By Invitation Event and Networking Lunch:
Developing
Future-Ready Talent
– Zurich
In-Person | Tuesday 18 November 2025
Zurich, Switzerland
9.00 – 12.30 CET (Followed by Lunch)
Event
Changes to the workforce, demographic pressures, new business strategies, emerging technologies and the shift towards ‘skills-based’ talent strategies among other factors are leading many organisations to rethink their approaches to talent management. This invitation-only event and associated research will take stock of the major developments in this field and consider how organisations can update their talent strategies to achieve better business outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Take stock of the major trends affecting the supply and development of talent and the implications for talent management practices.
- Consider what ‘skills-based’ means in reality and explore the benefits and pitfalls.
- Explore how organisations can take a longer-term and joined-up view of talent management to better support execution of the business strategy.
- Identify the major technology trends, what they mean for the workforce and how they can be used to improve talent practices.
Who is this event for?
Senior HR generalists and talent and L&D leads who are responsible for developing and implementing talent strategy.
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Location
Zurich – Venue TBC
Speaker
Gillian Pillans
Research Director, Corporate Research Forum
Gillian has worked as a senior HR practitioner and OD specialist for several organisations including Swiss Re, Vodafone and BAA. Prior to her HR career, she was a management consultant with Deloitte Consulting and is also a qualified solicitor. Gillian has written various CRF reports on subjects including HR strategy, organisation design and development, leadership development, coaching and diversity.
