Rethinking Workforces Without Boundaries
Join us at Outsized for an exclusive networking event in collaboration with the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC). This event will explore how leading organisations are embracing flexible talent to build agile, resilient, and future‐ready workforces.
A timely conversation about how businesses are adapting their talent strategies in response to skills shortages, cost pressures, and evolving workforce expectations. The World Economic Forum projects 85 million unfilled jobs by 2030 due to skill gaps, particularly in tech, AI, digital, and data analytics. As organisations compete in an increasingly complex market, traditional workforce models are being challenged – leading companies are embracing agile, flexible, and skill-based approaches to talent. Hence, independent talent is becoming a necessity, not a luxury. Outsized’s Talent-on-Demand report saw 58% to 142% surge in demand for flexible talent in high-growth markets.
What we will explore
- How enterprises are leveraging (or planning to leverage) on-demand, independent and global talent to stay competitive.
- What skills should sit at the core of an organisation versus those that are better suited to flexible workforce models.
- How technology can accelerating workforce transformation and change the way work gets done.
- The impact of remote work, offshoring and alternative employment models on business agility and resilience.
Event Details
Date: Thursday 27th of March
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
NEW Venue! Market Room, QT Hotel, 49 Market St Sydney
Register early to secure your spot! SACC/YP Members and Guests of Outsized: Free, Non Members: $25. Drinks & Canapés provided.
Agenda
5.30 Arrival, networking, drinks and canapés are served
6.00 Welcome and Introduction – SACC
6.05 Host Introduction – Outsized will share insights on the latest workforce trends, talent shortages and the rise of flexible work models.
6.15 Panel Discussion – Featuring prominent business leaders and HR experts who are redefining workforce strategies.
6.45 Q&A
6.55 Thank you and Upcoming Events – SACC
7.00 Networking continues, drinks and canapés are served
8.00 End of event
Speakers/Panellists:
Dr Anat Hassner
Anat is the Chief People and Strategy Officer at Uniting NSW.ACT, bringing deep expertise in organisational transformation, workforce strategy, and leadership. She has held senior roles across both the private and public sectors, including Chief People Officer at John Holland Group and leadership positions within the NSW Government. With a PhD in Change Management and a background in organisational psychology, Anat has also authored multiple books on change and project management. Passionate about building resilient, future-ready organisations, she helps teams navigate complexity and thrive in times of transformation.
Angela Ewers
Angela is the Chief People Officer at ARN Media, a leading ASX-listed media and entertainment company operating across radio, audio, digital, and outdoor in Australia and Hong Kong. With deep expertise in culture and engagement, organisational design, and leading complex change – including M&As – she has held senior People and Culture roles at James Hardie, Lion and Caltex. Angela is passionate about cultivating workplaces where people can do their life’s best work, bringing a human-centred approach to HR that drives both business success and meaningful employee experiences.
Terry Samaras
Terry is a seasoned leadership and business strategist with nearly 30 years of global experience advising entrepreneurs, philanthropists, Grammy and Oscar-winning artists, and senior executives from some of the world’s leading brands. He has led leadership and business development for consultancies across the UK, Europe, and the US, helping organisations align vision, culture, and strategy to drive sustainable performance. Passionate about creativity and humane leadership, Terry believes in unlocking the full potential of people and businesses to achieve the extraordinary.
Sara Kahlau (host)
Sara is the Managing Director for ANZ at Outsized. She has a background in strategy consulting with Booz & Co, where she specialised in growth strategies, operating model design, cost optimisation, and digital transformations. She then transitioned to industry roles as a Transformation Lead, Innovation Executive, and Chief Customer Officer (CCO) before moving into the independent talent sector. There, she built and scaled the Innovation and Experience consulting practice globally for Toptal, where she worked with Fortune500 and Global2000 companies to leverage flexible talent to get important work done. She is now launching Outsized in Australia and New Zealand.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
This event is kindly supported by Outsized
About Outsized
Outsized is a high-end independent talent platform for enterprise clients and consulting firms in Asia-Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. We help clients when they need independent consultants, subject-matter experts, and expert contractors on demand. We also support them with larger, more strategic programs to build and implement flexible workforce models. This can be virtual benches and bespoke talent pools; in other words talent models that move the needle in terms of overall operational agility, innovation capacity, and profitability. https://outsized.com/
