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Jamie Aitken

VP of HR Transformation at Betterworks (201-500 employees)
As VP of HR Transformation at Betterworks, Jamie helps clients reimagine the way employee performance is managed with proven systems and processes that work. As co-author of the book, Make Work Better, she draws inspiration from her more than twenty-five years of HR leadership experience, spearheading organizational development, HR transformation, and employee engagement strategies that boost business performance. Her work as a consultant and an in-house HR practitioner spans the entire spectrum of human capital practices and multiple industries. Jamie has a deep understanding of talent management strategies and principles and has ideated and implemented global talent practices system redesign, strategic planning, and positioning in public and private for national and international organizations spanning all associated processes. As a McKinsey-certified facilitator, Jamie has also been instrumental in cultural transformations for several large enterprises, supporting fundamental change with her background in executive coaching, change management, and employee experience strategies.
9:30 - 10:00 am CET

Thursday 22 May 2025

"Reimagining Performance Management for a Culture of Growth"

Despite decades of investment, performance management often remains disconnected from the real work employees do every day. In this compelling session, Jamie Aitken redefines what effective performance management looks like in modern organizations. Join us to explore how leading companies are shifting from rigid, compliance-driven processes to manager-empowered practices that drive real business impact. You’ll learn the four proven practices driving results today—like real-time feedback and goal alignment—and discover how to build a performance culture rooted in trust, growth, and continuous development. Whether you're just starting the transformation or ready to scale, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to make performance management a strategic advantage.