Starting 9AM EET - Helsinki Time

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8.30

Registration & breakfast

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9.00 

Opening remarks by our moderator - welcome! 

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THEME 1: Leadership and organizational agility

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9.05 

KEYNOTE

A JOURNEY TO REAL-TIME HR

Bart Bolger, VP HR , TomTom  

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• Overview of TomTom's journey to transform our HR operating model and organizational design, placing employees at the core.

• Adoption of a product mindset, agile practices, and automation to drive organizational change

• Connecting the Dots and establishment of a comprehensive portfolio to integrate and enhance all aspects of the transformation.

• Sharing experiences and lessons learned from the transformative journey to create value and drive organizational impact.

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9.35

THE MANY FACES OF CULTURE-CHANGE

Timo Leskinen, EVP, Human Resources, Vaisala 

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Insights into overcoming possible resistance to change and fostering an environment of acceptance and growth

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9.55

EMPOWERING THE CONTINGENT WORKFORCE

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Address the growing importance of contingent labor and HR´s strategy so support the future of workforce.

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• How do businesses adapt their work culture and policies to better incorporate freelancers, contractors, and part-time employees to create a seamless team dynamic?

• Technological solutions that facilitate onboarding, project management, communication, and performance tracking for a geographically and temporally dispersed workforce

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10.15

Coffee & Networking Break

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THEME 2: Integrating technology and innovation

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10.45

PANEL DISCUSSION

MERGE AI IN HR - Transformation towards intelligent workforce management

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• What are the most transformative AI applications you've implemented or seen in HR, and what impact have they had on workforce management?

• What skills and roles are emerging within HR teams as a result of AI integration?

• How do you see AI shaping the future of HR in the next 5 to 10 years? What long-term strategies should HR leaders consider now?

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11.15

IMPLEMENTING THE EU PAY TRANSPARENCY DIRECTIVE IN NORDIC WORKPLACES​

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Identify potential challenges that organizations might face, such as restructuring pay scales, managing employee expectations, and maintaining competitiveness.

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• Preparation and implementation strategies

• Impact on HR Practices

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11.35

INTEGRATING SEAMLESS GLOBAL WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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• Discussing the challenges of managing a global workforce, including compliance with diverse labor laws and cultural differences

• How technology can aid in creating a unified HR management system that supports seamless operations across multiple countries.

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11.55

Lunch Break & Networking

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THEME 3: Employee-centric future of work

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13.05

TECH ETHICS IN HR - Balancing efficiency and privacy

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Ethical considerations HR must navigate when implementing new technologies, such as AI and analytics, especially regarding employee data privacy and surveillance.

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13.25

FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION - Skills for enhancing Intercultural Competence

Karolina Sveiby, Country Manager​ of Instruction & Intercultural Trainer, Berlitz

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• What are the key competencies and skills that businesses anticipate needing in an increasingly diverse market?

• What are the challenges specific to the Nordic labor market that businesses need to address?

• How can organizations accommodate and enhance diversity and inclusion, ensuring that all employees can benefit equitably from the opportunities on offer?

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13.45

REVOLUTIONIZING FEEDBACK - How continuous listening transforms employee engagement

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Examining how continuous feedback mechanisms and listening strategies can significantly enhance engagement and overall company culture.

 

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14.05

Coffee & Networking Break

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14.35

CASE

THE ERA OF EMPLOYEE AUTONOMY - HR’s role in empowering choice

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Discussing the shift towards giving employees more control over how, when, and where they work, and the role of HR in facilitating this transition

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15.00

KEYNOTE

DEI 2.0 - The next frontier in inclusive organizational cultures

Suzanne Dee Pedersen, VP Global diversity & inclusion, Novo Nordisk ​

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• Exploring cutting-edge strategies for embedding DEI deeply into organizational DNA, beyond traditional measures.

• Future work culture strategies

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15.25 - 15.30 

Remarks by our moderator - End of Day

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