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Monday, April 15
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Workhuman Central Opens
Workhuman Central
This is the place where the event comes to life. It’s where the human experience is elevated and More details 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. Hide details
You are the answer
Monday, April 15
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT
The Playbook is Dead: From 20th Century Leadership to 21st Century Leadering
Mega Session
The world economy is standing at the precipice of an AI-led revolution, enabling an unprecedented More details ability to solve complex problems and build more relevant structures on a global scale across all industries. The potential of this new and awe-inspiring technological and innovative era is boundless but overwhelming especially when our thinking and incentive structures haven’t kept up with the exponential pace of change. Everyday it’s becoming clear that we need to quickly ditch outdated industrial era processes, metrics and beliefs focused on efficiency, growth and scale and instead cultivate a set of dynamic practices, systemic yardsticks, deep alignment, and technology adoption in order to empower much faster and more humane decision making. In this session, join exponential strategist, business futurist and bestselling author Nancy Giordano for an in depth discussion on:

  • The importance of developing your adaptability quotient
  • The enterprise and societal scaffolding needed to make the most of the huge productivity leap ahead
  • What it means to be AI-led as an enterprise and as a human
  • What AI advancements mean for the future of work and reskilling inside and out of your organization
  • The shifting metrics of success
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Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Technology
You are a purpose-driver
Monday, April 15
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm CT
The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business
Mega Session
As today’s business world becomes ever-more global and virtual, executives and managers are More details 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, event 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. Hide details
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
Business
Monday, April 15
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm CT
Meditation – Mindfulness and Arriving Fully
Meditation
This 25-minute session will help all of us arrive fully to the conference and be present for our More details time together. It will also clear mental space for the adventure, connection, and growth that lies ahead. Any positive change begins with mindfulness and awareness. In this science of the mind and meditation session, participants will learn what mindfulness is and what the latest research about mindfulness suggests. In the twenty-first century we are lucky to have access to a wealth of resources and information. However, what a wealth of resources and information creates is a poverty of that which the information consumes: a poverty of attention. We can reclaim our attention through mindfulness practice. Let this meditation mark your transition that you have fully arrived.

Builds: Focus, awareness, groundedness, reduced anxiety and depression, more life satisfaction, lower blood pressure, improved sleep. Hide details
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 am – 8:00 am CT
Morning Yoga Flow
Meditation
Start your morning with mindful movement and set the tone for an intentional day. More details

Audra will lead you through a series of poses to get your day going. The slow-paced flow allows time to explore the postures while cultivating strength, flexibility, and balance. This practice stimulates and energizes the mind and body with breath and movement. Suitable for all levels. Each class will have a short meditation and end with healing vibrations from crystal bowls, gongs, or our voices. Hide details
Tuesday, April 16
7:30 am – 8:30 am CT
Breakfast
All-Attendee Event, Meal, Workhuman Central
Tuesday, April 16
8:30 am – 8:55 am CT
Hello Humans
All-Attendee Event, Mainstage
Welcome session on how organizations can bring humanity into the workplace through the power of More details thanking, talking and celebrating together. Hide details
Tuesday, April 16
8:55 am – 9:45 am CT
Keynote – Eric Mosley
Keynote, Mainstage
Workhuman’s CEO talks about the new era of strategic employee recognition and how lasting success More details means always putting people first. Hide details
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You are a purpose-driver
Tuesday, April 16
9:45 am – 10:35 am CT
Keynote – Dare to Lead: A Conversation with Brené Brown
Keynote, Mainstage
Join us for an impactful and exclusive session with Brené Brown, tailor-made for HR leaders. This More details call to focus is a lesson in how to be the drivers of purpose within an organization. Together with Brené, explore the secrets to daring leadership – distilled through teachable, observable, and measurable skill sets that when put into practice can transform workplaces. Reflecting on over two decades of groundbreaking research, attendees will be encouraged to challenge the cultural barriers obstructing courageous leadership and provide attendees with the tools needed to grow and support their people. Brené’s expertise will expand on dynamic leadership types, the pivotal role of curiosity and grounded confidence in sparking brave work, dare attendees to have tough conversations and teach how to reset after setbacks. This isn’t just any discussion – it’s an experience that promises to leave you revitalized, motivated, and poised to rejuvenate your workplaces.

