Registration & Networking

Organiser's Welcome Address

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

[OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS]

Shaping the Future of HR: Embracing Inclusion in the Malaysian Workforce

This keynote session will explore the transformative role of HR in the evolving Malaysian workforce, focusing on inclusion as key drivers of success.

The session will also delve into the importance of cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing strategies to promote diversity, address unconscious bias, and foster an inclusive culture that drives innovation.

Datuk Wira Shahul Dawood, Chief Executive, HRD Corp

Revolutionising Rewards: Elevating Employees’ Earning Potential through Strategic Upskilling and Wage Growth

Malaysia is facing a conundrum, as more skilled employees are choosing to work aboard in search of more attractive remuneration.

To strengthen its workforce with better career prospects and benefits, skills training can be a valuable tool for organisations. By embarking on a journey of continuous learning, employees can become more valuable assets to their employers, leading to potential promotions, salary increases, or access to higher-paying job opportunities.

In this session, find out how investing in upskilling can be a strategic way to improve employees’ earning power and career advancement opportunities.

Dr Murugappan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC)

The Future of HR: Integrating Technology to Drive Business Performance in Malaysia

Join BIPO in this impactful session that explores the integration of predictive analytics, and cloud-based HR systems to enhance decision-making and workforce management. Gain insights to effectively implement these technologies, align with business strategies, and achieve measurable outcomes in 2024 and beyond.

Karen Lee, Managing Director Southeast Asia & Oceania, BIPO

Morning Tea Break

Leading in the Age of Gen AI: A Guide to Futurise, Humanise and Personalise

Embracing transformative technologies, such as AI and automation is not just a choice but a necessity to stay competitive and agile. Simultaneously, it is equally important for leaders to strike a delicate equilibrium, ensuring the infusion of human elements remains at the forefront of organisational strategies. Likewise, maintaining high levels of personalisation in learning initiatives and employee engagement remain paramount in nurturing a motivated and innovative workforce.

In this delicate dance between the future and the human touch, organisations and leaders must navigate the path to not only embrace innovation but also to cultivate an inclusive, engaging work culture powered by a hyper-contextualised learning engine.

Amandeep Singh Kohli, Chief Business Officer – Asia Pacific – KNOLSKAPE

[PANEL DISCUSSION]

Why a Sustainable Workplace Starts and End with People

To build a sustainable and equitable workforce, organisations need to ensure fair treatment and full participation of all employees, including underrepresented groups.

Opportunities also need to be created for all employees to thrive while ensuring that resources and practices are managed responsibly for long-term viability. This can include fair wages, equal access to training, and executed with a people-focused approach.

Moderator :

Mohamed Aslam Iqbal Mohamed, Head of Human Capital - Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB)

Panelists :

Shazmi Ali, Vice President HR - Malaysia, Shell

Sureash Kumar, HR Director - Asia & Middle East, Beckers Group

Monique Yong, Group Chief People Officer - Aonic Asia

Harnessing the Power of GenAI to Fuel Workforce Productivity and Augment Talent Transformation

The rapid advancement of GenAI technology has ushered in an era of unprecedented change, challenging traditional notions of work and the role of human employees with the potential to reshape the workforce landscape.

To realise the full potential and benefits of GenAI in driving business productivity and capability growth, blending operational gains with a people-first mindset and bringing a holistic, yet people-centred perspective to upskilling and reskilling amid a growing digital economy remains the game changer to building organisational resilience and creating sustainable value.

Join Coursera in this fireside chat as they demonstrate the importance of pairing GenAI capabilities with clear business purpose and reflecting how its usage can enhance the strategic, operational, and experiential realities of the future of work.

Eklavya Bhave, Head of Asia - Coursera

Junita Aziz, Head of Global Learning & Development – PETRONAS

Lunch Break and Networking

Transforming Leadership: Using People Analytics and Personality Insights to Drive Business Success

In navigating Malaysia's evolving workforce landscape, this presentation empowers CHROs to strategically harness people analytics and personality data for aligning leadership with business goals. By leveraging predictive analytics and understanding key personality characteristics, CHROs can adeptly select and develop leaders poised to drive organizational success.

Join this session to gain actionable insights on foundational people analytics, leadership alignment strategies, and overcoming common challenges, enhancing your effectiveness as a strategic HR leader.

Anne-Marie Paiement, Regional Manager, Asia Pacific, Hogan Assessment Systems

Lee Zhen Yi, Senior Manager, Asia, Optimal Consulting Group

Transcending Employee Wellbeing: Embracing a Culture of Engagement and Empathy

As transformative shifts continue to reshape the workplace, the holistic wellbeing of employees has become of critical importance for organisations.

To transcend beyond the traditional parameters of employee wellbeing, organisations must foster a supportive work environment that promotes mental health, work-life balance, professional development, and a sense of purpose and fulfilment.

This session will take a deep dive into how organisations can create a work culture that prioritises employee happiness and fulfilment.

Dato' Norashikin Ismail, Vice President of Human Resources, Asia - Synthomer

Building a People-Centric Culture of Recognition for the Modern Workforce

This high-impact thought leadership session will look at the importance of taking a people-centered approach to managing change, redefining empathy, and connecting with frontline employees.

Join Russell Flint from O.C. Tanner, the global leader in strengthening organisational culture through meaningful employee recognition, as he shares meaningful insights around culture change that include making the majority of an organisation’s workforce – ‘the 80%’ - feel seen and valued.

This includes turning empathy from a buzzword into an impactful, teachable practice for leaders, and redefining resilience as a key to more effectively managing change. Also, find out why integrating recognition into the everyday employee experience and aligning it to business goals is a critical driver of success, and what organisations can do to meet the needs and expectations of a multi-generational workforce.

Russell Flint, Director, Business Development APAC, O.C. Tanner

Afternoon Tea Break

[PANEL DISCUSSION]

The Impact of Technologies on Malaysia’s Job Market: Opportunities and Challenges

Technological advancements have had a profound impact on the job market, both creating and transforming roles.

While automation is replacing some jobs, it is also creating entirely new industries and job roles, particularly with the continued rise of AI. To thrive in today’s technology-driven world, adaption and upskilling are key to staying relevant.

This exclusive panel discussion examines how technologies are impacting Malaysia’s job market, and how employers and employees can respond to thrive in an evolving landscape.

Moderator :

Khim Tan, CHRO/Senior Leader of Banks, Fls & FMCG

Panelists :

Sulaxmi Prasad, Chief People Officer, Taylor's Education Group

Alvin Kanniah, HR Leader/Mentor & Speaker

Muhammad Imran Kunalan, Head of Human Resources, Westports Malaysia

[CLOSING FIRESIDE CHAT]

Flexibility at Work: A Guide to Modern Workplace for Enhanced Productivity and Employee Satisfaction

Flexible work arrangements, including remote work, flexible hours, and compressed workweeks offer numerous benefits for modern organisations. These arrangements can enhance productivity and job satisfaction by allowing employees to achieve a better work-life balance, reducing absenteeism, and attracting and retaining top talent.

However, implementing these arrangements presents challenges such as maintaining effective communication, adapting performance metrics, leveraging appropriate technology, and developing comprehensive policies. Discover how these challenges are highlighted in the session to ensure the successful integration of flexible work arrangements into the organisational strategy.

Moderator :

Malar Villi, Host - LIFA ( Leadership in Flow ASIA)

Speakers :

Shuhaibahtulaslamiah Hurmuzan, Group Chief Human Capital Officer, SME Bank

Mohamed Aslam Iqbal Mohamed, Head of Human Capital, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad(KTMB)