HR’s ‘Future Ready’ Performance Review – Exceeds Expectations or PIP?

The workplace is evolving at breakneck speed, and HR is at the centre of it all. From AI-driven decision making to shifting workplace expectations, the role of HR is being redefined. Are you staying ahead of the curve, or is it time for a strategic reset? This session will challenge you to assess where you stand, uncover the skills and mindset needed to stay future-ready, and ensure HR remains a driving force in business success – not a relic of the past.

• Technological Changes – How well do you understand what’s coming?
• People Psychology and Behaviour shifts – The changing workforce
• Future Ready Mindset – How prepared are you?
• Upskilling yourself – where are your gaps?
• The important role HR has to play – why the future needs you!

3 Key Learnings

1. What’s happening and What’s coming – key factors hitting our workforce

2. Strategic Foresight highlights - Future impacts and considerations for HR

3. Personal Development plan – How do I ‘Future Ready’ myself

    

About Melissa

Melissa Crawford is a highly regarded thought leader in the future of work, with a unique blend of expertise that spans both people and technology.

With two technology degrees alongside her extensive People & Strategy experience, Melissa brings a unique perspective to the impact of technology on the future of work.

As the Director of Tech with Heart, she consults with companies on creating 'Future Ready' strategies, speaks at global conferences and facilitates sessions to up-skill boards and leaders on evolving psychology and technology trends. Melissa is a CMInstD and CMHRNZ, serving on multiple boards across NZ/US. A certified Futurist/Strategic Foresight practitioner and member of the Association of Professional Futurists.

Melissa’s contributions to the field have earned her several recent accolades, including her listing on the 2025, 2024 & 2023 HRD Hotlist, HRNZ Leadership Award winner, and overall winner of the HRNZ HR Person of the Year. Melissa brings a wealth of expertise and commitment to shaping a better future.