This session will help attendees:
  • Develop Daring Leadership: Acquire an understanding of the four teachable skill sets crucial for cultivating braver and more daring leaders within your HR domain
  • Overcome Cultural Barriers: Uncover insights into the cultural barriers specific to HR environments and learn effective strategies to overcome them for fostering courageous leadership
  • Champion Vulnerability: Embrace the significance of vulnerability and how HR leaders can foster a culture of openness and authenticity
  • Build Trust: Explore the nuances of braving trust and how trust impacts HR functions
  • Navigate Resilience: Insights to help navigate setbacks, disappointments and challenges, fostering resilience and leading with courage in the dynamic HR landscape
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Learning & Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
Tuesday, April 16
10:35 am – 11:10 am CT
Networking Break
All-Attendee Event, Networking, Workhuman Central
You are future-proof
Tuesday, April 16
11:10 am – 12:00 pm CT
Reskill and Reshape Workforces to Thrive with AI, Not Just Survive
Breakout Session
In the quickly evolving age of AI, businesses face a significant challenge: integrating More details groundbreaking technology without sidelining their workforce. In a compelling article in Harvard Business Review, international reskilling expert Raffaella Sadun emphasizes that a firm’s response to AI is what ultimately determines its success. A distinguished Harvard Business School professor featured on the 2023 Thinker’s 50 Radar list, Sadun explains that leaders must connect AI to both their overarching corporate vision and individual employee development. This demonstrates to their workforce that the goal is not merely about tech adoption but about crafting a resilient, adaptable team. A dynamic speaker, Sadun provides an actionable roadmap to reskilling and workforce strategy, ensuring AI becomes an asset and not a threat. Hide details
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Technology
You are a purpose-driver
Tuesday, April 16
11:10 am – 12 pm CT
Demystifying Inclusion: Rewards and Realities of Fostering an Inclusive Culture
Breakout Session
There is a lot of discussion and ambition in organizations around fostering an inclusive culture. More details But this desire for inclusion is crowded with confusion. What exactly is inclusion? What drives it within organizations? What derails it? How should organizations measure it? And what are the tangible outcomes of an inclusive culture? So much of the confusion comes from the assumption that diversity, equity and inclusion are the same thing. But they are not. In fact, they are three different yet interrelated concepts. Diversity is about composition. Equity centers on fairness. Inclusion ensures everyone is valued. People often think inclusion is about welcoming difference, or feeling included, but it is so much more.

Join Kincentric’s Director of Research and Insights Dnika Travis and Managing Director Elizabeth Derby for a deep dive into the organization’s new and comprehensive research on strategic DEI and the four elements of inclusion uncovered as a result: People are valued, enabled to use their voice, have decision-making influence, and can contribute to their best. Hide details
DEI
Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
HR Operations/HRIS
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People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are doing too much
Tuesday, April 16
11:10 am – 12 pm CT
Transforming Company Culture: Leveraging Recognition to Drive Award-Winning Engagement & Impact
Breakout Session
In this session, join a special guest customer speaker from an industry leading organization to More details hear about their innovative approach to employee recognition and engagement. Explore how the Workhuman Cloud has supported this organization’s cultural aspirations by providing deeper insights into employee sentiment and driving positive behavioral changes. Gain valuable insight’s into this company’s experience with Workhuman IQ, as they utilize data analytics to correlate engagement with tangible outcomes in safety and production. Attendees will learn firsthand from this customer’s journey and discover strategies for fostering more engaged and appreciative workplace culture.

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Business Development/Sales
You are a purpose-driver
Tuesday, April 16
11:10 am – 12:00 pm CT
Be the One℠: Cultivating Expansive Thinking and Radical Appreciation
Breakout Session
Retain and embolden your workforce through a heart-led culture shift: What is the mindset needed to More details create an inner vibrancy and buoyant aliveness in our work and our life—and grow a happier, more productive workforce? How do we access the energy to always lead with our presence and care, and fully engage the hearts of our people?

Allison Massari states, “There is a way to experience our life and our work that feels transcendent.”

In her new, enthralling keynote, acclaimed speaker, entrepreneur and visual artist, Allison Massari, teaches how developing expansive thinking, self-leadership, and joyful appreciation of others unleashes an inner strength and professional enthusiasm that radically elevates our company culture, increases retention, and quite simply – makes our own life better. Allison explains, “Instead of waiting for the world to give us what we want and crave, we can make the decision to GIVE what we want to RECEIVE—to ‘Be the One.’ This is a way to take charge of our culture and radically transform our experience of our professional environment and our life.”

