Directors Forum

How do you prepare your people strategy for challenges you can’t yet see? Hear how one leading organisation is tackling the talent crunch by building a culture of growth, equipping leaders to adapt quickly, and using data to stay ahead of shifting skill needs. Gain practical lessons on securing executive buy-in, embedding workforce planning into everyday decisions, and strengthening engagement and retention to keep your pipeline future-ready.

Step away from the theory and engage directly with your peers in candid, leader-to-leader discussions. These sessions focus on the strategic choices, trade-offs, and leadership priorities shaping the HR agenda today.

Interested in facilitating a discussion table? We’re looking for dynamic thought leaders and industry experts to facilitate some of today’s most relevant and thought-provoking conversations in HR. If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect—contact us here.

Pay is under scrutiny more than ever—employees want fairness and transparency, while organisations face intense cost pressures. This session will show how HR leaders are rethinking remuneration to strike the right balance: attracting and retaining talent, motivating performance, and staying financially sustainable. Expect fresh approaches and practical ideas to help you reshape pay strategies that work in today’s unpredictable economy. 

• Including a 15-minute 'Ask the Expert' Q&A where you can get answers to your burning legal questions from a leading employment lawyer. 

Dive into the real-world challenges and breakthroughs of integrating AI into your existing HR technology ecosystem. In this fireside chat, HR and tech leaders share and discuss what it takes to connect new AI tools with legacy systems. Discover practical tips for overcoming compatibility hurdles, ensuring data security, and driving real value from your investments. 

As psychological injury claims surge and the cost of wellbeing rises, HR leaders are under unprecedented pressure to safeguard both people and the bottom line. In this candid fireside chat, senior HR executives and industry experts will unpack the practical realities of managing psychological hazards—from navigating legal responsibilities to addressing the root causes of stress and burnout. Join us as we explore how to draw the line between organisational duty and individual accountability, how to secure genuine leadership buy-in, and what it takes to embed wellbeing into daily business practice. 

Join top HR leaders as they discuss championing responsible AI transformation by embedding ethical standards and aligning technology with organisational values. This session tackles the legal, privacy, and compliance challenges of AI adoption, sharing strategies to foster transparency and protect employee trust. Discover best practices for communicating AI use, data sharing, and decision-making to reinforce trust and accountability throughout the workforce.

How do you move from dashboards to decisions that matter? This case study shows how a leading organisation is using HR analytics to sharpen workforce planning, shape their talent strategy, and secure buy-in where it counts—the boardroom. Gain practical ideas on turning people data into sustainable workforce planning that meets long-term talent demands.  

Australia’s workplaces now span four generations, creating both complexity and opportunity for HR leaders. This panel explores how senior HR executives are shaping employee experience strategies that resonate across age groups, drive engagement, and strengthen retention. Hear how leading organisations are aligning generational insights with business priorities, ensuring all voices influence strategy, and building a workforce culture that is inclusive, adaptable, and future-ready.

Step away from the theory and engage directly with your peers in candid, leader-to-leader discussions. These sessions focus on the strategic choices, trade-offs, and leadership priorities shaping the HR agenda today.

Interested in facilitating a discussion table? We’re looking for dynamic thought leaders and industry experts to facilitate some of today’s most relevant and thought-provoking conversations in HR. If this sounds like you, we’d love to connect—contact us here.

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