"Welcome back to Day Two of  the HORIZON SUMMIT! Before we begin, grab a cup of coffee or tea and take a moment to explore our exhibiting partners. Your learning journey continues!"

"HR leaders often face resistance from boards that demand tangible proof that people initiatives will drive bottom-line results. In this 90-minute workshop, led by Dee Coakley, CEO of Boundless, you’ll create a 2025 people plan using the V2MOM (vision, values, methods, obstacles, and measures) framework, specifically tailored to help you demonstrate the ROI of your strategy to the C-suite and board. Drawing on her expertise in international employment, Dee will focus on a key people challenge—building a global people strategy—and will guide you through creating your own V2MOM, offering valuable feedback on how it would resonate with senior leadership. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a clear, ROI-focused roadmap to confidently present to your board, showing how your people strategy directly contributes to organisational success."

"This masterclass will provide a deep dive into approaches and strategies that enable the successful implementation of transformations. Attendees will endulge into the breadth of topics relevant for successfully leading a transformation and manifesting the desired future state. Key Takeaways:

• Transformations in the context of organizational development
• From change to transformation
• Scope/ breadth of topics relevant when leading a transformation

"As the summit comes to a close, we hope you had an enriching experience. Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to seeing you next time!"

"Join us for a dynamic networking reception! Reflect on insights, engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas, and continue building your professional network. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and grow."

"Time for a cup of coffee or tea! Visit the exhibitors and enjoy the conversations with fellow conference attendees!"

"Enjoy a rich buffet lunch by Hilton - visit the exhibitors and continue networking!"

"Time for a cup of coffee or tea! Visit the exhibitors and enjoy the conversations with fellow conference attendees!"

"Happy companies make more money. Simple, right? Yet so many businesses get it wrong. They waste time on perks and bonuses, missing what truly matters. In half an hour, we'll cut through the noise and give HR leaders the real tools to build a happy, productive workplace. Spoiler: It’s not about the money. It’s about doing the simple, effective things that matter. We'll tackle the following:

• What is happiness at work? Hint: It’s not just job satisfaction.
• What really makes employees happy? (And no, it’s not perks or raises.)
• The business case: Why happy companies make more money.
• Debunking the most pernicious myths about workplace happiness.
• Practical, easy-to-implement tools to make employees happier.
• How you empower employees to take ownership of their happiness

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"In this presentation, we will delve into a case study outlining the process of establishing annual HR targets and priorities within Division Marine & Ports. We will explore how these objectives are aligned with both Business and People Strategy and detail our thorough progress tracking methods. This model is meticulously planned and implemented in close collaboration with HRBPs and business stakeholders."

"In this stimulating presentation, we will examine how the New Economy necessitates a fresh outlook on organisations and HR. Discover groundbreaking approaches, disruptive technologies, and cultural shifts that are reshaping HR's paradigm to empower organisations in fostering a blend of purpose-driven and high-performing environments."

"Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the transformative power of impactful engagement in driving organizational performance. Our panelists will share insights and strategies on how organizations can leverage engagement initiatives to achieve sustainable growth and success. Key Questions:

• What are the key components of impactful engagement that directly contribute to enhanced organizational performance?
• What role does leadership play in fostering a culture of engagement that translates into improved organizational performance?
• In what ways can coaching elevate employee engagement and lead to better organizational results?

"CleverCards is a digital payments platform that enables businesses and public sector organisations to configure digital Mastercard’s themselves and send them to anyone, anywhere, anytime to download instantly. CleverCards can be used for all business needs, from expenses and customer payouts to employee allowances and benefits, and can be spent anywhere online and worldwide in-store via Apple Pay and Google Pay."

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"In 2021, Ahlstrom set a goal to become a top 10% employer in the industrial manufacturing sector by the end of 2025 as part of our growth transformation journey to 2026. Rather than take a ‘top down’ approach, we implemented localized strategies across 37 plants and saw a notable increase in the eNPS from 8 to 28 within 18 months. This presentation delves into how factors like increased management visibility, recognition and learning opportunities were key in achieving this milestone. By prioritizing physical and mental safety, enhancing facilities and nurturing workplace culture, we successfully cultivated positive engagement and communication, leading to a significant improvement in overall employee wellbeing and satisfaction."

"To build a high-performing culture, we need to prioritize both engagement and well-being. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, how can we foster a more resilient and antifragile ecosystem? This talk explores how a blend of AI and human-centered strategies has enabled us to achieve this at OLX, and shares key learnings from our journey."

