What’s going on? Demystifying the impact of megatrends in the world economy

The macro-economic outlook

Senior Associate, Furat Ashraf in conversation with Mehreen Khan, Economics Editor at the Times

As the downturn in the global economy continues to dominate the front pages, we’ll consider the key events and circumstances that led us to the current situation, what we can expect in the coming months and the longer-term outlook for the business world.

Adapting to the pressure

Senior Associate, Will Bryson in conversation with Ronald Hendrikx, Partner and Co-Head of Tech & Comms Group, UK and Deirdre Kilroy, Partner, Ireland

As technology companies emerge from the Covid-19 bubble, how will they adapt to the pressures of the current economic environment? We’ll outline some of the key trends we’re already seeing in the way international companies innovate, scale and grow and where business opportunities and challenges are likely to arise in the time ahead.

Managing your workforce

Partner & Co-Head of International Employment Group, Ian Hunter in conversation with Nancy Hauge, Chief People Experience Officer at Automation Anywhere and Pattie Walsh, Partner and Head of APAC Employment Group

Companies are undoubtedly facing a radically new labour market and both recruitment and retention has never been more challenging. We’ll discuss some of the key strategic considerations for global tech companies from a people perspective going forward and how best to ensure your workforce remains engaged and flexible in an ever-changing business landscape.

We will close the session with an audience Q&A with all our panellists, chaired by Senior Associate, Furat Ashraf.

This session should be of interest to anyone with responsibility for commercial, HR or legal functions within their organisation.