Today’s CHROs are navigating rising expectations to reduce costs, drive efficiency, and deliver measurable business outcomes — all in a rapidly evolving HR landscape. Join us at Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo 2025 to explore curated sessions on cost optimization, smart resource allocation, and operational excellence. Discover how to shape the future of HR without compromising innovation or employee experience.
Cost Optimization Strategies for CHROs in a Disrupted HR Landscape
CHROs Under Pressure: Optimize Costs, Maximize Impact
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2025 Conference Agenda
Top 5 Questions CHROs Must Answer to Lead Cost Optimization in HR
How can we reduce HR costs without compromising employee experience or engagement?
Balancing efficiency with culture is key — but where can we cut without losing impact?What HR functions can be automated or streamlined to drive operational efficiency?
Identifying the right areas for automation is essential to free up resources and reduce spend.How do we align cost optimization efforts with long-term workforce strategy?
Short-term savings must support — not derail — future talent and business goals.What metrics should we use to measure the success of cost optimization initiatives?
Defining clear KPIs ensures accountability and helps demonstrate HR’s value to the business.How can we reallocate resources to high-impact areas while managing risk?
Strategic resource planning is critical to ensure agility and resilience in uncertain times.
Curated HR Sessions for CHROs Focused on Cost Optimization
CHROs are facing increasing pressure to optimize HR budgets while maintaining impact. Explore curated sessions focused on cost efficiency, smart resource allocation, and operational excellence. Learn how to reduce spend, streamline processes, and drive value across the workforce — without compromising innovation or employee experience.
Mind the Margins: A CHRO’s Guide to Influencing Enterprise Revenues and Costs
The CHRO's Guide to Building Strategic Partnerships with their CFO
CHRO Circle Workshop: CHRO Strategy on a Page for Cost Optimization
Roundtable: How to Get the Most Out of Your Organization Design Consultants
Crossroads Debate: Are well-being programs worth it?
Get the Most Out of Your Total Rewards Offerings: Leverage Employee Preferences to Identify Trade-offs
Breaking the Mold - How to get the most out of your annual rewards dollars
CHRO Circle Roundtable: Making Compensation Budget Trade-Offs in a Cost-Constrained Environment
Roundtable: Making Compensation Budget Trade-Offs in a Cost-Constrained Environment
5 Keys to Secure HR Technology Funding
Roundtable: How Are You Right-Sizing L&D?
Achieving More with Less: become Leaner Without Restructuring HR
New Signature Series Sessions
Be among the first to explore new Signature Series research, offering practical insights and future-focused trends from Gartner experts. Signature Series Sessions:
- CEO Concerns 2026 — Implications and Actions for CHROs
- CHRO Leadership Vision — Top Trends and Priorities Shaping 2026
- Gartner Futures Lab - The Top Forces Impacting Strategic Planning in 2026
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Must-Attend Conference For CHROs and HR Leaders
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In 2025, HR’s mandate is to configure a workforce and workplace that can pivot swiftly during times of change, innovate continuously and deliver superior performance, all empowered by technology. At Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo™ 2025 conference, we explore emerging ideas and deliver actionable insights to help CHROs and their teams tackle critical questions.
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“Gartner provided such a wide variety of sessions on many topics that allowed for myself and my colleagues to divide and conquer providing us with an opportunity to bring several new ideas, philosophies, and technologies back to our organization.”
Whitney Deich
1848 Ventures
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