The rate of disruption in today’s world can bring discomfort to many, yet this is the perfect opportunity for HR leaders to lead the workforce into the future of work.

In this thought-provoking opening keynote, you’ll learn how to:

• Embrace a flexible and responsive HR model to meet the evolving needs of the organisation and its workforce.
• Build a culture that embraces change, such that strategies, policies, and practices can be quickly & easily adjusted.
• Elevate the role of HR from reporting information to providing insights that drive real business decisions.

Despite being one of the world’s most populous nations, employers in Indonesia still find it challenging to find the perfect match of skills and attitude in talent to close their vacancies.

Join this session as we talk about how employers can put skills development at the centre of their recruitment decisions, through a panel discussion on:

• The difficulty Indonesian employers face in finding candidates with the exact blend of technical skills and soft skills.
• How to shift the perspective from seeking a mythical “unicorn” candidate to focusing on effective recruitment techniques.
• Prioritising smart selection strategies, driven by technology, to wield a strategic advantage in the war for talent.

Every organisation has its employee value proposition (EVP), but recent experience shows that, for many talented individuals, what truly draws them in is a sense of purpose and belonging. So how we keep the changing expectations of employees in mind while rebuilding the EVP afresh?

In this chat between two HR leaders, we hear about:

• How the landscape of changing employee expectations is forcing employers to reconsider the value they are offering
• Balancing personalisation with efficiency – Designing effective programmes for managing talent in this new economic reality
• Methods to integrate the EVP consistently at every touchpoint throughout the employee lifecycle.

Shaping and implementing effective people strategies is no longer enough for HR leaders – they must ensure these strategies align with business objectives, be it in terms of cost, metrics, or driving ROI.

The HR function is fighting to stay ahead of this transformation, and in this thought-provoking panel discussion, we highlight:

• What the shift from HR’s traditional tactical role to a strategic partnership with the business means for HR leaders.
• The importance of HR strategies being tightly aligned with measurable business objectives, such as cost reduction, performance metrics, and demonstrable ROI.
• Ways to elevate the role of HR through data-driven decision-making, technology-based transformation, address people-related roadblocks to performance, and more.

Join us for a networking experience designed to get you on your feet and help you make valuable connections! Stay refreshed post lunch by meeting your peers, exchange ideas, and expand your network through a series of brief, purposeful conversations.

Digitalisation could be rolled out in a matter of weeks, months or years, depending on how complex or wide-ranging the implementation is. But what we need to keep in mind is, it will not be successful if the basics are not in place.

In this session, we discuss the foundation of a robust digital HR strategy:

• Not everything needs to be digitalised: How can we identify which business problems to solve that support the corporate culture.
• Prepare your workforce: Address workforce concerns and build employee buy-in & trust around AI adoption.
• Putting in place a comprehensive strategy determining the ownership, as well as the governance & ethical policies involved.
• Human-AI collaboration: Reframe the discussion from AI replacing HR professionals to AI augmenting their capabilities.

It’s no secret that 67% of Indonesia’s workforce falls between the ages of 20 and 40. While having a younger population has its perks, issues arise in the workplace when it comes to harmonising the various age groups, in terms of their expectations, communication styles, and tech-savviness.

Let’s find out in this session about:

• Shifting demographics, shifting strategies: How HR can adapt people practices to address the needs of a workforce dominated by Millennials and Gen Z, and the incoming Gen Alpha.
• The importance of developing communication channels and fostering collaboration across generations, including through training for managers on motivating multi-generational teams.
• Diversifying the L&D approach to ensure upskilling and reskilling programmes, reverse mentoring, digital literacy training, and more.

Bridging the gap in employability of young talent is crucial for organisations to capitalise on the nation’s wealth of human resources. Join us in this case study session and gain insights on how to:

• Establish a sustainable upskilling programme that is geared towards building a long-term talent pipeline for the business.
• Nurturing a culture driven by purpose and values that workers can connect to.
• Shifting the focus of ROI from learning hours to business goals such as elevating company capabilities or entering new markets.
• Leveraging learning as a catalyst for driving meaningful organisational change to drive the business forward.

With Indonesia’s Ministry of State-owned Enterprises having begun a pilot on four-day workweeks, the jury is out to determine on the impact this will have on productivity and wellbeing.

In this session, we create a safe space for everyone in the audience to share their thoughts & experiences on the following:

• The growing popularity of alternative work arrangements in Indonesia, including compressed workweeks and remote work options.
• Balancing act: The need for HR to carefully consider the potential impact of alternative work arrangements, as well as develop transparent communication policies.
• Providing resources and support to help employees thrive in an alternative work setup.