Contingent Workforce Conference 2015, Sydney

Agenda

Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

General Session - Centralise Your Contingent Workforce Model and Avoid Maverick Spend and Cowboy Activity
Dean Tulloch - IBM

Summary:

Centralise Your Contingent Workforce Model and Avoid Maverick Spend and Cowboy Activity

Processes and people do follow structure! If structure is all the people, positions, procedures, processes, culture and technology, then if you create a centralised model you create order. This will require technology, business analytics and an interface of workforce composition/planning to make this work. Dean Tulloch will discuss how he has considered these elements at Telstra to create a structure that will transform their Contingent Workforce Model.

You need a centrally managed model – otherwise you get maverick spend and cowboy activity
It needs to be underpinned by technology. Why? If it’s not you can’t get:
Business Intelligence and Analytics. And if you don’t do that you can’t:
Inform a Strategic Workforce Planning process. If you don’t have SWP, you can’t:
Make decisions on your blended workforce.

But if you have all of this – or most of it – you are on your way to: an optimised Labour model.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

9:30 am - 10:15 am

Panel Session - The Future Workforce & How We Get There
Trevor Vas - ATC Events & Media
Kevin Wheeler - Future of Talent Institute
Simon Townsend - twelve2
Peter Oreb - CXC Global

Summary:

The Future Workforce & How We Get There

Much has been written about the future workforce composition. There are many forecasts about the increase in contingent labour, the use of freelancers, the increase in automation and robotics.

These trends will impact organisations in different ways based on the types of industries and their agility and ability to implement change. These experts will each provide their view of the future workforce. They will then each lead a round table to discuss how organisations will implement the changes. This will be an interactive session where you will get a real chance to understand the future and how it will impact you.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

10:15 am - 11:00 am

General Session - Does Your Culture Prevent You From Hiring The Optimum Resource?
Stuart Elliott - Stuart Elliott Consulting

Summary:

Does Your Culture Prevent You From Hiring The Optimum Resource?

Many organisations are stuck in certain paradigms about workers. These beliefs can be based on things like, “the CEO doesn’t like contractors”, “we’ve always hired permanent staff” or “permanent staff are more loyal and provide better value”. These beliefs do not represent market reality and in fact can hinder your organisation from acquiring the best talent for that job, project, or team.

Additionally, as organisations are getting more project centric and looking for agility, the type or resource hired can have a significant impact on these goals as well.

In this session, Stuart will discuss his considerations in hiring the workforce of the future. Delegates will learn how to balance the contingent and permanent workforce to create optimum results for all stakeholders, and create lasting success.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Morning Tea Break

Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

World Café Roundtables
Shane Little - Hays Talent Solutions

Summary:

The World Café is a great way for delegates to network and create relationships. It provides an open forum for delegates to have their say, share their ideas and gain a practical understanding of the subject matter via a series of intimate roundtable discussions.

How does it work?

Each topic will be hosted on a separate table and participants are encouraged to select and move around to a table of their choice. There will be 3 x 20 min rounds and a 15 minute wrap-up. Some tables will have a set topic and some tables will be wild card tables where delegates can raise topics that are of interest to them.

Here’s a list of topics we will challenge you with:

What Contingent Workforce Model is best for you
Engaging the C-suite executives in contingent workforce management
What is procurement’s role in the operation a contingent workforce solution?
Freelancers vs Contractors – who wins?
Can you create your own contingent workforce market?
Are the competitive skills of tomorrow more aligned to a contingent world?

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm

Networking Lunch

Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Foundation Stream Unconference - How Procurement Develops Sustainable Contingent Workforce Models
Dean Tulloch - IBM

Summary:

How Procurement Develops Sustainable Contingent Workforce Models

Procurement is key in understanding and managing the success of the supply chain of the Contingent Workforce. This is an area that has multitude of stakeholders including HR, Recruitment, Business Users of Contingent Supply, existing contractors, consultants, recruitment agents and RPOs, MSP suppliers and prospective vendors.

