Days
Content tracks
Session types
Session topics
Clear Filters (0)
Insights are WAITING
Your ticket gives you access to 52+ hours of elevated learning experiences on the topics that matter most to you — plus much more.
See tickets
Workshop
Mon, May 12, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm MT
Deliver Rockstar Value: Unearth Insights With Workhuman’s Dashboards & Reporting Tools (Customers Only)

Calling all Program Administrators! Dig into the Platform’s tools with Workhuman SMEs in this hands-on learning experience. We’ll guide you through the “how” and, more importantly, the “so-what?”—leveraging data to deliver impactful insights for that mic drop moment.

This session is reserved for our Workhuman customers, providing advanced strategies and solutions designed specifically for them.

Read more
Workshop
Mon, May 12, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm MT
From One HR Pro to Another: Uplevel Outcomes With Recognition Done Right (Customers Only)

Get ready to “talk shop” with your HR peers! This interactive session, co-led by fellow HR practitioners, will show you how to maximize recognition to drive your strategic priorities. Whether you’re in C&B, Talent, Comms, PM, L&D, Employee Engagement, OD, OSH, or an HRBP, you’ll gain practical tips, ideas, and strategies, and make a few new HR friends along the way.

This session is reserved for our Workhuman customers, providing advanced strategies and solutions designed specifically for them.

Read more
Workhuman Central
Mon, May 12, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm MT
Workhuman Central Opens

This is the place where the event comes to life. It’s where the human experience is elevated and you are immersed in activities that build community, facilitate recognition, and offer insight into workplace possibilities. Channel your energy and excitement between sessions into our interactive stations throughout Workhuman Central.

Read more
Big ideas session
Mon, May 12, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm MT
Becoming Great & How Recognition Fosters a Positive Culture
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

In this session, join Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To WorkTM, as he unpacks the latest workforce data to reveal how the Best Workplaces consistently outperform their peers in stock market returns and revenue growth while fostering cultures of recognition and inclusivity. Discover how prioritizing equity in the workplace drives measurable success and leave equipped with the transformative “For All” Leadership Model; a framework that will elevate your organization’s performance at every-level.

AI & People Analytics | DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Leadership & Talent Management | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Big ideas session
Mon, May 12, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm MT
The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

As today’s business world becomes ever-more global and virtual, executives and managers are expected to work harmoniously together with counterparts from a broad array of cultures and backgrounds, often without leaving their desks. But when you throw people together who come from starkly different backgrounds and cultures, the result can be interesting, even sometimes funny, but can also lead to misunderstanding and confusion.

In this talk, Erin Meyer offers a highly practical and timely perspective on one of today’s most pressing business issues: how do different cultures influence the way to do business when working globally? Even those who are culturally informed, travel extensively, and have lived abroad often have few strategies for dealing with the cross-cultural complexity that affects their team’s day-to-day effectiveness.

Meyer provides a new way forward with vital insights for working effectively and sensitively with one’s counterparts in the new global marketplace. This talk will help you build a more cohesive and successful team: one that will work together to bridge gaps, transform differences into assets, and ultimately grow your business.

Conflict & Feedback Management | DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hybrid/Remote Work & Global Workforce | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Meditation
Mon, May 12, 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm MT
Meditation
Networking
Mon, May 12, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm MT
Solo Social

Rolling solo to Workhuman Live? You’re not alone. Connect with other like-minded humans and leave with a phone full of new contacts.

Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot when registration for this session opens the week of April 28. For most other sessions, registration opens on March 19.

Read more
Networking
Mon, May 12, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm MT
Customer Celebration Event

Learn by day, unwind by night. Past customer celebrations have featured live band karaoke, red carpets, gourmet wine and food experiences, and more! Safe to say, we go big for our customers. Stay tuned for what’s coming to Colorado.

Read more
Meditation
Tue, May 13, 7:00 am – 8:00 am MT
Meditation
Workhuman Central
Tue, May 13, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm MT
Workhuman Central Opens

This is the place where the event comes to life. It’s where the human experience is elevated and you are immersed in activities that build community, facilitate recognition, and offer insight into workplace possibilities. Channel your energy and excitement between sessions into our interactive stations throughout Workhuman Central.

Read more
Meal
Tue, May 13, 8:00 am – 9:00 am MT
Breakfast
Keynote
Tue, May 13, 10:05 am – 10:50 am MT
Hidden Potential with Adam Grant
RISE UP FOR YOU

We live in a world that’s obsessed with talent and intelligence. But the true measure of potential isn’t where you start – it’s how far you can travel. Building on his #1 New York Times bestseller, Hidden Potential, Adam Grant examines how to build the character skills, structures, and systems that accelerate learning and elevate excellence. WE all have hidden potential, and this talk highlights how we can unleash it – in ourselves, in our teams, and in our organizations.

Employee Engagement & Experience | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling
Read more
Networking
Tue, May 13, 10:50 am – 11:25 am MT
Networking Break
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 11:10 am – 12:00 pm MT
To Be Announced
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Join this session to align your team toward shared goals. Become well-versed in fostering cross-departmental collaboration, building resilient hybrid workplaces, and cultivating a productive work environment. Speakers to be announced.

Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 11:10 am – 12:00 pm MT
The Skills Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next Generation Enterprise
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

In an increasingly machine-augmented world, learning, unlearning and relearning will be pivotal to the future of organizations and talent. The right question isn’t which jobs are going to be replaced, but rather, what work will be redefined, and how. The future of work requires an ability to ensure that the organization, its work and its workforce are perpetually being reinvented to ensure their sustained relevance even as they are continually being rendered obsolete.

Leveraging insights from his most recent bestseller, The Skills Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next Generation Enterprise, futurist and Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, Ravin Jesuthasan, will share insights into the context for why skills are increasingly the currency for work, frameworks for shaping the journey to becoming a skills-powered organization and case studies that demonstrate the exponential gains in agility, productivity and profitability that are possible.

AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 11:10 am – 12:00 pm MT
To Be Announced
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Join this session to merge company values with human values to drive meaningful impact. Discover the power of empathy, inclusivity, and recognition and learn how to leverage them to empower people and culture. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Performance & Productivity | Recognition | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 11:25 am – 12:15 pm MT
We’re All in This Together: Create a Team Culture of High-Performance, Trust & Belonging
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Team culture is essential to success. In this program, which is based on 20 years of research and experience, Mike Robbins has done with high-performing teams, the four pillars of his book, We’re All in This Together, as well as his background as a college and professional baseball player, he teaches people, leaders, and teams how to come together, overcome adversity, and perform at their best – especially in challenging times.

Key takeaways include:

  • How to enhance authenticity and psychological safety
  • Specific ways to increase inclusion & belonging
  • How appreciation positively impacts both morale and productivity
  • How to address conflict and embrace feedback in an empowering way
  • How to care about and push each other in productive ways that bring out everyone’s best
Conflict & Feedback Management | DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Performance & Productivity | Psychological Safety
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 11:25 am – 12:15 pm MT
AI in HR: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Impact
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

The future of work is being shaped by AI, but its full potential can only be realized through collaboration, ethical innovation, and human-centered practices. In this session, Aptitude Research’s Head of Strategy & Principal Analyst, Kyle Lagunas, and featured guests will explore AI’s critical role in HR. They will breakdown the challenges organizations face when adopting these technologies and share how Aptitude’s newly established cross-industry coalition of HR leaders is driving responsible, impactful solutions. Discover how human-centered AI can enhance employee experience, foster equity and deliver measurable business results and leave feeling empowered to embrace the future of AI in HR with confidence and clarity.

Key Takeaways include:

  • Closing the AI Knowledge Gap: Understand the barriers to AI adoption in HR, including workforce readiness, ethical concerns, and the need for clear guidance, learning how to overcome them to unlock AI’s potential  
  • Collaborative Innovation: Explore how Aptitude’s recently formed AI coalition is bringing together HR leaders and industry analysts to co-design solutions that address the most pressing challenges in the talent management – and how you can to  
  • Driving Ethical AI Practices: Gain insights into developing standards and frameworks for safe, responsible, and human-centered AI applications that prioritize both productivity and well-being 
AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 11:25 am – 12:15 pm MT
To Be Announced
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

Join this session to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. Discover data-driven strategies to enhance organizational performance while elevating the growth and wellbeing of your people. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Read more
Meal
Tue, May 13, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT
Lunch
Meditation
Tue, May 13, 12:55 am – 1:25 pm MT
Meditation
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Champion Your Purpose
RISE UP FOR YOU

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the importance of championing your purpose and aligning it with leadership strategies cannot be overstated. This session will delve into the critical elements of establishing a purpose-driven leadership culture that nurtures organizational growth and employee fulfillment. By pinpointing and authentically sharing your organization’s purpose, you will attract and retain the best talent and foster an intrinsic and impactful work environment. Join Chief Culture Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory and Culture of Good, George Rogers, as he explores the transformative power of purpose-driven leadership and learn how it can elevate your organization to new heights of success and fulfillment.

Key takeaways include:

  • Establishing a leadership culture that supports your people and culture strategies
  • Pinpointing your organization’s purpose to promote a more fulfilling work environment
  • Authentically sharing the good you do to attract and retain the best employees and customers
Employee Engagement & Experience | ERGs & Workplace Culture | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Budget-Conscious Recognition: Creating Value with Creative Budgeting
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

Understand the strategies Hyland used to address budget concerns and implement a successful recognition program. This session will cover the importance of transparent communication, flexibility in program design, and the value of expert recommendations in achieving program goals.

Key Takeaways include:

  • Transparent Communication: Open discussions about budget constraints are essential for aligning expectations and finding workable solutions.
  • Flexibility in Program Structure: Adapting program structures to fit budget limitations can help maintain quality and effectiveness without overspending.
AI & People Analytics | Leadership & Talent Management | Recognition | ROI & Business Impact
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Reinventing Leadership: The People-First Playbook for Managing Tomorrow’s Workforce
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

As a result of the sudden and drastic changes over the past few years, organizations experienced plummeting morale, engagement, productivity, and retention. Now emerging from chaos, they face yet another challenge – navigating a fast-approaching future of work, an always-on “new abnormal” characterized by hybrid work styles, labor shortages, persistent disruption, and shifting employee behaviors and expectations.