"In this panel, we delve into the important role of HR leaders in fostering employee wellbeing and organizational resilience amidst evolving job markets and technological shifts. Key Questions:

• How can HR leaders proactively support employee wellbeing and resilience in the face of precarious employment/tech trends?
• How can leaders enhance their emotional intelligence to better connect with employees, understand their needs and promote a positive workplace culture?
• How can HR leaders' partner with other business functions to create a holistic, organization-wide approach to employee wellbeing that addresses physical, mental, social, and financial dimensions?

"MELP's online platform for HR professionals and intuitive mobile app for employees create a two-way connection to help retain and attract talent by creating personal value."

"Studies clearly show that happy companies make more money but how do you achieve that in practice? If you want to build a happy workplace, you have to take happiness seriously – paradoxical as that may sound – and make sure that happiness becomes part of the company's strategy. In this workshop Alex will share 10 ways that the world’s best and most successful workplaces have built happiness into their DNA by making it one of their top strategic priorities. Learn – among many other tips – why and how your company should:

• Hire for happiness
• Appoint a CHO (Chief Happiness Officer)
• Plan for happiness
• Measure and promote happiness, not satisfaction
• Promote and train managers for happiness

"This masterclass will delve into the strategic planning necessary for preparing a workforce to integrate AI and automation. Participants will learn how to forecast future skill requirements, develop a resilient talent pipeline, and create an adaptable workforce that can thrive alongside AI and automation technologies.   Key Takeaways:  

• Techniques for strategic workforce planning and forecasting
• Identifying and developing critical skills for the future
• Case studies of successful AI integration in workforce planning

"In today's competitive landscape, communication plays an important role in attracting, retaining and engaging your people. This masterclass provides a comprehensive guide to developing and delivering impactful communication messages and campaigns, ensuring you have the knowledge, skills and tools needed to achieve your goals. By introducing the six-step 'IMPACT' model, you will learn how to understand employee communication needs, set clear objectives, choose the right communication mediums, plan detailed campaigns and measure their success. This masterclass combines theoretical insights with practical tools that we will bring to life by working through a hypothetical communication campaign. You'll leave equipped and ready to engage the hearts and minds of your people through effective communication messages and campaigns. Key Takeaways:

• The importance of communication to your business and to your workforce.
• How you can develop your communications strategy and approach.
• How to follow the six-step IMPACT communication model to deliver your communication messages effectively.
• How you can communicate to a diverse workforce in this new world of work.

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"In this session, bettercoach unveils its groundbreaking approach to people development, presenting Merck as a compelling success story. Faced with complex, high-volume development needs across multiple levels and regions, Merck turned to bettercoach for a tailored solution to streamline, scale, and digitize people development opportunities for its employees worldwide. Join us to gain insight into how bettercoach has supported Merck in optimizing its HRD activities and discover our future approach to ensuring a holistic growth strategy for Merck’s employees."

"Becoming future-ready for the next world of work requires new strategies for a next generation people function - we need to be more agile, digitally enabled, and data-driven with a laser focus on the business.“  This session explores the future landscape as part of a holistic future of work agenda, including how to:

• Master state-of-art workforce planning to build the skills for the future
• Strive for the next level of employee experience and efficiency gains powered by AI
• Create a healthy, winning culture to attract the best talent in the industry
• Leverage new ways of leadership fostering clarity and trust, inclusiveness, and care

"In today's competitive world, coaching plays an important role in helping employees reach their full potential. However, HR professionals often face challenges like resistance to change and limited resources. Overcoming these obstacles, organizations can create effective coaching programs that boost engagement and resilience. Panelists will share ways to align coaching with personal and professional growth, driving employee commitment and exploring innovative strategies for organizational success."

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"What Does Science Tell Us About Selecting and Developing Leaders? We all have vivid stories about inspiring leaders and the remarkable things they achieve. It's clear that leadership matters greatly. Yet, alarmingly, only about 60% of leadership appointments are successful. Even more concerning, research indicates that just 10% of leadership development efforts have a tangible impact on business performance. Why is this happening? Why do we persist in making poor investment decisions in leadership selection and development? And most importantly, how can we beat these odds?"

"In this presentation, we will demonstrate how People Analytics can be used to steer HR strategy, including several practical examples of data science in HR."