Getting the best outcome possible for the organisation is the number one priority. Defining and executing this is what Dean Tulloch specialises in, having undertaken this for NAB, ANZ and now Telstra. Dean will discuss the key methodology he uses to create success and what this will mean to the different stakeholders.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm

Advanced Stream Unconference - Getting The Most Out Of Your VMS/FMS
Toni Jackson - Fieldglass

Summary:

Getting The Most Out Of Your VMS/FMS

Many organisations have purchased a CMS but use the basic functions. This session will look at how you can extend the use of your VMS to gain additional efficiencies and workforce productivity.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Foundation Stream Unconference - Case Study - Implementing a VMS at the ATO
Toni Jackson - Fieldglass

Summary:

Case Study – Implementing a VMS at the ATO

The ATO has been live on Field Glass for 12 months. Toni will walk you through the key steps that the ATO have taken and what has been achieved in this time frame.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

2:15 pm - 2:45 pm

Advanced Stream Unconference - Is Your Contingent Workforce Misclassified?
Shane Little - Hays Talent Solutions

Summary:

Is Your Contingent Workforce Misclassified?

Understanding your contingent workforce composition is important to understand how compliant your organisation is in relation to its statutory and regulatory requirements.

This session will provide clues and ideas on how you can review your workforce and calculate any associated risks.

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Foundation Stream Unconference - Major Considerations For Selecting a VMS
Toni Jackson - Fieldglass
Marios Demetriou - Hays Talent Solutions

Summary:

Major Considerations For Selecting a VMS

Understanding the major considerations in selecting and operating a VMS is top of mind for organisations operating a contingent workforce function.

In this Unconference session, delegates will discuss which features of a VMS they should look for, and how to make an informed decision that meets their organisations needs.

Points of discussion include:

What is a VMS?
Key VMS modules and why you need them
Various examples of how a VMS may be implemented

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

2:45 pm - 3:15 pm

Advanced Stream Unconference - Safeguards at Work: Simple legal steps to limit contingent workforce risk
Elizabeth Aitken - Moray & Agnew

Summary:

Safeguards at Work: Simple legal steps to limit contingent workforce risk

The use of contingent labour comes with myriad benefits. Among these is flexible and on-demand access to professionals and experts. However these contingent workers often have access to an organisation’s most precious resources, including trade secrets, intellectual property, confidential information and direct contact with customers.

This session explores how users and suppliers of contingent labour solutions alike can implement simple and effective legal safeguards to protect their businesses from:

IP and CI theft
conflicts of interest
liability for inducing breach of contract from a range of protective covenants

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

3:15 pm - 3:45 pm

Afternoon Tea Break

Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Foundation Stream Unconference - Measuring Your RPO or CMO’s Performance

Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

3:45 pm - 4:15 pm

Advanced Stream Unconference - What You Should Get When You Move Into The Second Phase Of Your RPO/CMO Relationship?

Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

General Session - Looking Back On The Workforce of 2012, Looking Forward to The Workforce of 2022
Kevin Wheeler - Future of Talent Institute

Summary:

Looking Back On The Workforce of 2012, Looking Forward to The Workforce of 2022

Over the next five to ten years`, the future of work will be quite different to the one we know today, and very different from the world we knew in 2012. Kevin will close the Conference with a look back on the predictions he made back in 2012 and give an insightful perspective of the workforce trends set to shape organisations in 2022. This is one session you won’t want to miss!

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Day 1: 22nd September, 2015

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Networking Reception

Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Conference Registration

Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

8:45 am - 9:30 am

Keynote Session - Freelancer.com Partners With NASA, Can They Partner With You?
Joe Griston - Freelancer.com

Summary:

Freelancer.com Partners With NASA, Can They Partner With You?

Freelancer.com is an online outsourcing and crowd sourcing marketplace that connects businesses and employers to a global, flexible workforce with over 16 million users worldwide. They have recently announced an exciting partnership with NASA to crowd source some of the most complex problems being faced by astronauts on the cutting edge of space exploration.

Director of People & Talent, Joe Griston will provide an overview of this project and also discuss how large organisations can make use of Freelancer types of services to resource small to large scale projects.