To meet this series of challenges, future-friendly organizations require a renewed leadership ethos and a significant leap beyond the old management paradigms. Enter “modern leadership,” a system of action that is profoundly human-centric, change-friendly, self-disrupting, and value-driven.

Drawing on recent examples of successful modern leaders, Leadership Expert, Author and CEO of SkillsCamp, Hamza Khan, will show leaders at every level how to operationalize and maximize intertwined people-first values such as servitude, innovation, diversity, and empathy. In doing this, leaders can guarantee that the rate of change inside their organization will far exceed the rate of change outside.

Key takeaways include:

  • Explore the definitive reasons why organizations fail to navigate difficult change
  • Learn how to operationalize and maximize modern leadership values to future-proof their leadership style and organization
  • Discover how to adopt a more human-centric and contemporary approach to leading through change
Change Management & Future of Work | DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Recognition | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
The Check-In 2.0: Unlocking Performance through Conversations that Matter
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Work is a relationship. For employees to fully engage and bring their best, that relationship must be strong, connected, and built on trust. But as workplaces become more distributed, fostering meaningful connections is both more challenging—and more critical—than ever.

The key? Intentional, impactful conversations.

In this dynamic session, you’ll discover how to transform the simple check-in into a powerful tool for engagement and performance. This isn’t just another casual “How are you?”—it’s a strategic, structured approach to unlocking the conversations that matter most. You’ll walk away with a four-step framework for conducting effective check-ins, plus the mindset and skills to make every interaction count.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why the check-in conversation is a leader’s most powerful tool 
  • A simple, four-step process for high-impact check-ins 
  • How to cultivate the right mindset for meaningful conversations 
  • Active listening techniques to deepen trust and drive results

Join this session to master the art of check-ins—and unlock the full potential of your team.

Conflict & Feedback Management | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling
Read more
Panel discussion
Tue, May 13, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Reimagining Team Performance: The Role of AI and Human Intelligence in HR
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

As workplaces evolve, HR must harness the power of AI and Human Intelligence to unlock team potential. This session explores how AI enhances workforce insights, driving collaboration, engagement, and talent strategies in hybrid and global environments.

Hear from expert panelists on how organizations can align technology with humanity to shape the future of work, using human data-driven insights to foster recognition, adaptability, and inclusion.

Key takeaways include:

  • Proactive decision-making with AI – how workforce data helps HR anticipate challenges and identify top talent 
  • How to unlock insights from recognition data – using patterns in recognition reveal leadership potential and strengthen teamwork 
  • How to balance AI with human expertise – ethically integrating AI to build trust and enhance workplace culture  
AI & People Analytics | Hybrid/Remote Work & Global Workforce | Leadership & Talent Management | Learning & Development | Performance & Productivity | Recognition | ROI & Business Impact
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
To Be Announced
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Join this session to merge company values with human values to drive meaningful impact. Discover the power of empathy, inclusivity, and recognition and learn how to leverage them to empower people and culture.

DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Leadership & Talent Management | Psychological Safety | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Networking
Tue, May 13, 2:20 pm – 2:50 pm MT
Transition Break
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
HR’s Influence in Organizational Transformation
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Constant disruption is the new normal in business—be it through forces like prolonged economic uncertainty, an increasingly multigenerational workforce or the meteoric rise of Generative AI. These forces have made purpose crucial in galvanizing an organization’s workforce—from frontline workers to the C-suite—and in differentiating a brand from competitors in a crowded and challenging business environment. Leveraging Guardian’s own culture transformation as a case study, the keynote will provide a blueprint for the audience on evaluating and restructuring an organization around its purpose to navigate and thrive through business and societal change. It will also underscore the crucial role HR plays in brand differentiation, activating employees as advocates, and bringing an organization’s purpose to life internally and externally alike.

Key takeaways include:

  • Explore how activating employees as advocates for the brand – and living its purpose in their work – can resonate with internal and external stakeholders and bring the organization’s values to life.
  • Learn how Guardian HR took on a leadership role to differentiate the brand externally and showcase how colleagues lived the organization’s values.
  • Review the tangible results of Guardian’s cultural transformation, including improved talent retention, enhanced colleague engagement, and increased customer satisfaction.
  • Identify common qualities and key indicators that help leaders bring their organization’s purpose and values to life within and outside of their organization.
Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Change Management & Future of Work | Leadership & Talent Management | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Data-Driven Strategies for Empowering ERGs Through Recognition: A Playbook for Impact
RISE UP FOR YOU

To build Employee Resource Groups strategies that drive lasting impact and meaningful change, it starts with the right playbook. ERGs are essential for creating belonging and engagement, but they also come with challenges like burnout and uneven organizational support. In this session, we’ll dive into a data-backed, actionable framework to ensure your ERGs not only thrive but drive real cultural and business change. You’ll learn how to use recognition to amplify ERG contributions, and reduce stress for participants. By making recognition a central piece of an ERG strategy, you’ll foster sustainable programs that don’t just exist—they make a measurable difference.

