Do you have the data intelligence needed to improve your recruitment strategy and workforce planning process? Half of CEOs surveyed say that they would like HR to gather more competitive intelligence for their hard-to-fill positions. Matt Ferguson will demonstrate how data has become the “new oil” and using it will fill your open positions quicker and keep you one step ahead of your competition.

In today’s uncertain economy, it has become more and more difficult for leaders to create trust and loyalty and inspire creativity in their employees. Exploring the impact of charismatic leadership, Olivia Fox Cabane will share insights into the leadership tools that can help you engage your people. First you will gain a mindset shift, then the key insights and practical leadership tools to help your people navigate ambiguity, and spur them to reach their full innovation potential. You’ll know what charismatic leadership is, how you can develop it in yourself and in your people, to best lead your organization forward.

The world is changing. And while most of our organizations have acknowledged the need to change with it, very few understand how. So what’s keeping us from making the leap? Join Ryland Harrelson as he shares how TSYS got clear on where they wanted to go and what was getting in their way. Harrelson will describe the multi-dimensional changes made to transform TSYS and discuss HR’s unique role in driving the behaviors and management practices required to reach the organization’s desired future state.

As more and more skilled workers leave the workforce, leaner, growth-focused organizations must find ways to re-skill their current workforce and design a talent management strategy that feeds the skill supply required to stay competitive. They must also take advantage of technologies that have evolved to support the last remaining competitive advantage: skilled talent. Join Jason Averbook as he discusses the importance of capturing, retaining and developing skilled talent in the face of the biggest demographic workforce shift in history.

As the business landscape continues to change, many organizations are looking for ways to transform through mergers and acquisitions. Join Bill Ennis, Darryl Robinson and Ann Weiser as they share their own stories of transformation and discuss the benefits and obstacles such ventures can present an organization.

Session discovery topics:

• HR as lead change agent
• Getting the most out of your communications strategy
• Avoiding redundancies
• Integrating culture, as well as processes

In today’s economy, even a business operating domestically will at some point be impacted by globalization. With the conflicting pressures of globalization and local demands driving companies towards more complex and evolved structures, how can HR make an impact? In this session Julian C. Dalzell will share the evolutionary stages of taking a company global and the importance of getting in the game early.

Session discovery topics:

• Knowing your business
• Demonstrating added value
• Making an impact — are you a player, a spectator or a victim

With a global network of 200,000 employees in more than 30 countries, it is important for Flextronics to establish consistency across key roles in their organization. In this session, Debi Hirshlag will share how HR has harnessed the power of the cloud to implement their global workforce strategy, resulting in a significant bottom line impact.

Session discovery topics:

• What are the key technology trends in HR
• Navigating the relationship between the CHRO and the CIO
• How traditional ERP’s measure up vs. cloud-computing solutions

After recent surveys demonstrated serious flaws in their current approach to performance management, Caroline Stockdale and her HR team decided to move away from traditional Annual Performance Management and rating systems. The results of this transformation have been groundbreaking for the organization, with the focus on setting clear goals and metrics, providing early feedback and simplifying the reviews into a one page process. Join Stockdale as she discusses the success and challenges that have come with this transformation, including how they addressed their largest obstacle — the rewards system.

What does it take for people to stand out at work? How can an organization’s best practices and innovations be shared most effectively? Marcus Buckingham believes that the future of learning and development will focus on delivering only those innovations and techniques that fit each employee’s particulate strengths. Join Buckingham as he shares tips and best practices for harnessing employees’ strengths and achieving greater innovation.

Session discovery topics:

• Discovering your edge and using it
• Leveraging team strengths
• Finding best practices that work

Great organizations are built on remarkable stories and powerful leadership. In tough times like these, they are the ‘secret sauce.’ Based on a powerful approach he calls Five Level Leadership, Doug Keeley uses amazing stories of the world’s greatest leaders and brands to show how the power of story and focused leadership make the difference in organizations. Using unforgettable video and music, and threading his narratives through the conference, he promises to challenge you as leaders and inspire you to rethink your approach to getting the most out of your team.

Measuring success and effectiveness is critical in any organization. This session will explore the innovative ways organizations can measure their productivity as well as the challenges of compiling data in order to distribute meaningful results.

The impact of social media is changing the face of business today. There are a variety of ways organizations are using social media and other technologies to engage their current and potential employees. In this session, we will discuss the current strategies and uses of social media in the enterprise.

Not only is the cost of providing healthcare for employees continuing to rise, but organizations are losing productivity when employees undergo medical treatments that require a significant amount of recovery time. Join AIMIS (the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery) for a discussion surrounding the changes in healthcare and how choices in providers and procedures can significantly decrease costs, reduce recovery time and increase productivity.

After purchasing four separate bottling organizations to be integrated within its existing Americas business, Cadbury Schweppes (then parent company of Dr Pepper Snapple Group) then decided to spin off their Americas Beverages businesses, requiring preparation of a ‘non-integrated business’ for an IPO within nine months. Skeptics doubted this could be done while integrating the bottling and franchise operations.

Larry Solomon’s team faced a challenge — mobilizing 20,000 employees with disparate backgrounds and skills delivering results while riding a ‘roller coaster of change.’ Join Solomon as he shares his team’s journey, and talks about the critical role that HR plays in engaging, aligning and transforming an organization.