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13 Useful Presentation Topics for Human Resources

By: Author Shrot Katewa

As an HR head, you might be invited to many forums, conferences, and board rooms to discuss burning topics that are being debated within your community.

We think there is surely room for more and more presentations to be made and points to be discussed within this space. So, today we share with you some ideas that you can read, discuss and develop for your next PowerPoint presentation.

So, let’s dive right into the topics directly –

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1. Employee well-being

The role that employee health and well-being play in the success of an organization is something that cannot be doubted. Yet, we do not see enough debate around how a healthy body and mind is good for business as well.

Using this topic we would encourage HR heads, students, and professors to discuss how such policies with respect to employee well-being should be framed, how business functions should be rewarded for promoting employee well-being.

It would be a great topic for starting an organizational behavior discussion as well. 

2. Digitalization in HR practices

We all acknowledge that the digitalization of processes and systems is something no function can escape from – including HR. Do you agree that technology has a role to play in HR? Or do you believe that the role of the ‘human’ here is more important to focus on than automation of HR practices?

Either way, this is a great topic to take off from and talk about how HR as a function has been impacted by technology over the years, and what possibly will it look like 5 to 10 years hence.

3. Role of Employee Mental Health

A goal-focused approach, having a mindset for success, an enhanced focus for better productivity — these are aspects that many a time we talk to employees about. However, how do you develop a healthy mind that is not stressed and anxious? A mindset that actually wants to succeed but isn’t feeling pressured.

We think HR departments have a great opportunity in expounding on the critical need for investing in mental health and providing good counseling opportunities across levels. A great presentation topic at any forum for sure!

4. Importance of Learning and Development

Now, this has always been a top favorite amongst HR practitioners.

There is no doubt that the need to learn and upskill employees is a crucial aspect in today’s ever-increasing VUCA world. Globalization has ensured that one can learn both online and offline from experts.

It would be interesting to showcase your thoughts and present how training resources are being assigned. The presentation can also include how HR teams are adapting to the ever more nuanced learning needs of their people.

5. Dispute Resolution among Employees

We are human and so it is obvious that there shall be disagreements. In fact, disagreements are often encouraged to ensure that good ideas on the table become even better! We see HR heads presenting this topic with examples and anecdotes from their work lives.

Also, as a presentation topic, it can extend to offline case studies that can be discussed event after a workshop. There is a possibility that at times you have seen that a dispute is highly subjective – for example when it comes to interpretation say of a gesture, culturally it can be a genuine mistake.

So go ahead make this presentation topic as engaging and interactive as you like it!

6. Secrets of a Happy Workplace

We all want to work at an organization where we feel motivated, engaged, and safe. However, what goes behind in building and maintaining such a happy workplace?

Is it when you have an employee-first approach or is it when it is about a customer-first approach? Do HR and management value the same thing?

These are all pointers that we think your PowerPoint presentation can touch upon. There is enough research out there that supports both points of view. So go happy presenting!

7. How to Attract Millennials to your Workplace?

Now, this is another great presentation topic – and one that many people would like an answer to!

Millennials have a reputation that they are either too distracted or disloyal to stick to an organization. However, recent surveys suggest that all they need is a purpose-driven organization. If they can identify with your cause, they actually are quite a loyal bunch!

As an HR practitioner your role in attracting and retaining such talent, and the role of the CEO in providing this enabling environment can well be a good presentation topic for your next HR board meeting.

8. Creating an Engaged Workforce

Engaged workforce as a presentation topic works very well at all levels.

You have an opportunity over here to talk about a variety of aspects that go into engaging your workforce such as progressive and inclusive policies, diversity management, the role of sports, off-sites, etc.

You might want to stress certain productivity numbers that the industry has experienced when working with an engaged workforce. We believe that this topic can go as niche or wide as you would prefer.

9. Open Offices – boon or bane?

HR teams across the world have often been sold the concept of open offices over closed cabin environments.

It seems logical that the more open the office, the less the hierarchy. Yet does that also mean more distraction, less productivity?

This is a presentation topic that can help you open up a lot of room for an active discussion with your audience. Is there a formula for success to open offices? Why do some industries or sectors have more success w.r.t to these open formats?

Again as an HR head or student, you would have unique experiences that will make for a great presentation.

10. Encouraging a work-life balance at a startup

Start-up culture is something that still is a hot topic at most HR seminars. It is usually this unique time in an organization where the organization is still figuring out what suits its employees best.

HR professionals can use this PowerPoint presentation topic to both share and invite ideas on how work-balance can be maintained, and what is needed in their organizations as they move along the growth curve.

11. Employee Volunteering – Role of HR or CSR?

Another great topic is the role volunteering plays in an organization and which team really needs to front this. Since Corporate Social Responsibility teams are often merged with the Communication teams there can be a difference in the approach.

HR heads have an opportunity here to dissect their role as employee engagement custodians and how & if they see volunteering as part of this mandate.

12. Importance of an Ethics Committee

Do you need an ethics committee for your organization? Usually, well yes! However, is the firm at too nascent a stage for such a ‘committee’? Can it work via an ombudsperson? Do you need a formal whistle-blower policy?

All these topics can come together within this presentation topic and make it worthy of a discussion across board rooms. We believe that HR heads have another great topic here for making their voice heard!

13. Job Rotation and its contribution to Employee Growth

The industrial revolution showcased how employee productivity grew if people repeated a task often. It was stated that this reduced the chances of errors and in fact, is what led to the whole 6 sigma quality and productivity concept. Yet, is this concept relevant now?

As an HR head you can ponder on why this has worked but even how in this digital age, and reducing attention spans, employees are seeking to learn new skills.

Your presentation can cover how job rotation can lead to, for example. better talent development and retention. Worth your time! 

So there you have it. There is a lot to talk about when we need to share something useful on human resources. I would like you to consider these topics only as a conversation starter and build up from the brief pointers that we have mentioned. I also hope that you find the above topics really something that you can use and is effective in your business setting. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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My Secret Weapon for Giving Insanely Great HR Presentations (and 34 Things to Avoid)!

Public speaking and giving talks in your HR area of expertise is one of the fastest ways for you to promote yourself and advance your HR career.

I was reminded of this when I was recently asked to give a 30 minute talk to a group of 20 senior HR executives in Chicago.

Since I was only given a few days notice, I didn’t have a lot of time to prepare.

So I followed my “simple formula” for giving great 30 minute presentations…

Speak for 22 minutes straight from the heart. No slides. No handouts. No flip charts. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse beforehand. And if you must open with a joke, let it be on you.

I’ve done a lot of talks over the years.  What I’ve discovered is that the best presentations are simple, authentic, genuine and leave the audience wanting more of you, not less.

And, one of the best things I ever did for my HR career is becoming a “good” public speaker.

Notice I said good, NOT great!

Let me be clear: no one will ever mistake me for being the next Tony Robbins, Reagan, JFK, MLK or Oprah (especially her Golden Globes speech, WOW!)

However, I’m convinced that any HR professional can give terrific presentations if they’re willing to speak, prepare in advance and have a passion for their topic.

The best HR leaders seek out opportunities to speak and enthusiastically share their message all the time.

The superstars in our profession give presentations at offsite meetings, team presentations, big annual meetings, or to HR associations.

Or they lead college recruiting presentations, orientation sessions, tele-classes or webinars.

They use these presentations to promote their topic, their organization…and yes, promote themselves and their HR career.

Guidelines For Giving Absolutely Horrible Presentations

The biggest presentation mistake I see HR professionals make is waiting until the last minute to prepare.

They rush to throw together a PowerPower presentation relying on it as their “crutch” to bail them out.  You can tell who these HR presenters are because they follow the guidelines below…(note: #16 & #28 are my personal favorites):

1. They dive right to their first slide – with no inspiring intro to grab your attention

2. They drown you in slides — say 1 slide/minute (or 60 slides per 1 hour speech)

3. They focus on facts and data – no interesting stories, anecdotes and examples

4. They use 12 lines of single-spaced, bullets per slide

5. They don’t use images or pictures on the slides, just lots of text

6. They read each slide word for word

7. They read the slide twice to make their points

8. They make an excuse about small text, “I know you can’t read this, but…”

9. They use lots of animations, especially twirls, fly-ins and spinning words

10. They make the text so small people in the back can’t see it

11. They turn their whole back to the audience when looking at a slide

12. They use that annoying laser pen

13. They make crazy little circles with that annoying laser pen

14. They make zig-zags with that annoying laser pen

15. They have no gestures, just stand there with arms dangling down

16. They wave their arms around like Michael Jackson singing Billie Jean

17. Or they don’t move at all

18. Or they pace like a lion in a cage

19. They stand in front of the screen (letting the words display on their face)

20. That tell jokes, that aren’t funny or are inappropriate

21. They walk with their hands in their pockets

22. They fold their arms

23. They don’t sound passionate about their own topic

24. They don’t engage the audience

25. They memorize their slides and sound like a robot

26. They put two or three charts on one slide

27. They use as many builds as humanly possible on each slide

28. They point to a slide with their middle finger

29. They point at the audience with any finger

30. They insert a video with poor sound quality

31. They use lots of word art and slanted text

32. They use child-like clip art and lots and lots of cartoons

33. They never repeat the agenda so people can follow their ideas

34. They always go over, never under their allotted time

I don’t know about you.  But nobody I know ever walked out of one of these presentations inspired, sold, or well-informed.

They just left bored out of their freaking mind saying silently to themselves: “I wonder how long that presenter is going to keep that great HR job she has.”

Obviously, I’m building up to a better way.

Tips For Giving Insanely Great Presentations

If you must give a presentation — and yes, if you must use PowerPoint — the video below will show you some better guidelines to follow…compliments of the late, great Steve Jobs:

And if you’re drop dead serious about taking your HR game to the next level, start taking steps today to polish up your presentation skills.

Besides, why should you settle for just giving average presentations…when you can give insanely great ones!

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About the author: Alan Collins is Founder of Success in HR and the author of a variety of best selling books for HR professionals  including UNWRITTEN HR RULES .   He was formerly Vice President – Human Resources at PepsiCo where he led HR initiatives for their Quaker Oats, Gatorade and Tropicana businesses.

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38 Responses to “My Secret Weapon for Giving Insanely Great HR Presentations (and 34 Things to Avoid)!”

Alan: This is well put together.

I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Alan, the experience you have gained from your amazing career could help anyone ramp up quickly. I was on a panel discussion at a HRMAC event last year covering the topic of networking.

Being on a panel discussion showcased my skills as an expert in the industries and definitely generated a lot of interst. Coupling personality with the mechanics of an amazing presentation would definitely raise anyones game. Thank you for sharing your expert opinion in your book.

Alan: As a person who often speaks professionally, I’ve seen my share of speakers (and made my share of mistakes) over the years. You have put, in an easy to read essay, the critical components of a great presentation. The formula really isn’t all that complicated, is it? The suggestion to rehearse, rehearse and rehearse some more can’t be overstated. Thank you for taking the time to help us all become better speakers.

You are right on! There is nothing – absolutely nothing – more boring than watching a presenter read the powerpoint slide bullet points. In most cases, using a lot of slides is just an excuse for poor preparation. The presenter uses them as reminders of the details of the presentation.

As you indicated, if you must use slides, keep the slides and the bullet points to a minimum. The audience can read the words, the presenter must tell the audience why they should care about the slide’s message.

My most successful presentations were made to persuade a group to adopt a particular point of view or to accept a new idea. I’ve found that the maximum number of points that you can successfully make is three (3). Anything more than that, the audience will probably forget.

Lastly, to echo your “formula” — no slides, handouts, or flipcharts. Why would you want your audience to look at your props — they should be concentrating on YOU.

Great subject, great video, great points! Keep it coming.

Timely topic: I was just discussing this with a colleague who had returned from a deadly Power Point presentation. He said the entire audience was nodding off because they’d given up trying to follow the 10 point fonts on the screen. Your advice is solid and practical for all professionals, not just those in HR.

WHEN will people learn that a Power Point presentation alone will not make an effective presentation?

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Superb advice. It is sad to see so many great HR professional sink like stones when doing direct talks or open forum presentations. Sage advice..

