What Directors Need To Know About The Future Of Work

At this event, board directors and business leaders engaged in a candid, forward-looking discussion on how companies can sharpen their talent advantage in today’s rapidly evolving work environment. Attendees explored what employees truly value in areas such as culture, belonging, skills development, and total rewards—gaining insight into the evolving expectations shaping the workforce. Experts shared how leading organizations are moving beyond traditional HR metrics to assess the broader concept of “talent health,” offering practical approaches for board oversight in this increasingly complex space. Directors walked away with a deeper understanding of how to align human capital strategy with business outcomes, strengthen governance around talent-related risks and opportunities, and navigate their evolving role in workforce stewardship. The conversation reinforced why the talent agenda continues to rank among the top priorities for boards in 2025 and beyond.

Speakers

Independent Director

Kerrie MacPherson

Kerrie D MacPherson, FCPA, FCA serves as Independent Director at Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) where she Chairs Audit & Compliance, and serves on Risk and Nominating/Governance Committees…

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Director, Portland General Electric, Axis Capital Holdings

Mike Millegan

Michael Millegan is an independent director for Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR), where he is a member of the audit and finance committees. He also serves as an independent director for Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE: AXS) where he chairs the Human Capital and Compensation Committee…

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Principal, People Advisory Services, Ernst & Young LLP

Roselyn Feinsod

Roselyn is a principal in the People Advisory Services practice at EY and the Work Reimagined solution leader.  She has over 30 years of experience with EY, Aon, Towers Perrin and PwC serving clients in a range of industries including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, pharma/ biotech, technology, and utilities…

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Moderator

EY Americas Center for Board Matters

Robyn Bew

Robyn draws on fifteen years of experience in the corporate governance space to provide strategic direction for the CBM, and in her work with board members and executive teams of EY’s clients on a wide range of governance and strategy issues...

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Resources

• Download the Key Take Aways

• Americas board priorities 2025 | EY - US

• How boards can champion a resilient talent strategy

• How the future is shaped by an untethered workforce | EY - US

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