Helping Employers Embrace the New Workplace Reality Starts Here

A Millennium Alliance team member will be available at our registration desk right outside of the session rooms to assist executives with checking in and to answer any questions that may come up throughout the duration of the Assembly.

Our executive education roundtables are 1-hour conversations moderated by an industry thought leader. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• The evolving expectations of today’s workforce, including the desire for flexibility, autonomy, and remote work options and how they impact employee satisfaction, retention, and overall business success
• How to leverage technology and communication tools to facilitate collaboration and productivity in flexible work environments
• The role of leadership in supporting employee well-being, providing opportunities for growth and development, and recognizing the value of diverse perspectives

Key Discussion Points:

• Promoting proactive leadership through times of change to build resilience and reinforce confidence in organization stability and growth
• Ensuring continuity, addressing skill gaps, retaining institutional knowledge, and promoting employee engagement and retention in times of transition
• HR’s responsibility in disseminating information, explaining rationales, and addressing employee queries with consistency and integrity during times of organizational change
• Understanding the multifaceted impact of organizational change on employees and creating a higher degree of psychological safety in an environment of constant change

Key Discussion Points:

• Transforming systems for equalizing paid parental leave policies between both men and women with changes in workforce trends and standard of living costs 
• How to support and engage with employees on paid parental leave to increase odds of their return to office as well as empower women to contribute to the workforce beyond childbirth
• Creating clear operational systems and processes for coverage in order to make smoother transitions and cover talent gaps during parental leave
• Adopting a more flexible and fluid return to work policy and ensuring just processes for maintaining career progression amongst those taking parental leave

Key Discussion Points:

• How to use technology and automation to cut additional benefits costs in order to meet the rising cost of healthcare after labor shortages and high inflation
• Effectively communicating the need for employees’ overall well-being to not only increase employer value proposition and brand but also take a proactive approach towards mitigating against healthcare spend
• Analyzing alternative strategies for employee healthcare such as centers of excellence to handle a wider range of healthcare needs, steering members towards higher-quality care, and monitoring and managing high-cost claimants

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding the need for diverse benefits to cultivate a more diverse and inclusive workforce
• Navigating generational preferences by uncovering insights as to the differing benefits preferences across Gen Z, Millennials, and Baby Boomers and developing the roadmap to meet their needs equally
• Best practices for adapting benefits capabilities to support employees’ as they respond to changing lifestyles, family structures, and more
• The role of voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal assistance, student loan repayment assistance, disability coverage, long-term care coverage, and more
• Developing strategies to increase utilization of benefits programs across numerous different services

Key Discussion Points:

• Exploring the strategic collaboration between HR leaders and organizational leadership in workforce planning
• How modern compensation structure and trends influence employees’ decisions to stay or leave, and how a transparent and rewarding pay structure contributes to stronger retention
• Measuring and proving the effectiveness of skills based hiring for both external and internal search

Key Discussion Points:

• Maximizing the ROI of total rewards systems through storytelling and effective communication while also communicating a strong employer brand to current candidates
• Increasing accessibility and ease of enrollment processes through technology and automation
• Enhancing autonomy of benefits enrollment and management to empower employees and increase appreciation

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking how minimum wage legislation affects labor market dynamics and HR’s ability to achieve key objectives such as offering competitive wages and ensuring internal pay equity
• Strategic compensation management tactics for navigating minimum wage increases
• The importance of balancing legal compliance, cost considerations, and employee communication to ensure a fair and equitable compensation framework

A casual opportunity for executives to network with their peers with the opportunity to enjoy beer, wine, signature drinks, and light appetizers.

A formal sit down event that includes a three-course dinner, followed by an address from our Keynote Speaker.

A buffet-style breakfast where executives can enjoy the most important meal of the day, followed by a Keynote Panel.

Key Discussion Points:

• Crafting a holistic approach towards meeting the evolving needs of your employees while improving employee value proposition, retention and engagement
• The most effective strategies and tools for learning and development to promote employee growth and upscale career mobility programs
• Investing in the potential of your current workforce by guiding them with clear, actionable, and versatile career trajectories to retain top talent who seek meaningful progression amidst the gig economy and remote work trends

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking the top anticipated labor market trends for 2025, including factors such as technological advancements, demographic shifts, and economic projections and how these trends may impact talent acquisition, workforce development, and strategic workforce planning
• How to adapt recruitment strategies, employee training and development programs, and talent management practices to meet the evolving demands of the labor market and remain competitive in attracting and retaining top talent
• Leveraging data analytics tools and techniques to gather labor market insights, forecast talent supply and demand, and develop proactive workforce strategies to address future challenges and opportunities

Key Discussion Points:

• How automation reduces administrative burden and addresses the inefficiencies of manual benefit enrollment processes
• Reducing the risks of human error and importance of data accuracy
• The impact of automated enrollment on employee satisfaction and engagement

Key Discussion Points:

• Mitigating biases by leveraging AI-powered screening tools and implementing data analytics to ensure fair evaluation of candidates
• Benefits of AI-powered screening, data analytics, automation, and collaboration tools in creating a more equitable and inclusive recruitment process
• The importance of curating diverse datasets, refraining from demographic information in initial stages, and evaluating candidates comprehensively beyond textual information to make better hiring decisions

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

A buffet-style lunch where executives can recharge and prepare for the second half of the day.

Key Discussion Points:

• Current trends in cost containment strategies across various industries and sectors
• Strategies to encourage employees to prioritize their well-being, including fitness programs, mental health resources, and financial wellness workshops
• The role of technology in driving cost-effective benefit solutions, such as digital health platforms and telemedicine services

Key Discussion Points:

• How globalization has reshaped international HR practices and the need for adaptable strategies in diverse cultural, legal, and economic environments
• Strategies for developing global talent management practices, including identifying cross-cultural competencies, implementing mobility programs, and fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce
• How technology can automate routine processes, analyze employee behavior, and support remote workforce management in the context of globalization

Key Discussion Points:

• Implementing financial wellbeing benefits to help employees cope with economic challenges, reduce stress, and feel more secure amidst uncertainty, ultimately allowing them to focus on their work
• Prioritizing employee financial wellbeing to contribute to a positive workplace culture, fostering a sense of value and empowerment among employees
• The role of financial wellbeing strategies in retaining current employees and attracting new talent

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking the implications of pay transparency laws on HR practices, compliance requirements, and organizational culture
• Best practices for developing comprehensive pay transparency policies that comply with diverse state and local regulations
• The importance of leveraging data analytics and market insights to inform compensation decisions and ensure equity and competitiveness
• Upskilling compensation professionals and building data-driven compensation teams to meet the demands of a transparent marketplace

We’re always striving to make our Assemblies the best they can be and kindly ask each attendee to complete a brief feedback survey on the sessions & meetings they attended. As a token of our appreciation, everyone who submits their feedback packet is then entered into a raffle drawing for a $500 Airbnb gift card. We close out Day 2 of the Assembly by drawing the winning ticket and thanking our valued members & partners.