I’m one of those who hate public speaking, despite that I do it with near perfection point…the fear that I might get it wrong makes me do it and redo it imagining all moves and the reactions of my audience, and how I would respond to them. Alan, this is one of the best, easy put together, I hope everyone enjoyed it the way I did.

Dear Allan, Your topic is nice. I enjoyed with that.

I am sure that i does make a difference. I have been associated with Toastmasters intertnational and tremendously improved on my communication skills.

Great article.. I have been following many of your articles and all presented very well. Looking forward for many more articles as those have been of great help to me.

Mr Allan Your advice is worth millions. Thank you.

Thanks for a great article, Alan. Very timely as I am making a presentation at our area Non-Profit conference next week. Incorporating many of your helpful hints…However, I do enjoy a bit of child-like clip art now and then!

Very informative. As a soon to be graduating HR student it is reassuring that I have not made too many of your mistakes in the PowerPoints I have given. Also, I knew that joining Toastmasters would be helpful in my career goals. I enjoy public speaking but we can all use such great tips on how to do it well. Thank you.

Thanks for putting together such useful tips to make an effective presentation. What I fully endorse is your emphasizing Passion in one’s presentation, apart from other useful tips, because unless one is is convinced about what one is presenting, he/she cannot make an effective presentation. After all, all leaders need to be convincing speakers and passion goes with it. Thanks once again

I agree with some elements in this article. However, you can find more up-to-date information here: What make an excellent presenter? A new, original and polemic article by Ian Brownlee. Shortlink: http://wp.me/p2guX2-77

There are more articles dealing with communication at: ianbrownlee.wordpress.com

Alan–Again, good topic and good points. How often has the presenter just took a photo of a written page and presented it. Or, I use to go to a monthly financial update by the CFO, and ALWAYS he would photo his Balance Sheets and other Financials and throw it onto a slide, and ALWAYS apologize that the type is too small to read. The message really was–I do not give a dam about the audience. Too many times I have been at presentations that have 30 slides for a 20 minute presentation, and nothing is going to stop the “speaker” from going through his presentation and reading word-by-word to you. And what is amazing is most of these people continue doing the same wrong things time and time againl.

Dear Allan,

Another thought provoking tool from your tool kit to help HR professionals be the best in our field. Keep them coming!!

Dear Allen,

Really nice sharing, look forward to your next article. I’ve always learned a lot from your great advice.

Alan: Do you think that perhaps a lot of “Presentors” (not just HR folks) do all that you described because they are (1) unprepared as you state, (2) not passionate about the subject matter and (3)out of FEAR?? Aren’t most of the poor public speaking habits you describe arise out sheer panic or fear of public speaking in general? Thank you- Leslie DeMerville, BSc, MSc…Labor Rels

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– Oh no! Not ANOTHER boring company presentation!: shortlink: http://wp.me/p2guX2-4q

– “An Elephant in the Room” # 2: The Hidden Dangers of Interrupting during Presentations. http://wp.me/p2guX2-2d

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Leslie, I would agree — and I think your points 1and 2 are the key to addressing the fear — especially your point 1.

Alan, I always love your articles and tips. This was great.

I do have one question that I struggle with and would love some tips from all you and your amazing followers. How do you keep some of the boring and redundant HR topics fresh and meaningful? For example, the annual anti-harassment trainings etc.

Thanks again Alan for another great topic and I look forward to everyones feedback.

Kelly, my suggestion would be to have include in your HR topic tons of: –stories (disguise the names) –anecdotes –case examples –cartoons –videos –guest speakers –industry experts –etc.

My experience is that people tire of hearing dry concepts, principles, guidelines and to-do’s quickly. Whatever you can do to turn “education” into “entertainment” (without losing your message) will be most appreciated by the audience.

That’s just one thought.

Anxious to hear others.

Alan, Wonderful article it reminded me of times I have made some of the same mistakes. But, that is how we learn and grow. I would have to say # 23. Don’t sound passionate or interested in their own material have to be the most dangerous mistakes of all. If you present yourself as being bored with your own information how could you expect the audience to gleam anything from what you are saying? If you show passion and sincere love for what you’re presenting, the audience can ignore some of the more minor infractions you may be displaying. The key word is “Presenting” not spewing, not mumbling, and not dictating. We are to present ourselves and our material with a passion. Passion can hold your audience even when you are fumbling. Actors practice their lines in order to perform. We need to do the same be prepared and show our passion.

Allan, Thanks a ton.Very useful & timely input on Power Point Presentation. Your article have always covered aspects which i never thought would even exist. Keep doing such great jobs.

Thanks Arti Vyas

I periodically teach ‘Presenting with Impact’. You’re list is fantastic! While I address about 33% of your list, the additional points will definitely add value.

Thank you again,

Lisa McSharry

Great post, Alan. Thank you. Sad to admit I’ve caught myself doing a few of these things. I do always try to rehearse and time myself in the process. And I always try to make it interactive; I figure if I’m boring myself, then I’ve certainly lost the audience!

I often gave presentations in grad school with no notes (I was well-rehearsed), and the class often commented how mine were always good. One particular instructor asked them why they thought mine were good, and then he pointed out that it was because I was prepared and knew my topic. (By the way, I picked that up from a former pastor, who always preached without notes. He NEVER lost his congregation’s attention!)

I am really impressed by the kind of articles you write Allan. This one is something I was really looking for and I agree with all the points. I am sure many people need to think again before giving a presentation; because usually they end up being boring and loose interest of their audience.

Thank you Alan! Great article, so much learning through such useful/valuable practical examples/videos. You are so enriching and empowering!

Alan, what i read is so true!!!! Do you know what is missing from most of HR colleagues in their presentations? PASSION. That’s what is missing. Speaking from the heart and engage your audience, needs passion for what you are talking about… My best presentation was with 1 slide and i video, holding a speech of about an hour and nobody wanted to leave the room! So, trigger us more with inspirational topics! We all needed them! Warmest Regards, Z.

Wow! Alan, you are always on point. I always look forward to your articles. You paint a very clear picture of the Presenter/ PowerPoint we all dread. I definitely don’t want to be that boring Presenter that puts grown adults to sleep ( after all it is not a lullaby ?)

I will print your list and hang it on my wall to remind me to always put in extra effort to make a great presentation.

This is an awesome I must say Alan. These things usually we do unconsciously some time! It will remind me not to do further. Thank u so much 🙂

thank you Alan. i just join HR division and i fully agree that many HR’s needs to prepare well before making a presentation. i realy felt that the message from the article is so empowering.

warmest regards

Great points. As HR leaders who have seen and experienced many unique situations we have plenty to share. Our ability to be passionate and relatable to a diverse audience enables us to connect and engage spectators which makes our message all the more interesting. I was the presenter with the slides and graphs, etc. and had a situation where the projector was broken. I had to improvise and I received more compliments from that presentation than any I had ever done. From that point forward I started speaking from my heart and left handouts summarizing my presentation. I believe there is a distinct correlation between the amount of fun you have as a presenter and the amount of information your audience takes away.

Dear Mr. Alen,

Lovely article once again.Inspiring, insightful and clearing all the myths over making great presentations.

You always bring something really innovative and impact-full. Sometime we really work more on what is not required then what is required and miss the buss.

Your article is really helpful to all HR professionals.

Keep sharing.

Best Regards, Rahul Mehandiratta

Thanks for another great article and it was a pleasure to meet you at your Detroit SHRM presentation!

Alan-I’m guessing you don’t like those little red laser pens (hehe). Thoroughly enjoyed this article. It brought to mind my presentations (which I like doing) and wondering how to improve. Thanks for the insight.

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• Cross Cultural Management/ Training

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition

This selection on our list of presentation ideas is a great option for companies of any size. Team building is at the core of any productive business venture. To function as a cohesive unit, you must have a working team that operates smoothly and contributes to the overall success of the company.

This presentation idea is especially valuable, as most employees talk about team building, yet few know how to create an environment that fosters this sense of community. Offering your audience concrete tips on building, managing, and growing a synergistic team will maintain the channels of open discussion long after your presentation has concluded.

• Caters to a varied audience
• Great presentation option for any company size
• It can be a challenge to provide team building tips without becoming too abstract
• This idea is better suited for lengthier presentations than shorter ones

This topic will interest a diverse audience as it is a subject crucial to any healthy workplace.

Difficulty of Topic

This selection on our list of presentation ideas is an excellent choice if you are new to giving presentations. The topic offers you plenty of latitude to work with and avoid being too complex.

Inclusiveness of Topic

The idea is broad enough to be all-inclusive or made more specific to a particular group of employees.

This selection among the top presentation ideas is catered towards supervisors and managers. With so many demands put on employees in the modern workplace culture of technological advancement, it is important for bosses to stay educated regarding fostering optimal performance .

Recognizing how to work with an employee that may struggle in a certain area, coaching them to succeed, and improve their performance can be very beneficial to a company in the long run. It enhances the sense of community and offers a safe workplace environment dedicated to employee learning and development .

• Excellent topic for supervisors or managers
• Provides valuable insight to promote optimal employee performance
• Geared more towards individuals in a position of authority
• Could be a difficult topic for anyone new to giving presentations

This is a very interesting topic for any boss dedicated to developing and coaching an employee team.

This selection could be difficult for anyone who has not given a presentation before or is new to creating presentations.

This is not the most inclusive of presentation ideas as it is geared more towards company managers and supervisors.

Learning and development is one of the presentation ideas that provides value for anyone and everyone in your audience. Learning and development is a broad topic, allowing you to take a variety of presentation angles. You might focus on a specific area in which your company needs to grow, or instead offer a presentation about training new employees.

• Broad topic
• Plenty of options to take various angles within the topic
• Might not be as interesting as other topics
• May not be ideal for shorter presentations

This topic can be dry and less interesting than others, but is important to cover for all team members.

This is a good selection if you are relatively new to giving presentations.

Learning and development is a very inclusive topic you can tailor to your specific presentation and company.

Stress is one of the singular most detrimental factors that inhibit employee productivity. It is important to educate employees and managers alike in how to minimize stress and enhance positivity in the workplace. Stressed out, anxious employees will wear down and burn out, which does little to grow any company. Presentation ideas which discuss creating a stress free environment will offer valuable insight to employees and help them to prioritize and manage tasks effectively.

• Highly relevant topic
• Caters to a wide audience
• Could be a tough topic for someone new to giving presentations
• Requires concrete points and tips to avoid vagueness

This topic is interesting to any employee. As stress is such a common issue in the workplace, it is important to learn how to eliminate it to achieve optimal productivity.

This would likely be a difficult topic to anyone new to presentations.

This topic is highly inclusive and applicable to anyone in the workplace.

No company can last without strong leadership. For leaders and visionaries in the company, it is important to offer presentation ideas regarding training and recruiting the next generation of leaders. Individuals in positions of high authority can glean valuable insight into how to build a workforce of knowledgeable and skilled employees who can fill these roles when positions become available.

• Valuable topic for leaders in the company
• Specific topic, making it a great option for anyone new to giving presentations
• Does not cater to those not incumbent in a leadership or managerial role or likely to get one
• Topic could be narrow for some audiences

This topic would considerably interest leaders in the company, looking for insights to develop their succession plans and foster the next group of leaders within the organization.

This topic is specific, making it a good option for beginners.

This topic is not one of the more inclusive options. It is geared towards company members in high positions of authority.

Negativity is a pervasive poison that can make a workplace toxic and render its employees ineffective. This topic on our list of presentation ideas is sure to cater to a wide audience. Educating your audience on the dangers of negativity and the way it spreads from one team to the next, while providing palpable tips to change these effects will help enact immediate, positive change.

• Valuable topic to enhance employee productivity and positivity
• Applicable to employees of all positions
• Topic tends towards being abstract, so it is important to provide focused tips
• Could be a sensitive topic

This topic will interest a varied audience as negativity is such a pervasive issue in the workplaces of today.

This is not necessarily a difficult topic to discuss. The topic itself can be more abstract than others, so it is important to provide focused tips in your presentation your audience can act on immediately.

This topic provides value to any employee in any company.