"This presentation explores the crucial role of scientific evidence and data analytics in driving strategic HR decisions. We will demonstrate how empirically grounded approaches enhance HR practices' alignment with organizational goals. Particular emphasis will be placed on science-based predictive analysis as a tool for efficient and cohesive strategic decision-making in HR."

"Join experts to explore how predictive analytics can foresee employee needs and prevent turnover. Learn from real cases and discuss the ethical considerations and potential risks involved."

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"Why does traditional performance management, including SMART goals, ratings, and rankings, often fails to improve business results? Why do innovative practices, such as OKRs, transparency, and performance-based pay, tend to fall short or even undermine intrinsic motivation and organizational cohesion?"

"How can we foster genuine growth and fulfilment at work? This session will help you reset your understanding of how performance management aligns with business transformation to create real, lasting impact. Discover a unique new model for HR leaders ready to adopt a progressive, human-centered approach to drive organizational success."

"The Flourishing Manifesto is a groundbreaking tool that draws from Agile principles to prioritize purpose, personal and organizational development, and social impact. We will demonstrate how HR professionals can engage with line leaders to foster a shift toward a human-centered workplaces."

"How can HR leaders leverage innovation in performance management to drive business success and achieve lasting organizational transformation? What are the lessons from HR in family-owned businesses, as well as medium and large enterprises across sectors? What is the role of people analytics and AI? How can HR leaders inspire boards and executives to embrace better business?"

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"With a seemingly endless array of features and functionality, it’s often difficult to prioritise, and build a business case for, the HCM technology components that will deliver the greatest employee experience and business performance transformation for your organisation. In this session, we explore the intersection of HR technology, organisational culture and business success. Learn how the UKG People Operations Framework helps you understand the intersected roles and values delivered by the key components of HCM technology, helping you prioritise solution spend and return on investment."

"In this presentation, A2A will share its identity as a "Life Company" highlighting its core values and the Life & Me model. It will emphasize talent empowerment through wellbeing initiatives, smartworking, support for new parents and leadership development programs."

"This presentation explores parallels between recruitment and dating, offering fresh insights amid complexity. Drawing from business psychology and HR management experience, it'll share innovative strategies to attract talent efficiently. With engaging delivery, this session aims to inform and inspire."

"Join our panel of industry experts to explore the evolving landscape of talent needs. Discuss the impact of AI, the rise of new roles, innovative reward systems, remote work, employee-centric flexibility and other upcoming trends shaping the future workforce. Key Questions:

• What are the key capabilities and skills required to win in the future and how can organizations make sure that they have a deep bench of high-performing talent?
• How can organizations effectively integrate AI into their talent strategies to enhance workforce productivity and innovation?
• In what ways can organizations optimize reward systems and foster employee-centric flexibility to attract and retain top talent in a hybrid setting?

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"In today's competitive job market, with LinkedIn receiving 117 job applications per second, AI tools are revolutionizing the hiring process. From matching to sorting CVs and measuring diversity, AI offers solutions for both HRs and job seekers, potentially shaping 90% of future hires."

"In this session, we'll explore:

• How will AI change work in general?
• How will AI impact the HR-landscape?
• Why should organizations and the traditional HR-function change their mindset and ways of operating in the fast-changing world?

"Adam will discuss the implications of generative AI on capabilities in the future of work and the critical role of transformative leadership. He will:

• Share a framework for better understanding capability
• How generative AI is expected to impact capability
• The implications of this when planning your workforce
• The Importance of AI-Ready Leadership in Digital Transformation

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"" || Session Sponsor: Boundless" || Remote work isn’t just about flexibility—it’s a game-changer for driving true inclusion. In this session, Sam Theobald, Chief People Officer at Next 15, will explore how a remote-first approach can serve as a powerful catalyst for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within organisations. Discover practical strategies for fostering an inclusive environment where global employees feel valued and connected, regardless of location, and learn about the critical role that seamless international employment infrastructure—supported by an Employer of Record (EOR)—plays in this process."

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"Inclusive Intelligence merges Emotional Intelligence and Inclusive Leadership. Grounded in extensive research and interviews, it unveils how certain leaders embody inclusive practices organically, offering insights and strategies for fostering inclusion in everyday leadership. In this presentation, we will delve deeper into these findings and explore practical applications."

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"Discover AI's impact on workforce skills’ development with a focus on various applications :  personalized learning platforms, AI-powered skills assessments, data-driven upskilling strategies, automation's role in talent development, and the future of AI-enabled training."