Key takeaways include:

  • Build ERGs with staying power using a recognition-first approach that integrates seamlessly with your organization’s culture.
  • Amplify the visibility and impact of ERGs while strengthening their alignment with business goals.
  • Address common challenges like burnout and uneven support with personalized recognition for leaders and participants
DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | ERGs & Workplace Culture | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Panel discussion
Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Leading with Innovation: Empowering Leaders to Drive Transformational Change
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

This session brings together industry leaders to explore how executives can embrace innovation, harness AI insights, and lead with values to drive transformative change in their organizations. Experts will discuss how leaders can adapt their practices to navigate complex change management, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure their teams are prepared to thrive in an increasingly digital and dynamic work environment. The conversation will also focus on the importance of shaping the next generation of leaders to be ready to meet the challenges of the future of work.

Key takeaways include:

  • Learn how to integrate AI-driven insights into leadership decision-making to foster adaptability, resilience, and innovation.
  • Discover how values-based leadership and change management practices can equip leaders to build future-ready organizations that inspire employee engagement and long-term growth.
AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | ROI & Business Impact
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Listening to Lead: How Yelp Keeps Employees Engaged in “The Big Stay”
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

Amidst “The Big Stay,” how do we keep employees motivated and engaged as tenure and time in role increase? Join Yelp’s Chief People Officer, Carmen Amara, and Sr. Director of People Business Operations, Brad Auernig, for an exploration on how Yelp’s employee listening strategy remains at the heart of driving employee engagement during dynamically changing times.

Discover how Yelp has harnessed employee feedback to shape its remote culture, enhance professional development programs and boost retention. Learn how the company gathers meaningful insights from its workforce and translates them into data-driven decisions that align employee well-being and business success. Walk away with actionable strategies to foster a people-first culture through empathy and intentional listening, ensuring your organization thrives even as workforce dynamics continue to evolve.

Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Hybrid/Remote Work & Global Workforce | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Diplomatic Disruption: How You Can Have a Seat at the Table
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Inclusion and belonging are critical to the experience and retention of staff. Yet, many organizations can’t find a means of measuring this. One area is developing your skills and the skills of your organization to share differences in opinion, needs for culture change, and observations in a tangible way that leads organizational growth, connection across difference, and above all, shared humanity in the workplace. Author, culture catalyst, and Senior Director of Foundation Culture at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Peter Danzig will share experiences from CHOP’s extensive culture and DEI journey as well as their own lived experiences in helping you find your voice and empower your staff to boldly find their own.

Key takeaways include:

  • Understand the meaning of diplomatic disruption: the practice in which observations of bias and un-inclusive practices are observed and openly discussed or challenged with curiosity and shared accountability
  • Build a foundational imperative: an “enabling” objective which will help you advance your strategic imperatives
  • Create cultural strategic imperatives
Conflict & Feedback Management | DEI & Neurodiversity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Psychological Safety | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Tue, May 13, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
To Be Announced
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Join this session to align your team toward shared goals. Become well-versed in fostering cross-departmental collaboration, building resilient hybrid workplaces, and cultivating a productive work environment. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Read more
Networking
Tue, May 13, 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm MT
Networking Break
Keynote
Tue, May 13, 4:40 pm – 5:25 pm MT
To Be Announced
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Don’t miss this unforgettable keynote session that will inspire, challenge, and energize you. Speaker to be announced.

Read more
Meditation
Wed, May 14, 7:00 am – 8:00 am MT
Yoga
Workhuman Central
Wed, May 14, 8:00 am – 7:30 pm MT
Workhuman Central Opens

This is the place where the event comes to life. It’s where the human experience is elevated and you are immersed in activities that build community, facilitate recognition, and offer insight into workplace possibilities. Channel your energy and excitement between sessions into our interactive stations throughout Workhuman Central.

Read more
Meal
Wed, May 14, 8:00 am – 9:00 am MT
Breakfast
Keynote
Wed, May 14, 9:15 am – 10:05 am MT
HR Leadership Now: Navigating Uncertainty with Clarity and Impact
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

The global landscape of 2025 demands bold, decisive, and human-centered HR leadership. With disruptions continuing to reshape how we work and lead, HR executives face mounting pressure to create adaptive strategies that deliver measurable results. Join Kerry Dryburgh, EVP of People & Culture at bp and Kelly Jones, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cisco for a candid and critical conversation about what it takes to lead through uncertainty.

This session will go beyond theory, offering hard-won insights and actionable approaches directly from leaders shaping the future of work at the world’s most influential organizations. How do they drive results while keeping people at the center of their strategies? How do they assess what’s working, pivot when needed, and address emerging challenges with clarity? This is not just a discussion – it’s your opportunity to gain practical, field-tested leadership strategies to meet the moment. Walk away with ideas to implement now, no matter the scale of your organization or the challenges you face.

Key takeaways include:

  • Learning how to lead with clarity in times of uncertainty 
  • Hearing tested approaches for creating agile, people-first HR strategies 
  • Gaining insights to help your organization overcome the most pressing challenges today   
Read more
Networking
Wed, May 14, 9:55 am – 11:00 am MT
Networking Break
Workshop
Wed, May 14, 10:45 am – 12:00 pm MT
The Future Leader: 9 Leadership Skills & Mindsets for the Future of Work
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

How do you lead in a rapidly changing world where it’s clear that what worked in the past won’t work in the present or the future?