Without proper communication, teams and companies can disintegrate in the blink of an eye. Excellent communication is key to any healthy, productive work environment, so this selection on our list of presentation ideas is sure to provide value to any audience.

In the age of technology and mobility, it is easier than ever before to avoid developing adept communication skills . Educating your audience on enhancing their written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills is imperative to team building and company initiatives.

• Highly useful topic
• Applicable to anyone and everyone
• Could be a difficult topic if you are new to giving presentations
• Topic tends towards abstraction, so you must be specific or risk losing your audience’s interest

This topic should interest anyone who desires to maintain an open discussion and enhance interpersonal productivity in a healthy work environment.

This selection could be difficult for someone new to giving presentations.

This topic is highly inclusive and applicable to any audience.

One of the most significant factors which determine an employee’s performance review and ability to advance within the company is the value he or she provides to that company. This value is measured by the skill set and knowledge that an employee possesses, what the employee contributes to the company, and how the employee meets the overall goals of the organization.

It is key to educate employees that the value they offer to the organization and the way they meet the overarching values of the company dictates performance assessment .

• Essential topic when addressing individuals from any department
• Excellent selection if you require a long presentation idea
• Could be complicated for beginners
• Can be a dry topic

As valuable as this topic is, it is important to add sufficient interest to your points to avoid becoming overly dry. Keep points sharp and relevant to avoid losing your audience in the mix.

This would be a difficult topic for anyone new to making presentations.

This topic is fairly inclusive although it may be less relevant to individuals in high positions of authority.

Cross Cultural Management/Training

Fostering a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds can flourish and receive affirmation is essential. This topic among our list of presentation ideas is best geared towards employees in leadership and management positions.

International workforces are becoming increasingly common, and teams encompassing persons of multifarious origins are commonplace. Building teams that work together as a cohesive unit, despite their cultural differences, creates an open environment for skilled professionals of all backgrounds.

• Relevant topic for managers of today
• Great option if you are new to giving presentations
• Not geared towards individuals who are not in leadership positions
• Would not be ideal for a short presentation

This topic would particularly interest anyone in a leadership or management position, especially in large or international companies.

This topic is a good selection if you are somewhat new to giving presentations as it provides concrete concepts to use as a jumping off point.

This topic is geared towards anyone in a leadership role, so those not in management positions or an audience of a small, homogeneously staffed company may not gain as much value.

Finally, no list of presentation ideas would be complete without discussing recruitment and talent acquisition. This is the primary element anyone thinks of when discussing HRD, so it may be glossed over quickly when identifying potential presentation topics.

However, offering a solid presentation regarding recruitment and talent acquisition is key to helping your department select the best candidates to grow your company and achieve organizational goals.

• Insightful topic for anyone working in HRD
• Good option if you are new to making presentations
• Geared mainly towards HRD employees and management
• Topic is a bit more dry than other ideas

This topic would considerably interest anyone working in recruitment and talent acquisition. However, it is important to use insightful tips and succinct ideas to avoid the presentation becoming too dry.

As the topic is so focused, it is a good option for anyone new to making presentations.

This is not an inclusive topic as it is really geared towards individuals working specifically in recruitment and talent acquisition.

The Verdict

If you are newer to giving presentations and want to select a winning topic without being too overwhelmed, consider discussing Tips for Team Building: How to Build Successful Work Teams, Learning and Development , Succession Planning, or Tips for Minimizing Workplace Negativity, to name a few.

Alternatively, if giving presentations is common practice for you, you might wish to choose Coaching for Optimal Performance , Creating A Stress Free Environment, Communication Skills , or Value and Performance . Identifying the best ideas for your upcoming presentation depends considerably on your level of experience, audience, company size and the time you will have to speak. Choose and tailor the topic that works best for you.

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What's the Best Way to Present HR Analytics? 15+ Expert Tips

As an HR professional, you have access to people data that can be used to transform culture and kickstart engagement. Through HR analytics and reporting, you can unite departments and empower people to do their best work. Sounds pretty great, right?

But if all that HR data lives in siloes, change will be slow and decisions will be made without all the facts.

That’s where HR analytics presentations come in. With an effective HR presentation, you can package all that good HR analysis into a powerful story that persuades company leaders and positively influences decision-making..

Read on to discover pro tips on building presentations with your HR analytics, including advice from experienced HR pros and tips from BambooHR's in-house team of expert graphic designers. Through data, reporting , and effective HR presentations, you’ll be able to secure your seat at the table when it comes to strategic decision-making.

4 Fundamentals of HR Analytics Presentations

Align the presentation with company goals.

Simply put, your leadership team needs to know that the HR data you’re presenting on will impact the company’s goals and overall mission. Try to connect each data point to a key objective. For example, if one of your company’s initiatives is to improve employee retention , you can speak to employee satisfaction and how it directly affects that initiative.

Include The Financial Impact of HR

Money talks. When possible, include dollars and cents as they relate to overall financial goals. What’s the cost of labor for each employee? How much could the company save on office space if more employees went fully remote?

Build The Presentation Around The Key Takeaway

HR manager Jenny Wells expressed the importance of defining key takeaways. She says, “I try to structure HR presentations by always starting with what I want the audience to take away from it.” At the end of her talk, she makes a point to circle back.

Tailor The Presentation To Your Audience

The HR analysis should be relevant to the audience you’re presenting to. Put yourself in the shoes of your audience and ask yourself these questions: Why do I care? What can I do about it? For example, your finance team may find more value in compensation trends, where your managers might want to dive deeper into performance metrics.

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Best Practices for Using Visuals in HR Analytics Presentations

A picture is worth a thousand words—and that's especially true when it comes to HR presentations.

Any HR analysis is likely chock-full of people data, and people data means numbers. You’ll not only better tell the story of the HR impact by using visual strategies in your presentation, but you’ll tell it in a way that your audience can understand.

To make sure your message hits home, consider incorporating the following best practices into your HR analytics slides:

• Keep it simple. If your audience is trying to read a block of text on your slides, they’re likely not listening to the verbal part of your presentation. Keep the amount of words to a minimum, and prioritize key takeaways on your slides.
• Add visual interest. Illustrate your main points through data visualizations such as pie charts, graphs, flows charts, images, and videos. These will help engage your audience and make your HR data more digestible.
• Use visual hierarchy. The gist of visual hierarchy: Make the most important information bigger, bolder, and in contrast to less important information. You can accomplish this by using fonts, colors, shapes, and more. Read up on the fundamentals of visual hierarchy here .
• Weave in some humor . HR data may fire you up, but the standard HR analysis might not be quite as exciting to others in your organization. Adding a dose of humor can really help bring the message home. Perhaps you can kick it off by providing a funny video, image, meme, or quote that pertains to your topic. (Just be sure it’s office-appropriate.)
• Provide short snippets . Avoid providing too much information, and use bullet points and numbered lists to make your HR presentation short and sweet. You may know ten reasons why an organization should make the switch to e-signatures , but you’ll want to limit your points to four or five. When in doubt, include hyperlinks to additional information for the people who may want or need more context.

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5 Methods for Engaging Employees in Your HR Analysis

It’s not always easy to get a roomful of employees involved and engaged. Try using these tips to increase audience participation and attention so your people can absorb the information they need.

Arrange Discussion Groups

“Pairing people for discussions and forming small groups really helps all people participate,” says Stan Kimer, an HR consultant with more than 30 years in the field.

Small groups allow your audience to dive deep into the HR data you’re presenting, and a discussion format encourages deeper critical thinking. Consider giving each small group discussion questions to kickstart the conversation.

Reward Participation

HR consultant Joshua Evans recommends not only facilitating participation, but rewarding it: “Work to involve the audience by asking non-rhetorical questions, playing games, or even offering prizes for participation.”

Vary Your Presentation Style

You probably don’t love the idea of staring at a screen for an hour, right? Neither does your audience. Alternate between slides, discussion, activities, and hands-on education to keep your audience engaged.

Develop Interactive Materials and Handouts

To hold the attention of your audience, consider adding a handout to your presentation where they can take notes and write down any questions. You could also incorporate some fun, short quizzes or surveys to which your audience can respond online using virtual tools such as Poll Everywhere .

Bonus Tip: Handouts double as tangible resources for attendees to look back on at their convenience.

Work The Room

One thing our experts all agreed on: stepping away from the whiteboard to engage with the audience. Moving around the room is a great way to capture attention and is much more effective than staying in one location and lecturing from a single spot.

For virtual audiences, online whiteboards like Miro, Mural, and Stormboard are engaging and Zoom-friendly.

How to Measure the Success of an HR Analytics Presentation

As with anything in work and life, understanding the success of your HR presentation will help you improve future HR reporting and pinpoint any action items that came from the presentation. Here are some strategies to measure the success of an HR presentation:

Use Surveys & Evaluations

Several experts suggest ending your presentation with a short questionnaire or evaluation. Here are some sample questions to include in your survey:

• Did you learn something new from this presentation?
• Do you have any follow-up action items after attending this presentation?
• What are your key takeaways from this presentation?

For full participation, make your surveys quick and easy. You could even conduct a brief evaluation using a mobile survey app , so everyone can use their smartphones to provide feedback on the spot.

Schedule time to speak with your attendees afterward to get a feel for how well they absorbed the information.

You can frame this in terms of interaction in order to give you an in to follow up: “I wanted to follow up on your question about ____ in the HR presentation. Do you have any additional questions?” or “I noticed you didn’t get a chance to ask your questions during the HR presentation. Is there anything I can dive deeper into for you?”

Seek Hard Metrics

You can also try to measure the success of your HR presentation using hard metrics. For example, if your presentation was about career development opportunities, you could measure how many employees participated in development initiatives like leadership training or tuition reimbursement.

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HR strategy presentation: A comprehensive guide

Boost HR strategy with this guide. Build a high-performing workforce and achieve business goals

Raja Bothra

Building presentations

Whether you're an HR professional, a manager, or a business leader, understanding how to create a compelling HR strategy presentation is essential.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the intricacies of HR strategy presentations, exploring what they are, their benefits, and how to structure them for maximum impact. So, let's embark on this journey of transforming your HR presentations into persuasive masterpieces.

What is HR strategy?

HR, short for Human Resources, is the lifeblood of any organization. It encompasses the people, policies, and practices that drive a company forward. Your HR strategy, in essence, is the roadmap that outlines how you plan to manage your organization's human capital to achieve its goals and objectives.

Your HR strategy should align with your company's broader business strategy. It's not just about hiring and firing; it's about creating an environment where employees can thrive, where their skills are developed, and where they're empowered to contribute to the company's success.

Benefits of HR strategy presentation

Before we dive deeper into the art of creating HR strategy presentations, let's explore why they matter:

• Alignment with Business Goals : An effective HR strategy presentation ensures that your human resources align with your organization's broader business goals. It serves as a bridge between HR and the company's mission.
• Clarity of Vision : Presenting your HR strategy clarifies your vision for managing your most valuable asset—your employees. It communicates your intentions, priorities, and values.
• Engagement and Buy-In : Engaging presentations can inspire buy-in from stakeholders and employees alike. When people understand the 'why' and 'how' of your HR strategy, they are more likely to support it.
• Performance Improvement : By outlining your strategy, you set the stage for performance improvement. Clear goals and expectations lead to enhanced productivity.
• Competitive Advantage : A well-crafted HR strategy can be a source of competitive advantage. It helps you attract, retain, and develop top talent, which can set your organization apart.

How to structure an effective HR strategy presentation

Creating a persuasive HR strategy presentation involves a structured approach. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you craft a compelling narrative:

1. Understand your audience : Start by understanding your audience's preferences, needs, and pain points. Tailor your presentation to resonate with their interests.

2. Define your objectives : Clearly define what you aim to achieve with your HR strategy presentation. Are you seeking approval for a new initiative? Are you addressing HR challenges? Be specific about your goals.

3. Storytelling : Effective presentations are like stories. Weave a narrative that captivates your audience. Share real-world examples and anecdotes to make your points relatable.

4. Visual appeal : Use Prezent's stunning templates and slides to create visual appeal. A well-designed presentation enhances engagement and retention of information.

5. Data and metrics : Support your strategy with data and metrics. Use terms like "metric" and "best practices" to show that your approach is grounded in evidence and industry standards.

