As organizations move into the second half of the year, HR leaders are under increasing pressure to make strategic workforce decisions amid economic uncertainty, shifting labor market conditions, evolving regulations, and changing employee expectations.
This Mid-Year Economic Update will provide HR professionals with a clear, data-driven perspective on current economic trends and what they mean for talent strategy, compensation planning, workforce structure, hiring demand, and organizational resilience. The session will translate macroeconomic signals into practical implications for HR leaders — helping them prepare their organizations for both potential risks and emerging opportunities in the months ahead.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how economic forces influence workforce planning and leave with actionable insights to help guide executive conversations, budget decisions, and talent strategies for the remainder of the year.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Dean of the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, Dr. Ian O. Williamson is a globally recognized expert in human resource management. His research has received several international awards and has been covered by media outlets across the world.
Drawing upon this research, Dr. Williamson has helped public sector, private sector and not-for-profit executives in over 25 countries across six continents drive organizational innovation, navigate change, manage diverse workforces and enhance operational and financial performance.