This timely and visionary keynote is packed with content and original concepts that provide specific methods to uplift and transform your workplace. Allison’s compelling history gives her unique authority to share what it takes to persevere and transcend life’s difficulties. Audiences are transported by her extraordinary personal stories of Art, Vivaldi, Mozart, Austria and so much more—and fortified with fresh and unique metaphors and insight. Energized with renewed passion for work and bolstered by a sense of unity and empowerment, you walk away feeling revitalized, refreshed, and seeing life and work from new coordinates.

We can see the world with new eyes. Prepare to be taken on a very special journey. Hide details
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are the answer
Tuesday, April 16
11:10 am – 12:00 pm CT
Lead and Let Live: Leadership Lessons for the Future of Work
Breakout Session
A scary medical diagnosis spurred human resources executive Barbie Brewer to consider her legacy More details both personally and professionally. Inspired by her reflections and industry tenure, in this session, Barbie will offer leadership strategies for a more empathetic future of work. Pulling from her significant experience at influential companies such as GitLab, Netflix, and now Safe Security, Barbie will share innovative and practical ways that leaders can inspire trust, cultivate, and drive performance while confidently navigating the complexities of the modern workplace. Attendees will be challenged to dig deep and learn how to tap into the resilience and courage needed to lead in the present to create a brighter future for tomorrow. Hide details
Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
Tuesday, April 16
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm CT
Lunch
All-Attendee Event, Meal, Workhuman Central
Tuesday, April 16
12:55 pm – 1:25 pm CT
Meditation – Compassion for Happiness in the Mind
Meditation
Connection is happiness, so you will leave this session feeling grounded, connected, and at ease. More details In this 25-minute science of the mind and meditation session, participants will briefly hear what the latest research suggests about the practice of compassion. Then we will try compassion meditation together. Join to get answers to questions like: What are the psychological and physiological effects of compassion? How does compassion change the body and brain? Why does it lead to our success as individuals and as a community? Join to reflect on common humanity and try a practice that improves all your relationships.

Builds: Collaboration, a culture of inclusion, reduced stress, reduced anxiety, reduced feelings of depression, increased happiness, more meaningful relationships. Hide details
You are doing too much
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
The Anthropological Lens: Understanding AI’s Impact on Humans and HR
Breakout Session
In this session, Kasara Weinrich, Principal Consultant, Future of Work at ADP will delve into the More details intricate interplay between anthropology, HR and AI. Providing a foundational understanding of anthropology’s relevance to HR, Kasara will explore the transformative influence of AI on modern human resources practices. She will discuss the breadth and depth of AI’s applications within the industry, specifically in recruitment, self-service, employee engagement, and DEIA. Kasara will explore how cultural norms and values can influence and be influenced by AI-driven HR tools and strategies, as well as the ethical considerations inherent in AI’s intersection with HR, focusing on biases, privacy, and fairness. Attendees will walk away with practical approaches to effectively and sensitively incorporate AI tools in processes while considering cultural nuances. Hide details
DEI
Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Technology
You are doing too much
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
Panel – Stuck in the Middle: Your People Managers Can’t and Shouldn’t Be Expected to “Do It All”
Breakout Session
Did you know that 60% of hybrid employees view their managers as their primary link to company More details culture? Yet, people managers often find themselves caught in a balancing act: They’re often torn between meeting employee expectations for purpose, flexibility, and career advancement while navigating performance pressures and shifting business priorities from senior leadership—and managing their day-to-day duties at the same time. In this panel, you’ll hear from HR leaders at top-tier organizations who are actively addressing these challenges. During this session, panelists will cover:
  • Strategies to strengthen the connection between managers and company culture in any work environment.
  • Innovative approaches to support and train people managers to meet employee expectations for purpose, flexibility, and career growth.
  • Insights into mitigating the skills gap among managers.
  • Practical examples of how HR leaders are clarifying manager priorities to enhance organizational culture.
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Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are future-proof
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
You Are Future-Proof
Breakout Session
In this session, learn how to strategically position your organization for an uncertain future by More details prioritizing your most valuable asset – your people.