Leadership is changing right before our eyes and the pandemic has only accelerated the transformation. It’s never been harder to be a leader but the impact that leaders have has also never been greater. How should current prospective leaders think and what do they need to know how to do? In this ground-breaking workshop, bestselling author and futurist, Jacob Morgan, shares insights from the exclusive research he conducted by interviewing over 140 of the world’s top CEOs and surveying nearly 14,000 employees. Jacob identified as specific set of four mindsets and five skills that all leaders must practice if they wish to guide themselves, their teams, and their organizations to success in the future of work. In this session, explore why and how leadership is changing, what all of the mindsets and skills are, and actionable steps that you can take to practice then.

Key takeaways include:

  • Why and how leadership is changing 
  • What it means to be a leader and the impact that leaders have 
  • The four mindsets and vie skills leaders must practice  
  • Why many leaders struggle with change 
  • How to become a future-ready leader 
AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Workshop
Wed, May 14, 10:45 am – 12:00 pm MT
Resilient Design: Creating Inclusive Experiences from the Start
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

In a world where diversity is celebrated but often misunderstood, fostering inclusivity from the start is crucial. Join Bridget McDermid, Neurodivergent Inclusivity Leader and Product Group Owner at TD, for an immersive workshop on how to embrace and create inclusive-first design principles within your workplace. Drawing from her lived experiences as an advocate, parent, and professional diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and auditory processing disorder, Bridget will offer a powerful perspective on redesigning workplaces and customer experiences that empower everyone.

Using a blend of personal stories and actionable insights, this session will highlight how proactive equity – not retrofitted accommodations – can unlock the potential of neurodivergent individuals and foster cultures of belonging. From virtual meetings to in-personal collaboration, learn to identify hidden barriers and rethink policies and environments with compassion and curiosity. Walk away inspired and equipped to create spaces where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

Change Management & Future of Work | DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Psychological Safety | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Workshop
Wed, May 14, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm MT
The Power of Play: Healing Modern Workplace Culture
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Why does work feel harder than ever? With 85% of employees disengaged, 81% job-hunting, 72% feeling underpaid, and nearly 80% struggling with work-life balance, these are more than just numbers. They’re a sign of workforce barely hanging on. The cost to businesses? $500 billion annually due to absenteeism, turnover and accidents.

Despite the explosion of leadership books and workplace experts, we’re still spinning our wheels, prioritizing productivity over well-being. But the reality is today’s systems reward often reward mediocrity and stifle playful innovation.

In this workshop, global play expert and HR influencer, Jeff Harry will challenge you to create work cultures that instead celebrate risk, failure, and joy. By dismantling outdated norms and fostering empathy, compassion and shared humanity, he will show you how to make work a place where people truly want to be -and where they can do their best, most vibrant work.

Key takeaways include:

  • How to challenge outdated workplace norms that prioritize productivity over well-being, engagement and innovation
  • Transformative, play-oriented approaches to foster psychological safety, risk-taking and genuine connection in the workplace
  • How to equip leaders with the tools to replace rigid hierarchies with empathetic, human-centered practices that inspire collective growth and creativity
Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Change Management & Future of Work | DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | Psychological Safety | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Workshop
Wed, May 14, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm MT
The Cure for Frustration: Using Brain Science to Explain the Fight for Significance
RISE UP FOR YOU

What if the key to unlocking better leadership, better communication and better relationships was understanding the inherent human need for significance? In this session bestselling author and President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, Eric M. Bailey, introduces a way to see the world through the lens of understanding empathy. Learn how to recognize the indications that someone is “fighting for significance” and how to shift your perspective to build an environment of productive mutual respect and understanding. Walk away with practical skills to transform conflict into collaboration, creating deeper connections, and more meaningful relationships.

Key takeaways include:

  • A profound new understanding of frustration and how to experience less frustration at work and at home 
  • The ability to recognize the key drivers of irrational behavior 
  • The tools to improve collaboration and productivity 
DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | ERGs & Workplace Culture | Leadership & Talent Management | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Workshop
Wed, May 14, 11:00 am – 12:15 pm MT
HumAIn: Empowering Incusion with Technology
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

AI innovator Noelle Russell has dedicated her career to helping organizations understand AI’s capabilities, as well as how it can be implemented to create revenue-generating opportunities while maintaining the human element within their teams. In this talk, Russell discusses the real, tangible ways artificial intelligence can be utilized every day to improve businesses and the world. In a keynote that blends knowledge, inspiration, and practicality, she walks audiences through what it takes to build solutions that spark growth within organizations and serve more people by creating inclusive teams that are empathetic, courageous, and leverage varying perspectives as the foundation of innovation. She also addresses the implications of building AI solutions that augment human ingenuity in business — thus improving the employee and customer experience.

Key takeaways include:

  • Learn how AI is powering HR
  • Best practices for responsible AI application at scale
  • Receive a checklist for choosing your first or next AI project
  • Cheat sheet for engaging the best AI talent
  • Importance of ethical and responsible AI
  • Discover how AI for accessibility is changing the world
AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | DEI & Neurodiversity | Learning & Development | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | ROI & Business Impact
Read more
Meal
Wed, May 14, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT
Lunch
Meditation
Wed, May 14, 12:55 pm – 1:25 pm MT
Meditation
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Session To Be Announced
Panel discussion
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Fostering Inclusive Cultures and Psychological Safety for Sustainable Growth
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

This panel will explore the critical intersection of DEIB and psychological safety, offering HR leaders actionable insights to build cultures of belonging and trust within their organizations. Experts will discuss how recognition, inclusive practices, and leadership strategies can empower diverse talent to not only feel valued but also thrive, collaborate, and innovate. By focusing on psychological safety, HR leaders can create an environment where all employees can contribute authentically and drive long-term organizational success.

