Now more than ever, the day-to-day schedule of work impacts employees in ways that businesses could never have imagined. More and more employees are reporting increased levels of anxiety from burnout, and feel disconnected from leadership and their co-workers because of the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 3rd Annual Workforce Executive Council Summit will bring together WEC members to discuss key themes, including the loneliness epidemic, the mental health of employees, and what it will take to create inclusive, supportive environments where both employees and the business can thrive.
Chief human resources officers, diversity and inclusion leaders, and top talent and benefits executives have been in charge of leading the hard conversations and meeting the mark when handling these complex situations — approaching them not as obstacles, but opportunities. As more executives across the C-suite look to this pivotal role for guidance on next steps, it’s become increasingly clear that the organizations with the strongest foundations have taken the time to put the right agents of change in place.
The right tools and resources are needed for this and the WEC is the unparalleled resource for senior HR executives, providing them with the information and network necessary to succeed in today’s business environment. The WEC is a community of members from a wide range of industries with access to exclusive private events, intimate peer-to-peer networking, professional development, and news and information products tailored uniquely for them.
The WEC Summit is an exclusive event for members; learn more about the WEC and apply for membership at www.cnbccouncils.com/wec.
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Maeve DuVally is a specialist in communications and diversity & inclusion and a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. She has spent most of her career as a journalist and corporate spokesperson, predominantly at Goldman Sachs, where she still has a consulting relationship.
Maeve has had a senior role in Goldman Sachs’ LGBTQ+ affinity network; mentors transgender people at and outside of Goldman Sachs; and is a frequent public speaker on transgender workplace issues. Prior to her 18-year career at Goldman, Maeve worked in media relations at Merrill Lynch.
Before that, she was a financial journalist and editor at Bridge News for nearly 15 years with stints in Tokyo and Washington before moving to New York. She spent ten productive and enjoyable years in Japan in the 1980s and is fluent in the language.
In addition to the GLAAD board, Maeve serves on the boards for the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship, a journalism non-profit; Connecticut-based LGBTQ+ healthcare provider Anchor Health Initiative; and Trans New York.
She earned a B.A. in English from Providence College in 1983 and was a Knight-Bagehot Fellow at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism School in 1993/94.
Rocco Giannetti, FAIA, LEED® AP, is a Principal and Co-Managing Director of Gensler’s New York office. His career at Gensler has spanned more than 27 years focusing on high-profile New York City projects including workplaces for The New York Times, Bank of America, WarnerMedia, Société Générale, and Citigroup. An expert in Financial Service Firms, he is leading Gensler’s work on interiors for JPMorgan Chase’s new headquarters in New York and Morgan Stanley’s “Re Imagine” headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Additionally, Rocco is overseeing the completion of EY’s headquarters at Hudson Yards. He has been named to Crain’s New York Business’ Notable LGBTQ Leaders and Executives List in 2021, and recognized by the St. Francis Food Pantries and BSA’s Exploring for his work in advancing the mission of these service-driven organizations. An active member of the New York Chapter of the AIA, Rocco is a former Chair of the Interiors Committee, currently serves on its Board of Directors, and was elevated to its College of Fellows in 2018. He is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and the Building Energy Exchange Advisory Council. Rocco holds his Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute, and his Master of Architecture from Princeton University.
Keli Goff is a multi-platform storyteller best known for chronicling the intersections of race, politics, and gender in America. As a journalist and essayist, her work has appeared in the publications Time, The Guardian, Vogue, and Essence, among others. In 2019 she was nominated for two News and Documentary Emmy Awards for her work as a producer on Reversing Roe, which chronicled the history of reproductive law and the Supreme Court. She is a regular contributor to various NPR affiliates, including KCRW’s “Left, Right & Center,” where she is also a regular guest host. On television, Keli most recently served as a writer and producer on the crime drama Mayor of Kingstown and on the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That. She won a 2016 NAACP Image Award for Dramatic Writing for her work on the critically acclaimed series Being Mary Jane. Born and raised in Texas, she is a graduate of N.Y.U. and holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University.
