HR Trends – Fall edition
How to Prepare People and Organisations for the Challenges of 2026?
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The Fall Edition of HR Trends will focus on what lies ahead in 2026. Together with labour market experts, we will explore what the upcoming year may bring and how organisations can effectively prepare both their people and structures for the challenges of the future.
How can we build organisational resilience in the face of constant change—one of the defining features of both current and future business landscapes? What role do the skills and experience of employees play in ensuring long-term adaptability and success?
Join us as we discuss strategies for navigating change, developing future-ready talent, and shaping workplaces prepared for 2026 and beyond.
Agenda
09:00-09:30
Registraton and welcome coffee
09:30-09:35
Official opening
90:35-09:55
People development in times of change – Presentation
- Mads Veggerby Lausten – General Manager & Head of Cluster East, Novo Nordisk
How do we as leaders create an environment where our teams grow and stay curious in a rapidly changing environment? The provision of healthcare is changing very rapidly and Novo Nordisk is in the middle of this change with a key focus on improving health outcomes in chronic diseases like Obesity and Diabetes. Mads will share key learnings about talent development and ensuring continuous growth and development in international leadership teams.
09:55-10:15
AI in the workplace beyond 2026 – employers’ obligations under the AI Act. How to prepare your company for the next revolution beyond recruitment? – Presentation
- Agata Kamińska – Senior Associate, Peterka & Partners
Starting 2 August 2026, most of the key provisions of the EU AI Act will come into force – reshaping the way companies in Poland (and across Europe) may use artificial intelligence in the workplace. The new regulations impose specific obligations on employers, especially when deploying high-risk AI systems – such as those used in recruitment, performance monitoring, or workforce management.
During this session, we will explore:
- The most important legal requirements under the AI Act for HR departments and employers,
- Concrete examples of AI tools that fall under the new rules (e.g., ATS platforms, scoring and assessment tools, AI-driven monitoring systems),
- A practical action plan companies should start implementing today to be fully compliant by 2026,
- The strategic role of HR as a key partner in ensuring responsible and ethical AI adoption.
This is not only a legal revolution – it is also an opportunity to build a new culture of trust and accountability in the digital workplace.
10:15–10:30
Employee Benefits – Presentation of Survey Results
Presentation by SPCC and ARPI Accounting
10:30-10:40
How business can transform the city: The Social Diversity Fund of the City of Warsaw – Presentation
- Justyna Matlengiewicz, Główny specjalista, Biuro Rozwoju Gospodarczego (RG) Wydział Współpracy z Inwestorami, Urząd Miasta Stołecznego Warszawy
10:40-10:55
Internship Program for Everyone – Presentation
- Natalia Dobosz – Senior HR Specialist at DSV Global Business Services
- Aleksandra Kacprzyk – Senior Employer Branding Specialist at DSV Global Business Services
We will talk about the internship program for everyone – people of all ages, which is based on our internal diversity and inclusion policy. While our doors have always been open to everyone, we wanted to take an active step in encouraging those who face particular challenges in the job market to join our organization.
10:55-11:40
Employer profile in 2026 and the employee experience – discussion panel
What defines an attractive employer today, and how should this evolve in an era of geopolitical uncertainty, emigration, demographic shifts, and rapid technological change?
What must employers offer to attract and retain valuable talent in increasingly diverse teams—across age, culture, and personality?
How are employee expectations evolving, and what should the “employee experience” look like in 2026, depending on career stage and generation?
Is loyalty still valued—and if so, what’s the secret to earning it?
Speakers:
- Blanka Borkowska, P&C Director Poland & Baltics, ISS
- Adam Latoń, Vicepresident at DSV Services
- Xavier Perarnau Cardos, Head of Andel
- Anna Piotrowska-Banasiak, Manager, Talent Acquisition Management, Pandora Jewelry Shared Services
11:40–12:40
Networking
The meeting will be conducted in English.
Registration closes on 12 November at 12:00 noon!
Speakers:
Mads Veggerby Lausten – General Manager & Head of Cluster East
Mads is an experienced and respected leader at Novo Nordisk, currently serving as General Manager and Head of Cluster East. Based in Warsaw, he oversees commercial and operational performance across 13 countries. Throughout his career, Mads has held several senior leadership roles across Denmark, the U.S., and Switzerland, including positions in Investor Relations, Corporate Financial Planning, CFO for the European region and General Manager in Denmark, the home market for Novo Nordisk. His international experience and strategic mindset have shaped his ability to lead complex organizations through transformation and growth.
Known for his pragmatic and collaborative leadership style, Mads is deeply committed to building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion. His work is marked by a strong focus on talent development and delivering long-term impact.
Agata Kamińska
Senior Associate at PETERKA PARTNERS, is a labour law expert supporting HR and management in CEE. She advises on employment compliance, contracts, workplace policies, disputes, and union relations. She has wide experience with transport, production and e-commerce sector companies.
Natalia Dobosz
I am a Senior HR Specialist at DSV Global Business Services division, where I’m a part of the Talent Acquisition and People Experience team. In my role, I’m conducting recruitment processes and providing ongoing support to managers and employees in their daily challenges. I focus on building inclusive and engaging workplaces that foster both professional and personal growth, and that’s why I’m leading the recruitment of interns of all ages for the DSV GBS internship program.
Aleksandra Kacprzyk
At DSV Global Business Services division, I work as a Senior Employer Branding Specialist. In short: I organize, communicate, and implement initiatives for current and potential employees, strengthening the brand awareness of DSV – Global Transport and Logistics. What matters most to me is creating a work environment where every employee feels respected, appreciated, and part of a shared journey – within a culture of safety and openness.
Blanka Borkowska
People & Culture Director, Poland & Baltics, ISS
Blanka Borkowska believes that people are the heart of every organization. For over 20 years, she has been shaping strategies that connect business growth with care for people. She specializes in people strategy, cultural transformation, and modern leadership practices.
Anna Piotrowska-Banasiak
Anna Piotrowska-Banasiak is an HR leader with nearly 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, employer branding and HR across Poland, Hungary and the UK. Currently, as Talent Acquisition Manager EE & GBS at Pandora, she drives the growth of Eastern Europe and Global Business Services while actively contributing to industry initiatives such as the “Siła Przyciągania” contest by Puls Biznesu.
Justyna Matlengiewicz
She graduated from Warsaw University with a degree in management and marketing. A native of Warsaw, she has been working at the City Hall since 2021. At the Economic Development Office, she is responsible, among other things, for cooperation with investors and projects implemented as part of the Social Diversity Fund initiative.
Xavier Perarnau Cardos
Head of Andel
I was born in Barcelona Spain. I have a university degree in Business Administration and Finance.
I have professional experience gathered in 4 different countries Spain, UK, USA and Poland and from different sectors; production, retail, consultancy, FMCG and power distribution. Covering different roles in finance and IT
I moved to Poland in June 2009 and worked for Colgate Palmolive, Deutsche Telekom, HPE, Mettler Toledo and since 2019 as a Head of Andel Sp. z o.o. were i manage a Team of 30 IT professionals.
