
The HR Function and
Risk Management
Navigating Complexity
with Resilience
Zurich
In-Person | Tuesday 20 October 2026
Zurich, Switzerland
8.30 – 10.30 CET
Event
In today’s dynamic corporate landscape, effective risk management extends far beyond financial oversight, encompassing a spectrum of strategic, operational and reputational challenges.
This event will focus on how HR can take a proactive role in identifying and assessing various risks, including:
- Employee Relations impact
- Tech and AI misuse
- Talent shortages
- Cultural misalignment
- Compliance failures
- Cybersecurity threats
Discover how to build resilient organisational structures and processes, implement robust risk mitigation strategies and empower your workforce to become a critical line of defence.
Ultimately, the goal is to ensure business continuity and sustainable growth by leveraging HR’s unique position in risk management.gement.
Learning Objectives
- Explore practical tools and frameworks for HR risk management, including methodologies for creating an HR risk document and crisis management strategies.
- Learn how to incorporate risk awareness into leadership development and succession planning to build long-term organisational resilience.
- Gain insights into creating nimble organisational structures to navigate uncertainty and adapt to emerging challenges.
Who is this event for?
HR directors, senior HR leaders, senior talent professionals and organisational development practitioners tasked with risk management, talent strategy and safeguarding their organisation’s resilience in a complex and competitive landscape.
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Location
Zurich
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.
