Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
June 22, 2021 | 8:00am - 2:30pm EDT
June 22, 2021 | 8:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Philadelphia CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Establishing substantial and measurable transformation in the way of diversity, equity and inclusion
Developing internal candidates to elevate while sourcing new and diverse talent for tomorrow
Managing through change and reimagining organizational design for the new way of work
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Peter Adebi
Nemours Children's Health System
Chief Human Resources Officer
Fran Coady
Day & Zimmermann Group
SVP, HR
Susan Kelliher
The Chemours Co
Chief People Officer
Larry Kleinman
Highmark Health
EVP and CHRO
Kristie Pappal
Philadelphia Eagles
Vice President of Human Resources
Nancy Stefanowicz
NFI Industries
EVP & CHRO
What to Expect
Connect with your CHRO community through a variety of different session formats at the upcoming Virtual Executive Summit. You'll have the opportunity to listen, engage and create lasting relationships with like-minded peers.
Agenda
June 22, 2021
8:00am - 8:45am EDT Virtual Summit Keynote
Reimagining Workplace Culture in a New Era of Disruption
Hosted by O.C. Tanner
Meghan Stettler
Director
O.C. Tanner Institute
Peggy Verdi
CHRO
Subaru of America
This year has been unlike any other. The cascading crisis across our health, economic and social systems have proven a critical inflection point for organizations and leaders as they continually face “make-or-break” decisions that amplify their workplace cultures in significant and lasting ways. What happens now as the world begins to slowly reopen?
Join this virtual keynote session to hear how CHROs are:
- Evaluating employee sentiment about the current state of workplace culture
- Implementing successful strategies in resilience during unprecedented times
- Successfully leading and inspiring employees to engage, produce and innovate despite unanticipated organizational challenges
8:45am - 9:00am EDT Break
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Avoid Burnout, Maintain Engagement — Maximizing Employee Well-being
Hosted by Glint
Lauren Kane
Sr. People Science Consultant
Glint
Vicki Henn
CHRO
PNC
Carol Pandza
SVP & CHRO
AmeriHealth Caritas
Despite the odds, employees were happier at work by the end of 2020 than they were at the end of 2019, even though burnout continues to rise — with some employees and industries experiencing a tighter squeeze than others. Maintaining an engaged workforce through 2021 and beyond requires insight into employee sentiment and a distinct strategy to execute across all levels of leadership.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Understanding the precursors to burnout and how to address them
- Fostering a community of support, focus and refuge at work
- Methods to equip employees to navigate change and mitigate fatigue
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Building and Sustaining a Culture of DE&I
Victoria Boyd Brifo
SVP & CHRO
Air Products
Barry Melnkovic
SVP & CHRO
US Steel
Profound calls for racial equality in 2020 have put a new and sharper focus on diversity, equity and inclusion goals for the HR function. No matter the organizational size, budget or makeup, all CHROs are working to embed DE&I into longstanding company culture.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Areas for growth in recruiting diverse talent and cultivating inclusion and equity
- Educating the workforce on DE&I and empowering ERGs — what works and what doesn’t
- Strategies to track DE&I metrics over time
10:00am - 10:45am EDT Virtual Summit Keynote
Vying for Top Talent — A Blueprint for Hiring
Hosted by SmartRecruiters
Rocki Howard
Chief Diversity Officer
SmartRecruiters
Fran Coady
SVP, HR
Day & Zimmermann Group
In these disrupted times, the enterprise has shifted organizational goals as well as what it requires from the workforce in the way of skills and leadership traits. Organizations are evolving, not only through a diversity lens, but with the new digital way of work.
Join this virtual keynote session to learn how to:
- Build a more diverse candidate pipeline and succession plan
- Recruit and retain the best talent for the job as skills become more granular
- Achieve key business objectives through hiring success
10:45am - 11:00am EDT Break
9:00am - 10:00am EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Supporting Enterprise Transformation Amid Disruption
Clem Cheng
SVP Human Resources for Xfinity Consumer Services
Comcast
Gerry Geckle
SVP, HR
Universal Health Services
As organizations adapt to remain competitive amidst rapid change, CHROs play a pivotal role in organization redesign and change management. As the rate of change accelerates into 2021, business transformation objectives must maintain a people-focused approach to mitigate change fatigue and maximize organizational effectiveness.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Methods to engage all levels of the organization in driving change
- The role HR should play in organization redesign
- How organizational design strategy should evolve for the new ways of working
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Enhancing the Next Generation of Leadership
Rhonda Curry
VP, CHRO
Gateway Health
Roxanne Klein
Senior Vice President Human Resources
Knoll
Over the last year, what the enterprise desires from leaders has changed. Because of combined global crises, leaders are now expected to be more vulnerable, agile and resilient as they strive to hit organizational goals.
Join this session as HR leader discuss:
- Succession planning in the “new normal”
- Sourcing and developing a robust and diverse leadership bench
- Tactics to upskill and mentor the next generation of talent expeditiously
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Virtual Summit Boardroom
Shifting Strategies for an Evolving Employee Landscape
Margorie Michele
CHRO
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Kristie Pappal
Vice President of Human Resources
Philadelphia Eagles
Kelli Walsh
Senior Vice President Human Resources
D&H Distributing
Connectivity has never been more essential as companies work to bridge the gap in hybrid work environments. The leadership provided by managers plays a vital role in maintaining a sense of belonging, whether employees are returning to the office or continuing to work remotely.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- How to create a motivational atmosphere for employees in remote and hybrid work environments
- Challenges in promoting and building culture with new hires as well as permanent and temporary employees
- Strategies to build on engagement in the "new normal"
12:00pm - 12:45pm EDT Virtual Summit Keynote
In Search of Humanity – Preparing for the Future
Hosted by UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)
Jarik Conrad
Vice President, Human Insights and HCM Advisory
Ultimate Kronos Group
Peter Adebi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Nemours Children's Health System
Heightened attention to the turbulence we face as a society has brought the world to an inflection point. What has worked in the past is unsustainable, and corporate social responsibility must take on a new meaning as organizations navigate work of the future. How are human resources leaders driving this transformation?
Join this virtual keynote session to learn how:
- DE&I must include belonging to be comprehensive and truly cultural
- Corporate responsibility impacts the workforce and brand reputation
- HR can create a larger impact on the future or work through DEI&B
12:45pm - 1:00pm EDT Break
11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Virtual Boardroom
Aligning the Workplace for 2021 and Beyond
Bob Harrop
Vice President, Human Resources
East Penn Manufacturing
Nancy Stefanowicz
EVP & CHRO
NFI Industries
The impacts of 2020 are still being studied, and the effects on the workplace and the workforce have been significant and, in some cases, permanent. When designing the new world of work, HR leaders must consider many variables and develop a plan that is both flexible and future-focused.
Join this session as HR leaders discuss:
- Workplace strategy, corporate real estate holdings and workforce skill needs
- Strategies to adapt forecast processes to account for frequent changes
- Considerations for returning to the workplace and alignment with business objectives
1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT Virtual Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Meet virtually for in-depth conversations with your colleagues
June 22, 2021
Community Program Manager
For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.