Calendar of Events
Neuroplasticity in Business: Is AI Hindering our Agility?
Thursday, August 10 | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM ET
Organizational agility has become a critical competitive advantage in a world shaped by rapid technological change. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in workplace decision-making and daily operations, leaders must consider an important question: Is AI enhancing our ability to adapt and innovate, or diminishing the very human capabilities that make agility possible?
At the center of this discussion is neuroplasticity – the brain’s ability to learn, adapt and develop new ways of thinking. Neuroplasticity fuels critical thinking, problem-solving and resilience, making it a key driver of both individual and organizational success. As AI takes on a larger role in how we work, understanding how to preserve and strengthen these capabilities has never been more important.
Join Laura Muir, CHRO of Polaris Transport, for a highly interactive discussion exploring the intersection of organizational agility, neuroplasticity and the future of work. Through live polling, practical examples and audience discussion, Laura will share insights on what lies beyond today’s AI moment and how organizations can build a more agile, innovative and future-ready workforce.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover how neuroplasticity supports organizational agility, innovation and adaptability
- Explore AI’s impact on critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
- Learn practical strategies for building a more agile and future-ready workforce in the age of AI
Facilitator: Laura Muir, CHRO
AI Integration: The Mistakes, The Pivots, The Wins
Thursday, August 20 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
AI adoption in HR isn’t slowing down, but the mistakes are piling up just as fast as the ambitions.
From rushed integrations to misaligned operating models, many organizations are discovering that moving fast on AI means moving backward on trust, performance, and organizational alignment. The good news? These are unforced errors – and they’re fixable.
Join Dr. Vanessa Peterson, CEO/Principal Consultant at VLP Consulting, an operations-driven executive, as she brings a grounded, practitioner’s perspective to the implementation challenges HR leaders are facing. Drawing on her experience leading complex, mission-focused organizations through systems redesign and scalable transformation, Dr. Peterson will walk through where AI integration commonly breaks down, what it takes to course-correct, and why returning to planning fundamentals isn’t a retreat – it’s the pivot that makes everything else work.
Key Takeaways
- The most common mistakes HR leaders make when integrating AI and the early warning signs to catch them before they compound
- How to slow down, reassess, and bring a credible pivot back to your Board and leadership team without losing momentum
- The mindset shifts and operational fundamentals that separate organizations thriving with AI from those still cleaning up after it
Facilitator: Dr. Vanessa Peterson, CEO & Founder,
VLP Consulting
From AI Hype to AI Agents: What's Actually Working in TA Right Now
Monday, August 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
88% of HR leaders say their organization hasn’t realized value from AI. So, what are the other 12% actually doing differently?
In this session, Andreea Macoveschi, Managing Director EMEA, and Andrew Baker, Global Head of Intelligent Solutions & AI Strategy at Hudson Talent Solutions, break down what real AI deployment looks like in talent acquisition today. We’ll explore three applications genuinely moving the needle and share a practical framework for mapping where agents belong in your operating model versus where your people will always win.
Whether you’re evaluating AI vendors, building a business case, or sorting through pilot fatigue and vendor promises, this session will give you a clearer picture of what’s worth your attention.
Key Takeaways
- Which AI agent applications are delivering measurable results in live RPO programmes today
- How to distinguish between genuine AI agents and legacy chatbots dressed up as something new
- A practical framework for identifying where agents belong in your TA operating model and where human value is irreplaceable
Facilitators: Andreea Macoveschi, Managing Director EMEA, and Andrew Baker, Global Head of Intelligent Solutions & AI Strategy
Cutting Time to Fill Without Cutting Corners
Monday, September 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
From hard to find and harder to fill — learn how Reworld, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, is transforming and scaling its talent acquisition capability while reducing time to fill and improving quality of hire for roles that challenge the traditional playbook.
Recruiting technicians, operators, supervisors, and CDL drivers in industrial environments presents unique challenges: specialized skill requirements, competition from employers outside the industrial sector, and limited local talent pools.
In this 30-minute session, Vineet Wadhwa, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Reworld, will discuss the strategies, operating models, and process improvements that helped expand hiring capacity while building a more scalable and resilient talent acquisition function.
Discussion Focus / Takeaways:
- Strategies for recruiting hard-to-fill hourly roles at scale — what works when the standard playbook doesn’t fully deliver what you need
- Reducing time to fill without sacrificing quality of hire — how to incorporate lean principles into the process while raising the bar for talent quality and candidate engagement
- Attracting candidates aligned with company values and with growth potential by going beyond compensation
- Scaling TA in resource-constrained environments — building a TA model that can withstand volume fluctuations and be ready to quickly respond to growth surges
Facilitator: Vineet Wadhwa, Senior Director – Talent Acquisition
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