"AI-Driven Learning: Shaping the Future of Workforce Skills Discover AI's impact on workforce skills’ development with a focus on various applications : personalized learning platforms, AI-powered skills assessments, data-driven upskilling strategies, automation's role in talent development, and the future of AI-enabled training."

"This session provides valuable insights from NOKIA on navigating the complexities of the modern workplace by focusing on a skills-based approach. Learn how leveraging data analytics and fostering a culture of continuous learning, a key driver of success in today’s dynamic business environment, can help your organization become more flexible, innovative, and resilient."

"Experts discuss the future skills landscape and how organizations can prepare their workforce. Key Questions:

• What are the critical skills for the future of work?
• How can organizations identify and address skill gaps?
• What role does technology play in learning and development?

"The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) brings together transformational organizations to form a global community that shifts the systems they work within towards a better future."

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"This session explores the impact of technology on the deployment of HR services. Understand why transformation initiatives often fail and how we can avoid these pitfalls. Discover how to enable a successful technology-driven approach in HR."

"In today's fast-paced digital era, fostering a coaching culture isn't just beneficial—it's essential. By attending this presentation, you will gain knowledge and tools needed to implement effective coaching practices that drive success and create a thriving work environment."

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• How can leaders effectively communicate the vision and benefits of cultural transformation to gain buy-in?
• What are the most effective ways to sustain cultural change over the long term?

"Remote is a Global HR Platform that helps companies hire, manage, and pay their entire team — and more effectively compete in the modern global economy through our comprehensive set of core solutions including, HRIS, payroll, international employment, contractor management, and more."

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"In this session, we will address:

• What is leadership?
• Why is Leadership development crucial to strategy execution?
• What is actually leadership development (it’s not developing leaders)?
• How to develop leadership at scale?

"With 99.6% of people saying they've had a bad boss and 80% of bosses admitting having been a bad boss, we have a problem. In this session we’ll dig deeper into this, sharing the reasons it’s happening and tools required in this new world of work to be a great boss."

"Explore how HR can drive agility and resilience within organizations, adapting to change and ensuring sustained performance in a dynamic business environment. Key Questions:

• What strategies can HR implement to foster an agile organizational culture?
• How can HR support employees in building resilience amid constant change?
• What role does leadership play in promoting agility and resilience through HR initiatives?

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"As the world changes around us, the future of work will affect the way we lead, work and win. In this inspirational presentation, Buhle helps you unlock the keys to unleash the greatness in your people in a changing world. It will help you to discover how to stand out and reach your full potential as an individual, team and organization. This presentation will:

• Inspire you to find your team's distinction and use it for success into the future.
• Challenge you to set a higher standard for success and performance.
• Help you turn your values into behaviours that drive your culture.
• Equip you to cultivate an attitude that leads to success and growth.
• Give you the needed momentum to re-imagine the future in Bionic Business World.

"Micromanagement is prevalent in today’s workplace culture and can lead to negative consequences for everyone involved. When leaders offer advice with enthusiasm, it often results in Motivational Micromanagement. While leaders can overcome these tendencies relatively quickly, they must first learn how. In this keynote, Prof. Julia Milner shares:

• How executives can identify signs of motivational micromanagement
• Effective techniques for empowering employees
• How HR practitioners can support leaders in developing coaching skills within corporate cultures

"In an era of constant flux, CHROs must become masters of adaptation. This panel of distinguished leaders will unveil strategies to cultivate resilient leadership, nurture evolving corporate cultures and implement change with both heart and resolve. Learn to transform challenges into catalysts for growth and uncertainty into innovation. Key Questions:

• How can CHROs develop adaptive leadership skills that turn volatility into a competitive advantage?
• What strategies can be employed to create a corporate culture that thrives on change rather than resists it?
• How do we strike the right balance between empathetic leadership and decisive action in times of rapid transformation?

"In the fast-paced world of technology, HR professionals face the unique challenge of guiding multiple generations in the workplace. This presentation uncovers strategies for effectively empowering Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z amidst the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Join us to discover valuable insights and practical techniques to ensure every generation thrives in the age of AI."

"Giffy is the plug-and-play solution for your company to send digital incentives. Easy to use, easy to embed. +58% increased loyalty due to giving incentives people really need & giving flexible choice. +83% time saved with an easier incentive distribution and an automated administration. 100% sustainable. Zero plastic used. Every Giffy supports the Plastic Soup Foundation."

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