WorkLife HR Strategies: Talent Management

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From adapting to new working models to navigating evolving expectations around benefits, HR professionals must proactively craft strategies that meet organizational goals and their workforce’s diverse needs.

In this session with The Knot’s Emily Markmann, we’ll discuss the importance of trust and transparency in a hybrid work environment and how to create a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and informed.

Employees are increasingly looking for employers to prioritize their holistic well-being. In fact, 92% of American workers note it’s important to them to work for a company that values their emotional and psychological well-being. However, many companies are only scratching the surface of employee wellbeing, taking a benefits-driven approach rather than looking at the bigger picture. What are the strategies and resources employers need to implement to allow their teams to best show up as themselves in the workplace?

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Andria Johnson, Head of People and Inclusion at the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), as we explore the dynamic intersection of culture and inclusion in today’s world. Andria will share her experiences and perspectives on fostering inclusive environments, building strong and equitable cultures, and navigating the complexities of diversity in a high-profile sports league.

Learn how HR leaders like Cisco’s Gianpaolo Barozzi,uVP and CTO of Cisco’s People, Policy, Purpose (3P) Organization uses technology to help create an environment of continuous learning, where programs address individual needs and career goals while being scalable across the organization.

As we shift into a relationship- and knowledge-based economy, HR professionals must embrace their evolving role as both business leaders and coaches. In this session, VaynerX’s Chief Heart Officer Claude Silver will explain how HR leaders can be most successful to drive change management, foster strategic thinking, and prioritize upskilling in response to an aging workforce and evolving skill needs.

Although more companies have pushed for RTO on a more permanent basis, many companies plan to stick with a hybrid for the foreseeable because it works for their business model. However, it requires intentional, ongoing effort to address equity, collaboration, technology, and leadership challenges that can arise with these models.

HR leaders must navigate the complexities of adopting AI in talent management, from upskilling employees to addressing fears of job displacement, ensuring ethical use and compliance.