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

9:30 am - 10:15 am

General Session - Case Study - From Chaos to Efficiency to Competitive Advantage
Keith Wilkinson - Origin Energy
Peter Oreb - CXC Global

Summary:

From Chaos to Efficiency to Competitive Advantage

Origin Energy established an innovative Contingent Workforce Model in 2012 and created significant process efficiencies and cost savings. The model was shaky to start with but stabilized and now has recently been reviewed and taken to the next level. Keith and Peter will discuss the journey and provide insights into lessons learnt and where Origin Energy will take the model in the future. The key question to consider in this presentation is: what can you learn to shortcut this process?

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Panel Session - The Blended Workforce: Myth or Reality?
Kevin Wheeler - Future of Talent Institute
Shane Little - Hays Talent Solutions
Susan Howse - ManpowerGroup
Darren Morris - CXC Global A/NZ

Summary:

The Blended Workforce: Myth or Reality?

One of the biggest challenges facing large organisations today is how to manage a ‘blended’ workforce. In 2015, few companies are able to operate with permanent employees alone. The use of independent contractors alongside permanent employees has become the workplace norm for many, but just how ‘blended’ are they?

In this panel discussion, Shane Little, Operations Director, Hays Talent Solutions ANZ, Susan Howse, General Manager, ManpowerGroup Solutions and Darren Morris, Director of Client Services ANZ, CXC Global will debate on whether you can truly blend your workforce to deliver cost, flexibility and agility to your organisation.

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Morning Tea Break

Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Foundation Stream Workshop - Implementing your Contingent Workforce Solution
Trevor Vas - ATC Events & Media

Summary:

Implementing your Contingent Workforce Solution: What Can Go Wrong Will Go Wrong (unless you follow these simple steps)

You have agreed the Contingent Workforce Model, Stakeholders have signed off the business case, you have selected your suppliers and technology. Ready, Set, Go – you are ready to implement.

Implementing the Contingent Workforce Solution moves the state of play from an idea to reality. As with any major initiative, your approach to Change Management will have a negative or positive impact on the success of the project.

Considerations:

Will your existing suppliers play ball?
Who are your existing contractors? Are they critical to the business?
Are there any risky ‘legacy’ contracts in place? Will moving these contractors into a more governed model cause claims for employee or leave entitlements?
What about the Hiring Managers? Are they really on board?
Big Bang or Phased Implementation?
Do you have a rock solid project sponsor to stand behind you?

This workshop will provide you with some tactics and insights into how to approach implementing your contingent workforce solution successfully.

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Advanced Stream Workshop - Year 2 Next Steps of the Contingent Workforce Model
Stuart Elliott - Stuart Elliott Consulting

Summary:

Year 2 Next Steps of the Contingent Workforce Model

This session will look at lessons learnt from 12 months operating an RPO Contingent Workforce Model and look at next steps in the models development.

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Foundation Stream Workshop - How to develop a business case to implement a best practice contingent model
Trevor Vas - ATC Events & Media

Summary:

How to develop a business case to implement a best practice contingent model

Developing a business case for your contingent labour is a step on the critical path to implementing your contingent workforce solution. The business case can be short form, long form based on complete data, or based on samples and your best guesses. This session will consider each style and help you decide what’s right for you.

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Advanced Stream Workshop - Creating Leverage And Competitive Opportunity From Your Existing Contingent Workforce Model
Darren Morris - CXC Global A/NZ

Summary:

Creating Leverage And Competitive Opportunity From Your Existing Contingent Workforce Model

Many organisations are moving beyond efficiency to create a quality and competitive contingent workforce. Why? Because these further improvements can offer immense cost savings, reduces risk and improves productivity.

Achieving these improvements requires working with procurement, HR, finance, and vendors.

In this workshop delegates will learn next phase opportunities to improve their contingent strategy, processes and technology.

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Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm

Conference Day 2, Closing Remarks
Trevor Vas - ATC Events & Media
Shane Little - Hays Talent Solutions

Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

1:45 pm - 2:45 pm

Networking Lunch

Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm

Choose Your Own Solution

Day 2: 23rd September, 2015

3:45 pm - 12:00 am

Conference Close