This session takes a forward-looking view of enterprise bargaining, equipping attendees with insights into how applications and negotiation processes are evolving in a changing industrial landscape. We’ll cover best practices for preparing and lodging enterprise agreement applications, with a focus on navigating new legislative requirements and emerging workplace expectations. The session will also delve into how to manage complications when they arise—whether due to disputes, procedural missteps or compliance hurdles—providing practical guidance to help employers resolve issues efficiently and keep negotiations on track.

(a)         Applications

(b)         When complications arise

Fully catered on-site

This session explores the evolving landscape of flexible work in the digital age, offering insights into global trends shaping how, where and when we work. From shifting international approaches to hybrid and remote models, to the growing movement of "disconnecting to reconnect," we’ll examine how organisations are balancing flexibility with the benefits of in-person collaboration. The session will also unpack what the future holds for returning to the office, navigating hybrid arrangements and embedding sustainable flexible working practices that meet both business needs and employee expectations in a rapidly changing world.

(a)         incl overseas trends

(b)         The future of work – returning to the office,

(i)           disconnecting to reconnect

(ii)         the hybrid and flexible working practices 

performance & privacy – striking the balance

This session builds on the conversation around flexible work by diving into the practical and legal complexities of enabling remote work. It explores how organisations can deploy tools that support productivity while respecting employee boundaries, offering a clear, practical guide to lawful employee monitoring - from tracking keystrokes and locations to navigating privacy around personal accounts. The session also examines how to uphold organisational values and trust in an increasingly hyperconnected, always-on work environment, helping employers strike the right balance between performance management and privacy compliance.

• Exploring tools that support remote work while respecting employee boundaries and fostering productivity.

• Practical guide to lawful employee surveillance – keystrokes, locations, private ACs. Understanding compliance risks when tracking and how to protect employee rights.

• Managing organisational values in a hyperconnected world.

Fully catered on-site

Wrap up your day with a practical and insightful summary led by Chris Owens. This final session will highlight the key takeaways and essential lessons from each topic covered throughout the conference, ensuring you leave with clear actions and ideas to put into practice. It’s also your opportunity to ask any remaining questions, clarify points of interest, and share reflections with peers — helping you consolidate your learning and take the conversation back to your workplace with confidence.