Dr. Vivek H. Murthy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in March 2021 to serve as the 21st Surgeon General of the United States. As the Nation's Doctor, the Surgeon General's mission is to help lay the foundation for a healthier country, relying on the best scientific information available to provide clear, consistent, and equitable guidance and resources for the public. And as the Vice Admiral of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Dr. Murthy commands a uniformed service of over 6,000 dedicated public health officers, serving the most underserved and vulnerable populations domestically and abroad.
While serving as 21st Surgeon General, Dr. Murthy is focused on drawing attention to and working across government to address a number of critical public health issues, including the growing proliferation of health misinformation, the ongoing youth mental health crisis, well-being and burnout in the health worker community, and social isolation and loneliness. Additionally, he serves as a key advisor to President Biden's COVID-19 pandemic response operation.
During his previous tenure as 19th Surgeon General, under President Obama, Dr. Murthy created initiatives to tackle our country's most pressing public health challenges. The first Surgeon General of Indian descent and the youngest active duty flag officer in federal uniformed service, he helped lead the national response to a range of health challenges, including the Ebola and Zika viruses, the opioid crisis, and the growing threat of stress and loneliness to Americans' physical and mental wellbeing. Dr. Murthy also continued the office's legacy on preventing tobacco-related disease, releasing a historic Surgeon General's report on e-cigarettes and youth. And in 2016, he issued the first Surgeons General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs and Health, in which he challenged the nation to expand access to prevention and treatment, and to recognize addiction as a chronic illness, not a character flaw.
Prior to his second confirmation, Dr. Murthy co-chaired President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board from November 2020 to January 2021. Before entering government service, Dr. Murthy co-founded VISIONS, a global HIV/AIDS education organization; the Swasthya Project, a rural health partnership that trained women in South India to become community health workers and educators; TrialNetworks, a technology company dedicated to improving collaboration and efficiency in clinical trials; and Doctors for America, a nonprofit mobilizing physicians and medical students to improve access to affordable care. His scientific research has focused on vaccine development and the participation of women and minorities in clinical trials. And as an internal medicine doctor at Brigham and Women's Hospital and at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Murthy cared for thousands of patients and trained undergraduates, medical students, and medical residents.
Raised in Miami, Dr. Murthy received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard, his MD from the Yale School of Medicine, and his Masters in Business Administration from the Yale School of Management. A renowned physician, research scientist, entrepreneur, mango aficionado, and author of the bestselling book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, Dr. Murthy is today among the most trusted voices in America on matters of public health. He lives in Washington, DC with his wife, Dr. Alice Chen, and their two children.
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Featuring Ripped from the Headlines Workshop
Jen Geller, CNBC Director Programming, Events & Councils
1:30 PM
Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent
1:35 PM
With the election just a few short weeks away, we put the current divisive environment in historical context and examine what HR leaders need to know when it comes to policy changes that may impact the workforce, benefits, taxes and more ahead of November 8th.
Keli Goff, Reversing Roe Columnist & Producer
Michael Steele, Fmr. Republican National Committee Chairman
Moderator: Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent
1:55 PM
From the next wave of Covid, to the emerging threat of monkey pox, gun violence and the mental health crisis, the stakes have never been higher when it comes to the health of the workforce. US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins us to talk about how to keep your workforce mentally and physically healthy now.
Vivek Murthy, United States Surgeon General
Interviewer: Bertha Coombs, CNBC Reporter
2:15 PM
For the next phase of work many leaders are trying to keep productivity up while limiting burnout (and attrition) and reimagining spaces for hybrid work so that being in the office conveys real benefits and doesn’t just leave commuters glued to screens for virtual meetings. We speak to two experts on innovative ways to energize your workforce through changes in time structure and design.
