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Wednesday, April 24, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: B1
In today's competitive healthcare landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is vital for success. Hear how the Director of Benefits & HRIS for Beacon Health in partnership with Businessolver has... Read More
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  • Talent Attraction & Retention

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 5
  • Session Number: B2
As the quest for talent becomes a battle for talent, organizations that focus on creative sourcing strategies and attraction efforts will be able to fill competitive job openings. Employee Resource... Read More
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  • Talent Attraction & Retention

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B4
Given that businesses struggle with communication even on good days, unnecessary or unresolved conflict will only cause deeper structural and organizational flow issues. And while a conflict management plan is... Read More
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  • Leadership

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 7
  • Session Number: B5
The results of the latest Mercer Survey of Employee Benefits have arrived. If you think you know what employees really want, think again! The search for a common thread in... Read More
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  • Talent Attraction & Retention

Wednesday, April 24, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 7
  • Session Number: B10
You either are a caregiver or you will be at some point, whether that is caring for a child, aging loved one, spouse, relative or friend. On average, 73% of... Read More
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  • Employee Engagement

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 4
  • Session Number: B6
In today's dynamic landscape, top-tier solutions share a common trait: an unyielding focus on the user. Imagine crafting an environment where employees embrace each day, driven by a deep connection... Read More
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  • Employee Engagement

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: B7
This session will stimulate a conversation about the shifting mindset from "You're my employee" to "We are a human both in and outside of work." You’ll learn how to foster... Read More
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  • Employee Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 5
  • Session Number: B8
We’re facing a challenging trifecta in the workplace: a competitive talent landscape, an exhausted workforce and pressure to control costs. As the adage goes, what we’ve done in the past... Read More
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  • Talent Attraction & Retention

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B9
Many HR leaders get into HR aspiring to do meaningful, purpose-driven work only to be stuck in the doldrums of highly stressful, reactive, administrative tasks. On top of this, the... Read More
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  • Leadership

Wednesday, April 24, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 5
  • Session Number: B11
Organizations of all types and sizes are exploring ways to have more fungible human resources as needs vary over time. Although there has been talk about fractional ways to get... Read More
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  • Culture Transformation

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B12
As remote work, hybrid work and dispersed teams have become the new reality, AECOM has established a virtual culture of engagement and wellbeing among its 50,000 global employees and their... Read More
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  • Employee Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: B13
Gen Z, set to comprise 30% of the workforce by 2030, are the most disengaged generation in the workforce today. Why? Because the things they value most - their personal... Read More
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  • Employee Engagement

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 4
  • Session Number: B14
While grief is a universal experience (with as many as 1 in 5 employees in an organization experiencing a recent loss), most organizations lack an effective response plan resulting in... Read More
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  • Employee Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 7
  • Session Number: B15
The Mental Health of our employees is the cornerstone of concern for HR and Rewards Managers today. Sometimes the problem seems endless and overwhelming. But what if we take the... Read More
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  • Employee Mental Wellbeing

Thursday, April 25, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 7
  • Session Number: B16
Employees fear discussing mental health issues in the workplace They may be concerned about losing their jobs, damaging relationships or risking future employment should their illness be disclosed. Employers are... Read More
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  • Employee Mental Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 4
  • Session Number: B18
Physical health benefits have been status quo for employers since subsidized coverage was introduced in the 1940s. Fast forward to 2020 – during the height of COVID – and mental... Read More
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  • Employee Financial Wellness

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: B19
AI and automation are transforming HR, but how do we balance technological efficiency and human touch? This session will explore strategies for ethical and transparent AI that promotes employee empowerment,... Read More
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  • AI

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B20
According to a recent research study of 400 HR professionals and 500 employees, 47% of employees feel worried, 24% felt very or fairly lonely, and 51% report they’re struggling with... Read More
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  • Employee Engagement

Thursday, April 25, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 5
  • Session Number: B21
About 41% of adults are reporting diagnosable mental health conditions. Burnout is increasing to dangerous levels, spurring negative actions like quiet quitting. Employees are not likely to disclose their struggles,... Read More
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  • Employee Mental Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 4
  • Session Number: B22
An effective employee listening program is designed around the combination of art and science. The science is formulated from validated data and insights, proven methodology and continuous research that results... Read More
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  • Employee Productivity

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: B23
The strength of our relationships has a profound impact on our health, happiness and productivity at work. Yet now more than ever, personal relationships are strained. The U.S. Surgeon General... Read More
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  • Employee Mental Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B24
Our paychecks have a deep implication on our financial wellbeing as a growing number of workers live paycheck to paycheck with little to no buffer. This raises a red flag... Read More
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  • Employee Financial Wellness

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 7
  • Session Number: B25
Understanding and addressing the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) is crucial for building mental health equity. In this session, you’ll hear from Beth Finkle, who brings 15 years of experience... Read More
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  • Employee Mental Wellbeing

Thursday, April 25, 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 4
  • Session Number: B26
A study conducted by Deloitte in 2023 revealed that 20% of employee relocations fail because a family member struggles to adapt. Companies that prioritize employee wellbeing by offering such services... Read More
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  • Employee Experience

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B27
Do you know what will happen in the next three years to your company? Do you know what will happen to the overall business climate, or to the technology landscape?... Read More
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  • Employee Wellbeing

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: B28
Creating and maintaining a gender-identity inclusive workplace and culture requires understanding and following legal requirements at the federal, state and local levels. However, understanding the law is only half of... Read More
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  • DEIB

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 5
  • Session Number: B29
When encountering something new, whether it's a brand, a restaurant or even a new employer, our minds are remarkably receptive, engaging in a rapid learning experience known as imprinting. This... Read More
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  • Employee Experience

Thursday, April 25, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM


  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 4
  • Session Number: B31
Employee separations are hard. Whether terminating an employee with cause or managing a workforce reduction, employment loss is fraught with emotion. Adding to the challenge are the numerous employee separation... Read More
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  • Employee Experience

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 5
  • Session Number: B32
A Glassdoor study revealed that 92% of people would consider changing jobs if offered a role at a company with an excellent corporate reputation. Are you struggling to hire? Are... Read More
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  • Talent Attraction & Retention

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 3
  • Session Number: B33
The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation, necessitating a strategic shift in the scope, role and value of HR professionals. Deiter Veldsman will delve into five megatrends shaping... Read More
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  • Culture Transformation

  • Room: Bellagio Ballroom 6
  • Session Number: XX
Although few in the HR community may have noticed, the world of HR has changed forever. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is releasing new prescriptive reporting requirements for all... Read More
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  • ESG: Corporate Accountability