Houston CHRO Executive Summit

Governing Body members host this dinner for attendees to launch the event with an evening of peer networking.

Mid-level managers play a crucial role in maintaining culture, promoting engagement and retaining talent. As the demands for managers change and employee expectations rise, developing frontline managers into true people leaders has become imperative.

Join this session as Sakita Douglas, Chief Talent Officer for Harris County shares:

• How to identify and develop competencies managers need to retain talent
• Strategies to keep employees feeling connected to managers and the organization in remote and hybrid roles
• Methods to elevate leadership skills to initiate difficult conversations

The next normal is emerging following years of crisis that has caused the greatest talent upset of our time, exacerbating the challenge for CHROs to create a fulfilling employee experience. Join Meghan Stettler, Director of the O.C. Tanner Institute, as she shares new insights and strategies from the 2023 Global Culture Report to attract, engage, and retain top talent amid ongoing uncertainty and change.

Session insights include:

• Rebuilding workplace community
• Fortifying weary leaders
• Integrating recognition and symbolism into every-day experiences

Gartner research tells us that employees who express satisfaction with their experience at work are 60% more likely to stay with an organization. But these days, it takes more than free snacks in the breakroom to keep the workforce happy. Hybrid work environments and a hypercompetitive labor market have completely upended employee preferences and what it takes to attract, motivate and retain employees.

In this session, HR leaders will discuss:

• Adapting to longer-term changes in employee expectations and needs
• Ensure employees feel supported as humans and not just workers
• Embracing change to redefine the employee value proposition

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CHROs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: 

Melissa Bermudez at melissa.bermudez@evanta.com

 Seeing a need for a transformational shift, Nine Energy Service's Head of IT Function asked to lead HR operations and implemented radical change that streamlined the business, improved efficiency and curbed retention.

In this case study, CHROs will learn how to:

• Leverage technology to create cultural and business change
• Enable trust and performance across the organization
• Building a strong brand for the HR organization

Increased social awareness and demand for workplace transparency have made pay equity more than just a standard compliance issue for many businesses today. In addition to avoiding potential litigation, forward-thinking employers who implement fair pay policies may be able to improve their organization’s reputation, keep employees engaged and attract new talent.

Join this session to learn:

• Practical strategies for implementing fair pay policies
• Leveraging data and internal partnerships to identify and close gaps
• Staying ahead of local, state, national and international pay equity regulations

Facing a once-in-a-generation workforce reshuffling, standardizing in your recruiting and retention strategies is the surest way to lose the war for talent. Instead, HR leaders must embrace an agile approach that adapts to change on a monthly, not annual timeline. 

In this session, you will discuss:

• Creating adaptive hiring forecasts 
• Creating fluid teams that build flexibility and expertise around critical business needs  
• Using non-traditional retention strategies

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CHROs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: 

Melissa Bermudez at melissa.bermudez@evanta.com

The past two years have elevated the scope and visibility of the CHRO role, mirroring how the financial crisis elevated CFOs. How can HR leaders meet the moment to establish themselves and the HR function as a key, strategic driver of business goals?
Join this session to discuss:

• Ways to drive successful board interactions
• How to guide the organization through disruption as a key business partner
• Strategies to shape the future of your organization through talent initiatives 

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CxOs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: 

Melissa Bermudez at melissa.bermudez@evanta.com

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Sustainability and the CHRO’s role in ESG is an emerging yet pivotal point of emphasis, with many investors and a growing population of workers are calling for increased corporate responsibility and DEI strategy; sustainability impacts the organization at all levels.

In this session learn how to:

• Understand HR's role in ESG
• Educate employees on organizational sustainability and the role they play
• Align strategy for employee engagement, recruiting and retention

Mental health support is not just a box to check, it’s about prioritizing your employees’ wellbeing. Now more than ever, it’s important to build mental wellness programs centered around what matters most – your people.
In this session HR leaders will discuss:

• The challenges of today’s mental wellness programs, and how to meet the needs of your workforce
• Case studies of how HR leaders are raising the bar for employee wellbeing
• How to design mental wellness programs that are right for your organization and each individual

When job seekers are in the driver's seat, attracting and keeping top talent is a challenge. Now more than ever, company offerings in wellness and enhanced employee experiences are a tangible benefit for company culture, and can be a major factor in whether a candidate accepts a position elsewhere.

In this boardroom, HR leaders will discuss:

• New benefit expectations from employees
• How modern offerings can play a strategic role for business outcomes
• Strategic evolutions in culture that drive business success

Executive boardrooms are intimate and interactive sessions designed to foster dynamic dialogue around a specific, strategic topic. These private, closed-door discussions encourage attendee participation and are limited to 15 attendees (seating priority is given to CHROs).

To reserve your seat, please contact: 

Melissa Bermudez at melissa.bermudez@evanta.com

Many organizations fall into reactive response cycles to address external events or societal issues. Internal collaboration is vital to navigate these complex dynamics as employees and investors increasingly choose organizations which share their own values. Organization action related to those values helps inspire trust and affinity.

In this interactive-dialogue keynote, Shell USA will discuss:

• Communicating priorities and vision to positively impact the business
• Generating buy-in and support for programs and policy
• Utilizing HR structure to define belonging across the organization