Fall 2026 Agenda

• Moving beyond posters and slogans to lived organizational values
• Translating abstract principles into daily leadership behaviors and decision-making frameworks
• Cascading culture change through middle management as culture carriers
• Measuring cultural alignment through behavioral indicators, not just survey scores
• Real-world example of a values reset that drove measurable business outcomes

• Balancing workforce fears with transparency in change
• Managing restructuring without losing engagement
• Aligning new tech with existing processes
• Retaining critical talent during disruption

How one global organization future-proofed its employer brand for an AI-shaped talent landscape.

• Shifting from keyword optimization to Answer Engine Optimization in a world of AI-driven search and candidate recommendations
• Using data and generative AI tools to analyze and reshape employer brand perception across platforms
• Balancing authenticity with automation—ensuring brand voice remains human
• Behind-the-scenes look at the internal alignment across comms, marketing, and HR to redefine the brand story

• Psychological safety as a resilience tool
• Training leaders for crisis communication
• Creating adaptable workforce structures
• Practical examples from recent disruptions

• Creating intentional rituals and touchpoints for distributed teams
• Preventing cultural fragmentation between remote and office-based employees
• Redesigning onboarding and socialization for a hybrid-first reality
• Leadership presence strategies that build trust across physical distance
• Case study of maintaining high-trust culture across multiple work models

How one organization reimagined its approach to attracting and engaging talent by moving beyond transactional recruiting toward long-term relationship building.

• Shifting focus from filling roles to cultivating ongoing brand affinity and trust
• Using data, technology, and storytelling to create more personalized, meaningful interactions
• Breaking down silos between recruiting, marketing, and communications to build a unified strategy
• Designing a relationship-driven model that keeps talent connected before, during, and after the hire

• Assessing cultural compatibility during due diligence
• Strategic approaches to blending vs. preserving distinct cultures
• Managing cultural anxiety and resistance during integration
• Identifying and protecting cultural elements worth preserving from both organizations
• Behind-the-scenes look at a successful cultural integration post-acquisition

• Using automation to reduce HR admin burden
• Empowering HR leaders to focus on strategy and people
• Case examples of balancing efficiency with empathy
• Tracking adoption and employee satisfaction

• Redesigning job descriptions and assessments
• Overcoming internal resistance to skills-first
• Technology tools for skills mapping
• Case studies with measurable ROI