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HR’s Strategic Voice of Influence

Why have a "seat at the table" if you don’t have a voice in the room? The business environment is rapidly evolving, and HR can, and should be, on the forefront of these changes. Human Resources leaders must learn how to create a strategic voice of influence that optimizes business performance in the new world of work. This session will offer new strategies, approaches and innovative ways to think about HR's role in organizational effectiveness, functional design and an operating model for the future. This session will provide insight into the latest trends in the business and economic environment that Human Resources leaders must understand and have a good grasp of the implications for their organizations, human resource functions and teams.

Matthew Prail, SPHR

Matthew brings with him nearly 15 years of experience in Human Resources function - as a consultant and practitioner, Matthew has held roles at many Fortune 500 (and 100) companies, including Mars, Accenture, Kraft Foods, and most recently Bed Bath & Beyond. Matthew brings with him a strategic mindset, and the unique ability to translate from theory to business strategy and down to operational implementations. Matthew finds his HR energy from learning about HR and workplace disruptors and trends which will impact all of us over the next few years. Matthew recently received his Masters in Human Resource Management from Cornell's ILR School.

Maryanne Spatola, SPHR, MHCS

SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Solix Inc.

Maryanne Spatola has over 20 years of extensive experience in the human capital area focused on talent management, executive coaching, strategy, leadership and organization development in financial services, information technology, education and professional services organizations.

She is on the forefront of the rapidly evolving workplace trends and brings these insights into both her work and the classroom. She teaches human capital courses at New York University, speaks at industry conferences, and actively participates on various advisory boards, professional associations and non-profit Boards.

Maryanne earned her Master’s Degree in Human Resources from New York University, holds the SPHR, SHRM-SCP, MHCS, and PCC certifications. She is passionate about advancing the profession of human resources to become a business enabler and helping HR professionals, at all levels, build the capabilities required for the new world of work.