2019 AHRMIO Annual Conference
Conference topic:
Beyond Purpose: Engagement. Innovation. Impact
Boston University, Questrom School of Business
30 September (14:00PM) – 2 October (13:00PM)
Boston, USA
Event details
The millennials are active in the current workforce, but organizations need to adapt the way they attract, retain, empower and engage them. How do organizations deal with the changing work dynamics and benefit from the wealth of knowledge in the market? How to transform culturally responsible organizations into workplaces of the future?
In International Organizations retention is not necessarily the problem, while missed opportunities and lack of employee development sometimes prevent these organizations from innovating. Bridging different generations and bringing out the full potential of both older and younger employees has typically not been a focus of IOs. The strong DNA of these organizations and the fact that people tend to adapt to the embedded culture results in a lack of exchange and generalization of knowledge between the different generations. So, while the organizational purpose exists, is this enough? Since purpose by itself is mostly not enough to keep employees interested and engaged, how can organizations create engagement beyond purpose?
Who can attend?
HR Professionals and all those interested in people management and what it means for the future.
The conference brings together AHRMIO members from various international organizations and NGO's, companies, educational institutions and other associations to network and exchange ideas and opinions
Programme
13:00 – 14:00
Registration
14:00 – 14:30
Welcome Address
- Olivier Fleurence, Chair of the Board, AHRMIO and Advisor, International Monetary Fund (IMF), USA
- Susan Fournier, Allen Questrom Professor and Dean of the Questrom School of Business and Professor of Marketing, Boston University, US
- Michael Page, Conference Chair, Senior Advisor at EFMD GN and past Provost of Bentley University, US
14:30 – 15:15
Plenary I – The Woman Who Was Mistaken for a Man
- Wiley Davi, Associate Professor of English and Media Studies, Bentley University, USA
15:15 – 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 – 16:45
Plenary II – Understanding how IOs can become agile strategic HR policy makers
- Henrietta De Beer, Human Resources Policies Division, UN, USA
16:45 – 17:45
Plenary III – Employee Engagement in International Organizations – What does the data tell us ?
- Roger Parry, Director, Agenda Consulting, UK
- Arturo Pagan, Deputy Director and Chief Strategic Partner, Division for Human Resources, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), USA
16:45 – 17:45
In parallel with Plenary III: Session for Students – Careers in International Organizations
- Amber Wigmore Alvarez, Chief Innovation Officer, Highered, NO
- Marta Gutierrez, Human Resources Business Partner, IMF
- Eva Jansen, Human Resources Officer, Diversity and Outreach Section, Strategic Talent Management Service, Global Strategy and Policy Division, Office of Human Resources, UN
- Fabienne Trebouvil, HR Advisor, NATO
18:00 – 21:00
Networking Opportunity for Students and AHRMIO members, and Welcome Cocktail at Boston University, Questrom School of Business
08:30
Registration
09:00 – 10:00
Plenary IV – Blockchain - How is Blockchain Disrupting HR
- Marina Niforos, INSEAD IDP, FR and Member, Blockchain Policy and Framework Conditions Working Group at EU Observatory and Forum
10:00 – 10:45
Plenary V – Hacking HR
- Enrique Rubio, Hacking HR, USA
10:45 – 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 – 12:45
Working groups – Innovation & Impact
A1 Leading Change Collectively: A Compass for Enlivening the Journey
We are all leaders who care about achieving impact. How can we build our own capacities to collaborate better across generations, departments, and hierarchies to enliven our organizations in service of our missions?
- Dominic Stucker, Managing Partner, Collective Leadership Institute
A2 Advancing the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace (with a special focus on young talent)
Diversity is a core value of the United Nations and the Organization recognizes that the diversity of its staff is an asset in tackling its complex tasks. It is estimated that 15% of the world’s population live with disabilities. This figure represents more than 1 billion people in the world. To enhance our collective understanding of the issues persons with disabilities may face in the workplace and of ways to support their inclusion into our organizations more effectively, we invite you to actively participate in this session.
- Maria Teresa Lago Lao, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, Office of Human Resources/Bureau for Management Services, United Nations Development Programme
12:45 – 13:45
Lunch
13:45 - 15:00
Working groups – Engagement & Impact
B1 Innovation & Staff Wellbeing
From payer to health partner: Analysis of the wide mutation of the Health Insurance business, from prevention to digital access to care through chronic diseases management and individual medicine.
Innovative digital services: Is there a gap between expectation and reality? What impact on cost control and duty of care for international organisation?
What could be the international health ecosystem in 10 years?
- Thomas Duvernoy, Head of Global Health & Protection Services, Allianz Partners, FR
B2 Engagement - Engagement and Innovation – Young Associates Programme (YAP)
The YAP is a recently launched recruitment programme targeting those who were not previously a main talent source for the OECD. The first half of the presentation will focus on why it makes business sense for the OECD to run such a programme that engages more with a younger population. The YAP is also used as an experimental platform to test new tools and approaches to optimise efficiency and effectiveness in the recruitment process.
In the second part of this presentation, an assessment of using AI and online video interview tools will be shared. The session will conclude with the sharing of preliminary result from an ongoing text mining study. Part of the goal of this study is to examine the differences between generations.
