Future Workplace Summit

In the aftermath of the pandemic, the dynamics of human resource management have drastically changed. Digital transformation of HR workflows, increasing preference for workplace flexibility, and the growing importance of employees’ mental health are pushing HR leaders to change their approach to talent acquisition, employee engagement and retention – while working towards building diverse and inclusive workplaces.

About the summit :

The Dun & Bradstreet Future Workplace Summit was a knowledge series that will bring together HR, IT, and Finance professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from various sectors. The summit served as a platform for exchanging ideas and insights and enabling discussions around the most pressing workforce management-related issues of the modern era.

With this context, Dun & Bradstreet organized the ‘Future Workplace Summit 2023’ on the theme ‘Next Generation Workplaces: Intersecting Technology, Design and Workforce’ on September 27, 2023, at Taj Santacruz, Mumbai.

The summit will feature:

Renowned speakers and thought leaders will deliver keynote addresses

Panel discussion revolving around:

Innovation and Collaboration
Workforce Welfare and Development
Diversity and Inclusion
Remote and Hybrid Work Management
Emerging Trends
Cutting-Edge Technologies
Compliance and Regulation

Networking opportunities with other industry leaders

Case Study presentation

Attendees at the summit:

HR Directors/ Head / VP / AVP

Chief HR Officers, CPO, CXO

HR Managers

Head & Senior Representatives of Recruitment & Staffing/Compensation & Benefits, Human Capital & Performance Evaluation, Learning & Development and Training, Talent Management & Employee Relations, Mobility Services

Heads and Senior representatives from IT, Admin and Finance Function

Agenda

Time

Session

10.30 am – 10.40 am Welcome address by Ms. Pallavi Dhawan, Senior Director, People Team, Dun & Bradstreet India on ‘Next Generation Workplaces: Intersection of Technology, Design and Workforce

10.40 am – 10.55 am Keynote address by Mr. Imran Qureshi, Senior Manager- New Business for ALD Automotive I LeasePlan on ‘Connected Workforces, Smarter Fleets’

10.55 am – 10.45 am Panel Discussion 1 – Unlocking Employee Potential: Designing Benefits that Empower and Engage

Current State of Employee Benefits
Tailoring Benefits to Diverse Employee Needs
The Role of Technology in Employee Benefits
Inclusion and Diversity in Benefits
Measuring the Impact of Benefits and Communicating Benefits effectively
Future Trends in Employee Benefits

Moderator:Mr. Vipul Oberoi, Director – Marketing, CSR and Learning Solutions, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelists:

Mr. Ganesh Chandan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Tata Projects
Ms. Sonal Jain, Global CHRO, EPL Limited
Mr. Amit Sharma Head - HR Revenue, Zee Music and Zee Studios & Head – Central HR
Mr. Alok Ranjan, Head – Employee Experience, Bennett Coleman Co Ltd (Times of India Group)
Ms. Rita Verma, President & Head HR, DDB Mudra Group
Ms. Stalgy Muliyil, Director HR & Corporate Communication, Cargosol
Dev Arora, CEO (CPG Business), Chai Point

11.45 am – 11.55 am Keynote address by Kshitiz Sachan, Process Coach, Performance Management, Keka HR on "The advent of Smart HR: Creating a culture of high performance in future workplace"

11.55 am – 12.45 pm Panel Discussion 2 – The Future of Workforce Management: Strategies for dynamic environment

Agility in Workforce Planning
Embracing Remote and Hybrid Work
Data Driven Talent Management
Gig Economy and Contingent Workers
Leadership and Employee Empowerment
Role of HR Technology, AI, and Automation Integration

Moderator:Ms. Naina Acharya, Associate Director, Learning & Economic Insights Group, Dun & Bradstreet India

Panelists:

Mr. MVN Rao, Head - Corporate Learning and Development (CLO), Larsen & Toubro Limited
Mr. Satej Mehta, Head HR – Corporate, TA, TM, C&B, Wockhardt
Mr. Sanjeeb Lahiri, Chief Human Resources Officer, GRP Ltd.
Mr. Bharat Agrawal, Finance Director - South Asia, Diversey
Mr. Nabarun Sengupta, Chief Technology Officer, L&T-SuFin
Mr. Pratik Vaidya, Chief Vision Officer and Managing Director, Karma Management Global Consulting solutions Pvt. Ltd