6. Engagement strategies : Explore strategies to keep your audience engaged throughout the presentation. Incorporate interactive elements, such as polls or Q&A sessions.

7. Simplicity and clarity : Avoid jargon and complexity. Use common words and phrases to ensure your message is easily understood. Terms like "HR plan" and "strategy template" should be naturally integrated into your content.

8. Call to action : Conclude your presentation with a clear call to action. What do you want your audience to do next? Summarize key takeaways to reinforce your message.

Here is a guide on HR presentation .

Do’s and don'ts of an HR strategy presentation

Now that we've covered the basics, let's explore some do's and don'ts to ensure your HR strategy presentation hits the mark:

Do's :

• Be audience-centric : Always keep your audience in mind. Use terms like "HR management" and "recruitment" to address their concerns.
• Practice : Rehearse your presentation to perfection. Confidence enhances your authority on the subject.
• Visualize data : Use charts and graphs to visualize data. It makes complex information more digestible.

Don'ts :

• Overwhelm with data : While data is essential, avoid overwhelming your audience with too many metrics.
• Lack of preparation : Don't wing it. Lack of preparation can erode trust and authority.
• Ignore feedback : Be open to feedback and questions. Ignoring them can diminish your perceived expertise.

Summarizing key takeaways

In this comprehensive guide, we've explored the art of crafting effective HR strategy presentations. From understanding your audience to using terms like "HR strategy presentation" and "strategy powerpoint," you now have the tools to create compelling HR presentations that drive change and enhance your organization's human resources practices. We've uncovered key strategies:

• Audience-Centric Approach : Tailor your presentation using terms like "HR strategy presentation" to address audience needs.
• Storytelling Power : Craft engaging narratives with relatable examples and terms like "strategy agenda."
• Visual Impact : Use Prezent's templates and "presentation graphics" for visual appeal.
• Data Reinforcement : Back your strategy with data, integrating terms like "metric" and "best practices."
• Engagement Strategies : Keep the audience engaged, highlighting "talent management" and "recruitment."
• Clarity and Simplicity : Use common words like "HR plan" for clear communication.
• Inspire Action : Conclude with a call to action, emphasizing "HR management" and "performance appraisal" as actionable steps.

Here is a guide on recruitment presentation .

1. What is the significance of a well-crafted HR strategy presentation?

A well-crafted HR strategy presentation serves as the linchpin for aligning your organization's human resources with its overarching business goals. It's not merely a PPT; it's your roadmap for achieving success. By effectively communicating your "human resource strategy," you empower your team to understand and execute your "strategic plan," fostering "organizational" growth and success.

2. How can I make my HR strategy presentation more engaging and impactful?

To enhance engagement and impact, consider using a "strategy PowerPoint template" or a "strategy PowerPoint presentation" template. These visually appealing templates can elevate your presentation's effectiveness. Additionally, incorporating elements of "change management" and "organizational culture" can help make your message resonate with your audience.

3. What role does HR department play in creating an effective HR strategy presentation?

The HR department plays a pivotal role in crafting and delivering HR strategy presentations. Their expertise in "human resource management" and "strategic human resource" practices is invaluable. They are responsible for outlining the "human resource plan" and ensuring it aligns with broader organizational goals. Furthermore, HR's involvement in "onboarding" and "training and development" can strengthen the presentation's content.

4. How can HR strategy presentations contribute to employee retention and talent management?

HR strategy presentations play a vital role in "attracting and retaining" top talent. They outline a clear path for "career development" opportunities within the organization, emphasizing the value of "diversity and inclusion" and "retention strategies." By showcasing a "differentiation strategy" that recognizes and rewards the "best talent," HR can drive employee satisfaction and long-term commitment.

5. What key elements should I include in my HR strategy presentation to address HR problems effectively?

To address HR problems comprehensively, your presentation should encompass elements like " performance management ," " roles and responsibilities ," and a "plan of action." Highlight how your "strategic human resource management" approach supports "strategic decision-making." Ensure that your solutions are "relevant to the audience" and emphasize the importance of "supporting the corporate" mission. By selecting the "best method" and fostering an approach that "builds understanding," you can tackle HR challenges effectively and enhance "business performance."

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Remember to blend expertise with engaging storytelling, and always keep your audience at the forefront. With the right approach and the assistance of tools like Prezent, you can create HR strategy presentations that resonate, inspire, and drive positive change.

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10 Presentation Slides for More Effective HR Management

Imagine seamlessly incorporating data, charts, and key points into your HR management discussions, making your message not only informative but visually compelling.

In this article, we will delve into the power of these Smart Slides, which are designed to elevate your presentations and leave a lasting impact.

Get ready to explore a new way of presenting HR information that will impress and engage your colleagues and new hires.

Unleashing HR potential with Beautiful.ai

By leveraging Beautiful.ai's capabilities, human resource teams or people leaders can elevate their communication, ensuring it resonates with every stakeholder and employee. Smart Slides make it possible to visualize complex employee data in a digestible format, from diversity and inclusion statistics to performance reviews. 

This clarity in communication fosters better understanding and engagement from your team. When employees see their work and progress reflected in sleek, modern slides, it can boost morale and drive home the impact of their contributions.

Traditional slides often fail to engage, burdened with bulleted lists and dense paragraphs. However, with Beautiful.ai, you can turn these mundane moments into compelling stories. Imagine slides that dynamically adapt as you input key HR metrics, where charts animate to illustrate talent acquisition trends and company policies are outlined with clear, impactful visuals. This transformation is not just a visual upgrade—it's about making processes engaging. 

With pre-designed templates, you can quickly build presentations without starting from scratch every time. This means that whether you're reporting on recruitment metrics or updating training materials, you can do so with efficiency and consistency. By incorporating Smart Slide templates into their workflow, HR departments can streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and deliver high-quality presentations that drive results.

10 Presentation slides for more effective HR management

1. timeline.

Give your onboarding process a boost with our powerful Timeline slide template . This tool is designed to help you articulate your business plans, status updates, and next steps in an orderly and visual manner. It's an efficient way to keep your team up-to-date with project deadlines and to illustrate your company's past, present, and future events.

• Visual representation of major events over a period of time
• Helps conceptualize past, present, and future events
• Easy addition and rearrangement of milestones
• Library of free icons for customization

2. Org chart

Streamline your company's operations with our Org Chart slide . This Smart Slide is designed to help you keep track of changing roles or employees and share employee contact information company-wide. It’s beneficial not only for management—who need insights into hours per department, promotions, and team resources—but also for employees who need important information.

• Multiple chart styles to suit your organization's size and needs
• Regular updates to ensure accurate information
• Easy-to-read fonts, colors, and sizes for enhanced readability

3. Gantt chart

This Smart Slide design intuitively represents the onboarding journey, helping you communicate effectively with your new hires. It's smart, simple, and designed for you.

• Interactive Gantt chart for task tracking
• Color-coding for easy task categorization
• Pre-designed templates to jumpstart your onboarding process

4. Full video 

With Beautiful.ai's Full Video template, you can simplify the process of communicating HR policies and procedures and immerse your new hires in the company culture right from day one. Our template is an excellent tool for HR teams looking to incorporate video into their onboarding process.

• Seamlessly introduce your company's story, values, and team
• Streamline complicated onboarding information into digestible video content
• Keep the attention of your new hires with engaging visual narratives

5. Word cloud

Word Cloud Smart Slide template is an innovative tool designed to visually represent your company's mission, values, and other key elements. It is an effective way of highlighting the most crucial aspects of your organization for new hires. The bigger and bolder the word, the more important it is to your company. 

• An engaging and interactive way to showcase your company's mission and values
• Easily customizable with your desired words and phrases
• Create stunning visualizations of important textual data
• Ideal for HR presentations, sales proposals, and marketing reports

6. Calendar

Redefine your planning and scheduling with our customizable Calendar slides , which provide a unique way to share important onboarding dates or hiring milestones with your team. A calendar slide makes more of an impact than a long list of dates in bullet points and can be easier to read at a glance.

• Share important dates or milestones with ease
• Organize your schedule into a calendar format
• Avoid overcrowding with event descriptions with our customizable tools
• Ideal for all team sizes: Individual power users, small/medium businesses, and large organizations 

Put faces to names with our Team slide , whether introducing a new hire to the team or introducing a team to an interview candidate. A team slide is a visual depiction of your company's members and is a resource that constantly needs updating. 

• Special callouts for new hires
• Onboard new employees
• Introduce team members to each other and showcase what they do

Photos add a look into culture, values, and brand. Having a dedicated photo slide breaks up the cadence of information, and can be a welcomed break from slides filled with words or metrics. From an HR perspective, including photo slides in decks like new hire onboarding, staffing updates, and quarterly policy updates can inject personality and fun. 

• Give a look into company culture with team photos
• Add visual interest
• Introduce new hires to the team

9. Pictograph

A pictograph template uses repeating rows or a grid of icons to represent data. Also called an icon chart, picture chart, or pictogram, pictographs display data in a simple, compelling way. It also introduces a new way to visualize HR reporting . 

• Add variety and visual interest to your presentation
• Make statistics memorable and impactful
• Show the status of onboarding a new hire 

10. Process diagram

Process diagrams are used to document, improve, or model a new process–especially helpful when employees are learning processes for the first time. 

• Standardize a process for optimal efficiency and repeatability
• Document a process for better understanding, quality control, and training of employees
• Model a new process for employees and teams

Incorporating these Smart Slides into your HR management arsenal can transform mundane moments into compelling stories and ensure that your message resonates with every stakeholder and employee. Whether you're reporting on recruitment metrics, updating training materials, or introducing new hires to the team, these templates offer efficiency, consistency, and a visually engaging experience.

As you prepare your next HR presentation, consider the impact that Smart Slides can have on your communication effectiveness. Elevate your presentations with Beautiful.ai and unleash the full potential of your HR department's communication strategy.

Isabelle Nicole

Isabelle is a freelance content writer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles.

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How to Make the Best Use of Presentations for Online Employee Training?

Presentations are no longer a synonym of dull text blocks on a white background. Nowadays, you can create a wholly immersive experience with your slides and that’s what makes them one of your most powerful tools for corporate training. Before we dive into our presentation topics, let me show you some ways you can leverage PowerPoint for eLearning :

• A good design enhances your team’s learning

When doing remote training, it’s common to stuff your slides. After all, you won’t be there to deliver your speech and employees need to have everything on display. But, who wants to read overloaded PowerPoints? To avoid a tedious learning experience, use the power of design to guide your participants . You can incorporate icons next to relevant ideas, use a harmonic color palette so your texts don’t blend with your backgrounds, or add headlines to build content hierarchy. Here are some examples:

• Multimedia elements to boost engagement

PowerPoint allows inserting everything from images and videos to animations and audio into one presentation. And these last two elements have grown in popularity for eLearning. For instance, animations and transitions make your training presentation less rigid and add up to their flow. Regarding audio, voice narrations work as the perfect complement to remote training. However, if you’re going to use an LMS (Learning Management System), I recommend that you first double-check that it lets you import PowerPoint animations, audio, and other special effects.

• Templates for brand alignment

You probably give multiple workshops for your employee training and development program. This means you have to create a presentation for every session - which, according to our survey, takes an average of 4 hours a week . And chances are you’re not the only specialist who gives training in the company. Then, how to make this process go smoothly for everyone? A library of branded presentation templates can be your answer. Companies all over the world already use template libraries to take away the tiring task of making PowerPoints from scratch. This assures all your business presentations stay on brand - every single time!

• Shareable resources

Surprisingly, few people know that PowerPoint allows exporting one’s slides as JPG images, PDF files, and even MP4 videos. This opens up a whole range of possibilities for the additional material you can offer to your participants . For instance, you can easily create a PDF guide for a complex process you mentioned in your presentation. Or what about making a short training and development video? You can add some transitions to your slides and export them as a video . All these extra materials you create help employees interact with your key topics and make them memorable long after the training is over.

As you can see, presentations go hand in hand with effective corporate eLearning, but how much you can really cover in them? Keep scrolling to find superb training presentation topics.