- Makoto Miyasako, Head of Talent Management and Analytics Group, OECD, FR
15:00 – 15:45
Coffee break
15:45 – 16:15
AHRMIO General Assembly
- Olivier Fleurence, Chair of the Board, ARHMIO and Advisor, IMF
- Helke Carvalho Hernandes, Executive Director, AHRMIO
16:15 – 17:30
Plenary Panel VI – Collaboration across generations
Impact of diversity and inclusion on innovation – collaboration to make work more effective
- Tim May, HR Officer, Cigna, USA
- Lauren Tennant Pollock, Accelerate Partner, AXA XL, USA
- Evan Apfelbaum, Associate Professor of Management and Organizations, Questrom School of Business, Boston University, USA
19:30 – 22:00
Drinks and Conference Dinner at the New England Aquarium
08:30
Registration
09:00 – 10:00
Plenary VII – Panel – The future of Organizations and Roles
- Dominic Stucker, Managing Partner, Collective Leadership Institute
- Ângelo Valente, Senior Manager of Communications and External Affairs Blip, PT
10:00 – 11:00
Plenary Panel VIII - Perspective of the younger generations
- Sandra Fasules, Director, Digital Engagement and Response, Partners In Health, US
- Jeff Steer, student in Questrom School of Business’ part-time MBA program and Senior Talent Management Professional, Waters Corporation, US
- Amber Wigmore Alvarez, Chief Innovation Officer, Highered, NO
- Moderated by Monica Parker James, Executive Director of Industry Alliances, Boston University, Questrom School of Business/Feld Center, USA
11:00 – 11:30
Coffee break
11:30 – 12:30
Plenary IX – Roles in the future, future of workplace, transformation
- Evan Metter, Principal, KPMG, USA
12:30 – 13:00
Closing Remarks and Welcome to 2020 Conference
- Michèle Pagé, Conference Chair and Head of Human Resources Management, Executive Directorate, OECD
Speakers
Dominic Stucker
Collective Leadership Institute
Roger Parry
UK
Thomas Duvernoy
Fabienne Trebouvil
NATO
Mike Page
Amber Wigmore Alvarez
NO
Olivier Fleurence
Arturo Pagán
Wiley Davi
Michèle Pagé
Marina Niforos
Makoto Miyasako
Lauren Tennant Pollock
Evan Metter
Tim May
Enrique Rubio
Marta Gutierrez
Henrietta de Beer
Evan Apfelbaum
Maria Teresa Lago Lao
Eva Jansen
Angelo Valente
Jeff Steer
Sandra Fasules
Susan Fournier
Practical information
Venue & Contacts
Boston University
Questrom School of Business
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
4thfloor
Contact at Boston University:
Steven Davidson
Associate Dean
Contact at AHRMIO
Mayen Enodien
Travel
Boston University’s central campus is located right next to Kenmore Square, a central intersection in Boston, only two miles from downtown.
The campus is about a 20 minute drive away from Boston’s Logan International Airport.
By taxi
A taxi from the airport costs approximately $40 - £50, and drivers expect a tip of around 15–20%. Please note that you can also use UBER.
If you are taking the Amtrak, South Station is about the same distance and taxi fare.
By public transport
Via the MBTA
The Questrom School of Business is located directly across from the Blandford stop on the ‘B’ branch of the Green Line. This stop is the first above ground after Kenmore Square. Passengers on other Green Line branches should transfer to a westbound ‘B’ train or walk from Kenmore Station.
From Logan Airport via Public Transportation (MBTA) – http://www.mbta.com/riding_the_t/logan/
- Silver Line To and From Logan Airport – with connections to the Red Line and Commuter Rail at South Station
- Blue Line To and From Logan Airport – for connections to the Orange Line, Green Line, and Commuter Rail at North Station
- Commuter Boat/Ferry To and From Logan Airport
- Providence Line Commuter Rail – TF Green Airport To and From Logan Airport – with connections to the Silver Line at South Station
- To and From Logan Airport – Directions From All Points
For service from Logan Airport using the Blue Line, board FREE Massport shuttle buses (Route Nos. 22, 33, or 55 to “MBTA Blue Line”) outside your terminal. The Massport shuttle buses will drop you off directly in front of Airport Station where you can purchase your CharlieTicket at the ticket machines inside the station’s lobby. Insert your CharlieTicket in the turnstyle to access the station platform. For customers coming from Logan Airport en route to the Green Line, transfer from the Blue Line at State, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove (northbound) one stop to Haymarket, and board the Green Line at Haymarket.
The Blue Line runs from approximately 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. every day of the week.
Map and more info about the MBTA
Using the Amtrak
If you are traveling with the Amtrak, please stop at South train station and take the red line to Park Street. From Park street transfer to the green line (direction Boston College) and stop at Blandford street which is 1 minute walk away from the university.
Accommodation
Boston Hotel Buckminster is our conference hotel.
It is a historic hotel located in the center of Boston in the region of Massachusetts, just 673 feet from Fenway Park and one block away from Boston University. It has a fitness center, business center and complimentary wi-fi as well as an onsite restaurant, the Fenmore Grill, for breakfast and dinner.
Address
645 Beacon Street
MA 02215
United States
Telephone Number
+1 617-236-7050
Email
reservations@bostonhotelbuckminster.com
Rooms have been pre-booked at this hotel for conference participants however participants are responsible for booking their own accommodation. Please contact the hotel directly via email, telephone or directly on their website (contact details above) mentioning the rate code “AHRM” as reference. Please ensure that you provide information regarding type of room required, as well as number of nights you intend to stay.
Rates:
Deluxe King: $284 / night (plus tax) (with breakfast)
Deluxe Queen: $284 / night (plus tax) (with breakfast)
One and two bedroom unit: $284 /night (plus tax) (with breakfast)
These prices are special rates provided to AHRMIO and are available until 15 September.
Social Programme
Monday 30 September: Welcome Reception at Boston University, Questrom School of Business
Address:
Questrom School of Business
Rafik B. Hariri Building
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
9thfloor
Tuesday 1 October: Conference dinner at the New England Aquarium.
The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region.
1 Central Wharf
Boston MA 02110
Tourism
Please visit the tourism page of the City of Boston website for information on theaters, museums, sports, and (and mostly free) things to do in the City.
Visit this page for a map of museum and galleries