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Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Technology
You are a purpose-driver
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Breakout Session
Sometimes we choose our challenges, sometimes our challenges choose us. What we decide to do about More details them is what counts. In this session, explorer, speaker and founder of Run in the Dark, Mark Pollock helps leaders and their teams make these important decisions.

In the face of uncertainty and change, Mark will share how to build resilience and collaborate with others so that we are able to achieve more than we thought possible. Hide details
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are the answer
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
Metamorphosis Leadership
Breakout Session
Join Latasha Gillespie, Global Head of DEIA for Amazon MGM Studios, Prime Video, and Freevee and More details explore the transformative journey of a butterfly to uncover the parallels it shares with effective leadership and organizational culture. In this engaging workshop, Latasha will delve into the lifecycle of metamorphosis to highlight the critical need for focusing on culture as a strategic imperative.

Gain practical strategies and firsthand knowledge on how to bring cultural transformation to the forefront of your organizational strategy through the lens of this powerful metaphor and uncover the secrets to cultivating adaptive leadership, fostering a resilient organizational culture, and leading with purpose and impact from the front lines. Hide details
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Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
You are future-proof
Tuesday, April 16
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
Brave New Work: The Change-Friendly Playbook for Navigating Non-Stop Transformation
Breakout Session
Volatility. Uncertainty. Complexity. Ambiguity. Four words that defined our lives over the past few More details years. Now, emerging from chaos, we face yet another challenge: navigating a fast-approaching future of work – an always-on “new abnormal” characterized by hybrid work, persistent technological disruption, and constantly shifting behaviors and expectations.

Today’s organizations must compress their five-year plans to two years (or less) to thrive in tomorrow’s fast-paced world. In an age where everything that can be automated will be, it’s imperative that people change before it’s too late. To meet this challenge, attendees of this dynamic session require a bold new approach to navigating constant change; they must lean into an array of uniquely human qualities – such as attunement, (true) resilience, and creativity – that are difficult, if not impossible, to disrupt. The future of work belongs to those who can change before change is required.

Key takeaways include:
  • Familiarity with the top reasons organizations fail to navigate constant change
  • Understanding of how to operationalize and maximize change-friendly values to future-proof your career
  • The inspiration to transition your organization to a change-friendly state of automatic and perpetual renewal
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Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Technology
Tuesday, April 16
2:20 pm – 2:40 pm
Transition Break
All-Attendee Event, Workhuman Central
You are future-proof
Tuesday, April 16
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Empowering Women’s Advancement: How to Set a New Standard for Culture
Breakout Session
Despite progress, women face inadequate representation in corporate spaces. In fact, it’s estimated More details that globally less than one third or leadership positions are held by women, even though they make up nearly half the workforce and women of color encounter challenges across all levels of employment. One effective approach to promote the advancement of all women is through strategic recognition and inclusive workplace cultures.

Join Meisha-ann Martin, Senior Director of People Analytics and Research and People Data Analyst Julian Wright from Workhuman and Founder of The She-Suite, Melissa Dawn Simkins to discuss the obstacles and hidden barriers faced by women at work.

You can expect to walk away with:
  • Actionable steps to create pathways for growth and representation of women colleagues
  • Tips on how to cultivate an inclusive culture that combats gender bias
  • A deeper understanding of how recognition can be used strategically to build equitable workplaces
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DEI
Talent & Recruiting
Learning & Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are a purpose-driver
Tuesday, April 16
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Connecting Without Limits
Breakout Session
It can be difficult to ask questions about cultures and identities that are different from your More details own. Fear of making a mistake can become a barrier to learning, growth and connection. Every DEI professional knows the experience of someone taking them aside to quietly ask the question they were afraid to ask in a larger group. These are the unspoken questions holding us back from building true belonging. Surfacing them for meaningful dialogue connects us to purpose and helps create a culture of belonging for all.

Join Accenture DEI leaders for an interactive session on building belonging using Accenture’s “Connecting Without Limits” cards. You’ll learn something new, engage in inspirational conversations and build your inclusion and diversity confidence to take back to your own organization. Hide details
Learning & Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are doing too much
Tuesday, April 16
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Performance is Cultivated, not Managed: Unleashing the Power of the Check-In Conversation
Breakout Session
Let’s be honest – our performance management practices aren’t working. In fact, they’ve been More details failing to deliver results for a long time (if they ever did in the first place). Like other traditional workplace practices we’ve been scrutinizing and redesigning, traditional performance management overlooks an important truth about human beings: performance and growth are our default setting.

