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9.00am | Welcome
Te Radar, MC

Welcome to our 19th HR Virtual Summit – Unlocking the Power of People Analytics.  It’s a pleasure to be your host today as we explore how data can transform the way we lead, support, and grow our people. From identifying the right metrics to leveraging predictive insights and AI, we’ll dive into how people analytics is reshaping HR strategy and decision-making.

9.05am | Keynote Address: The Strategic Value of HR People Analytics
Vanessa Stoddart, Chair of Tonkin + Taylor, Trustee and Board Director

  • Key Discussion Points:
    • The growing importance of people analytics in boardroom decision-making.
    • Workforce challenges and talent issues that dominate executive discussions.
    • Essential HR metrics that boards expect to see—and how to present them effectively.
    • Real-world examples: Effective vs. ineffective HR reporting.
  • Takeaway: Gain clarity on how HR can enhance governance, strengthen influence at the executive level, and use data storytelling to drive strategic decisions.

9.45am | Workshop: From Data to Action – Identifying the Right HR Metrics
Kathleen Webber, Co-Founder and CEO, LiveRem

  • Key Discussion Points:
    • Defining critical workforce metrics for organisational success – what should you collect and why.
    • How to conduct a gap analysis: What HR data do you have vs. what do you need?
    • Techniques for identifying workforce risks, trends, and opportunities.
    • Turning raw data into insights that lead to real organisational change – leveraging analytics to forecast staffing needs, managing talent gaps, and aligning workforce strategies with business goals.
  • Workshop Activity: Participants will assess their own HR reporting processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Takeaway: Walk away with a structured approach to building a data-driven HR strategy that aligns with business priorities.

10.25am | Morning Tea

10.55am | The Economist’s View – External Forces Shaping Talent Markets

  • Key Discussion Points:
    • Immigration policies and their impact on workforce planning.
    • Global talent shortages and the increasing competition for skills.
    • Economic trends influencing hiring, retention, and workforce dynamics.
    • How HR leaders can future-proof workforce planning in an uncertain economy.
  • Takeaway: Gain a broader understanding of external market forces and how they should shape HR strategies.

11.35am | Panel Session: From Insight to Impact: How People Analytics Transformed Our People Strategy

  • Key Discussion Points:
    • How data shaped decision-making
    • What changed in their HR practices
    • Challenges encountered and overcome
    • Advice for HR teams starting their analytics journey
  • Takeaway: Discover how HR leaders have used people analytics to shift from reactive to strategic workforce planning—unlocking insights that drive talent decisions, improve employee outcomes, and align people strategy with business goals.

12.15pm | Lunch

1.10pm | The Future of People Analytics: Predictive Insights, AI, and What Comes Next

  • Key Discussion Points:
    • The next wave of people analytics: What’s emerging and why it matters
    • How predictive analytics is transforming workforce planning
    • The rise of AI in HR: opportunities, use cases, and transformative potential
    • Ethical challenges and responsible implementation of AI-driven analytics
    • Overcoming roadblocks to adopting advanced analytics
    • The evolving role of HR professionals in a data-rich future
  • Takeaway: Leave with a clear understanding of the trends reshaping people analytics, how AI is enhancing decision-making, and what your HR function must do now to stay strategic, ethical, and future-ready.

1.50pm | Data-Driven Storytelling – Making HR Analytics Matter

  • Key Discussion Points:
    • How to transform complex HR data into compelling business narratives.
    • Data visualisation techniques that captivate and persuade stakeholders.
    • Engaging leaders with insights—not just numbers.
    • Real-world examples of HR analytics storytelling that drive action.
  • Takeaway: Learn how to communicate data in a way that engages leadership and drives business decisions.

2.30pm | Closing Remarks & Next Steps