What CEOs think of HR

The perception of the HR function ranges widely, from back-office administration and payroll to business-focused corporate leader.

In many companies there is a long way to go, especially in Asia. All this begs the question: what do CEOs think of HR?

Highly regarded industry experts will examine the expectations of CEOs and managing directors on HR at the HR Leaders Summit, Asia’s most prestigious event for senior HR executives.

"Exceptional CEOs recognise the voice of human resources in leading people and developing workforce policies," said Aditi Sharma Kalra, regional editor of Human Resources magazine.

"What the HR Leaders Summit delegates can learn this year is more practical insights and well-structured strategies they can perform to help achieve business targets."

HR Leaders Summit is an ultra-exclusive, invitation-only conference for senior HR executives to be held at the Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand on 16-18 May 2016.

The keynote presentation by Stephen Mosely, president and managing director of L’Oreal, titled "Going forward: What do CEOs expect from HR?" will zoom in on the relationship of CEOs and HR as well as the link between human resources management and company objectives.

Having practiced his leadership capabilities across countries like France, Britain and China, Mosely will detail proven ways through which HR can maximise its role in driving business growth.

He will also lay out steps CEOs and managing directors can take in evaluating the accomplishments of their HR function.

In addition, Mosely will discuss different perspectives about the opportunities HR can grab to underscore its credibility and value in the company’s growth.

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HR Leaders Summit 2015 delved in on the importance of career development, a high-performance culture and a strategic workforce for the future, but this year’s conference will break down more specific approaches and results-driven systems CEOs and HR can work on together.

Mosely’s keynote address will be followed by three days of case study presentations, interactive discussions and networking sessions, with topics ranging from HR analytics to employer branding to nurturing future HR leaders.

Past HR Leaders Summit attendees are HR directors from large companies such as Abbott Laboratories, American Express, ANZ, Facebook, Citibank, Hershey Company, ING, Manulife, Pepsico, Roche, Rolls-Royce, Sime Darby, Standard Chartered, Swire Pacific, Zalora and more.

To be held at the luxurious Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa on 16-18 May 2016, the HR Leaders Summit is Asia’s most senior gathering of the HR leaders who set Asia’s human capital agenda. The three-day annual conference is a rare opportunity for top HR leaders to discuss high-level human capital strategy with genuine peers at their level.

Attendance to the HR Leaders Summit is complimentary but limited to 50 heads of HR on an invitation-only basis.

To review the topics & agenda, check out the stellar speaker list and request an invitation, visit www.hrleaderssummit.asia or contact Jenilyn Rabino on +65 6423 0329 or jenilynr@humanresourcesonline.net.

Image: HR Leaders Summit 2015