Today’s HR and Total Rewards leaders are expected to think like operators, not administrators. In this session, Casey Webster breaks down the evolution of the HR function and teaches leaders how to apply CEO and CFO logic to their people strategy. Attendees will learn how to translate talent decisions into business outcomes, build executive-ready business cases, and run People & Culture as a strategic system that drives measurable ROI. This session is designed for leaders who want to elevate their influence, strengthen alignment with the C-suite, and position the people function as a core driver of business performance.

Key Takeaways

• Learn how to apply CEO and CFO decision-making frameworks to HR- Attendees will walk away with practical tools to evaluate people decisions through cost, risk, productivity, and revenue impact...the same four lenses executives use to run the business.
• Understand the evolution of HR from service provider to strategic operator- Participants will learn the milestones and mindsets that shift HR from administrative work to influencing strategy, shaping performance, and driving measurable business outcomes.
• Build executive-ready business cases for talent, compensation, and people initiatives- The session will show leaders how to translate HR proposals into clear financial terms, quantify ROI, and communicate in a way that earns executive trust and budget alignment.