DAY 1 | 26 JULY 2023

8.30am

Registration and welcome refreshments

9.00am

Opening address

Priya Sunil

Priya Sunil

Senior Journalist

Human Resources Online

9.10am

[Opening keynote]
Reimagining total rewards: Thriving in an evolving future of work

 

  • Mitigating wage compression by balancing compensation across levels and addressing pay discrepancies. 
  • Designing and communicating salary structures that are transparent and equitable to foster a positive company culture. 
  • Creating a framework for ongoing evaluation and adjustment of salary structures to keep pace with market changes. 
Speaker:
Hans Han

Hans Han

Associate Director, Global Incentives & Total Rewards Business Partner

Johnson Controls

9.55am

[Panel discussion]
Thriving together: Empowering compensation and benefits professionals for total wellbeing success
  • Exploring a collaborative approach between C&B, HR, and stakeholders to develop comprehensive and effective mental health programmes.
  • Identifying key components for developing a holistic mental health strategy within a total rewards framework.
  • Measuring the impact of programmes by linking mental health support to engagement and organisational performance.
  • Fostering long-term sustainability of mental health support programmes through feedback loops and employee engagement for continuous improvement.

Panellists:

Bridget Neo

Bridget Neo

Head of Human Resources APAC

Asendia
Christina Teng

Christina Teng

Head of Compensation & Benefits, APAC

Skyworks Solutions Inc

Eudora Choo

Eudora Choo

Head of Benefits, APAC

WPP
Moderator:
Haider Amir

Haider Amir

Director, Asia

TELUS Health

10.40am

Networking coffee break

11.10am

[Case study]
Digital mental health solutions: Empowering your workforce with personalised wellbeing support
  • Explore the role of digital self-help tools, such as mobile apps and online resources, in promoting mental wellness and preventing mental health problems. 
  • Examine the potential of data analytics and machine learning in identifying individuals at risk of mental health problems and providing targeted support. 
  • Discuss the challenges of implementing digital solutions for mental wellness and ensuring their effectiveness and accessibility. 
Speaker:
Laura Ann Yeo

Laura Ann Yeo

Head of Sales & Marketing, Corporate Solutions

AIA Singapore

11.55am

[Case study]

Enhancing employee engagement: Zooming into the best practices for effective employee wellbeing
  • Discover how mental wellbeing benefits the workplace, including improved focus, reduced stress, and increased engagement.

  • Explore practical strategies for promoting mental wellbeing and measure the impact on employee engagement.

  • Gain insights into how mental wellbeing builds resilience in teams and employees, including supporting them through difficult times with stress management resources and a supportive culture – and leave with actionable strategies.

Speaker:
Joan Low

Joan Low

Founder and CEO

ThoughtFull

12.40pm

Networking lunch

1.40pm

[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 such as climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Address the use of ESG based performance targets in employee incentive plans to promote the delivery of the company’s ESG strategy.
Speaker:
Joanne Chan

Joanne Chan

Director, Total Rewards, Asia Pacific

Otis Elevator Co

2.25pm

[Panel discussion]
Future-proof offerings: Designing a total rewards package for hybrid workforce

HR professionals need to adjust their total rewards strategies to cater to the changing demands of their employees considering hybrid work arrangements are here to stay. This session aims to equip attendees with the skills necessary to create a total rewards package that satisfies the needs of a hybrid workforce.   

The session explores the following:  

  • What is the significance of flexibility, transparency, and communication in the implementation of a future-proof total rewards package?  
  • How do you use recognition to drive values-based behaviours at your organisation?  
  • How to create a rewards package that removes biases and equally recognises remote, flexi, and in-office employees?
Panellists:
Edward Cheong

Edward Cheong

Regional Head of Human Resources & Administration (Asia)

Amer International Group
Namrata Goyal

Namrata Goyal

Regional Manager

GrabGifts
Sarah Ng

Sarah Ng

Group Head, Total Rewards and Recognition

IHH Healthcare
Moderator:
Prakash Satagopan

Prakash Satagopan

Director Total Rewards

Western Digital

3.10pm

Networking coffee break

3.40pm

[Case study]
Recognise, reward and communicate: Building a culture of recognition
  • Align performance benchmarks with the company’s goals, culture and succession strategy. 
  • Implement peer-to-peer and manager-led reward and recognition along with effective strategies to drive adoption and usage of your programme. 
  • Learn effective techniques and tools on how to properly recognise employees and foster a productive and profitable environment.  
  • Measure rewards impact on productivity, engagement, and retention. 
Speaker:
Sarah Power

Sarah Power

Head of Human Resources, APMEA

Glanbia Performance Nutrition

4.25pm

[Case study]
Breaking from tradition: Shifting to a skill-based rewards strategy
  • Identify skill gaps within organisation, enabling employers to develop training programmes that improve employee skillsets and support career development.
  • Shift from traditional role-based compensation towards a more flexible, skills-based approach to attract and retain employees with the right skillsets.
  • Adapt to the evolving nature of work by prioritising critical, in-demand skills when developing rewards strategies.
Speaker:
Choon Fong Lum

Choon Fong Lum

Director (Planning, Performance and Rewards)

GovTech Singapore

5.10pm

Closing address

Priya Sunil

Priya Sunil

Senior Journalist

Human Resources Online

5.15pm

End of day one