Agenda

1st July 2025
9:25am - 9:30am

Benjamin Broomfield, Head of Content introduces HR Tech 2025 and explores how HR can adopt digital solutions to help put people at the centre of technology-driven change.

  • Benjamin Broomfield
    Benjamin Broomfield
    Head of Content
    HR Grapevine
9:30am - 10:15am
Session 1 HR Tech

Implementing a new HRIS is more than a technology project, it's a business transformation. This panel discussion brings together real-world experiences from Swissport and Doncaster’s to explore what it truly takes to be HRIS-ready. Through a series of targeted questions, we’ll examine the critical elements that drive (or derail) success, including leadership alignment, change readiness, process review, and post-implementation support.

Join us to hear what worked, what didn’t, and what others can learn from those who’ve been through it.

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  • Benjamin Broomfield
    Benjamin Broomfield
    Head of Content
    HR Grapevine
  • Jeremy Levene
    Jeremy Levene
    VP Growth Marketing, EMEA
    Dayforce
  • Jo Culleton
    Jo Culleton
    HR System and Process Manager
    Doncasters
  • Stuart Privett
    Stuart Privett
    Swissport
  • Tom Powell
    Tom Powell
    Assistant Manager
    Eaton Square
10:15am - 11:00am
Session 2 Talent Development

AI is everywhere and work will never be the same. As artificial intelligence reshapes the workforce at an unprecedented pace, organisations must adapt swiftly to stay ahead. Workday’s recently published research on the state of skills and the impact of AI on jobs offers critical insights into how roles are evolving and which capabilities are rising in demand.

Join us to learn more on:

  • The insights from Workday’s research on emerging skills and job transformation trends

  • How AI is redefining the relationship between people, work, and technology

  • Practical steps organisations can take to build a skills-based workforce

  • How Workday’s AI-driven tools support talent development and workforce planning

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  • Richard Doherty
    Richard Doherty
    Sr. Director, Product Marketing
    Workday
  • Ronnie Dungan
    Ronnie Dungan
    Editor at Large
    HR Grapevine
11:00am - 11:15am
Fireside 1 Culture and Safety

Join Joanna Lewis, Managing Director of Safecall and Debbie King, Head of Whistleblowing at Royal Mail, as they discuss their experiences of implementing robust whistleblowing strategies to support growing and increasingly diverse workforces.

  • Learn about the challenges that Britain’s postal & courier service has experienced in their pursuit to deliver a positive speak up culture

  • Hear how they have adapted their whistleblowing strategy in response to legislation, emerging trends, and report analytics

  • Discover the steps that Royal Mail has taken to empower staff across the organisation to report and investigate concerns

  • Find out what’s high on their agenda for 2025 and beyond

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  • Debbie King
    Debbie King
    Head of Whistleblowing
    Royal Mail
  • Joanna Lewis
    Joanna Lewis
    Managing Director
    Safecall
  • Liam Soutar
    Liam Soutar
    Deputy Head of Content
    HR Grapevine
11:15am - 12:00pm
Session 3 HR Tech

HR leaders have busier workloads than ever before. Take global hiring — you need to onboard international employees, manage benefits, and handle multiple payment cycles based on local preferences. Not to mention keeping track of compliance laws, which can shift overnight, vary across borders, and carry big penalties. With the right AI-powered technology, you can simplify these tasks and save time and money. So you can focus on higher-impact work, leading to better results for your business.

Join GK Konduri, Senior Vice President and Head of Product at G-P, and Jim Drewry, Vice President of Product Platform at G-P, as they discuss how the newest AI solutions address today's global HR challenges. They’ll share their perspectives on how EOR platforms like G-P EOR, contractor management tools like G-P Contractor, and agentic AI like G-P Gia™ can speed up your business without sacrificing compliance. In this webinar, you’ll learn how AI technology can help you:

  • Start hiring anywhere, without an entity.

  • Navigate local employment laws and cultural norms.

  • Simplify compliance monitoring.

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  • GK Konduri
    GK Konduri
    SVP & Head of Product
    G-P
  • Jim Drewry
    Jim Drewry
    VP Product Platform
    G-P
12:00pm - 12:45pm
Session 4 HR Tech

HR is in the midst of a transformation, with technology and human expertise joining forces to redefine how businesses manage their people.

AI is shifting how HR operates in areas like payroll processing, compliance tracking, and workforce analytics. But as technology automates more tasks, do businesses risk losing the human touch?

In this panel discussion, our experts will debate whether technological innovation can ever replace the need for real support, from real people.

How can businesses blend AI efficiency with expert human support, ensuring employees feel heard, valued, and cared for?

Do employees still value real conversations, especially when navigating sensitive issues like grievances or career development?

Join us to discover how seamless integration of tech and human expertise is where the future of HR lies.

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  • Liam Soutar
    Liam Soutar
    Deputy Head of Content
    HR Grapevine
  • Michelle Hobson
    Michelle Hobson
    HR Services Director
    Moorepay
  • Sheree Jackson
    Sheree Jackson
    Senior HRIS Product Manager
    Moorepay
12:45pm - 1:30pm
Session 5 HR Tech

In an era of hybrid work, are your internal communications and training initiatives truly connecting with your workforce? Video is no longer just a marketing tool; it's a critical component of modern enterprise operations that can unlock new levels of employee engagement and efficiency. This session unpacks key findings from Vimeo's 2025 State of Video at Work report to address the core challenges HR leaders face with video today: from underutilisation in recruitment and onboarding to issues with consistency, measurement, and security. We'll explore the generational shift in communication and provide a data-backed roadmap for the future of workplace learning.

Join us to discover how to build a strategic foundation for video that solves these challenges. You will leave with actionable strategies to transform your HR practices and lead the visual revolution in your organisation.

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  • Benjamin Broomfield
    Benjamin Broomfield
    Head of Content
    HR Grapevine
  • David Ledger
    David Ledger
    Solutions Consulting Leader
    Vimeo
1:30pm - 1:35pm
Technology & Data

Benjamin Broomfield wraps up the event and relfects on the key highlights from the day.

Don't forget, if you missed any sessions, you can catch up on all of them on demand by following the links in the agenda. If you thoroughly enjoyed the event, please do share it on your social channels and with your colleagues.

  • Benjamin Broomfield
    Benjamin Broomfield
    Head of Content
    HR Grapevine

More sessions to be announced soon!