This panel discussion will explore the critical role of leadership in preparing the workforce for future challenges and opportunities. As industries evolve rapidly due to technological advancements and changing market demands, it is essential for leaders to proactively equip their teams with the skills and mindset necessary for success.

Drawing on her executive insights, Sally will explore how HR can partner with the C-suite to drive transformation, foster resilience, and future-proof talent strategies in Greater China and beyond, as well as how organisations can build strategic agility across leadership and workforce models.

The development of Skytopia and the Three-Runway System at Hong Kong International Airport will lead to an increasing need for skilled professionals to keep up with the airport's development, presenting new challenges for HR. The panel will address this by discussing how HR can play their role as a business partner to help organisations achieve success, while embracing technology to enhance workforce efficiency and management.

Emerging technologies have the potential to drive innovation, improve decision-making, and address complex organisational challenges by streamlining operations, enabling data-informed strategies, and fostering greater adaptability within dynamic business environments.

The average domestic household size in Hong Kong fell from 3.7 to 2.6 people in the past 4 decades. Against this backdrop, the working population increasingly juggles between work and family responsibilities due to lack of available help from family. Family-friendly Employment Practices (“FFEPs”) help individuals participate in the workforce without fully leaving behind their family responsibilities. Meanwhile, FFEPs also help employers retain talents and ensure a stable workforce by allowing employees to make predictable interruptions in their work.

The Equal Opportunities Commission has recently conducted research on FFEPs, and identified mutual grounds as well as gaps between the expectations of Human Resources (“HR”) professionals and family members of employees. Certain FFEPs may greatly benefit families without incurring additional costs to employers, and have the potential to increase employee productivity. HR professionals can stay creative and look for flexible solutions in enhancing work-family balance in order to create win-win situations.

This panel will discuss the opportunities presented to organisations to harness the strong business benefits of a diverse workforce. Panelists will share success stories while also highlighting the challenges they have faced in doing so.

From Fashion Designer to Airline Pilot, Christina's journey has been anything but ordinary. Each step came with challenges, doubts, and uncertainty. But what gives her the courage to venture into the unknown? In a world that's constantly changing, how do we find the strength to adapt, take risks, and create opportunities? In this presentation, Christina will share her story of transformation and explore how passion can guide us through life's uncertainties. It's not about where you started—it's about discovering where you're meant to go.