Chicago CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
December 2, 2020 | 8:00am - 12:30pm CST
December 2, 2020 | 8:00am - 12:30pm CST
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Chicago CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
How CHROs are Leading in a New Era
Talent Without Borders
The New Realities of DE&I
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Kane Calamari
Ace Hardware
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Donna Dorsey
Navistar
Chief Human Resources Officer
Brian McGarvey
GE Healthcare
Senior HR leader – US & Canada
Mike Rude
Option Care Health
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Agenda
December 2, 2020
8:00am - 8:45am CST Virtual Summit Keynote
The Way Forward – How CHROs are Leading in a New Era
Amber Kennelly
CHRO
HUB International
Malaika Myers
Chief Human Resources Officer
Hyatt Hotels Corp
Laura Rock
Chief Human Resources Officer
Zurich Insurance Company
Brian McGarvey
Senior HR leader – US & Canada
GE Healthcare
In a year of economic uncertainty, global disruption, and social unrest, HR has been at the forefront of the most important decisions facing business. As a monumental year winds down, we’ll hear how top CHROs are applying hard-won lessons about the nature of work, business strategy, and the HR profession itself as they look ahead to 2021 and beyond.
This keynote discussion will explore:
- Opportunities seized in a year of crisis
- The implications of a changed talent landscape
- The state of the relationship between HR and the business
9:00am - 10:00am CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Skill Data – The Secret to Empowering Employee Mobility
Hosted by Degreed
Kelly Palmer
Chief Learning Officer
Degreed
Tim Jordan
EVP, Global Human Resources
Glory Global Solutions
Sara Stolmeier
Vice President, People & Development
McMaster-Carr Supply
The world of work is evolving, and the most successful organizations are embracing career mobility — investing in their people and developing their talent. Providing your employees with fresh opportunities boosts their morale, which creates higher employee retention, increased engagement and more valuable contributions for your organization. Implementing a skill-based development strategy is the first step to achieving this mobility.
In this session, you will explore:
- Aligning fellow leaders across the organization around reskilling
- Practical insights on a skills-based vs HR based strategy
- Peer best practices around internal mobility
9:00am - 10:00am CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Build the New World of Work on a Foundation of People Success
Hosted by Glint
Donna Dorsey
Chief Human Resources Officer
Navistar
Mike Rude
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Option Care Health
Lisa Lebow
People Science Manager
Glint
The path to the new world of work is different for each organization. But businesses that listen to their employees and help them adapt to change will set themselves up for long-term success.
In this session you will explore how to:
- Respond rapidly to your organization’s changing needs
- Create a thoughtful recovery plan that’s tailored to your unique situation
- Transform your strategy for long-term success by putting your people at the center
10:00am - 10:45am CST Virtual Summit Keynote
From Candidate to Employee Experience — How to Attract Best Talent (And Keep it Engaged)
Hosted by Avature
Mike Brown
Global Head of Talent Acquisition
Siemens Energy
Dimitri Boylan
CEO & Founder
Avature
David Pumpelly
VP of Enterprise Talent Solutions
Avature
To find the best talent wherever it is, you need to adapt your approach to ensure the recruiting experience resonates with your candidates. But when you operate in very different markets – whether domestically or internationally – how can you enable your team to optimize its approach in each one?
In this keynote, you’ll learn about:
- Creating a recruiting experience agile enough to win in your key markets
- Tailoring the candidate and recruiter experience to match local conditions
- Carrying forward the candidate experience to the employee experience
8:45am - 9:00am CST Break
10:45am - 11:00am CST Break
9:00am - 10:00am CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Belonging and Diversity – Mapping Where You Are and Where You Want to Go
Hosted by Workday
Deborah Deters
EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
Greg Pryor
SVP, People & Performance Evangelist
Workday
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are taking center stage at companies around the world. But with no common standards for measuring success, where do you start if you are just beginning? And how can you accelerate initiatives if you are already down the path?
In this boardroom, you’ll discuss:
- Establishing standards for measuring belonging and diversity
- Identifying where you are on the diversity and inclusion maturity model
- Focusing on areas for improvement at your organization
11:00am - 12:00pm CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Acquiring Talent in the New, Virtual World
Hosted by ADP
Larry Brand
Chief Human Resources Officer
Elkay Manufacturing
M. Katie Lawler
Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer
ITW
Jill Vitali
District Vice President
ADP
This year has introduced many new obstacles for business leaders, but with change and adversity comes the power of possibility and opportunities. From transitioning to a remote workforce seemingly overnight to adopting technologies that enable hiring in the new virtual reality, HR leaders have had to transform their businesses in record time.
In this session, you will discuss:
- Acceleration and transformation of technology
- Strategies for overcoming talent obstacles presented by COVID-19
- Building a strong brand to engage candidates
11:00am - 12:00pm CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Wellness, Wellbeing and Everything in Between
Hosted by Gympass
Chris Mason
Head of Talent Mgt and Compensation
KeHE Distributors
Denis Hickey
Global Head of Total Rewards
Gympass
Wellness is different in 2020. As people struggle to balance home and work while coping with unprecedented uncertainty and stress, taking time for self-care is vital to resiliency. Employers have stepped up in many ways to support the workforce, and employees are taking advantage of these resources in record numbers.
Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:
- How wellness benefits correlate with employee engagement
- Trends in wellbeing and how employers can support the workforce
- The future of wellness in a remote environment
12:00pm - 12:30pm CST Networking
Creative Connecting with Artist and Author Noah Scalin
Noah Scalin
Artist and Innovation Consultant
Artist/Author Noah Scalin hosts a casual, creative networking session. Creator of the Webby award-winning Skull-A-Day project, Noah will bring images of his work and will share how he has continued to learn, create and connect despite the challenges of the current moment. Join this creative networking session to connect with other Chicago HR leaders, learn about creativity, and walk away with at least one brand-new connection.
11:00am - 12:00pm CST Virtual Summit Boardroom
DE&I 2020 - What Have We Learned?
Hosted by Limeade
Elizabeth Adefioye
Senior Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
Ingredion
Jaison Williams
VP, Global Talent & Inclusion
Fitbit
Laura Hamill
Chief People Officer & Chief Science Officer
Limeade
Diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just metrics, and the unique challenges of 2020 have brought organizational efforts to advance DE&I to the forefront of conversation. Building an inclusive culture starts with understanding the dynamics at play within your organization and a dedication to meaningful, consistent changes.
Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:
- Workforce expectations around social justice causes and DE&I
- Strategies and challenges in building an inclusive culture, remotely
- Trends in employee sentiment and engagement
December 2, 2020
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