Constant training offers numerous benefits to the business such as improved employee advocacy, increased team productivity, and job satisfaction - just to name a few. So, go beyond the traditional onboarding and get ready to upskill your team all year long. Here I’ve compiled 15 presentation topics you can employ for employee training and development:

1.- Time Management and Productivity

2.- Leadership Development for Young Professionals

3.- Women in Leadership

4.- OKR Goal Setting

5.- Communication in Remote Teams

6.- Keeping a Healthy Work-Life Balance

7.- Employee Mental Health

8.- First Aid Training

9.- Construction Safety

10.- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

11.- Corporate Sustainability

12.- Digital Transformation

13.- Data Security Awareness

14.- Customer Service

15.- Product Onboarding

Check them out in detail below! I’ve grouped them into 6 business areas and included popular training presentation templates by 24Slides - in case you want some inspiration.

Employee Development

Time management , for example, is something that everyone in the company can benefit from - independently of their role. From the time-blocking method to the Impact Effort Matrix , there are countless techniques and tools you can share in a time management and productivity training program.

Leadership is key for professional growth but it encompasses a long trail of skills that takes time to master. This means potential leaders are likely to have different training needs depending on which stage they’re at. To work this out, give a fresh twist to the worn-out leadership topic by focusing on your team’s profiles. Talk about leadership development for trainees or leadership skills for executives . You can also address the gender gap in business and provide training for women leadership .

With the rise of remote work , we all need to develop and strengthen our digital skills. This adds up engaging and current topics on which to train employees. For example, effective communication in digital environments , goal-setting for remote teams , online collaboration tools , and more.

Employee Health and Well-Being

Another way to empower your team is to encourage good work-life balance practices. And employee well-being programs are great to help your team cope with stress and do something about it. For instance, how to keep a healthy diet or an active sports life are topics for training and development that your employees would appreciate.

But employee well-being doesn’t only involve the physical aspect. Mental health is also key for a rewarding life. So, address mental health in the workplace and talk about how the company can provide the team support if they ever need it.

Team Safety

A safe workplace is a company’s responsibility to its employees. But when it comes to the industrial engineering sector, team safety takes on a whole new level. If your team works in construction, electrical installations, or excavations, a safety orientation is not enough. The company must carry out constant training on the best safety practices , proper equipment usage, and even evacuation plans .

Another training presentation idea every business should implement is first aid . This is the type of training one hopes to never use, but it’s a must to be prepared. Tell your team how to react in case of an emergency in the office and how to assist colleagues until medical help arrives.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Socially responsible companies use the power of business to do good and part of this is integrating social and environmental concerns into their practices. As one of the main company’s stakeholders, employees should be aware of how their work and actions contribute to the business’ CSR goals . Along the way, they’ll also learn how to be more socially responsible citizens in their communities.

Corporate social responsibility encourages inspiring and engaging training for employees. For instance, you can launch a recycling program and motivate your team to go green. Another fitting training and development presentation topic for CSR could be diversity and inclusion in the workplace .

In the digital era, personal data has become the new oil and consumers demand businesses to be transparent in how they collect and handle their information. But it goes further than that, customers also want companies to up their efforts for keeping their data safe and secure . And as you can imagine, employee training is key in this process.

Security awareness training could be a good start to help your team understand their role in protecting the company and customers’ data.

Digital transformation also requires employees to be trained on cloud computing and technologies to perform at their highest level.

Sometimes organizations put all their attention on product onboarding for customers but leave out one of the most important people who need to get that experience: Employees! Especially the teams that work directly selling it or talking about it.

So, before launching new products, make sure to power everyone from marketing and sales to customer service and customer success with product knowledge training .

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HR Presentation Tips You Need to Know (From the Experts at Powtoon)

It’s no secret that mandatory training sessions and HR presentations aren’t exactly at the top of everyone’s priority list. Most employees simply go through the motions to meet the requirements and move on to “more important” tasks – but as an HR professional, you know the content of these sessions is critical to long-term company and workplace success. So, how can you make sure that the information you need to share gets disseminated effectively? Here are our top presentation tips .

Presentation Tip 1: Be Engaging

Keep your audience on their toes. Whether in person or online, find ways to break up the monotony of information and keep your audience engaged.

Presentation tips to improve audience engagement:

• Tell stories or use real-life scenarios to connect the information to everyday work.
• Ask questions that require a response through technology-based participation or verbal reply.
• Inject occasional humor through jokes, memes, or videos .
• Present confidently through your tone, words, and body language .
• Be human and approachable; invite questions from your audience (even if it’s just through email if the format doesn’t allow real-time Q&A), and speak in a way that helps your audience connect with you as a person.

Presentation Tip 2: Use A Presentation Maker

Slides, videos, and other visual materials can enhance your presentation, but if you struggle with the technology, they can detract from it too. Adopt an easy-to-use presentation maker to put together visual displays that reinforce your information and aid in your audience’s understanding and retention.

Presentation tips when using a presentation maker:

• Include infographics to simplify complex concepts.
• Use screen capture technology to demonstrate web- or software-based tools.
• Use templates to create a consistent look and feel for all modules in a training series.
• Add high-quality videos to help the onboarding process, like a CEO welcome message, a brief company history, or a sales video to help with product familiarity.
• Include slides that highlight the main points of your presentation; include an embedded webcam recording if you’re presenting remotely to maintain a human connection with your audience.

Presentation Tip 3: Strive for Brevity

Because of your position in and history with the company, you have a lot of information and context. Resist the urge to try and get everyone up to speed in a single HR presentation. Less is more when it comes to presentations and holding the attention of your audience.

Presentation tips to encourage brevity:

• Use a visual communication platform to display information in an easy-to-understand way.
• Develop a detailed outline so your information flows well. 
• Run through your presentation in advance and time it. If possible, record it and re-watch the presentation in its entirety to see if portions drag, transition awkwardly, or are unnecessary.
• Be brutal with edits . The longer you speak, the less your audience will remember. Be selective about what you include and boil it down to the most important points.
• Break training up into multiple sessions to help employees develop familiarity with tools and processes. Build slowly upon competencies to facilitate true learning .

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Top 50 HR Topics For Project For Students [Updated]

Human Resources (HR) is a fascinating and essential field in any organization. If you’re a student and need to work on a project related to HR, this guide will help you understand various topics and ideas you can explore. Let’s dive into some interesting HR topics for projects.

What is Human Resources?

Table of Contents

Human Resources, commonly known as HR, is a department in organizations responsible for managing people. HR professionals handle recruitment, training, employee relations, benefits, and compliance with labor laws.

They play a crucial role in ensuring that a company runs smoothly and that employees are happy and productive.

How Do I Start An HR Project?

Starting an HR project involves several key steps to ensure it’s well-planned and executed effectively. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you get started:

1. Choose a Topic

Identify your area of interest.

Select an HR topic that interests you. Consider areas where you have some background knowledge or a strong curiosity.

Research Potential Topics

Look for current trends in HR, read articles, and talk to professionals to gather ideas. Make a list of potential topics.

Narrow Down Your Topic

Pick a particular part of the topic that you can handle within the limits of your project. Make sure it’s not too wide or too narrow.

2. Define the Project Objectives

Set clear goals.

Determine what you want to achieve with your project. Your objectives should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

Understand the Purpose

Consider why this project is important. What problem are you trying to solve or what knowledge are you aiming to gain?

3. Conduct Preliminary Research

Gather information.

Read books, articles, and research papers related to your topic. Use credible sources such as academic journals, HR websites, and industry reports.

Identify Key Concepts

Note down important concepts, theories, and case studies that relate to your topic. This will form the foundation of your project.

4. Develop a Project Plan

Create a timeline.

Break down the project into smaller tasks and set deadlines for each. This helps in managing your time effectively.

Outline Your Project Structure

Plan the structure of your project. A typical structure includes:

Introduction

Literature review, methodology.

• Findings/Results

Recommendations

5. gather data, primary data collection.

If your project involves collecting primary data, decide on the methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations). Prepare your data collection tools like questionnaires or interview guides.

Secondary Data Collection

Use existing data from reliable sources. Ensure you properly cite these sources in your project.

6. Analyze the Data

Organize your data.

Arrange your data in a systematic way for analysis. Use tables, charts, or software tools to help with this process.

Interpret the Results

Study the data to find patterns, trends, and important information. Connect what you discover with what others have already studied and with the goals of your project.

7. Write the Project Report

Provide background information on your topic and state the objectives of your project.

Summarize existing research related to your topic. Highlight gaps that your project aims to fill.

Describe the methods you used to collect and analyze data. Include details about your sample, tools, and procedures.

Analysis and Findings

Present your data analysis and discuss the findings. Use visuals like graphs and tables to support your points.

Summarize your findings and their implications. Explain how they add to what we already know.

Provide practical recommendations based on your findings. Suggest further areas for research.

List all the sources you cited in your project. Use a consistent citation style.

8. Review and Edit

Proofread your work.

Check for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and consistency in formatting.

Seek Feedback

Share your draft with teachers, peers, or mentors for feedback. Make necessary revisions based on their suggestions.

Finalize the Report

Ensure all sections are complete and well-organized. Confirm that your report meets all the requirements and guidelines provided.

9. Prepare for Presentation

Create a presentation.

Prepare a presentation summarizing the key points of your project. Use visuals like slides, charts, and diagrams to make it engaging.

Practice Your Presentation

Rehearse your presentation multiple times. Get ready to respond to questions asked by your audience.

10. Submit Your Project

Follow submission guidelines.

Ensure you adhere to any submission guidelines provided by your teacher or institution.

Meet Deadlines

Submit your project on time. Double-check that all required materials are included.

50 HR Topics For Project For Students: Category Wise

Recruitment and selection.

• Effective Recruitment Strategies for Startups
• The Role of Social Media in Recruitment
• Artificial Intelligence in Talent Acquisition
• Campus Recruitment: Best Practices
• Diversity Hiring: Challenges and Solutions
• Employee Referral Programs: Benefits and Drawbacks
• The Impact of Employer Branding on Recruitment
• Virtual Interviews: Techniques and Tools
• The Role of Psychometric Testing in Selection
• Onboarding Processes for New Employees

Training and Development

• Designing Effective Training Programs
• The Impact of E-Learning on Employee Training
• Training Needs Analysis: Methods and Tools
• Soft Skills Training: Importance and Methods
• Mentorship Programs in the Workplace
• The Role of Continuous Learning in Career Development
• Measuring Training Effectiveness
• Leadership Development Programs
• Technical Skills Training in IT Companies
• The Use of Virtual Reality in Employee Training

Performance Management

• Implementing 360-Degree Feedback
• Setting SMART Goals for Employee Performance
• The Role of Performance Appraisals in Employee Motivation
• Using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Managing Underperformance: Strategies and Techniques
• The Impact of Performance Reviews on Employee Morale
• Linking Performance Management to Compensation
• Real-Time Performance Tracking Tools
• The Role of Self-Assessment in Performance Management

Employee Relations

• Building Positive Employee Relations
• Conflict Resolution in the Workplace
• The Impact of Corporate Culture on Employee Relations
• Employee Engagement Strategies
• The Role of Communication in Employee Relations
• Handling Employee Grievances Effectively
• Work-Life Balance Initiatives
• Employee Feedback Mechanisms
• Team Building Activities and Their Impact
• Managing Workplace Stress

Compensation and Benefits

• Designing Competitive Compensation Packages
• The Role of Benefits in Employee Retention
• Health and Wellness Programs in the Workplace
• Pay Equity and Its Importance
• The Impact of Financial Incentives on Performance
• Flexible Benefits Plans
• Retirement Planning and Benefits
• Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
• The Role of Bonuses and Commissions
• Trends in Employee Benefits Packages

Best 3 Detailed Examples of HR Projects

Example 1: creating a recruitment plan.

• Understand the Job Requirements

Identify the job roles that need to be filled and understand the skills required for these positions.

• Attract Candidates

Decide how to attract potential candidates. This could be through job postings, campus recruitment, or social media.

• Screening and Selection

Design a process to screen applications and select the best candidates for interviews.

• Interview Process

Develop a set of interview questions and a scoring system to evaluate candidates fairly.

Example 2: Designing a Training Program

• Identify Training Needs

Conduct a survey or interview employees to understand what training they need.

