CIPD ACE

HR has never been under greater pressure to deliver business value. Yet as organisations grapple with skills shortages, changing workforce expectations, productivity concerns and ongoing transformation, many HR teams remain tied up with operational demands.

 

Drawing on findings from the latest 2026 HR & Payroll Pulse research by SD Worx, this session explores the growing gap between what organisations need from HR and how the function is traditionally perceived. We'll uncover the workforce trends shaping the future of work, the factors driving employee engagement and performance, and why leading organisations are positioning HR as a strategic partner to the business rather than an administrative support function.

 

Attendees will gain practical insights into how workforce data can help HR influence decision-making, drive organisational outcomes and strengthen its role at the leadership table.

 

Key Outcomes:

• Discover what the latest workforce data reveals about the changing role of HR in modern organisations.
• Understand how employee engagement, retention and productivity have become critical business outcomes, not just HR metrics.
• Learn how data-driven workforce insights can help HR influence strategic decision-making and earn a stronger voice at board level.

• Explore practical ways HR can shift from managing processes to enabling organisational transformation and growth.

   

Join the session on Wednesday 4th November at 12:30 on the Insights stage!