what are HR leaders measuring to fuel their EX strategy and productivity, and how does that differ by employee group?

Join this session as HR leaders discuss:

• How to implement data into action
• What trends HR leaders are paying attention to
• How to capture employee sentiment in the flow of work

As the world becomes less and less predictable, developing and executing on a clear succession plan has become even more difficult. To keep up with the pace of change, CHROs will need to rethink traditional succession planning.
Join this session to discuss:

• The biggest challenges in modern-day succession planning
• How to develop a diverse leadership bench prepared to take on a variety of roles
• Ways to assess future leadership needs amid constant disruption

Over the past two years, HR executives have burdened much of the strategy and change management as businesses were forced to rethink and reshape how the enterprise is operated. But employees are still demanding more. As social and environmental issues dominate media and perception of organizations, businesses are asked to define how they are making an impact. With so many issues to address, how can CHROs stay focused and avoid fatigue for themselves and their employees to create true change?
In this keynote, AT&T’s Chief Diversity Officer Corey Anthony will explore:

• The role organizations play in building resilient communities and workforces
• Addressing multiple societal issues while keeping top priorities in focus
• DEI and ESG strategies that will attract and retain talent