Key takeaways include:

  • Learn how to implement inclusive recognition strategies that foster a culture of trust, engagement, and belonging across diverse teams.
  • Understand how creating psychologically safe environments leads to improved employee performance, retention, and innovation within DEI initiatives.
DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | Psychological Safety | Recognition | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
Sustainable Work: Because Burnout Isn’t a Career Goal
RISE UP FOR YOU

Burnout isn’t just a trendy topic – it’s a genuine crisis plaguing our workplaces. Despite well-intentioned efforts, many organizations are failing to make real progress in improving employee wellbeing. Why? Become most initiatives barely scratch the surface of the problem. In this session, we’ll challenge conventional wisdom about workplace wellbeing, explore why so many current efforts fall short, and discuss ways to move beyond the “self-care” narrative to address the real sources of burnout.

In this session you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify the systemic causes of burnout, including organizational, cultural, and operational factors
  • Develop and implement innovative work design strategies that prioritize employee wellbeing and organizational effectiveness
  • Cultivate leadership skills that sustain and enhance a culture of wellbeing in the workplace
Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Employee Engagement & Experience | ERGs & Workplace Culture | Leadership & Talent Management | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
I Think I Love My Job: Humanizing Work Through Data & People-Centered Design
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

In this session, join Dr. Kalifa Oliver – People Analytics Expert, Global Executive Advisor, and Author – to uncover the powerful link between people data and a people-first approach to work. Discover actionable strategies for ethically leveraging data while prioritizing employee well-being and individuality. Through compelling real-world examples, Kalifa will reveal how human-centered practices fuel engagement, retention and productivity and address key ethical considerations, emphasizing the importance of transparency and consent. Leave equipped to create a thriving workplace by seamlessly integrating data-driven insights with a focus on the human experience.

AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Learning & Development | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
To Be Announced
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

Join this session to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. Discover data-driven strategies to enhance organizational performance while elevating the growth and wellbeing of your people. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
To Be Announced
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Join this session to align your team toward shared goals. Become well-versed in fostering cross-departmental collaboration, building resilient hybrid workplaces, and cultivating a productive work environment. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 1:30 pm – 2:20 pm MT
To Be Announced
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Join this session to merge company values with human values to drive meaningful impact. Discover the power of empathy, inclusivity, and recognition and learn how to leverage them to empower people and culture. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Read more
Networking
Wed, May 14, 2:20 pm – 2:50 pm MT
Transition Break
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
To Be Announced
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Join this session to align your team toward shared goals. Become well-versed in fostering cross-departmental collaboration, building resilient hybrid workplaces, and cultivating a productive work environment. Speaker(s) to be announced.

Read more
Panel discussion
Wed, May 14, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Unlocking Cognitive Agility and Well-Being for a Resilient Workforce
RISE UP FOR YOU

This panel will provide insights on how HR leaders have strategically integrated well-being into their teams’ daily routines, focusing on techniques to build resilience, cognitive agility and enhance productivity. Experts will explore how recognition and strategic well-being practices can reduce burnout, improve communication, and increase workplace adaptability, empowering organizations to thrive in an evolving landscape.

Key takeaways include:

  • Learn how to implement practical resilience techniques that foster employee engagement and performance.
  • Understand how investing in well-being directly enhances organizational productivity and long-term growth.
Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Employee Engagement & Experience | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Recognition | ROI & Business Impact
Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Organizational Health (Culture) Hacks: Your Competitive Edge in a Disruptive World
STEP UP FOR LEADERS

In today’s dynamic business environment, improving your “organizational health” (culture) is more than a competitive advantage – it’s now critical for leaders who want to build a resilient, thriving workforce that attracts and retains top performers. Join McKinsey & Company Partner Drew Goldstein and Associate Partner Holly Price as they share groundbreaking research and real-world examples to help you walk away with specific ideas that all leaders can put into practice for their employees.

Key takeaways include:

  • Organizational Health as a Performance Driver: Learn why companies with strong organizational health deliver up to three times the total shareholder returns compared to their competitors – and what this means for your business
  • Adaptation in a Changing Landscape: Explore how evolving workplace dynamics, technological advancements, and employee expectations are reshaping the way organizations need to operate to stay ahead
  • Practical Strategies for Sustainable Success: Gain tools and frameworks to assess and enhance your organization’s health, aligning leadership, culture, and employee engagement to drive measurable results
Employee Engagement & Experience | Hiring, Retention & Succession Planning | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Recognition Made Easy: Scalable Solutions for Sustained Impact
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Recognition doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Zimmer Biomet’s journey to a global recognition program demonstrates how simplicity, scalability and sustainability can transform workplace culture. Starting with insights from a 2020 engagement survey, Zimmer Biomet identified a need for consistent recognition across teams, countries, and sites. Partnering with Workhuman, they launched IGNITE, a recognition program designed to keep things simple while achieving strategic goals. In this session, join Andrea LaBarbera, VP, Global Talent & Engagement and Sarah Paulson, Employee Engagement & Experience Manager at Zimmer Biomet to learn how the company’s intentional design and commitment to embedding recognition in their culture have driven measurable results and fostered a sense of gratitude organization wide.

