2021 Forbes CHRO Forward Summit

2021 Forbes CHRO Forward Summit

November 3, 2021, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET / 8 - 10 a.m. PT - Virtual Event

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The volatility of the last two years has unearthed the need for business organizations to quickly build upon their flexibility and agility.

 

Now, more than ever, business success lies not just in being able to anticipate and plan for the future but also in the ability to lead your organization there efficiently and thoughtfully. For this reason, the Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) has become one of the most important roles in the organization – they must support the overall strategic direction and workforce planning of the organization, including inclusive recruiting, talent management and training, staff performance, development, workforce technology and so much more.

 

The Forbes CHRO Forward Summit will bring together prominent CHROs and business executives doing the work to ensure their organizations are nimble, their human resource functions are tech-forward and their workforces are adaptable, inclusive and supported.

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2021 Forbes CHRO Forward Summit

2021 Forbes CHRO Forward Summit

The Forbes CHRO Forward Summit brought together prominent CHROs and business leaders to discuss how HR decision-makers can navigate issues at a time when work culture and the relationship between employees and the companies they work for are in flux.

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Speakers

Laszlo Bock

Laszlo Bock

CEO


Humu

Marjorie Powell

Marjorie Powell

SVP & CHRO


AARP

Melissa Bernstein

Melissa Bernstein

Cofounder


Melissa & Doug Toys and LifeLines

Sean Woodroffe

Sean Woodroffe

SEVP and Chief People Officer


TIAA

Connie Chen

Connie Chen

COO


Lyra Health

Liane Hornsey

Liane Hornsey

EVP & Chief People Officer


Palo Alto Networks

David D. Jones

David D. Jones

CHRO


Stanford Health

Lindsay Jurist-Rosner

Lindsay Jurist-Rosner

Cofounder & CEO


Wellthy

Melanie Collins

Melanie Collins

Chief People Officer


Dropbox

Toni Thompson

Toni Thompson

VP, People Strategy and Operations


Etsy

Tracy Layney

Tracy Layney

SVP & CHRO


Levi Strauss & Co.

Jena  McGregor

Jena McGregor

Senior Editor


Forbes

Ali Intres

Ali Intres

SVP, Human Resources and Talent Management


Forbes

Maggie  McGrath

Maggie McGrath

Editor


ForbesWomen

Agenda

CHRO Forward Summit: Leading Workforces In a New Era

11:00 a.m. ET

Opening Remarks

Jena McGregor, Senior Editor, Forbes

11:05 a.m. ET

The New Rules of Work

Human resources leaders have faced enormous change, disruption and demands as their workplaces quickly shifted in response to the pandemic. In this fireside chat, Laszlo Bock will discuss the science behind hybrid work, the biggest challenges today’s H.R. leaders face and lessons from a career at some of the world’s most high-profile companies.

Laszlo Bock, CEO, Humu 

Interviewer: Jena McGregor, Senior Editor, Forbes

11:25 a.m. ET

Managing the Hybrid Workforce

Workers are rallying for a blend of remote and office work, leaving employers to figure it out. From moving people up to encouraging them to switch off more often, a slew of new challenges has emerged. Our panel of leaders debate best practices.

Melanie Collins, Chief People Officer, Dropbox

Liane Hornsey, EVP & Chief People Officer, Palo Alto Networks

Sean Woodroffe, SEVP & Chief People Officer, TIAA

Moderator: Christian Kreznar, Assistant Editor, Forbes

 

11:55 a.m. ET

The Business Case for Focusing on Mental Health 

Heightened levels of burnout, anxiety, and depression amid the pandemic have reinforced the need to invest in employee mental health at the individual and organizational level. A look at some of the innovative approaches that are making a difference.

Melissa Bernstein, Cofounder, Melissa & Doug Toys and LifeLines

Connie Chen, COO, Lyra Health

David D. Jones, CHRO, Stanford Health Care

Tracy Layney, SVP & CHRO, Levi Strauss & CO

Moderator: Ali Intres, SVP, Human Resources, Forbes

12:25 p.m. ET

Supporting Greater Equity at Home

The pandemic continues to take a heavy toll on women as many are forced to balance responsibilities at home while trying to work remotely. As the lines between work and home blur, helping families manage life at home and creating a truly supportive work environment will  be critical to engagement and retention. During this conversation, we will discuss the future of the family, the new hurdles caregivers face and more.

Lindsay Jurist-Rosner, Cofounder & CEO, Wellthy

Marjorie Powell, SVP & CHRO, AARP

Toni Thompson, VP, People Strategy and Operations, Etsy

Moderator: Maggie McGrath, Editor, ForbesWomen, Forbes

12:55 p.m. ET

Closing Remarks

Jena McGregor, Senior Editor, Forbes

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