As organizations move from job-based structures to skills-based operating models and begin integrating AI agents (“digital team members”) into the workforce, HR leaders have an opportunity to rethink how work gets done. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how work is being deconstructed into tasks and skills, enabled by internal talent marketplaces, and enhanced by agentic AI across recruiting, learning and development, workforce planning, performance management, and more.
Through practical examples and peer discussion, participants will examine why many AI initiatives fail to deliver measurable business impact and learn a proven framework for scaling AI successfully—from assisting employees to orchestrating human and digital workforces.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Allan Schweyer
Principal Researcher, The Conference Board
Allan Schweyer is a principal researcher in the Human Capital Center at The Conference Board, where he leads research into all aspects of human capital management. Previously, he was lead researcher and consultant at the Center for Human Capital Innovation and co-chief research officer for the Incentive Research Foundation.
He is the author or coauthor of five books, Talent Management Systems (Wiley & Sons, 2004), Talent Management Technologies (HCI Press 2009), four editions of the Enterprise Engagement Handbook, and the bestselling books, The Talent Management Handbook and The Compensation Handbook (McGraw Hill).
He has published hundreds of articles and white papers in academic journals, popular media, and industry-specific publications worldwide, including Inc. Magazine and The Economist. Allan is a frequent speaker at industry events worldwide.
Courtney Goldstein
Vice President, Human Resources, Penske Media
Courtney Goldstein is Vice President of Human Resources at Penske Media Corporation, where she develops and nurtures strong advisory relationships with the Presidents, Founders, and Publishers of PMC’s media brands, as well as other executive business leaders. Courtney serves as the Lead HRBP for Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Golden Globes, Dick Clark Productions and Corporate Function Departments. She also manages the lean, four-person Talent Acquisition team, which includes Executive Search, and four Human Resources Business Partners. In her role, Courtney leads the execution of key HR programs across the business, helping shape a culture where employees thrive with a deep sense of belonging and purpose, and are equipped to do their best work.
Courtney began her career practicing law as a licensed attorney in the State of New York. However, driven by her interest in talent development and strategic workforce planning, she transitioned from legal practice to roles in talent acquisition and management. Since then, she has excelled in leading organizational change, particularly through performance management practices and programs. Courtney has built a stellar reputation for bringing energy, creativity, and solutions-driven strategies that cultivate and strengthen organizational culture. Her professional journey has included impactful contributions to organizations such as Major, Lindsey & Africa, NBCUniversal, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, and Inspira Financial.
Equally committed to her alma mater, Cornell University, Courtney currently serves on the Department of Communication’s Advisory Board and the President’s Council of Cornell Women. Additionally, Courtney is a Board Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro LA and member of the CareerSpring Regional Advisory Board for Los Angeles—a free, online networking and job placement platform designed to help FGLI (First-Generation, Low-Income) students secure high-quality employment and launch meaningful careers.
Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a Civil Litigation Concentration from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
Above all, Courtney is deeply passionate about connecting people and guiding them through personal and professional growth.
UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of UCLA. We offer courses and certificate programs online & campus.
UCLA Extension is the continuing education division of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We offer over 5,000 open-enrollment courses and 180+ certificates in 80 fields of study. Courses are offered days, evenings, and weekends on the UCLA campus in Westwood and Downtown Los Angeles, and online. Courses range from business, arts, engineering, and IT to entertainment studies, public policy, public health, the humanities and more. Explore UCLA Extension at www.uclaextension.edu.
With more than 500 attorneys in 36 offices across the United States, Fisher Phillips is a national labor and employment firm providing practical business solutions for employers’ workplace legal problems. Labor and employment law is all the firm does, offering deep and broad knowledge and experience in the area of law the attorneys know best. Fisher Phillips attorneys help clients avoid legal problems, are dedicated to providing exceptional client service, and are there when you need them.
What Sets Us Apart
IMA
Employees want benefits, and businesses need to save while delivering value to hard-working teams. What if you had experts in health insurance, wellness programs and other benefits at your fingertips?
IMA offers a comprehensive suite of value-added services. We work closely with Human Resources Professionals to analyze current plans and identify coverage needs, then leverage relationships with underwriters to design terms and coverage for disability, vision, dental and health insurance.
IMA’s clientele represents annual premiums of more than $500 million, and we serve many sectors, with education, nonprofits and social services being best represented.
In every relationship, we rely on these fundamentals:
✔ People-first: Our style is consultative, and clients think of us as an extension of their team
✔ Beyond Insurance: We offer expertise in loss-control, ergonomics and more
✔ National and Global Resources: IMA is licensed in all 50 states
✔ A Culture of Engagement: A happy staff translates to happy clients
Our internal approach to your business is collaborative and allows us to be proactive, to stay on track and anticipate the needs of your growing business. IMA is unique in its approach to fielding client inquiries before and after plan implementation.
We’re honored that the Insurance and Brokers of the West (IABA) named IMA a top five broker and Agency of the Year.
If I can help you review coverage and create a custom employee benefits plan, reach out to me.
Nicole Ramirez
Associate Broker, Employee Benefits
(626) 507-1029 direct
(626) 922-7465 mobile
Specialties:
✔Employee benefits and HR support
✔Compliance services
✔Property and casualty insurance
✔Personal risk management
✔Alternative funding solutions
✔Talent acquisition services
✔Wellness programs
✔Industry specialists
✔Risk management and loss control
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Nissin Foods
Creative, results-oriented Human Resources Leader with highly developed analytical and problem solving skills, proven strategic development abilities combined with the ability to collaborate with top organizational management to align organizations, culture and people to meet the needs of rapidly changing businesses, improve efficiency, productivity to achieve business objectives. Bilingual Spanish.
Specialties: Change agent, strategic partner, relationship builder, business alignment, shareholder focused, mentor, coach, leader, manager, and functional team-builder.
Employment Law Partner
As Partner at Fisher & Phillips, one of the largest US law firms representing management in labor and employment law, I have spent my career supporting business owners, companies, and employers in all aspects of employment law.
I help clients minimize regulatory and legal risk so they can focus on what really matters – their business. My experience includes working with small businesses to Fortune 500 companies with thousands of employees across a wide variety of industries from healthcare to manufacturing, construction, professional services, consumer goods, health care, food service, retail, non-profit and technology.
Employer Defense Partner
Hannah represents employers in all aspects of employment law, including advice and counsel.
Hannah’s focused areas include the defense of employers in class actions, PAGA claims and other wage and hour matters. Hannah also has experience in defending employers in employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination litigation.
HRL Laboratories, LLC
Paula is an energetic Human Resources Leader with in-depth, broad-based Human Resources and organization development experience in start-up companies, turnarounds and market leaders in telecommunications, financial services, technology and energy research industries. A member of the various Human Resources teams. Proven analytical, and negotiation skills and reputation of leadership, professional coaching, management acumen and operational execution.