Key takeaways include:

  • The Power of Simplicity: Discover how designing a standardized and efficient program enabled Zimmer Biomet to implement their global recognition strategy
  • Embedding Gratitude into the Organization: Learn how Zimmer Biomet tied recognition directly to their mission, culture promises, and engagement strategy, creating a sustainable culture of gratitude
Change Management & Future of Work | Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards | Employee Engagement & Experience | Hybrid/Remote Work & Global Workforce | Leadership & Talent Management | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Breakout session
Wed, May 14, 2:50 pm – 3:40 pm MT
Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos (And Why Resilience Alone Isn’t Enough)
RISE UP FOR YOU

Are you working nonstop but feeling like it’s never quite enough? Have you perfected the art of saying “I’m fine” when really, you’re close to burnout? In HR, we’re not only managing our own stress but also supporting employees through their challenges – often with the traditional tools feeling less effective than ever. We’ve long been taught that resilience is the key to navigating adversity but according to NYT bestselling author and organizational psychologist there’s just one problem with this assumption: scientifically, resilience is a finite resource, especially under today’s relentless pressures.

In this session, Dr. Eurich offers a science-backed alternative to the standard “bounce-back” approach. Drawing from decades of research, compelling insights and her own personal experience with a life-defining health crisis, she reveals how we can harness stress for growth and help ourselves and employees do the same. You will be guided to identify your unique triggers, uncover unmet needs driving burnout and transform stress into strength, setting the course to becoming shatterproof at an individual and organizational level.

Key takeaways include:

  • Recognizing the specific stressors that uniquely trigger us
  • Identify the unmet needs that keep us stuck in self-limiting patterns
  • Replacing self-limiting patterns with those that fulfill our deepest human desires
  • Turning stress into strength, exhaustion into energy, and confusion into confidence
Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Change Management & Future of Work | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling
Read more
Networking
Wed, May 14, 3:40 pm – 4:40 pm MT
Networking Break
Keynote
Wed, May 14, 4:40 pm – 5:30 pm MT
How AI is Addressing Urgent Global Issues
BUILD UP FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Trevor Noah, who is known for his inquisitive nature, has delved into the world of artificial intelligence as Microsoft’s Chief Questions Officer. With his signature humor, he breaks down the most complex issues of our time to provide easily digestible information and actionable solutions.

In this conversation, he provides insights into the public debate and discusses the various ways experts are using AI to address urgent global issues, and its effect on public safety, health, education, and more. He explores the cutting-edge of technology and shares his learning from technologists, engineers, scientists, and communities around the world.

AI & People Analytics | Change Management & Future of Work | Performance & Productivity | ROI & Business Impact | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
All attendee Event
Wed, May 14, 5:25 pm – 7:30 pm MT
All Attendee Party
Workshop
Wed, May 14, 10:45 pm – 12:00 pm MT
Fuel Professional Growth by Instilling the Third Door Mindset
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

How do you persevere through rejection and fear to achieve your biggest goals? How can you accelerate growth when faced with obstacles in today’s fast-evolving workplace? In this engaging and interactive workshop, bestselling author and exponential growth and success expert, Alex Banayan combines captivating storytelling with practical, actionable tools to help you break through the personal and professional barriers holding you back.

Drawing on twelve years of research on high performance and success, including interviews with icons like Bill Gates, Tony Hsieh, and Lady Gaga, Banayan introduces his Third Door framework – a powerful strategy for overcoming rejection, building persistence, and unlocking exponential growth. This session will present interactive exercises engineered to deliver immediate results, as well as take-home strategies to foster sustained growth

Packed with professional development resources and career-boosting tactics, you’ll leave equipped to unlock our own and your team’s potential, enabled to achieve your most ambitious work goals.

Key Takeaways include:

  • The Rejection Inspection Tool: A three-step process to reframe rejection and bounce back quickly
  • Mindset of Fear Transformation: a practical exercise to overcome fear and seize new opportunities
  • How to Cultivate Bold Thinking: strategies to foster a culture of persistence and risk-taking
  • Sustainable Growth tools: exercises to ensure long-term personal and professional success
Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Performance & Productivity | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Meditation
Thu, May 15, 7:00 am – 8:00 am MT
Yoga
Meal
Thu, May 15, 8:00 am – 9:00 am MT
Breakfast
Meditation
Thu, May 15, 8:00 am – 8:30 am MT
Meditation
Workshop
Thu, May 15, 9:00 am – 10:15 am MT
From Insights to Action: Workhuman Live 2025 Action Planning Sessions

Close out your Workhuman Live experience by turning the week’s groundbreaking ideas into tangible, actionable strategies you can implement in your organization. These highly interactive sessions are designed to bring clarity to complex HR challenges while equipping you with tools and frameworks to make meaningful changes.