Performance is human nature. It doesn’t need to be managed; it needs to be cultivated. So how do we do this? By learning to have wildly effective check-in conversations – because when you can equip your employees with what they need and help remove obstacles in their way, performance will improve naturally.

In this session, you will learn:
  • How to replace outdated production-minded management practices with a more modern and effective approach called cultivation
  • A four-step check-in process you can use to cultivate employee performance, growth, and retention
  • Structured check-in templates you can use and share to help leaders foster employee performance and retention
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Learning & Development
HR Operations/HRIS
Employee Communication
Technology
You are doing too much
Tuesday, April 16
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Dell’s ERG Initiative: Nurturing Diversity for Collective Success
Breakout Session
Join Dell’s Chief People, Culture & Inclusion Officer, Vanice Hayes, as she shares trailblazing More details strategies designed to enhance workplace inclusivity. Dell is leaning into the power of specialized Employee Resource Group (ERG) initiatives and has developed a program that includes tailored recognition and incentives, designed to actively encourage employee participation. Dell’s dynamic community has achieved an impressive 92% adoption rate. In this session, Vanice will discus Dell’s leadership commitment to actively engaging in ERG initiatives and amplifying successes through diverse communication channels. Dive into the business impact of ERGs through a meticulous data-driven approach, showcasing tangible outcomes such as increased employee satisfaction, innovation, and collaboration. Elevate your understanding of strategic significance of diversity and inclusion in shaping a thriving workplace culture from Dell.

Attendees will learn how:
  • Dell has tailored recognition programs and compelling incentives to drive active participation in ERGs
  • Dell’s leadership commitment is underscored through executive involvement and communication channels
  • Data-driven metrics, including heightened employee satisfaction and increased innovation, emphasize the tangible business impact of Dell’s ERG initiatives
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Learning & Development
HR Operations/HRIS
Employee Communication
Technology
You are the answer
Tuesday, April 16
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Panel – From Moments that Matter to a Culture of Trust
Breakout Session
As the global work-from-home movement, spurred by the Covid era, fades away, it gives rise to a More details hybrid workforce marked by unclear expectations and, often, diverging opinions between leadership and employees.

While leadership undeniably influences culture, the wellspring of innovative ideas for job redesign, team performance, or new work processes typically comes from a passionate and well-intentioned employee. Bridging the gap between leadership expectations and employee priorities poses a challenge – and the truth is, many companies aren’t quite hitting the mark.

Forward-thinking companies, guided by the idea of progress over perfection, are shifting their focus to creating a “culture of trust.”

With this shift, the best leaders can demonstrate their dedication to engaging in the necessary tough conversations, exploring unconventional ideas, and striving for meaningful compromises that benefit everyone in this ever-changing work landscape.

Key Takeaways:
  • Employee-Centric Innovation: Emphasizing the importance of tapping into the creativity and insights of employees
  • Realistic Leadership Expectations: Recognizing that leadership may not always get it right and acknowledging the impact on the employee experience, with a call for realistic expectations
  • Cultural Transformation: Understanding the role of a “culture of trust” in organizational success and how it contributes to a positive and dynamic work environment
  • Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Discussing the commitment to progress over perfection and how organizations can foster a culture of continuous improvement


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DEI
Learning & Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are a purpose-driver
Tuesday, April 16
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Recognition that Delivers: Breakthroughs within a Remote Associate Population
Breakout Session
Achieving successful employee engagement in a dispersed, predominantly remote workforce is a More details persistent struggle for many organizations. This intensifies as HR leaders navigate recognition that resonates in a digital era, while also creating critical impact on business success and employee wellbeing.

In this session, Workhuman customer speakers will share firsthand insights, delving into the strategy and measurable impact of employee engagement, flexibility and growth. They’ll also offer a glimpse into their future plans for advancing their recognition program, highlighting their long-term collaboration with Workhuman, ensuring continued alignment with organizational objectives and employee needs.

