The Thriving Workforce: A Strategic Imperative for High Performance
Oct 21, 2025 — 12:00 pm - 12:15 PMRoom E6

Description
In this thought-provoking session, Kate Travers, Principal Solutions Consultant at Sage, will explore how HR leaders can create environments where people flourish - and where performance naturally follows. Drawing on over a decade of experience working with global HR and People teams, Kate will share practical strategies and real-world insights into how organisations can embed wellbeing, lifelong learning, and people-first experiences into the heart of their people strategy.
The session will highlight how Sage People and Uptime Lifelong Learning & Wellbeing empower HR teams with the tools and data they need to support employees holistically. From real-time insights into engagement and wellbeing, to scalable learning platforms that foster continuous development, attendees will learn how to build a culture where people feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow.
Key themes will include:
• Embedding wellbeing into the flow of work - not as an add-on, but as a core part of the employee experience
• Creating a culture of continuous learning that builds confidence, adaptability, and retention
• Leveraging technology to personalise support and scale impact across diverse teams
• Aligning people strategies with business goals to drive measurable performance outcomes
Whether you're reimagining your people strategy or looking to enhance existing initiatives, this session will provide the inspiration and practical guidance needed to make thriving a central pillar of your organisation's success. Join Kate to discover how to move beyond traditional HR practices and build a future-ready workforce that thrives - by design.