INSIGHTS 2025 | London, UK

Bruce Daisley

Former Twitter VP, Best-Selling Author & Workplace Culture Advisor

Bruce Daisley is a best-selling author, former Twitter and YouTube executive, and one of the UK’s leading voices on workplace culture and the future of work. Named Visiting Honorary Professor at Bayes Business School, his acclaimed book Fortitude was recognized by the Financial Times as 2022's best business book. A sought-after advisor, Bruce's insights have appeared in the Washington Post, Harvard Business Review, and more, while his chart-topping podcast Eat Sleep Work Repeat continues to shape conversations on thriving at work.

9:00am -
9:30am

Energise Your People

John Borland, Perceptyx

Join Perceptyx CEO, John Borland, to learn about the next step in our mission to enable people and organizations to thrive.

9:30am -
10:15am

Building a Confident Culture of Continuous Improvement

Bruce Daisley, Former Twitter VP, Best-Selling Author & Workplace Culture Advisor

10:30am -
11:15am

The Spark of Transformation

Joseph Freed and Pallavi Kapnadak, Perceptyx

Real transformation starts from the ground up—one conversation, one habit, one nudge at a time. In this fast-paced session, learn how Perceptyx is innovating, investing in cutting-edge technologies to reshape employee and manager development at scale. Get a first look at the future of workplace transformation—where every employee has access to resources to grow, adapt, and thrive.

11:15am -
11:45am

Leadership Full Circle at Kantar: How Feedback Fuels Action & Growth

Frances Bentley, Kantar

At Kantar, feedback isn’t just gathered—it’s put into action. This session explores how Kantar's listening strategy empowers managers to drive meaningful change. Learn how their unique Manager Index holds leaders accountable, turning insights into measurable impact.

11:45am -
12:15pm

Table Talk: Leadership Development & Creating an Action-Oriented Culture

Roundtable Discussions

12:15pm -
1:15pm

Lunch & Networking

1:15pm -
2:00pm

Panel: Unlocking High Engagement for Deskless & Distributed Teams

Nic Stilton-Massey, Toyota Europe, Rachel Tomkins, Jaguar Land Rover, and Jane Miller, Bakkavor

Engaging deskless and distributed employees remains one of the toughest challenges for HR leaders—yet it’s essential for driving performance, retention, and culture at scale. In this panel, senior HR executives will share proven strategies for fostering connection, delivering meaningful employee experiences, and enabling frontline teams with the right, actionable insights. From innovative communication methods to manager empowerment and tech-enabled solutions, discover how leading organisations are breaking down barriers and building a more engaged, high-performing workforce—wherever work happens.

2:00pm -
2:30pm

Table Talk: Overcoming Complexity & Tapping into Employee Voice to Drive Change

Roundtable Discussions

3:00pm -
3:30pm

Connecting Colleague Experience to Business Outcomes at Aon

Michelle Bryan, Aon

3:30pm -
4:00pm

Table Talk: Bridging the Gap Between Insights & Impact

Roundtable Discussions

4:00pm -
4:45pm

Tuned Into Talent: The Comcast and Sky People-First Advantage

Dan Fiedler, Comcast, and Ed Smyth & Martin Chapman, Sky

What does it take to build a truly people-first culture at scale? In this dynamic session, leaders from Comcast and Sky share how they leverage employee listening to drive meaningful change and business impact. They’ll discuss how their data-driven approaches have evolved, the measurable outcomes they’ve achieved, and their forward-looking strategies for scaling transformation through AI and employee activation.

4:45pm -
5:00pm

Closing Remarks

Lisa Sterling, Perceptyx

5:00pm -
6:30pm

Networking Reception & Nobu Sushi-Making Class

Bruce Daisley

Former Twitter VP, Best-Selling Author & Workplace Culture Advisor
Dan Fiedler

Director, Employee Engagement
Frances Bentley

Global Head of Culture & Engagement
Michelle Bryan

Senior People Partner, Special Projects
Nic Stilton-Massey

People Engagement Manager
Rachel Tomkins

HR Manager, Performance & Engagement
Ed Smyth

Group Head of Talent Management, Performance & Engagement
Martin Chapman

Sr. Employee Engagement Manager
Jane Miller

Group Talent and Performance Management
Pallavi Kapnadak

Director of Product Management
Joseph Freed

Chief Product Officer
John Borland

CEO, Co-Founder