Washington, DC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit
November 12, 2020 | 8:00am - 12:30pm EST
November 12, 2020 | 8:00am - 12:30pm EST
Collaborate with your peers
Come together with your peers virtually to tackle top business challenges through peer-driven content and discussions at the Washington, DC CHRO Virtual Executive Summit.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CHROs today:
Leading through a new employee experience
Redesigning HR strategies, structures and service delivery models
Modernizing mental health and wellbeing programs in a new era of work
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Ann Addison
Northrop Grumman
Corporate VP & Chief Human Resources Officer
Melissa Hurst
American Red Cross
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ken Kovach
B. F. Saul Company
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Shawn Stokes
Prince George's
Director of Human Resources
Jacqueline Welch
Freddie Mac
Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer
Agenda
November 12, 2020
11:00am - 12:00pm EST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Workplace Strategy — The "New Normal"
Rita Grazda
Vice President Human Resources North America
SICPA
Bryan Garey
Vice President, Human Resources
Virginia Tech
As the enterprise continues to adapt to challenges of a global pandemic, HR leaders are shaping strategy for new ways of operating in the workplace. These decisions, made with an uncertain future, must demonstrate safety, promote productivity, advance business operations and drive employee engagement.
Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:
- Strategies for keeping your return-to-workplace strategy flexible
- Best practices for managing a workforce facing a myriad of personal challenges
- Shifts in culture to accommodate asynchronous and remote work
11:00am - 12:00pm EST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Leadership Development — Elevating Your Top Talent
Hosted by UMBC Training Centers
Marc Kolp
Director, Center for Leadership and Innovation
UMBC
Paula Cooney
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer
FLIR Systems
Brendan Johnson
Senior Vice President and CHRO
Adventist HealthCare
In times of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), supporting the continual development of your leaders is paramount. Building a pipeline of talent, one that is resilient and prepared for long-term success, relies on intentional and sustained leadership development programs, offerings and initiatives.
Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:
- The critical importance of intentional and sustained leadership development
- Leadership development initiatives to best support the continued development of your top talent
- Strategies to leverage strong leadership development culture as a catalyst to drive growth
12:00pm - 12:30pm EST Networking
Community Networking & Discussion
Angela Bailey
Chief Human Capital Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Join this informal and interactive networking session to connect with your Washington, D.C. CHRO peers. In this session, the Washington, D.C. community will have the chance to share their takeaways from the program in smaller groups and walk away with at least one new connection.
8:00am - 8:45am EST Virtual Summit Keynote
Changing Culture — The DE&I Journey
Gerri Mason Hall
Chief Diversity & Social Responsibility Officer
Sodexo
Ray Dempsey
Chief Diversity Officer
BP United States
Jacqueline Welch
Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer
Freddie Mac
All organizations are on a mission to make the workplace diverse, equitable and inclusive. But as ongoing calls for racial justice reach a boiling point, the enterprise is now shifting course, elevating the voice of the employee on the culture change journey.
Join this keynote session CHROs discuss how to:
- Create safe spaces for workers to share vulnerable moments
- Make lasting change within the enterprise
- Evaluate organizational policies and procedures through an equity lens
8:45am - 9:00am EST Break
9:00am - 10:00am EST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Making Concrete Progress in DE&I
Sara Ortiz
Head of Human Resources
Five Guys Enterprises
Carey Pellock
EVP and CHRO
Neustar
The tragic reality of systemic racism is at the forefront of America’s consciousness—and this time it feels different. HR leaders are playing a critical role in infusing diversity, equity and inclusion into their organizations for the health of corporate America and society overall.
In this virtual roundtable, HR leaders discuss:
- Engaging the workforce in difficult conversations about race and equity
- Holding leaders and managers accountable for allyship and true culture changes
- Long-term strategy that puts the organization on the path to DE&I
9:00am - 10:00am EST Virtual Summit Boardroom
Employee Engagement — More Than A Metric
Jack Jackson
Vice President of Human Resources
DCS Corporation
Samantha Howland
Chief People Officer
Gannett
Maintaining an engaged workforce as employees navigate personal stress and an uncertain future is a challenge all HR leaders are facing. Monitoring and acting on employee sentiment is a necessary lever for employers to pull to maintain engagement and productivity.
Join this virtual boardroom to discuss:
- Trends in employee sentiment and engagement
- Meaningful actions employers can take to support the workforce
- Lessons learned after a year of disruption
9:00am - 10:00am EST Virtual Summit Boardroom
An Epidemic within the Pandemic: Supporting Mental Health in 2020
Hosted by Kaiser Permanente
Julie Isaacs
Regional Director – Behavioral Health (Interim)
Kaiser Permanente
Ventris Gibson
Director, Department of Human Resources
District of Columbia
Shawn Stokes
Director of Human Resources
Prince George's
Even before the pandemic, America was reckoning with a mental health crisis. Now stress, uncertainty, fear and anxiety about COVID-19 — along with other traumas of 2020 — pose new threats to mental health. Organizations are embracing every opportunity to support the workforce, focusing on mental health and emotional wellbeing for their employees.
Join this session to explore:
- Fundamental changes in relationships and how employers can build trust with workers
- Unique challenges facing all workforces; like homeschooling, caregiving and burnout
- Practical steps to cultivate resilience and empower employees
10:00am - 10:45am EST Virtual Summit Keynote
CHROs Leading Business Strategy in Times of Uncertainty
Mike Bokina
Vice President, Head of Human Resources
Siemens USA
Eoin Byrne
VP, CHRO
Lidl US, LLC
Barbara Paul
VP, HR
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In times of economic uncertainty and global disruption, HR has the power to guide enterprise strategy into reality. Join this keynote session to hear how HR leaders are fostering an environment of engagement, entrepreneurship and innovation.
In this session, CHROs discuss:
- Enabling a resilient workforce that weathers challenges and retains top talent
- Partnering with the CEO/board to sustain and strengthen company culture
- Identifying opportunities to drive innovation in times of crisis
10:45am - 11:00am EST Break
November 12, 2020
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