Rocco Giannetti, Gensler Managing Director & Principal
Joe O’Connor, 4 Day Week Global CEO
Moderator: Dom Chu, CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent
2:35 PM
If the entire world is your talent pool, would all your hiring challenges disappear? How much happier would your workers be if they could live and work wherever they want? . But what about the costs? The tax and benefit complications? How do you build a culture? Airbnb announced this bold experiment earlier this year allowing its employees to live and work anywhere without financial penalty. Find out how it’s going.
Dave Stephenson, Airbnb CFO
Interviewer: Seema Mody, CNBC Global Markets Reporter and Host, “Trading Nation”
3:05 PM
For many workers, the idea of a well-funded retirement may not feel like a realistic goal, particularly for those who lack substantial investment knowledge or access to financial guidance. And, as the cost-of-living skyrockets, capturing employees’ attention to focus on their retirement plans ends up competing with more urgent, near-term responsibilities or other financial priorities. This session will look at how HR leaders and their teams can create programs and strategies that bring all employees into the conversation around retirement planning and helps them achieve financial wellness both in the short and long term.
Diego Martinez, Abbott Divisional Vice President, Benefits & Wellness
Delano Saporu, New Street Advisors Founder and Financial Advisor, CNBC Contributor
Vidhi Sanders, Capital Group Head of Participant Outcomes
Moderator: Jen Geller, CNBC Director, Programming, Events & Councils
The American worker has come into full focus over the past few years. Everything from competitive wages and flexible schedules to more robust benefits and an inclusive culture are designed to meet the needs of a changing and, in many ways, more demanding workforce. Most leaders remain committed to ESG initiatives and are placing a special emphasis on the social component and the key issues that align with worker values and needs. But as the economy slows, and ESG policies become increasingly ensnared in culture wars, it’s a fine line to walk.
We speak with JUST’s Chief Strategy Officer Alison Omens about the most effective ways for companies to navigate these uncertain times and how to best prioritize employees, even in a turbulent economy. We’ll also cover how companies can stay true to ESG goals even in the face of a tougher financial and cultural environment.
Alison Omens, JUST Capital Chief Strategy Officer
Interviewer: Susan Caminiti, CNBC Content Editor
3:45PM
Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent
3:55PM
Coming out as trans in the buttoned-up world of corporate communications at a financial institution was a process, but through her journey, Maeve DuVally learned how to become herself at work and shares how to create a culture where others feel comfortable being their authentic selves, no matter the industry.
Maeve DuVally, Goldman Sachs Consultant, LGBTQ+ Advocate
Interviewer: Dom Chu, CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent
4:05 PM
Like that favorite crime drama, we take HR crises that were splashed across the news and add in a few twists before you render your verdict. In this fun and provocative interactive session moderated by WNBC meteorologist and former HR executive, Dave Price, we will find out what you and your fellow WEC members would do in these high-stakes situations.
Dave Price, NBC4 New York Weather Anchor
4:50 PM
Judy Smith, is a crisis management expert who has advised everyone from corporate leaders to government officials to celebrities. Along the way, she earned herself the title of “the Fixer” and caught the eye of Shonda Rhimes who based the character of Olivia Pope of Scandal on of her. Find out how she would have handled the challenges you worked on and how she turned a career of handling headaches into her own Hollywood ending.
Judy Smith, Smith & Company Founder & CEO
Interviewer: Sharon Epperson, CNBC Senior Personal Finance Correspondent
5:00 PM
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SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, creates better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together. As the voice of all things work, workers and the workplace, SHRM is the foremost expert, convener and thought leader on issues impacting today’s evolving workplaces. With 300,000+ HR and business executive members in 165 counties, SHRM impacts the lives of more than 115 million workers and families globally.