• Set Training Objectives

Define what the training program should achieve. For example, improving customer service skills.

• Develop Training Materials

Create materials such as presentations, handouts, and quizzes.

• Implement the Training

Organize training sessions, either in-person or online.

• Evaluate the Training

Collect feedback from participants to see if the training was effective.

Example 3: Performance Review System

• Define Performance Criteria

Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) for different job roles.

• Develop Review Forms

Create forms that managers can use to evaluate employee performance.

• Schedule Regular Reviews

Set up a schedule for regular performance reviews, such as quarterly or annually.

• Provide Feedback

Train managers on how to give constructive feedback to employees.

Work with employees to set achievable goals for their development.

Tips for Successful HR Projects

• Research Thoroughly: Gather information from various sources like books, articles, and interviews with HR professionals.
• Be Creative: Try to think creatively and come up with new and original ideas and solutions.
• Stay Organized: Keep your project well-organized with clear headings, subheadings, and bullet points.
• Use Real-Life Examples: Incorporate real-life examples to make your project more relatable and interesting.
• Seek Feedback: Ask teachers or peers for feedback to improve your project before the final submission.

Top 5 Tools To Make HR Project

• Microsoft Excel: For organizing data, creating charts, and performing basic data analysis.
• Google Forms: For designing and distributing surveys to collect primary data.
• Trello: For project management and keeping track of tasks and deadlines.
• SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences): For advanced statistical analysis of data.
• Canva: For creating visually appealing presentations and infographics.

Human Resources is a dynamic field with numerous topics that you can explore for your project. Whether it’s recruitment, training, performance management, or employee relations, there are plenty of interesting areas to research and present.

By following the tips and examples provided in this guide on HR topics for projects, you’ll be well on your way to creating an outstanding HR project.

Good luck with your HR project, and remember to have fun while learning about this important field!

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Presentation Topics for Human Resource Management

Below is the list of Presentation Topics for Human Resource Management (HRM) for MBA, MMS, PGDBM, BBA & other management students and professionals. This list of HRM presentation topics covers the latest, general and other innovative topics. These HR presentation topics are divided into two headings for convenience – Latest HR topics & all other HRM-related general topics.

Latest Human Resource Management Presentation Topics

360-degree appraisal

Table of Contents

720 degree of performance appraisal

Aliening HR Strategies with business growth

Competency Mapping

Counter Demand (Part of collective bargaining)

Creating a stress-free environment

Cross-cultural management/training

CSR and sustainable development

CSR enabled different community development model

CSR matters, CSR legislation and CSR reporting differences for publicly held companies

CSR trends, threat and opportunities

Culture of emotional ownership for organizational transformation

Customer-centric HR practices

Developing employees as a promotional tool

Developing Talent Pool

Dual career groups

E HRM: Boon or Bane

E Performance Management

E-recruitment

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee relations: a paradigm shift

Environmental Safeguards and CSR

Glass ceiling

Government regulations for CSR

Harassment in the Workplace: Combat Strategies

Harassment of women at the workplace

HCM (Human Capital Management)

Headhunting

Hiring considerations in BPO firms

HR as a strategic partner

HRM in boardroom

HRM Presentation Topics

Human Resource management in changing environment

Impact of Globalization/Internationalization on HRM

Innovative employee engagement practices

International Human Resource Management

Issues and challenges faced by CSR in community development

Issues and challenges of managing a global workforce

Knowledge management in IT organizations

Labour welfare and social society security measures

Mentoring and coaching for business excellence

NGOs and CSR

Outbound training

Paperless office

Performance counselling

Performance Management System

Perspectives of Human Resource Management

The risk associated with Human Resource Investment

Role of academicians in CSR

Role of HR as a change agent

Role of social media in Recruitment

Separation management – the role of HR

Significance of Human Resource Planning in changing environment

Socio-cultural dimensions and CSR

Softwares used in HRM

Sticking point (Part of collective bargaining)

Talent Management

Training in a new era of business

Trends in top-level executive compensation

Whistle Blowing Policy

Work-life balancing

Alphabetical List of all HRM topics

Absenteeism

Balance Scorecard

Career Planning

Change Management

Collective Bargaining

Compensation Management

Emerging horizons in HR

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Quotient

Employee as a competitive advantage

Employee Turnover

ESI (Employee State Insurance)

Evaluation of training

Exit Interview

Exit Policy

Expectations management

Flexi Timings

Health and safety

HR – a thankless job in today’s business

HR Marketing and brand building

HR Six Sigma

HRM Vs. HRD

Human Capital Management

Human Resource Information System

Human Resource Investment

Human resource planning horizons

Industrial Safety

Job rotation

Job Satisfaction

Knowledge Management

Labour Welfare

Learning Organizations

Maintaining organizational culture

Maintaining the Workforce

Managing organizational climate

MPP (Manpower Planning)

Organization health management

Organizational Development

Outsourcing

Performance Appraisal

Performance-based training

Recruitment and selection

Rightsizing

Role of HR in Recruitment

Self-management group

Sensitivity Training

Six Sigma for Managers

Strategic HRM

Strategic HRM (SHRM)

Stress management

Succession Planning

Sustaining High-Performing Employees

Team building

Time Keeping

Training and Development

Training as a tool for retention

Transcultural organizations

Virtual organization

Wage Administration

Woman as a workforce

Work-family culture

Workman Compensation

This is all about latest & general Human Resource Management presentation topics useful for students studying in MBA, MMM, PGDM, MMS & other management courses.

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Do you want to illustrate an HR process, employee engagement, or talent development program? We present a few examples you can use to visualize employees’ needs and values on a PowerPoint slide.

Transform your business presentations with our expert resources. Discover more on our business performance presentations webpage.

Let’s take for an example illustration of employee engagement, as the level of commitment, passion, and loyalty. Those are quite abstract concepts to present. But important ones to communicate properly.  The more engaged employees are, the more work they’ll put forth.

To help you create an attractive presentation, we have prepared diagrams with the main worker engagement factors in the workplace.

Remark: You can get all the presented slides from this Needs & Business Values Icons PPT template .

How to present employee engagement factors visually

The importance of employee engagement can’t be overstated. The committed worker can be a boon for your company’s cause marketing efforts. Employees who are engaged feel satisfied with their careers and are generally happier individuals. Of course, it helps to boost productivity and, as a result, your company’s performance.

Visualizing employee engagement factors will help to identify strategy threats and discuss methods of avoiding them. To help you with this challenge, we prepared a few examples of creating an eye-catching and easy-understanding presentation.

Example 1. Hierarchy of Employee Needs

Below we propose an example of a hierarchy of employees’ needs that you can reuse. Presented graphics are based on Maslow’s motivational theory. The idea of the concept is that we are all motivated to achieve goals, but some needs take priority over others – we can’t move up the pyramid until we have our basic needs met. That’s why on the first step you can see safety and security, as the basis that should be satisfied. We move from a financial level, relationships, and recognition to the top. Growth and fulfillment is the highest level of workers’ gratification, that intended to realize personal potential.

A hierarchy of employee needs will help you to show what actions should be done to get the highest workers engagement level.

Example 2. Employee Engagement Circle Diagram

To show the synergy between all needs and values levels we suggest you use a circle diagram. Below you can see an example of the round chart with the main employee engagement factors: personal growth, leadership, work relationships, work satisfaction, flexibility, and financial rewards. 

Example 3. Business Core Values Diagram Slide

As you know, every company is built on values, behaviors, and attitudes. Identifying and showing the main principles will serve as a tool for getting long-lasting relationships with employees. It can also help you to find new workers, who will understand needs and share the values of the company.

Below we presented an example of a business core values diagram with 6 elements: professionalism, innovation, dynamic growth, care for our people, commitment, and customer orientation. This slide will help you to capture information in a clear, modern, and laconic way. The layout is fully editable in PowerPoint: you can resize, add or remove elements if you need.

Making HR development presentations visual

For creating a vivid slide from an existing text slide, we suggest you add visual symbols to illustrate the key points of your presentation.

In the examples above we presented a few ideas on how you can do it. Similarly, you can enrich your PowerPoint slides. Add icons of interpersonal values, elementary, and personal needs symbols. Presented graphics can be useful for management planning documents, HR presentations, or team meetings.

Those were some universal examples, that will help you to design a slide with employee hierarchy within your presentation or another document, and transform a table, list, or default chart into a nice attractive diagram.

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Source of graphics

To help you with getting a consistent set of business icons, we designed a set of editable PowerPoint icons you can use to illustrate the people’s needs and values in your business environment. This PowerPoint template includes pre-designed diagrams and symbols for management, HR, and training applications, containing over 30 flat pictograms of elementary needs, personal and interpersonal needs, work-related needs and values, customer orientation, marketing, and product orientation symbols.

If you like the icons and example chart above, you can download the symbols collection here:

Needs & Business Values PowerPoint Icons

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to design a graphical PowerPoint slide using those symbols:

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Executive Compensation: Pay Governance is Continuing as the New Watchword Christy Martin, Compensation Consultant, Compensation Solutions Carolyn Harper, Senior Consultant, Towers Watson The Global Challenge for HR Executives LuAnn Johnson, Director of Human Resources, Attachmate Britt Ricci, Director of Human Resources, Avanade Jennifer Schwope, Director of HR, K2

Organization Design: A Viable Strategy for You to Drive in Your Organization? Franci Phelan, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Steve Walter, Group VP, HR and Administration, Terex Corporation

Translating Physiology into Finance: The Wellness Path for ROI Facilitators: Robert Simon Siegel, Global Optimal Health Group Fred Pabst. Carena Inc. (HREF Member) Suzanne Elshult, HRNow

Deep Change: The Anti “Change Management” Technique George Myers, Partner and Consultant, Effectiveness Institute Clyde Walker, Senior Vice President of Human Resources Continental Mills Why Participate in Best Workplaces Contests? How Two Degrees chose to make “being a best place to work” one of their top company goals Mindy Geisser, Vice President of Human Resources, Two Degrees The Future of Healthcare Don R. Howard, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Cellnetix Pathology & Laboratories

Internal Branding V ictoria Burwell, VP of Marketing, Headsprout (facilitator) Sue McNab, Chief People Officer, PEMCO (facilitator) Sean O’Driscoll, Ant’s Eye View

Don’t Just Cut Jobs. Are Alternatives Seeing a Resurgence? Mary Drobka, Partner, Davis, Wright Tremaine (discussion catalyst)

Executive Compensation Under Attack! Christy Martin, Consultant,Compensation Solutions Carolyn Harper, Principal, Towers Perrin

Is Talent Management High On Your Priority List? Michele Yetman, VP, Human Resources, Technology, Amazon

EARNING A SEAT AT THE TABLE: HR Executives Perspectives Sid Ferrales, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Real Networks Duane Schireman, Director, Dreamliner, Boeing Steve Walter, Group VP, HR and Administration, Genie A Terex Company Michael Cindric, Vice President of Human Resources, Comcast Corporation

Social Media: Why Should We Care Carmen Hudson, Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, Yahoo

Dealing with the Economic Downturn: Member “Lean” Initiatives and More Jennifer Bales, Director of Human Resources, Starbucks Steven Losleben, Vice President of Human Resources, Stevens Healthcare Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources, The Everett Clinic Responding to the Economic Downturn Open-ended Roundtable Discussion

Strategic Onboarding: Best Practices Tica Gordon, Director of Human Resources, Callison Architecture Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources, The Everett Clinic Leveraging Your Organizational Culture and Values Sydney Johnson-Gorrell, Vice President of Human Resources, Brooks Sports Sean Madian, Sydion Financial, Leadership Team, Corporate Services Jill Boyle, Vice President of Human Resources, Onvia Our Personal Leadership Journeys as HR Executives Facilitators/Discussion Catalysts:   Sue McNab, Chief People Officer, PEMCO Anne Wheeler, Director of Human Resources, Resolute Solutions Corporation Adrienne Gemperle, Vice President of Human Resources, Restaurants Unlimited Sustainability: Doing The Green Thing and Beyond! Kevin Wilhelm, CEO, Sustainable Business Consulting Richard Bendix, Vice President of Marketing, Homestreet Bank Sydney Gorrell-Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources, Brooks Sports Carol Schreitmueller – Director of R&D, Pacific Marketing International (PMI)

