16 October 2024
8.30am
REGISTRATION & REFRESHMENT
9.00am
Welcome remarks
Aditi Sharma
Editor-in-Chief
Human Resources Online
9.10am
[Opening keynote]
Empathy-driven leadership: Strengthening workplace trust and relationships
- Exploring strategies to support your team’s emotional needs to foster trust and collaboration.
- Enhancing leadership effectiveness through emotional intelligence to elevate team performance.
- Creating a supportive environment that promotes psychological safety to uplift employee morale.
9.40am
[Panel discussion]
Tomorrow’s security, today’s planning: Enhancing employee retirement readiness
- Explore the strategic role of retirement benefits in talent strategy.
- Discover effective HR strategies to boost employee retirement readiness.
- Learn how to empower employees to actively manage their MPF in the eMPF era.
10.10am
MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING
10.30am
[Case study]
Navigating change: Strategies for organisational resilience and success
- Discussing effective change management planning to minimise disruption.
- Involving employees at all levels to reduce resistance and build commitment to change.
- Implementing end-to-end transformation that involves every aspect of the business, from leadership to operations.
Ilaria (Quintini) Gregotti
VP People & Culture East Asia, Australia & Duty Free
Philip Morris International
11.00am
[Fireside chat]
Ethical AI in HR: Workplace regulations and legislation toolkit for HR leaders
- Discussing how AI and machine learning are reshaping HR decision-making processes.
- Assessing AI’s role in promoting workplace fairness and reducing bias.
- Learn best practices for governing AI applications to maintain ethical standards, transparency, and alignment with organisational values.
Kate Rodrigues
Regional Head of Human Resources, DBS-Asia Pacific
HSBC
Wendy Wong
Partner, Head of Employment Asia, Lawyer
Simmons & Simmons
11.30am
[Panel discussion]
Holistic wellbeing: Integrating comprehensive wellness into HR practices through digital pension solutions
- Developing initiatives that go beyond the surface to support mental health and wellbeing to increase productivity.
- Creating a supportive work environment to enhance employee satisfaction.
- Measuring the impact of wellbeing programmes on productivity and satisfaction, as well as by demonstrating ROI.
Jenny Pong
People Director, East Asia
Arup
12.00pm
[Case study]
Revamping EVP: Keeping the changing expectations of employees in mind while rebuilding the EVP afresh
- How the landscape of changing employee expectations is forcing employers to reconsider the value they are offering
- Looking into the design of effective programmes for managing talent in this new economic reality
- Methods to integrate the EVP consistently at every touchpoint throughout the employee lifecycle
12.30pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
TRACK 1: TECH-DRIVEN HR
Shaping the role of modern HR managers
TRACK 2: FUTURE OF REWARDS
Redefining benefits in the digital age
1:30pm
TRACK 1: TECH-DRIVEN HR
Shaping the role of modern HR managers
ROUNDTABLE
Topic A: HR, Tech & ROI: Justifying ROI through innovative HR technology implementation.
Topic B: Modern learning ecosystem: Transforming HR strategy and development for maximum impact.
Topic C: Embracing the open talent economy: Expanding beyond boundaries using digital platforms to access a broader talent pool.
Topic D: Championing workplace experience: Creating a desirable workplace with immersive tech solutions.
Topic E: Digital mental health solutions: Empowering your workforce with personalised wellbeing support.
TRACK 2: FUTURE OF REWARDS
Redefining benefits in the digital age
ROUNDTABLE
Topic A: Performance-based pay: Aligning rewards with contribution with blockchain technology.
Topic B: Personalised benefits packages: Meeting diverse workforce needs with AI-driven solutions.
Topic C: Global compensation strategies: Managing pay across different with unified digital platforms.
Topic D: Moving beyond money: Designing non-monetary rewards to boost employee morale and satisfaction.
Topic E: Pension system evolution: Supporting employees to improve retirement readiness
2:15pm
TRACK 1: TECH-DRIVEN HR
Shaping the role of modern HR managers
[Case study]
Remote work mastery: Engaging and developing distributed teams
- Implementing effective remote work policies for different generations to increase flexibility.
- Using technology to facilitate collaboration and communication in remote teams to strengthen teamwork.
- Managing performance and productivity in a remote work setting to maintain high standards.
Stephanie Boot
Head of Talent, Culture & Inclusion
British American Tobacco
TRACK 2: FUTURE OF REWARDS
Redefining benefits in the digital age
[Case study]
From data to insight: Leveraging analytics to improve total rewards programmes
- Using data and analytics to optimise your compensation and benefits decisions.
- Discovering the types of rewards data available and how to analyse it to unlock its potential.
- Modelling the cost and impact of changes on attraction, retention and engagement.
Manyi Choi
Head of Workplace
CBRE Hong Kong
Tina Cheung
Head of People
CBRE Hong Kong
2.45pm
AFTERNOON BREAK & NETWORKING
3:05pm
TRACK 1: TECH-DRIVEN HR
Shaping the role of modern HR managers
[Case study]
AI in HR: Revolutionising talent management through technology
- Discussing the potential loss of jobs due to automation and how to mitigate these risks.
- Addressing concerns about the lack of trust in AI systems, and their impact on decision-making.
- Considering the costs and investments required for successful AI implementation.
TRACK 2: FUTURE OF REWARDS
Redefining benefits in the digital age
[Case study]
Future-proof offerings: Designing a total rewards package for a hybrid workforce
- Emphasising the significance of flexibility and transparency in implementing a future-proof total rewards package.
- Demonstrating the impact of recognition on promoting desired behaviours and organisational values.
- Ensuring fairness and inclusivity in reward systems across different work arrangements.
3:35pm
TRACK 1: TECH-DRIVEN HR
Shaping the role of modern HR managers
[Case study]
Cost-effective HR planning: Managing costs implications in a tight economy
- Optimising existing resources and processes to achieve greater efficiency.
- Discuss strategies for maintaining morale and engagement during periods of reduced hiring.
- Explore the skills and competencies required for HR leaders to effectively manage cost pressures and drive strategic initiatives.
TRACK 2: FUTURE OF REWARDS
Redefining benefits in the digital age
[Case study]
Paying for good for all: Embedding ESG in C&B strategies for sustainable growth
- Gain insights on how HR and Total Rewards play a part in championing ESG issues.
- Exploring innovative compensation and benefits strategies that support long-term sustainability.
- Using ESG based performance targets in employee incentive plans to promote the delivery of the company’s ESG strategy.
4.05pm
Closing remarks
4.10pm