This year’s event shares both high-level insights and practical themes for in-depth conversation regarding the trends in HR and workplace dynamics, with insights on how organizations can stay ahead. The event sets a strong foundation for a comprehensive panel discussion on the evolving landscape of HR and workplace management trends for 2025. Technological transformation is the new business reality, the interchange of AI adoption and AI adaption, HR actions to take in instilling AI growth mindset, the focus on people’s upskilling and agile navigation within the workspace’s multiple facets, among others sensitive matters such as inclusion, diversity and the generation gap.
THE DIPLOMAT-BUCHAREST & OUTSOURCING TODAY organize the 9th Edition of HR CONFERENCE | WORK COMPASS inviting the key leading voices, top managers and decision makers in the local and international business landscape to share their insights on the most discussed and approached topics in the HR and the interconnected workspace.
The event will take place on March 11, at InterContinental Athénée Palace Bucharest, Regina Maria conference hall.
The event is supported by:
- PLATINUM PARTNER: NXP Semiconductors Romania
- GOLD PARTNERS: Continental, Vastint
- PARTNER: Regina Maria
- SUPPORTING INSTITUTIONS: Concordia, HENRO, AHK Romania, BRCC, CCIFER, CLUJ IT Cluster, Lovering & Partners
- MEDIA PARTNERS: Outsourcing Today, Sustainability Today, Automotive Today, Financial Intelligence, Romania Durabila, Economistul, Club Economic, Bursa, Revista Piata
EVENT AGENDA
- 09:30 – 10:30 Registration and welcome coffee
- 10:30 – 10:35 Conference Opening Address
- 10:35 – 12:30 Conference talks: NAVIGATING THE FUTURE OF WORK
- 12:30 – 13:30 Networking lunch
NAVIGATING TO THE FUTURE OF WORK: WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR
Overview of emerging trends in HR and workplace dynamics, with insights on how organizations can stay ahead. The panel topics highlight the importance of preparing for rapid changes and understanding these trends to shape successful strategies.
- Digital Transformation in HR
- Focus on Employee Well-being and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
- Skills Development and the Future of Learning, Flexible Work
- Hybrid Models Evolving Leadership and Culture
EVOLVING LEADERSHIP IN A PURPOSE-DRIVEN WORKPLACE CULTURE
Overview of the adjustments, changes and adaptability of workplaces and work cultures to the need of a multigeneration workforce, the current organizational business objectives and targets and the continuous process of balancing these aspects.
- Leadership Adaptability and Resilience: Increasing demand for leaders who can manage through uncertainty and foster innovation.
- Skills needed for adaptive leadership, including empathy, flexibility, and crisis management.
- Training programs for developing “next-gen leaders” equipped to manage diverse, flexible teams
- Ways to integrate purpose into the employee experience.
- Encouraging employees to participate in purpose-driven initiatives and sustainability efforts
- Importance of transparency and authenticity in promoting a sense of purpose
THE ONGOING TECH TRANSFORMATION IN HR
The theme covers the Automation and AI Integration in HR Processes, with the Increasing adoption of AI for tasks such as recruitment, onboarding, performance assessments, and employee engagement.
- How AI-driven analytics can help identify talent trends and skills gaps.
- Potential for chatbots in handling routine employee queries to free up HR for strategic functions.
- Ethical considerations and transparency with AI in HR
- Data-Driven Decision Making in HR
- Best practices for gathering and using data to support informed decision-making.
- Privacy concerns and balancing data collection with employee rights
THE PRESENT OF LEARNING
Reskilling and Upskilling the Workforce is a trend that defines for some years the environment of work. The trend shifts toward continuous learning to address the skills gap in tech, data analytics, and soft skills and the continuous preparation for a multi-generational workforce by addressing the unique learning needs across generational cohorts.
- Effective ways to identify future-critical skills for different roles.
- Methods for incorporating micro-learning, gamification, and digital learning platforms.
- The potential for partnerships with educational institutions for ongoing training.
- Role of mentorship and reverse mentoring to foster cross-generational knowledge-sharing.
FOCUS ON EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING AND DEI
Mental Health is a Core Component of Employee Well-being and also, companies are foxusing on ESG, Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives. The panel highlights the rising focus on mental health support and holistic well-being as integral to workplace culture and strengthening DEI programs, with emphasis on belonging, fair pay, and advancement opportunities.
- The role of HR in advocating for mental health initiatives and reducing stigma.
- Resources for effective wellness programs, including telehealth and mental health days.
- Challenges in creating an inclusive environment in hybrid workplaces.
- Practical strategies for promoting diverse leadership and inclusive decision-making
- Navigating burnout and “always-on” culture concerns
- The importance of transparency in DEI metrics and accountability.