Uncover actionable takeaways for HR professionals looking to boost employee engagement, enhance customer service, and drive organizational success. Hide details
Learning & Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
Tuesday, April 16
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm CT
Networking Break
All-Attendee Event, Networking, Workhuman Central
You are doing too much
Tuesday, April 16
4:15 pm – 5:05 pm CT
Keynote – How to Citizen with Baratunde Thurston
Keynote, Mainstage
The word “citizen” is so much more than a noun we use to draw lines between people. Citizen is also More details a verb. Citizen isn’t what you are; it’s how you are. In this talk, Baratunde breaks down the four pillars of How to Citizen which are to participate, to invest in relationships, to understand power, and to value the collective as in working towards outcomes that benefit the many and not just the few. Hide details
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Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Wednesday, April 17
7:00 am – 8:00 am CT
Workhuman Central is Open
Networking, Workhuman Central
Wednesday, April 17
7:30 am – 8:30 am CT
Morning Yoga Flow
Meditation
Start your morning with mindful movement and set the tone for an intentional day. More details

Audra will lead you through a series of poses to get your day going. The slow-paced flow allows time to explore the postures while cultivating strength, flexibility, and balance. This practice stimulates and energizes the mind and body with breath and movement. Suitable for all levels. Each class will have a short meditation and end with healing vibrations from crystal bowls, gongs, or our voices. Hide details
Wednesday, April 17
8:00 am – 9:00 am CT
Breakfast
All-Attendee Event, Meal, Workhuman Central
You are future-proof
Wednesday, April 17
9:00 am – 9:15 am CT
Keynote – AI 101: The Surprises of Generative AI with Andrew McAfee
Keynote, Mainstage
ChatGPT and other types of GenAI has taken us by surprise – we weren’t expecting its capabilities More details to appear so soon. According to Andrew McAfee, Co-Founder & Co-Director of MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy and principal research scientist who was named among the top 50 management thinkers in the world, GenAI is already transforming jobs and industries and delivering unprecedented creativity and productivity boosts. However, these systems still have serious flaws that need to be addressed in order for them to realize their full impact.

In this fundamentally optimistic crash course, McAfee will prime you for the following Spotlight Panel discussion on how GenAI can improve the business world and our lives, while weighing top of mind ethical concerns and considerations. Hide details
Learning & Development
HR Operations/HRIS
People, Culture & Experience
Safety
Technology
Business Development/Sales
You are future-proof
Wednesday, April 17
9:15 am – 10:20 am CT
Keynote – Spotlight Panel: Artificial Intelligence and the Role of Humanity in HR
Keynote, Mainstage
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation aren’t just the future of work — they’ve More details arrived and they’re just getting started. Companies are racing to unlock their full potential, and HR is very much a part of that transformation. In fact, according to Aptitude Research, 75% of companies today are moving to embed AI in their HR operating models.

Preparing for this new way of working, HR departments are focusing on ways to increase operating capacity and stretching the boundaries of traditional HR work. As with any transformative technology, this will make a few roles obsolete while creating many new jobs and opportunities, but the most profound changes will be within jobs, as AI takes over routine or repetitive tasks, leaving humans to do what they do best – create, imagine, decide, communicate, and more. In this way, AI doesn’t take work from humans — it can create a more human way of working.

In this session, you will:
  • Get a crash course in AI and generative AI tools
  • Understand what role AI can play in certain functions within HR, making employees more productive where it counts
  • How to partner with IT to mitigate risks, review issues of corporate governance / due diligence and lean on this key stakeholder group to move projects forward
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Learning & Development
HR Operations/HRIS
Organizational Development
People, Culture & Experience
Safety
Technology
Wednesday, April 17
10:05 am – 10:45 am CT
Networking Break
All-Attendee Event, Networking, Workhuman Central
You are doing too much
Wednesday, April 17
10:45 am – 12:00 pm CT
THAT’S JUST PERFECT: The Brain Science and Human Impact of Impossibly High Standards
Workshop
There’s good news and there’s bad news. Holding impossibly high standards is fantastic for More details motivation: “Shoot for the moon, for if you miss you’ll be among the stars.” But, research indicates that comparing ourselves to impossibly high standards results in the Fear of Messing Up or “FOMU” which is detrimental to our self-esteem, energy levels, and mental health.

