08:00 am - 09:30 am
Connect, learn & set the energy for the entire day.
09:30 am - 09:50 am
Have we forgotten the vital role of emotions in shaping a meaningful employee experience and are dependent on data and numbers more? How can we quantify and prioritise the emotional wellbeing of employees in our total rewards programs? What strategies can organizations adopt to create a workplace culture that fosters emotional connection, trust, and a sense of belonging? Can a focus on emotional-driven rewards lead to increased employee engagement, loyalty, and productivity?
Founder & Curator, AVDS & Creativegarh Retreats
Chief Business Officer, People Matters
09:50 am - 10:10 am
Over the past few years, we've all come to see the importance and power of care - caring for our people who will in turn care for our customers and businesses. But have you considered how this translates and drives your reward strategy? Have you looked through the care lens in how you design and deliver your reward programs? In this session, Debra Corey will rebelliously challenge traditional reward thinking, ripping up the rulebook to help you understand why and how to put your people at the heart of rewards, reaping the benefits that this has to offer to them and your company.
Best-Selling Author, Consultant, Keynote Speaker
10:10 am - 10:40 am
In times when employees seek purpose and personal value at work, how do we design rewards that make work and life better for employees? Examine the evolving landscape of pay, benefits and well-being. How can pay, benefits, and wellbeing initiatives be integrated to provide a holistic approach to employee fulfillment? What impact does a focus on employee fulfillment have on performance, retention, and engagement?
Sr. VP & Group Head - Compensation & Benefits, Infosys
Head Employee Health & Wellbeing, J&J Group Companies
MD ER, Policies & Statutory Compliances, Accenture
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Is wellness the new battleground for talent competition? Explore how wellness ties into the broader narrative of the future of work, and what changes must companies make to stay ahead.
Co-Founder & CEO, MediBuddy
11:00 am - 11:30 am
An opportunity to sip and connect over tea, fostering meaningful conversations and valuable connections.
11:30 am - 11:50 am
While wellness took the front seat after the pandemic, with the mass layoffs and inhumane treatment of employees during exits, what employees are looking for is care: financial, physical and mental. Are you struggling with integrating primary care into your wellness program that meets the expectations and needs of your diverse workforce? Gain insights on how an integrated approach will lead to healthier, happier employees and improved overall workplace wellbeing.
VP-Rewards & P. Innovation & Thought Leadership, Schneider Electric
Director, Compensation & Benefits - Asia, Microsoft
Co-Founder & CEO, Truworth Wellness
11:50 am - 12:10 pm
Explore how a well-designed total rewards program, including financial incentives, career development, and wellness initiatives, contributes to employee well-being, satisfaction, and productivity.
Co-Founder & CEO, Advantage Club
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Over the last three to four years, organisations have taken a variety of decisions w.r.t to Compensation. That in context, with a market slowdown & a potential recession, organisations will find it challenging to match compensation increases & bonuses like the previous years. On the other hand, inflation has been high and employees will expect the increases to not just match but exceed inflation levels. Keeping these perspectives in mind, how do organisations manage ‘Compensation in Uncertain Times’?
Vice President Corporate HR, ITC
Partner & COO India & Global Product Head, Compport Solutions
Group Head Org, Performance & Rewards, GMR Group
VP, Head Total Rewards & HR Analytics, Airtel
12:50 pm - 02:00 pm
Lunchtime isn't just about feeding your appetite, but also feeding your connections. Grab a plate, make a connection & enjoy the synergy!
02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
It’s been more than two years since the onset of the pandemic. Despite our return to physical workspaces in a hybrid model, something vital seems to be missing - individuals who once thrived, radiating passion for what they do. Today, our lexicon is adorned with buzzwords like 'quiet quitting,' 'presenteeism,' and 'job hopping,' each mirroring the complex state of the modern workforce in 2023. Join us in this session as we embark on a profound exploration, where we'll uncover the intricate connection between care and culture, a nexus that holds the key to understanding the pervasive disengagement and demotivation plaguing our workplaces.
VP, Zyla Health
Executive Director & Head Rewards, DBS Bank
Head HR, Global Capability Centre, Reckitt
Senior Director, Global Total Rewards, Brillio
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
Do your employees spend more time worrying about pay and less time focused on work? That’s one of the many reasons transparency has taken the front seat in many organisations to help employees know their compensation is at market rate. Through this session, we dissect the pay transparency trend that continues to rise, and why organisations need to examine the intersection of transparency and pay within their compensation strategy.
Associate Director & Head Total Rewards, Yellow.ai
Director - The People Office, FIS
Sr. VP Head Performance & Rewards, HSBC
Advisor, CompUp (Former Diector COE, Flipkart)
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
Imagine a workplace where employees' health is a priority, and cool tech isn't just for show – it's there to make them feel great. In such pursuits, the intersection of care and innovation becomes critical. In a world where the latest gadgets are flaunted like fashion accessories, learn to ensure wellness tech isn't just a trend but a game-changer for every employee. Explore how you as a talent, total rewards and wellness leaders can disrupt the traditional wellness playbook to inspire more care and innovation.
