Leaders at Ryanair and WelcomeBreak as they reveal how strategic internal communications have transformed their ability to engage and retain frontline employees. Learn how these industry leaders have successfully addressed workforce turnover challenges through modern communication approaches that strengthen their employee value proposition.

Key takeaways:

-Strategic approaches for engaging dispersed frontline teams

-Building a stronger EVP through internal communications

-Proven tactics that reduce turnover and boost retention

Delve into the essential capabilities of modern HR and Payroll systems, highlighting what organisations should expect in today’s fast-paced business landscape. We will explore the integration of automation, analytics, and self-service tools to enhance accuracy, compliance, and employee satisfaction. Attendees will learn how these systems can drive efficiency, enable data-driven decisions, and support a seamless employee experience. From managing complex payrolls to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, this session outlines the critical features that empower HR teams to adapt to evolving workforce needs while delivering measurable value to the organisation.

Leaders today must recognise their role in driving the EDI agenda within organisations. In order to do this successfully, leaders must first consider their own unconscious biases and become aware of how to:

• Demonstrate authentic approaches to EDI leadership where all employees feel valued
• Recognise that not everyone has the same experiences and may face different challenges
• Challenge the status quo to redefine practices and replace them with ones that advocate for those from underrepresented groups.

As businesses embrace remote and hybrid work models, HR leaders and managers must rethink workforce planning to drive efficiency, engagement, and compliance. In this session, Deel will share insights on how companies successfully scale global teams while simplifying hiring, compliance, and operations. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for workforce expansion, navigating international labor laws, and fostering a high-performing distributed culture.

Whether you're an HR generalist, business leader, or line manager, this session will equip you with the tools to scale global teams efficiently while maintaining agility and compliance.

Strengthscope’s latest research shows how feedback is the missing piece of the puzzle for teams and leaders to achieve the highest levels of success. In this session, we’ll dive into the reasons why and we’ll share simple solutions to build this into a team culture.

Many organisations unknowingly accumulate engagement debt, relying on short-term perks instead of building a sustainable culture. This approach leads to quiet quitting, burnout, and costly turnover, with disengaged employees impacting productivity and profitability. Research shows that managers—not just leadership—drive engagement, yet many lack the tools to foster commitment.

This session explores how AI-powered insights, real-time tracking, and personalised engagement strategies can predict and prevent disengagement. As Gen Alpha enters the workforce, companies must shift from transactional perks to meaningful, data-driven engagement models. The future of HR lies in treating engagement as a business-critical KPI—or risk running up a balance they can't afford to pay back.

Dr. Amy Pressland, Head of Talent and Performance at not-for-profit private healthcare provider Benenden Health will share brand-new research and analysis on the incoming generation of workers, Generation Alpha. From personal health needs to company benefit requirements, Benenden Health's findings will lay the foundations for your future health and wellbeing strategy.