HR RECHARGED, NEW YORK | 05/21/2025

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Location: Ease Hospitality

605 3rd Ave 7th Floor, New York, NY 10158 Duration: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Dress Code: At your Comfort-Level

Areas of Focus

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

1. People Strategies that are Making the World a Better Place Inside and Outside of Work

2. EX Systems, Strategies, and Stories

3. Dormant Wellbeing Issues Hidden Behind Role and Organizational Design

4. Combating Talent Slippage to Smaller Firms and other Nations

5. New Technologies Radically Changing Organizational Structure

7. All Star Chiefs - Careers, Clairvoyance, and Timeless Principles

8. Talent Value Propositions Shaping Market Leaders

Format

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025

Format

From Breakfast to Drinks:

Panels, Case-Studies, Ideas Xchange, Storytime, Leadership Think-Tanks, New Research, New Solutions, Meditations, and Drinks

"The agenda was exceptional, featuring insightful speakers, interactive think tanks, and valuable takeaways addressing key concerns within the HR community. My think-tank session on CEO & Executive succession planning was particularly rewarding, providing both compelling war stories and practical advice."

- Suzan Morno-Wade, Former CHRO, Xerox

Speakers and Core Topics

Culture in Overdrive: Breaking, Bending, and Rebuilding Values at Lightning Speed

Moderator: TBA

Julia Johnson, VP HR at IBM

Christin Merkel, Chief Talent Officer at Wella

Kyle Webb, Global People Partner at S&P Global

Michael Yohannes, VP HR at Simcorp

Authentic Toxicity, Toxic Authenticity, OR Authentic Self

Culture in Overdrive: Breaking, Bending, and Rebuilding Values at Lightning Speed

Anna Tavis

Clinical Professor and Author

Department Chair, Human Capital Management

NYU School of Professional Studies

Your Emcee, Guide, and Source of Wisdom of the Day

Culture in Overdrive: Breaking, Bending, and Rebuilding Values at Lightning Speed

Your Emcee, Guide, and Source of Wisdom of the Day

Wagner Denuzzo

Leadership & OE Wizard, Author, Expert Advisor (former Prudential, and IBM)

Redesigning Roles for Real Impact

Your Emcee, Guide, and Source of Wisdom of the Day

Nico Roberts, Chief Business Officer at Fountain

Zane Zumbahlen, SVP HR at Fidelity Information Services

Chris Forando, Snr Dir OD at Subway

Whole Audience Think-Tanks

Redesigning Roles for Real Impact

Whole Audience Think-Tanks

A. Succession planning: Agile and Always On

B. Practical Strategies for Creating an AI-Empowered Workforce

C. Talent Value Propositions Shaping Market Leaders

D. Frontline Workers with AI: Unlocking the Potential

E. Personalized GenAI Coaching: Supporting Leaders across the enterprise, at-scale

F: The Belonging Effect: Expanding Employee Development Horizons

Coaching Corners

Redesigning Roles for Real Impact

Whole Audience Think-Tanks

High Performance People in HR

Mike Clementi, Founder at (Former CHRO, Unilever) ChangeBridge People Solutions

Team and Inner Mastery of Communication & Relationships

Tevis Trower, CEO at Balance Integration

Mystical Nudges

Sharon Smith, Astrologer to the Executives at TaoSharon

Case-Study 1: The Power of HR in Operating Model Transformation

with Rebecca Ellis, Principal & Client Executive at AlignOrg Solutions

Case-Study 2: The Power of AI Coaching at-Scale

Case-Study 1: The Power of HR in Operating Model Transformation

with Parker Mitchell, CEO at Valence

"In my role as a transformation lead specializing in human resources, engaging in Leaders Lounge HR workshops has been instrumental in advancing my professional growth. The sessions not only provide valuable insights but also incorporate practical activities that enhance the understanding of the complexities within HR. Leaders Lounge adeptly addresses and workshops the entire spectrum of HR practices related to the employee experience, offering a platform to exchange thoughts on navigating the evolving landscape of HR roles. Beyond its educational value, Leaders Lounge stands out for its exceptional networking opportunities, connecting professionals across various domains, including AI, transformation, data analytics, and leadership in the people space. I wholeheartedly recommend this enriching experience to anyone working in the field." - Annette Mychael, Global People and Process Change Leader at GroupM