Economic shifts and workforce changes are pushing HR to do more with less, without losing sight of employee experience. This session explores how a major Hong Kong organisation with over 18,000 staff has leveraged automation and AI to streamline recruitment, onboarding and HR operations to boost efficiency, improve engagement, and some practical strategies for managing through disruption. 

With rising burnout rates amidst restructuring and financial pressures, employee wellbeing has become critical for organisational survival. This session highlights practical, culturally attuned wellbeing programmes that effectively mitigate stress, enhance mental health, and foster resilience, contributing to a healthier, more productive workforce.

In the face of budget constraints and increasing perceptions of pay inequity, HR leaders must find innovative ways to keep their teams motivated and loyal. This session examines cutting-edge approaches to compensation, including flexible rewards and transparent pay structures, to ensure employees feel valued even in financially cautious times.

Traditional one-size-fits-all benefits models no longer meet the needs of a diverse workforce, yet rising costs make it harder to offer flexibility without compromising budgets. This session discusses how smart design of flexible benefits can balance personalisation with cost control, using data, segmentation, and digital tools to boost engagement and align benefits strategy with workforce priorities.

With a growing demand for flexible work arrangements, companies must redefine office dynamics. This session explores practical frameworks for creating hybrid work models that enhance productivity, preserve culture, and maintain engagement among a distributed workforce.

HR analytics have become essential in navigating uncertainty and optimising resources. This session demonstrates how leading companies leverage people analytics to enhance recruitment outcomes, predict talent needs, and improve overall employee performance.

Mental health issues are increasingly impacting workplaces. Discover how proactive mental health interventions, culturally sensitive support programmes, and leadership-driven wellbeing initiatives improve both employee resilience and organisational performance.

Amid growing scrutiny over pay fairness, transparent communication around compensation is vital. Learn best practices for openly discussing pay structures, rewards, and promotions, fostering a culture of trust and reducing dissatisfaction.

As regulations evolve rapidly in response to economic pressures, HR teams must stay ahead. This session provides updates on employment law developments and shares practical compliance strategies to mitigate legal risks effectively.