Facilitators/Moderators: Tami Fujii,Director of Retail Product Merchandising,, T-Mobile Suzanne Elshult, President, HRNow

Managing, Motivating and Retaining the Generations Kanna Hudson, Consultant and Millennial Shannon Swift, CEO, Swift HR Solutions

Management Development: The Theory and Practice of Finding Your Own Path Kristina Moris, Principal, The Washington Firm Antigoni Mallen, Director of Leadership Development, Expedia

Competency-based People Strategies Theresa Signorini Treat, VP of Human Resources, Flow International Lori Serrano, Senior HR Manager, Windows Core Operations System Division, Microsoft

Human Capital Management: Moments of Truth Jim Wigget, Founder and President of Jackson Hole Group

Diversity on Corporate Agendas Today: Are You Up To Speed? William A. (Bill) MacKellar-Hertan, Founder, Training Resources International | Candyce Johnson, Director, Merchandising Management Outdoorwear, Recreational Equipment, Inc. Colleen Fukui-Sketchley, Corporate Diversity Affairs Specialist, Nordstrom

Change Initiative: The TEC Improvement System at the Everett Clinic Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources Iwalani Paquette, Lead Facilitator, the Everett Clinic

Repositioning AegisLiving: Employees Inspire the Brand Soul Rick Karnofski, Vice President of Human Resources, AegisLiving

SOX’s Dark Cloud May Have a Silver Lining for HR Executives in both Public and Private Sector Organizations Theresa Treat, Vice President of Human Resources, Flow International Jodie Wise, Manager, Ernst and Young Larry Rosok, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Secretary, Cascade Natural Gas

Strategic Workforce Planning: Why, What and How Dianna Peterson, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning, Boeing Adrienne Gemperle, D i rector, North America Recruiting-Western Division , Starbucks

Lost – But Not Forgotten: How to Plug the Workforce Knowledge Drain Glen Stewart, Enterprise Learning Solutions, Two Degrees Consulting Kate Wildrick, SPHR, Human Capital Development Specialist

Building Brands From The Inside Brian Walter, Communications Consultant and Corporate Humorist Michelle Yetman, Vice President of HR; Linda Mangoni,Director, Organizational Development; Ellen Stone,  Sr. Manager, Benefits,  ICOS Pam Taylor, Sr. Vice President of HR, Homestreet Bank

Performance Management Lynn Takaki, Vice President, Human Resources, Precor USA Tracy White, Director of Human Resources, Clark Nuber Randy Webb, PEMCO Mary Cutting, Facilitator

Emotional Intelligence: What is it? Ed Gullekson, Senior OD Consultant, Boeing Jan Johnson, M.A., President, Learning in Action

The Future Creates the Present: Roundtable Discussion Glen Hiemstra, Founder, Futurist.com, and Author

Acquiring, Acquired, Merged Tica Gordon, Director of Human Resources, AREVA T & D Sydney Johnson-Gorrell, Vice President of Human Resources, Shurgard Storage Inc.

Healthcare Strategies: Innovative Approaches and Choices | Margaret Stanley, Executive Director, Puget Sound Health Alliance Kevin Corrigan, Director of Human Resources, Preston, Gates & Ellis Larry Rosok, Vice President – Human Resources and Corporate Secretary for Cascade Natural Gas Corporation

Executive Development: The WAMU Coaching Model Presenter:  Ric Oslin, Organizational Development Consultant, WAMU Retail Bank Contributors: Mindy Geisser, Vice President of Human Resources, Two Degrees Michelle Yetman, Vice President of Human Resources, ICOS Corporation Sue MCNab, Chief People Officer, PEMCO Financial Services Lisa Calvert, Vice President of Human Resources, Getty Images Craig Nielsen, Director Leadership Development, RealNetworks Susan Webber, Vice President of Human Resources, Concur Technologies

360 Degree Feedback: Member Executive Perspectives on Success and Failure Sue McNab, Chief People Officer, PEMCO Financial Services Kevin Conefrey, Vice President of Human Resources, ATS

Managing Change: Three Member Showcases

Sharon Gorman, Vice President of Human Resources & Corporate Administration, Adaptis Denise Rubin, Vice President of Human Resources, Coinstar Marla Allan, SVP, HR Technology Services Group, Washington Mutual Kathleen Duffus,  First Vice President, Talent and Organizational Capability, Washington Mutual External Dispute Resolution Alternatives: the  Dispute Resolution Center

Kathy Rice, Program Manager, Certified Master Mediator, Dispute Resolution Center of Snohomish & Island Counties Mary Cutting, Director of Human Resources (formerly) KCTS

Trends in Supervisory Development and Training: Roundtable Discussion with Showcases from Corbis Corporation, and William Mercer

Glen Stewart, Learning Director, Corbis Teresa Pritchard, Director of HR, Mercer Human Resource Consulting Mary Drobka, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Budgeting Best Practices of Member Executives: Integrating Budgeting with Strategy

Theresa Signorini Treat, Vice President and Human Resources Manager, Cutter & Buck Sydney Johnson-Gorrell, Vice President of Human Resources, Shurgard Storage Centers Inc.

Talent Management at Amazon.com Tony Galbato, Vice President of Human Resources, Amazon.com Robin Mentzinger, Director of Human Resources, Amazon.com Mindy Geisser, Director of Human Resources, Amazon.com Kristin Strout, Director of Recruiting, Amazon.com

Leadership Development: Past, Present, and Future

Susan Webber , VP of Human Resources , Concur Technologies, Craig Nielsen, Senior Director of Development and Learning,  RealNetworks. 

Talent Management and the Role of Succession Planning

Joel Miller, Chief People Officer, Aegis Living Michele Yetman, Vice President of Human Resources, ICOS Corporation

Employee Engagement: Why It Matters

Adrienne Gemperle, Director of Partner Resources, Starbucks Coffee Company Kevin Conefrey, Vice President, Human Resources, Onyx Software Corporation Barbara Thompson, Director of Human Resources, Expedia

Consumer Driven Health Care: Showcasing Preston Gates & Ellis LLP and Washington Natural Gas 

Robert Brown, CLU, ChFC, Vice President. Employee Benefit Division, Kibble and Prentice Larry Rosok, Vice President and Corporate Secretary, Washington Natural Gas Kevin Corrigan, Director of Human Resources, Preston Gates & Ellis LLP Norm Milks , Partner in the Labor, Employment and Benefits practice group, Preston Gates & Ellis LLP Ira Duden, Sr. Vice President of Associate Services, Food Services of America

Challenges of Global HR

Daniel Hertsberg, North America Human Resources Vice President and Site and HR Director, AREVA T&D Inc. Tony J. Gomes, Director, Intermec Mary Drobka, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Approaching Executive Search Strategically

Sandy Gould, Director of Executive Recruiting and OD, Real Networks Karen Osofsky, Associate Director, ICOS Corporation Mark Tranter, Partner, Paladin Partners

Executive Compensation: The Changing Landscape

David Lough, President, Ascend Consulting Pamela Taylor, Vice President of Human Resources, Homestreet Bank Susan Webber, Vice President of Human Resources, Concur Technologies Shan Koenig, Director of Human Resources, Print, Inc.

Fun and Celebration in the Workplace

Colleen Rosas, Director of Human Resources, Mulvanny G2 Architecture Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources, The Everett Clinic

Surviving Mergers and Acquisitions: A Blueprint for HR

Denise Rubin, Vice President of Human Resources, Coinstar Inc. Tica Gordon, Director of Human Resource, WRQ Susan Webber, Vice President of Human Resources, Concur Technologies Mary Drobka, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Performance Management Case Studies at Zymogenetics and the Everett Clinic

Darren Hamby, Vice President, Human Resources, Zymogenetics Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources, the Everett Clinic

Aligning Human Capital with Business Strategy: Showcasing Real Networks

Sid Ferrales, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Real Networks

Changing Hiring and Recruitment Strategies to Get and Keep Quality Hires, Keep Sane, and Out of Court: Case Study of WAMU’s Pre-employment and Screening Strategies

Marla Allan, First Vice President, Sr. Human Resource Business Partner Manager, Washington Mutual Bank – Retail & Financial Services Group Therese Hightower, V ice President, Manager of Recruiting Operations, Washington Mutual  

Using Trends to Connect and Design Experiences for Your Employees and “Would-Be Employees:” Learning from Marketeers

Tami Fujii, Vice President of Marketing, Pacific Market International Variable Pay Trends and Strategies Doug Sayed, Applied HR Strategies, Inc., Founder Discussion Panel Theresa Treat, Vice President and HR Manager, Cutter & Buck Shan Koenig, Director of Human Resources, Print Inc. Tica Gordon, Director of Human Resources, WRQ Doug Sayed, Applied HR Strategies. Inc., Founder

Implementation of a Process Consulting Practicum at Microsoft Kim Hart, Senior HR Training and Development Manager, Microsoft Kathleen Ryan, President, The Orion Partnership

Leadership from the Inside Out: Leveraging Marketing and Human Resources for Competitive Advantage! (Joint meeting with the Marketing Executive Roundtable)

Steve Stoddard, CEO, Restaurants Unlimited Philippe Sanchez, CEO, Photoworks Fabian Mansson, CEO, Eddie Bauer Fran Conley, CEO, Cutter & Buck Anders Berglund, Co-owner/Partner, IKEA Seattle

Membership Leadership Development Showcase and Roundtable Discussion

The Concur Technologies Leadership Initiative Susan Webber, Vice President of Human Resources, Concur Technologies

A Perspective on Leadership Development David Parks, Managing Director, West Coast, Tom Peters Company

Human Capital Metrics: the Washington Mutual Scorecard

Kurt Soldenwagner, Manager, HR Operational Excellence and Metrics, Washington Mutual

Panel Discussion: Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of HR Candy Marshall , General Counsel and Executive Vice President, WRQ Jerry Dark , Managing Director for Corporate and People Services, the Quellos Group Denise Wolf, Vice President of Corporate Development, Vulcan Theresa Signorini Treat, Vice President of Human Resources, Cutter & Buck Scott Pitasky, HR Director, Microsoft MSN Business Unit

The Changing Role of HR at Microsoft Scott Pitasky, HR Director, Microsoft MSN Business Unit

Facilitated Panel Discussion on Internal Branding Kathy Moore, Director of Marketing, the Everett Clinic Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources, the Everett Clinic Darryl Price, Vice President of Marketing, Premera Blue Cross Barbara Magusin, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Premera Blue Cross Larry Denaro, CEO, Q2 Brand Intelligence Neil Culbertson, Vice President of Marketing, the Red Robin (ret. 2002)

Driving Revenue by Aligning the Brand and the Corporate Culture  Larry Denaro, CEO, Q2 Brand Intelligence Neil Culbertson, Vice President of Marketing, the Red Robin

Coaching at the Top Level: Lessons Learned at Premera Blue Cross Barbara Magusin, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Premera Blue Cross

Coaching for Peak Performance: A Panel of Executive Coaches Looks Ahead Carl Robinson, Principal,Advanced Leadership Consulting Ed Gullekson, Senior OD Consultant and Internal Executive Coach, Boeing Aviation Services, Boeing Sylva Leduc, Founder, Turningpoint NW, LLC Vikki G Brock, MBA, MCC, CEC, CMC, CCMC, Call Me Coach

Appreciative Inquiry Hugh Blane, the Effectiveness Institute (formerly Tom Peters associate)

Tragedy in the Workplace: What’s Not Working With Leadership Danna, Beal, Author and Consultant

Using the Oz Principles to Develop High Performance at Precor Lynn Takaki, Vice President of HR, Precor

WRQ Aligns Culture With A New Business Model Barbara Thompson, Vice President of HR, WRQ

Compensation Strategy for a Fluid Workforce at Vulcan Denise, Wolfe, Vice President of HR, Vulcan

Top Grading at Amazon Robin Mentzinger, Vice President of HR, Amazon.Com

Mentoring Programs: Making a Big Difference With A Small Budget Ellen Wallach, Consultant

Mentoring in Practice: Three Member Company Experiences Mindy Geisser, Director of HR, ATL Philips Jeff Turner, Vice President of HR, Aegis Assisted Living Mary Drobka, Partner and Practice Group Head, Employment; Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Emails That Talk – And More Media Options for Employee Communications Jennifer Clark and Eric Johnson, amplific!media!