Group Head - Performance & Total Rewards, Vedanta Resources
Head Global Health & Wellbeing W&N, Hindustan Unilever
Sr. VP, Head Marketing, Partnerships & PR, MediBuddy
Head, Safety & Wellbeing, TCS
03:30 pm - 03:40 pm
In 2023, amidst the ever-evolving landscape of hybrid work, shifting employee priorities, and a heightened emphasis on overall well-being, the Medibuddy Prostar Awards celebrates wellness champions. Meet the winners in this awards ceremony.
03:40 pm - 03:50 pm
03:50 pm - 04:30 pm
Employee recognition is one of the most powerful tools an organization has to motivate, engage and drive the performance of their workforce. It's also an important way to show your people that you value and appreciate them. However, with 7 out of 10 employees saying they don’t feel recognized, and 8 out of 10 citing lack of appreciation as their reason for quitting, clearly something isn’t working!
In this workshop Debra will help you get it right at your company, for your people and your business. From her latest best selling book, Appreciate it! The Playbook for Employee Recognition, she'll share her recognition pyramid model, case studies from companies from around the world, and tips to help you put the exclamation point to appreciation at your company!
Best-Selling Author, Consultant, Keynote Speaker
04:30 pm - 04:50 pm
An opportunity to sip and connect over tea, fostering meaningful conversations and valuable connections.
04:50 pm - 05:20 pm
Employees think, learn and solve problems on the job. While the focus has been on the importance of a healthy body when it comes to employee learning and productivity, a healthy brain is equally essential, if not more. But are organisations supporting employees in this endeavour? In this session, learn from the expert and coach more about what it takes to shift the mindset towards holistic wellbeing for better business agility and adaptability.
Holistic Nutrition - Integrative & Lifestyle Medicine
Chief Business Officer, People Matters
05:20 pm - 05:30 pm
Check out with a smile, and channelise the power of care to fuel our journeys ahead.
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
In this invigorating masterclass, embark on a profound journey to delve into the ancient art of Qigong. The term "qigong" merges two words: "qi," signifying "subtle breath" or "vital energy," and "gong," translating to "skill honed through consistent practice." Together, they encapsulate an age-old practice that harnesses the potency of breath, movement, and focused intention to cultivate health and equilibrium within the body. Explore how harmonizing these elements can unlock a wellspring of vitality, balance, and mental clarity.
34th Generation Shaolin Warrior
12:10 pm - 12:20 pm
An opportunity to sip and connect over tea, fostering meaningful conversations and valuable connections.
12:20 pm - 12:40 pm
In an era where stress, mental health and work life balance is starting to get utmost priority, come hear a story of how happiness and fun has emerged as a key value in the last 57 years! Learn why fun means serious business with two unique case studies that achieved Guinness World Records twice through innovative employee engagement. Discover Capgemini’s continuous journey to enhance employee engagement and explore the significance of "fun" with India's first Chief Fun Officer, Mike Murali!
Sr. Director Marketing & Chief Fun Officer, Capgemini
12:40 pm - 02:00 pm
Lunchtime isn't just about feeding your appetite, but also feeding your connections. Grab a plate, make a connection & enjoy the synergy!
02:00 pm - 02:30 pm
There’s Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers at work. With hyper-personalisation at the core of every organisation, what are the needs and preferences of different generations at different stages of life? How can organisations build the right framework for the woke generation when it comes to wellbeing? What role does gender play in the designing of programs?
Head - Compensation & Benefits, L'Oréal India
Senior Editor-Brand Reachout, People Matters
Head Leadership Development, Tata Steel
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm
Even with the best organisational culture, if your employees don’t feel appreciated, they will ultimately jump ship. To retain them and keep them motivated throughout the year, can digital rewards be a game-changer? Learn how instant recognition, flexible rewards, peer-to-peer appreciation, recognition on-the-go can help you manage seamless delivery and data-driven insights. Ensure all employees are rewarded, recognised and appreciated equally - the cornerstone of ‘great places to work’.
Head HR, South Asia, International Finance Corporation
Director, Deloitte
CHRO, Ferns n Petals
COO, Ednered India
03:00 pm - 03:30 pm
As organisations continue to embrace tech in their Total Rewards and Wellbeing strategies, there is a growing interest in creating personalised and impactful employee experiences. In this theme, we will explore the potential of Tech-powered Total Rewards and Wellbeing to create such experiences.
Associate Director - Total Rewards, PepsiCo
Head HR, Honda Cars
Head Employee Engagement & Talent Management, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
CSO & Head HR, Advantage Club
03:30 pm - 04:10 pm
In the post-pandemic world of increasing complexities where rapidly evolving infectious diseases, mental health challenges and the human impacts of climate change are threatening to derail the health and wellbeing of your employees, a well-designed, adaptable, built-for-purpose health and wellbeing program is now an imperative for all organisations. This is a unique masterclass by International SOS’ health expert, Dr Vikram Vora, that delves deep into the intersection of strategic planning and medical expertise. Join us for an immersive and transformative learning experience, to explore the cutting-edge strategies necessary to foster a culture of resilience within your organisation.
Medical Director, Indian Subcontinent, International SOS
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