What to Expect:

  • Hands-On Collaboration: Engage in workgroups designed to tackle today’s most pressing workplace challenges, guided by expert facilitators.
  • Actionable Tools and Resources: Use carefully designed worksheets and frameworks to map out solutions for your team.
  • Insights from the Week: Sessions integrate the week’s keynotes, workshops, and attendee feedback.

Key takeaways include:

  1. A step-by-step plan to apply insights directly to organizational challenges.
  2. Tools and resources to build sustainable solutions.
  3. Peer-to-peer collaboration with HR professionals facing similar obstacles.
  4. Inspiration and clarity to elevate your leadership and transform your organization.
Read more
Networking
Thu, May 15, 10:15 am – 10:50 am MT
Transition Break
Meal
Thu, May 15, 10:45 am – 1:45 pm MT
Takeaway Lunch
Big ideas session
Thu, May 15, 10:50 am – 12:20 pm MT
Ending Exhausting Conversations to Begin Anew: Evolving Humans to Co-Create Workplaces
RISE UP FOR YOU

Still involved in exhausting conversations about how to attract, engage and retain top talent in a constantly changing environment? Riding the rollercoaster of trying to engage talent without breeding entitlement? Struggling with fostering an environment of accountability that can drive top results in spite of challenging circumstances? Finding yourself caught in the middle of polarized situations where team members are demanding, and leaders are seemingly under-delivering? Are you experience the weaponization of key requirements in your workforce like resiliency, accountability, or psychological safety? Finding the array of HR current programs and initiatives overwhelming and less effective than hoped for?

You are not alone. And Cy Wakeman can help you sort through the confusion.

Here is a revolutionary invitation:

If you are involved in an exhausting conversation. STOP. Just end the conversation AND begin a new one.

Our new role in HR is to actively evolve the humans in our midst so that they can move through their new realities skillfully and healthily.

Join Cy Wakeman as she initiates a whole new conversation for your organization. Cy will totally interrupt your thinking, reveal some new truths for HR, and show you the path to move away from all that is not working because it is based upon conventional and traditional thinking and instead adopt a modern philosophy based on evolution and integration. Cy will present a new model of co-creation in the workplace based upon shared accountability for all team members, influencers and leaders who must gain fluence in modern workplace competencies. You will learn to evolve your HR and talent philosophies to transcend all that is polarizing and no longer working and be invited to a whole new conversation about what is possible in the new world of work and life.

Burnout, Resilience & Wellbeing | Conflict & Feedback Management | Employee Engagement & Experience | Leadership & Talent Management | Professional Development & Skilling/Reskilling | Workplace Culture & Innovation
Read more
Big ideas session
Thu, May 15, 10:50 am – 12:20 pm MT
How to Be a Great Boss: A Toolkit for Increasing Psychological Safety, Wrestling with the Paradoxes of Leadership and Retaining Your Best Employees
LIFT UP FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

Studies have proven that leaders who intentionally build inclusivity and psychological safety at every organizational level achieve better results and have more productive teams. Through demonstrations, interactive sessions and a refreshing honesty about her life, bestselling author and NYU Professor Dolly Chugh welcomes leaders to explore psychological concepts that often escape standard leadership presentations.

Drawing on concepts taught in her top-rated management and leadership classes, her bestselling book The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias and her latest book A More Just Future: Psychological Tools for Reckoning with Our Past and Driving Social Change, Chugh invites leaders to physically feel the differences between growth and fixed mindsets, wrestle with paradox, dive into simulations of power structures, and more. Anyone seeking the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate advanced leadership techniques in their organizations and themselves – including facilitating more inclusive meetings, listening and coaching more effectively, and leveraging stress, among other tools, will find this session and Chugh’s leadership toolkit indispensable.

DEI & Neurodiversity | Leadership & Talent Management | Performance & Productivity | Psychological Safety
Read more
54
DAYS
60
HOURS
60
MINUTES
60
SECONDS
Session registration opens March 19. But who’s counting?
Register for Workhuman Live

You gush, we blush

Two women are taking a selfie together in front of a colorful background featuring the word

I had the time of my life. I left feeling inspired to do better for my organization.

Amazon

Global Program Manager, Learning & Development

A woman in a red dress is joyfully dancing with her hands raised, surrounded by other attendees at a lively event. She has dark, curly hair and wears a name badge. Another woman in a blue dress smiles and appears to be singing nearby. The atmosphere is vibrant and celebratory.

I have never been to a more energizing conference.

The Haskell Company

Manager of Engagement

A diverse group of women sit in an audience, engaged and smiling at each other. One woman in the foreground, wearing stripes and large pink earrings, appears to be laughing, while another woman in a white blazer engages with her. Several others in the background hold drink cups, suggesting a lively atmosphere at an event. The attendees are illuminated by warm lighting, enhancing the friendly and inviting mood of the gathering.

Great keynote speakers and incredibly knowledgeable breakout session speakers.

Bank of America Corporation

Product Manager

Let’s stay CONNECTED

Still mulling it over? We’ll send more exciting Workhuman Live announcements to your inbox.

Convince your boss

Need to prove the value of Workhuman Live? We got you.

Download the pitch

Bring your team

Send this to your favorite group chat to make Workhuman Live a shared experience.

Download the teams program

Agenda At-A-Glance

Download this quick bird’s eye view of the event for office bulletin board material.

Download the agenda