Dallas CHRO Community
Executive Summit

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

Organizations with a robust and diverse talent bench are best positioned to recruit and retain talent to ensure everyone has equal access to all requirements and tools for leadership and business success. But the management of talent continues to plague a number of businesses that unconsciously eliminate potential leaders of the future.

In this case study, you gain insights into:

• Utilizing data to show opportunities in the leadership talent pipeline  
• Uncovering policies that may suppress the promotion of candidates
• Removing hurdles in the pathway of underrepresented employees

Organizations are facing a unique triple squeeze; inflation, talent and global supply disruption are all creating new day-to-day pressures. As focus shifts, CHROs must consciously work to keep diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from moving to the back burner, instead positioning them as opportunities to ensure long-term resilience.

Join this session to discuss how to:

• Keep DE&I tied to mission-critical priorities amid uncertainty
• Maintain progress despite budgetary constraints
• Secure talent stability by strengthening core values

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

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

In the wake of major social and political change over the past decade, employers large and small alike have taken steps to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet despite growing pressure and awareness, progress is slow and most corporate DE&I initiatives are not yet achieving the desired results. With so many steps forward, how come representation still is not where it needs to be at senior levels for almost every diverse group?
Join this session to learn more as Keith Wyche:

• Provides real, actionable steps for those who are serious about DE&I, and looking for solutions to improve the experience of Black and other underrepresented groups, colleagues and leaders within the organization
• Shares a  collection of best practices backed by research and strategies
• Provides a roadmap for leaders to create breakthrough change that explores meaningful topics

Developing an EVP that is reflective and relevant to employees will help attract workers. But those that align their purpose and values with their employee experience will be best positioned to also retain top talent and grow leadership pipelines. Join this interactive session as HR leaders discuss:

• Evolving HR strategy around authenticity and purpose
• Supporting employees so they aspire to grow within the organization
• Connecting employees to purpose and amplifying a strong employer and internal brand
  

In challenging times, it’s easy to play the culture blame game, but CHROs can change that. The health of your organization and culture depends on HR leaders stepping up and taking action. What are common myths surrounding employee engagement and the keys to a total rewards strategy for future success?
Join this session to explore:

• How employee engagement and total rewards are intrinsically tied together
• The tangible ROI of engagement and how to better measure its impact
• Specific strategies to improve your total rewards offerings

With turnover likely to remain high and a wave of retirements on the horizon, turning high-potentials into tomorrow’s leaders is a critical HR initiative. From re-tooling succession planning to developing talent, how can CHROs work to ensure their organizations are set up with strong leadership now and into the future?

In this session CHROs will discuss how to:

• Build a more diverse pipeline of future roles
• Optimize the fit and transition of leaders into new roles
• Identify new approaches to prepare and grow HIPOs

As the workforce evolves, CHROs are being called on to assess organizational design and move the needle forward on critical business priorities. That will require pinpointing design frictions employees face in the work environment to streamline their experience and increase productivity. 

Join this session to discuss:

• Exploring where there is friction within your organizational design structure
• Understanding organizational design effectiveness beyond financial measurements
• Working with stakeholders to implement meaningful changes

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.

Increased social awareness and demand for workplace transparency have made pay equity more than just a standard compliance issue for many businesses today. In addition to avoiding potential litigation, forward-thinking employers who implement fair pay policies may be able to improve their organization’s reputation, keep employees engaged and attract new talent.

Join this session to learn:

• Practical strategies for implementing fair pay policies
• Leveraging data and internal partnerships to identify and close gaps
• Staying ahead of local, state, national and international pay equity regulations

As the market for talent continues to be incredibly tight, HR will be tasked with broadening all levels of the workforce from FTEs to contractors, gig and freelance experts. This is an opportunity to identify and deploy skills, alongside technology and processes, to deliver the most efficient and effective outcomes for the business.
In this boardroom, CHROs will:

• Gain insight into the latest employment trends and data
• Discuss new methodologies to solve talent needs
• Identify fluid teams that can flex and scale as business needs and markets change

ESG reporting is quickly moving from a discretionary activity to a business requirement. As Millennials and Gen Z become the predominant workforce demographic, research shows both groups are more willing to work for an organization with strong ESG values, even sacrificing salary for ideals.

In this boardroom, CHROs will discuss:

• Gathering employee voices on ESG issues
• Using ESG as a driver of recruiting and retaining key talent
• Increasing the visibility of HR in ESG

While many organizations struggle with the Great Resignation, others are challenged with solving for a lack of available labor. Once those highly skilled employees are hired, how are they positioned to succeed and stay?
Peter Aykens, Gartner's Chief of Research, HR Practice, leads a conversation with SVP & CHRO of Frito-Lay North America, Patrick McLaughlin, on the organization's commitment to develop, grow and retain critical frontline talent in a live recording of Gartner's Talent Angle Podcast.