Jared Bernstein is a Member of The White House Council of Economic Advisers
Dr. Brooks teaches and advises on the subject of everyday leadership: the everyday micro-moments of impact that shape our lived experiences. Creating more courageous communities—especially within organizations—is a particular passion of hers. Dr. Brooks specializes in large-scale culture change projects focused on individual and collective leadership effectiveness in organizations. Interpersonal Dynamics, the MBA elective she has taught for 15 years, is one of the courses most in demand at Yale School of Management.
Recently, Dr. Brooks pioneered the Everyday Leadership course at Yale SOM, where she first taught the Principles of Everyday Leadership. She has also taught Emotional Intelligence, Power & Politics, Managing Teams and Groups, and Coaching Skills for Managers. Dr. Brooks received her doctorate in psychology from the University of California at Berkeley and a bachelor’s degree from Brown University. A life-long experiential learner, you can find her as a student in classrooms as far-ranging as improvisational theater and immersion language lessons.
Lawrence O. Gostin is University Professor, Georgetown University’s highest academic rank, and Founding O’Neill Chair in Global Health Law. He directs the World Health Organization Center on National and Global Health Law. He served on high-level advisory committees for the World Health Organization, including WHO reform, smallpox, pandemic influenza, and genomic sequencing data. He is working with WHO on the global COVID-19 response, including impacts on the health workforce and international migration. He served on the WHO/Global Fund Blue Ribbon Expert Panel on Equitable Access in Global Health and co-chaired the Lancet Commission on Global Health Law.
Gostin served on two global commissions on the West Africa Ebola epidemic, and was senior advisor to the UN Secretary General. Prof. Gostin also served on the drafting team for the G-7 Summit in Tokyo on global health security. He currently serves as a member of the Independent Panel for a Global Public Health Convention. He also serves on the Panel for the Global Health Security Index.
Prof. Gostin is Global Health editor, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). He’s a Member of the National Academy of Medicine and sits on its Global Health Board. In the United Kingdom, he is Honorary Fellow of the Royal Institute of Public Health and honorary member of the Faculty of Public Health. President Obama appointed Prof. Gostin to the President’s National Cancer Advisory Board.
Prof. Gostin holds the National Academy of Medicine’s Adam Yarmolinsky Medal for distinguished service of science and health. The American Public Health Law Association awarded Gostin its Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award. In the United Kingdom, the National Consumer Council bestowed Prof Gostin with the Rosemary Delbridge Memorial Award for the person “who has most influenced Parliament and government to act for the welfare of society.” He is elected to the Royal Society of Public Health and to the Faculty of Public Health of the Royal College of Physicians.
Steve joined Workhuman in December of 2017 as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and works with HR leaders and senior management executives worldwide to help build workplaces where every employee feels recognized, respected, and appreciated for who they are and what they do. He champions and promotes our Workhuman movement to inspire HR leaders to embrace more humanity and foster a sense of purpose in the workplace. Steve is focused on building upon Workhuman’s award-winning culture, which has set a new industry standard through its own power usage of recognition and positivity.
Before joining Workhuman, Steve served in senior HR executive roles for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Monster.com. A frequent presenter on Capitol Hill, in 2015, he was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Competitive Integrated Employment of People with Disabilities.
A passionate human rights champion, Steve has made equality, access, and opportunity the foundation of his personal and professional life. He is the author of two books, “The Lighthouse Effect”, which highlights the goodness of humanity and empowers people to be a lighthouse to others, and the USA Today best-selling memoir and subject of the film, “A Chance in the World,” in which Steve chronicled his extraordinary journey of his search for family. His tireless advocacy for the disenfranchised has earned him numerous accolades – including honorary doctorates from Winston-Salem State University, Mt. Ida College, and Boston College. He received the prestigious Horizon Award by the U.S. Congress, presented to private sector individuals who have expanded opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and who have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life.
Steve is a Boston College graduate and serves on several nonprofit boards, including UCAN (Chicago), Boys Hope Girls Hope, and The United States Business Leadership Network.