WHAT WORKS AT WORK SUMMIT 2025
Schedule
Mon Nov 17 2025 at 01:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts | Pasay City, MM
About this Event
Join us for the 3rd What Works at Work Summit and PH Best Employers 2026 Awards by the Philippine Daily Inquirer. In partnership with global research firm Statista, we recognize the Top 300 Employers in the Philippines through credible benchmarking and insights.
This premier event brings together leaders, HR professionals, and innovators to explore best practices in workplace culture, talent management, and organizational resilience. Beyond the awards, the summit features keynotes, panel discussions, and networking sessions tackling timely issues shaping the future of work.
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Agenda
đź•‘: 01:20 PM - 01:35 PM
The Human-Centric Future of Work: Balancing Tech, Talent, and Purpose
Info: Key Points to Cover:
* How AI and automation are reshaping roles, but human potential remains central.

* Human-first leadership in a hybrid, tech-powered world.

* The evolving definition of meaningful work.

* Aligning purpose and performance in future-ready teams.

Key Presenter
đź•‘: 01:35 PM - 01:50 PM
The Evolving Role of Leadership in a Post-Transformation Era
Info: Key Talking Points
* What does effective leadership look like after major digital and cultural transformation?

* From resilience to regenerative leadership—building back better, not just surviving.

* How leaders can embody empathy, accountability, and vision in a volatile future.

Panel 1
đź•‘: 01:50 PM - 02:50 PM
From Coexistence to Collaboration: The Human–AI Workforce Model
Info:
Topics to Cover:
* Job evolution and AI as augmentation, not replacement

* Ethical frameworks for AI integration

* Upskilling for AI fluency

* Human oversight in automation

Panel 2
đź•‘: 02:50 PM - 03:50 PM
Cultures That Stick — Building Inclusive Workplaces for the Long Term
Info: Topics to Cover:
* Navigating backlash or DEI fatigue while keeping inclusion meaningful.

* Practices that build belonging—not just diversity metrics.

* How companies are evolving benefits, hiring, and development to serve every employee.

Panel 3
đź•‘: 03:50 PM - 04:50 PM
The Next Chapter in Employer Branding
Info: Topics to Cover:
* Navigating backlash or DEI fatigue while keeping inclusion meaningful.

* Practices that build belonging—not just diversity metrics.

* How companies are evolving benefits, hiring, and development to serve every employee.

Where is it happening?
Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts, Sheraton Hotel, Pasay City, PhilippinesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
PHP 80.00 to PHP 5000.00