Do We Need To get Smarter About E-Learning? Lori Serrano, Director of Human Resources, Click2Learn Donna Schneider, Director of HR, Zones Sally Graupman, Director of HR, Community Health Plan

Keeping In Tune With Your Employees: The World of Surveying is Changing Shannon Swift, Vice President of HR, GoAhead Software Larry Rosok Vice President of Human Resources, Cascade Natural Gas

Mercer’s National Assessment Program: A Member Case Study Teresa Pritchard, Director of HR, William M. Mercer

Real Time Discussion on Assessment Trends and Full Range of Applications: Pitfalls and Opportunities Anne Golden, Principal, Anne Golden Associates, Inc.

Using Infotainment to Get Your Message Across: Do You Need An Extreme Meeting? Brian Walter, Communications Consultant and Corporate Humorist, the Effectiveness Institute

The Employee Communications Audit – A Valuable Corporate Tool in Turbulent Times Boyd A Vander Houwen, Principal, Vander Houwen Public Relations

Success Criteria for Bonus Programs Theresa Treat, Vice President of Human Resources, Onvia Sydney Johnson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Wizards of the Coast Adrienne Genperly, Vice President of Human Resources, Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc.

Disney’s Approach to Quality Service, Customer Loyalty and People Management: A Case Study of Full House Sports and Entertainment Pete Winemiller, Director of Guest relations and premium Seating Services, Full House Sports and Entertainment

Transitioning Culture at Cascade Natural Gas: From Entitlement to Competition Larry Rosok, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Secretary, Cascade Natural Gas

How Can We Use Intranet Technology to Strengthen Our People Strategies: A Majiq Experience With Tica Gordon Tica Gordon, Director of Human Resources, MAJIQ

Corporate StoryTelling Evelyn Clark, The Corporate Storyteller

Towards a Self-Directed Work Environment and Learning Organization: Initiatives at Multiple Zones to Create and New Team-Based Culture Donna Schneider, Director of Human Resources, Zones Sadruggin Boga, Antioch University

IKEA: A Success Story Anders Berglund, Owner/Partner, Seattle IKEA

Please Go/Please Stay: The New Rules of Downsizing and Retention Rolf Gruen, Senior Vice President and General Manager, lee Hecht Harrison

Expand Your Diversity Toolkit: The Microsoft Cultural Assessment Matrix Santiago Rodriquez, Director of Diversity, Microsoft Corporation

Beyond Strategic Planning to Strategic Thinking and Acting James F. Rand, Director of executive Education and Clinical professor, Seattle Pacific University

Using Open Space Meeting Technoloigy to Explore Strategic Issues Susan Partnow, Principal, Partnow Communications

ROI on Human Resources Sydney Johnson, Vice President of Human Resources, Oberto Sausage

Leaving Skid Marks: A Case Study for Accelerated Cultural Change Carol Briant, Communications Practice Leader, Buck Consultants

Strategic Compensation: What’s up at GTE? Craigh Ritchie, Regional Director of HR, GTE

Restructuring HR: The KeyCorps Experience Tina Moerer, Western Regional HR Director, KeyCorps

Business Coaching – Whose Responsibility is it Anyway? Anne Golden, Vice President of Human Resources, PacifiCare Vikki G. Brock, Executive Coach, The Executive Coaching Alliance

Gain-Sharing: An Integral Part of a Work Redesign and Participative Workplace Initiative Bill Burwell, Operations Manager; Pete carter, Senior Wastewater Operator; Edie Lackland, Gainsharing Program, Coordinator, Department of Natural Resources Waste Water Treatment Division, King County

Balance and Boundaries in Our 24/7 World Dr Tracie Hiemstra, Positive Productivity

The New Benefits Arena: Using Benefits to Your Advantage Through Alignment with Organizational Goals Peggy Reddy, President/CEO, Benefits Consulting Services

Motivating and Retaining Employees: Ten Core Strategies at the Everett Clinic Rochelle Crollard, Director of Human Resources, The Everett Clinic

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• Guy Kawasaki

Remember: Less is more.

A strong presentation is so much more than information pasted onto a series of slides with fancy backgrounds. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others. Here are some unique elements that make a presentation stand out.

• Fonts: Sans Serif fonts such as Helvetica or Arial are preferred for their clean lines, which make them easy to digest at various sizes and distances. Limit the number of font styles to two: one for headings and another for body text, to avoid visual confusion or distractions.
• Colors: Colors can evoke emotions and highlight critical points, but their overuse can lead to a cluttered and confusing presentation. A limited palette of two to three main colors, complemented by a simple background, can help you draw attention to key elements without overwhelming the audience.
• Pictures: Pictures can communicate complex ideas quickly and memorably but choosing the right images is key. Images or pictures should be big (perhaps 20-25% of the page), bold, and have a clear purpose that complements the slide’s text.
• Layout: Don’t overcrowd your slides with too much information. When in doubt, adhere to the principle of simplicity, and aim for a clean and uncluttered layout with plenty of white space around text and images. Think phrases and bullets, not sentences.

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or sharing something else, a great presentation can give you a competitive advantage, and be a powerful tool when aiming to persuade, educate, or inspire others.

• Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist at Canva and was the former chief evangelist at Apple. Guy is the author of 16 books including Think Remarkable : 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference.

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Microsoft Copilot Studio: Building copilots with agent capabilities

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At Microsoft Build 2024 , we’re excited to announce a host of new powerful capabilities in   Microsoft Copilot Studio —t he single conversational AI tool you can use to create your very own custom copilots or extend Microsoft C opilot experiences with your own enterprise data and scenarios. The first of these are c opilots that can now act as independent agents— ones that can be triggered by events— not just conversation— and can automa te and orchestrate complex, long-running business processes with more autonomy and less human intervention.

For instance, consider the potential of a copilot that can react when an email arrives, look up the sender’s details, see their previous communications, and use generative AI to trigger the appropriate chain of actions in their response. From understanding the intent of the email, to look ing up the sender’s details and account , see ing their previous communications, checking inventory,   responding to the sender asking for their preferences, and then taking the appropriate actions to close a ticket — orchestrating and shepherding an entire process over days.  

With such capabilities, copilots are evolving from those that work with you to those that work for you. They can be designed to handle specific roles or functions, such as IT, marketing, sales, customer success, and finance across various industries, including travel, retail, and financial services.  

With these new capabilities, here are some examples of the kinds of copilots our customers can build

• IT help desk .  IT support is complex, involving tickets, order numbers, approvals, and stock levels . O pening and closing a ticket can be a long-running task that spans days. A copilot can now handle this process, interfacing with IT service management applications, resolving IT tickets with context and memory, creating purchase orders for device refresh, and reaching out and getting managers approvals — all independently .
• Employee onboarding . Onboarding new employees is often expensive and slow. Now, imagine you’re a new hire. A copilot greets you, reasons over HR data, and answers your questions. It introduces you to your buddy, provides training and deadlines, assists with forms, and sets up your first week of meetings. Throughout all of this, the copilot is in touch, guiding you through the weeks -long onboarding and account set up processes.  
• Personal concierge for sales and service . Balancing exceptional customer experience while meeting ambitious revenue goals can be challenging. When a copilot serves guests, i t can use the memory of previous conversations with guests to remember their preferences, make reservations, handle complaints, and answer questions related to the products and services on offer. The copilot learns from its interactions and proposes new ways of handling customer scenarios. By doing so, copilots can increase upsell and attachment rates, driving revenue for the resort while simultaneously enhancing guest experience, satisfaction rates, and repeat business.

Let’s dig deeper into a few of the underlying capabilities that make all this possible:

• Asynchronous orchestration of complex tasks . The first is the ability to use generative AI- powered   planning and reasoning to manage complex, multi step, long-running tasks. For example, reacting to a new order means determining the need to verify inventory, trigger ing the right payment processes, pinging a supervisor for approval if the amount is above a certain threshold, and replying with a confirmation. Many of these events can take hours—or even days— to complete, but the copilot will run through them , maintaining the necessary state and context to do so.
• Memory and context . One of the frustrating things about support has traditionally been having to repeat information: who you are, what your policy number is, what your address is. There is no continuity of conversation. Copilots will now learn from previous conversations from the users and utilize this knowledge to continually personalize interactions . A copilot may not need to ask you for your laptop model or your address when you call again for the same issue. Conversations will thus become long-running, contextual, and deeply personalized.
• Monitor, learn, and improve . Copilots can now learn and adapt, offering monitoring and teaching capabilities to make their interactions better. Each copilot records a comprehensive history of its activities, providing transparency into its performance, including user interactions, actions taken, and feedback received, and you can see what decisions it made — and correct and teach them — with just a few clicks.

• Delegation with confidence and guardrails . When developing copilots with agent capabilities, establishing clear boundaries is paramount. Copilots operate strictly within the confines of the maker-defined instructions, knowledge, and actions. The data sources linked to the copilot adhere to stringent security measures and controls, managed through the unified admin center of Copilot Studio. This includes data loss prevention, robust authentication protocols, and more.

The se advanced new capabilities in Copilot Studio are currently accessible to customers participating in an Early Access Preview where organizations such as Centro de la Familia are excited to explore agent capabilities that support teachers and case workers, allowing them to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time working with children, ultimately leading to better child outcomes . Based on feedback from program participants, we will continue to iterate and refine these capabilities for broader access in a preview planned for later this year .  

Additional innovations with Copilot Studio

There’s a lot more to share at Microsoft Build with Copilot Studio, and we’ll touch on just a few of our new capabilities here. To learn more — just sign up and try it out for yourself here .

Here are a few examples of how Copilot connectors can transform copilot experiences for specific personas or functions:

• Legal and Compliance . Navigate complex legal landscapes with a Copilot extension that queries specific legal datasets, ensuring controlled and compliant responses without overwhelming users with extraneous information.
• HR Helper . Assist employees with accessing essential resources for benefits and PTO policies, and even book time off directly through Copilot.
• Incident Report Coordinator . Workers can locate the right documentation, report incidents, and track them efficiently, all within the context of the chat.

Starting in June 2024, developers can access the public preview for Copilot connectors and stay informed on updates here .

Conversational analytics (private preview) : One of the most common asks from customers has been the need for deeper insight into what their copilot is doing, how generative AI is responding, when it was unable to give the right answers and why — and recommendations on what to do to improve it.

Enhanced security and controls (public preview ) : Administrators can now configure advanced settings beyond the default security measures and controls. With Microsoft Purview , Copilot Studio administrators gain access to more detailed governance tools, including audit logs, inventory capabilities, and sensitivity labels. They will be able to review comprehensive audit logs that cover tenant-wide usage, inventory (with API support), and tenant hygiene (such as data loss prevention violations and inactive copilots), enabling them to effectively monitor business impact. Both creators and end-users will be able to view sensitivity labels when responses are generated using AI-powered answers based on SharePoint documents.

With all the amazing innovations, numerous organizations are using Copilot Studio to build transformative generative AI-powered solutions. Check out this story from Nsure on how they are using Copilot Studio:

Get started today with Copilot Studio

This is just a glimpse of all the exciting innovation around copilots and Copilot Studio — we have a host of exciting new capabilities to share in our sessions at Build. So, join us in watching the sessions below, and try out Copilot Studio yourself and build and share your very own copilot in minutes.

Watch the sessions at Microsoft Build:

• “ Microsoft Build opening keynote ”
• “ Next generation AI for developers with the Microsoft Cloud ”
• “ Shaping next-gen development: the future of Copilot in Power Platform ”

Deeper dives:

• Breakout: “ What’s new with Microsoft Copilot Studio ”
• Breakout with demos: “ Build your own copilot with Microsoft Copilot Studio ”
• Breakout with demos: “ Build Microsoft Copilot extensions with Copilot Studio ”
• Demo (live only): “ Build your own Copilot extension with Microsoft Copilot Studio ”