Eric M. Bailey is back to facilitate this unique, high-energy, and deeply engaging workshop that will provide you and your team with a powerful set of tools to understand, recognize, and heal from the effects of “perfection.” Hide details
DEI
Learning & Development
People, Culture & Experience
Employee Communication
You are doing too much
Wednesday, April 17
10:45 am – 12:00 pm CT
What the Barbie Movie Can Teach Us About Psychological Safety and Leadership in the Workplace
Workshop
Eight-five percent of employees are disengaged at work. Unlike Barbie Land, “everyday is ‘not’ a More details great day” in the workplace and for many of us this stems from a lack of psychological safety and supportive leadership in the corporate landscape. The Barbie movie embodies the zeitgeist of our time and is a clever exploration of the deeply rooted imbalances in our culture that continue to have very real consequences – such as patriarchal dominance and misogyny. As with most things, healing requires balance. Balance that global play expert, Jeff Harry, argues can be achieved by celebrating and embracing all characteristics and qualities that each of us possess as human beings – masculine, feminine, and nonbinary.

In this workshop, Jeff will break down the archetypes of iconic Barbie characters and examine the real-life lessons they have to offer – such as psychological safety with Weird Barbie and authenticity and identity with Alan – and challenge the systemic gender expectations that prevent us from building the workplaces of the future that not only represent who we are but who we want to become.

Attendees will:
  • Uncover the art of nurturing psychological safety through the lens of the Barbie cast
  • Challenge patriarchal norms shaping our workplaces so we can build the future of work we want to see
  • Celebrate and learn how to embrace the inherent and multi-faceted qualities and characteristics that cultivate balanced and supportive leadership and workplace environments
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Wednesday, April 17
10:45 am – 12:00 pm CT
Reskilling: Five Principles that Enable Working Learners to Thrive in an Uncertain World of Work
Workshop
Join Dr. Michelle Weise, Future of Work & Workforce Strategist, as she unveils five essential More details principles to equip you for the dynamic landscape of the future of work. In this insightful workshop, Dr. Weise explores strategies to prepare for an extended and potentially turbulent work environment, anticipating the need for more frequent job transitions. By shining a light on the elements that comprise the talent ecosystem, Weise lays out a clear and easy-to-follow roadmap for building a sustainable, dynamic, workforce.

Discover how to access a deeper talent pool while simultaneously unlocking the full potential of your people. Weise will encourage you to not buy talent but build it instead. Learn about the importance of creating internal skill-based mobility pathways that compel workers to remain with the company, boosting talent retention, and transforming a disjointed workforce into a connected community.

Key takeaways will include:
  • Five principles to navigate the ever-evolving world of work
  • Insights into preparing for a longer and more dynamic future of work
  • An understanding of the importance of designing reskilling initiatives for roles that may not exist today
  • A roadmap for building a sustainable dynamic workforce by unlocking the full potential of talent within an organization
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Wednesday, April 17
10:45 am – 12:00 pm CT
Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself and Your Team into a Thriving Future
Workshop
What does resilience at work look like? In this immersive workshop session with trailblazer, More details author, and keynote speaker, Simon T. Bailey, be prepared to accept how to coach yourself and your team into a thriving future. Pulling from over two decades of experience and his tenure at Disney, Simon will introduce you to the four archetype personalities in the workplace – Hurry, Worry, Ready and Steady, teach you three game changing questions to equip you to outperform your competition and emerge stronger in this rapidly changing corporate landscape, and demonstrate how to harness resilience as a superpower to transform adversity into opportunity. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
10:45 am – 12:00 pm CT
C.H.A.N.G.E. Traits®: Exploring the Critical Skills for Inspired Leadership Through Change
Workshop
In this immersive workshop author, engineer, and change enthusiast, Cassandra Worthy, distills down More details 15 years’ worth of Corporate M&A experience into a critical skills masterclass that will leave you feeling empowered to create and sustain growth through change. Perfect for executives, leaders, change management and HR professionals alike, this session will provide you with a new perspective on the soft skills required to effectively lead through change, a practical framework to quantify your strengths and areas of growth when addressing, working and leading through transition, and an instantly-applicable plan that will empower you to improve critical leadership behaviors to effectively lead change movements. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
10:45 am – 12:00 pm CT
How to Implement Well-being as a Strategic Priority at the Organizational Level: A Gallup Workshop
Workshop
Join Ed O’Boyle, Gallup Global Practice Leader, for an interactive workshop focused on transforming More details workplace culture through strategic well-being initiatives. The workshop will provide practical steps to integrate well-being into total rewards strategies, with guidance to lead organizational diagnostics to deepen your understanding of what is currently working and what is not, based on Gallup’s latest research about global CHRO and U.S. employee perspectives on wellbeing initiatives. Participants will leave equipped with actionable insights to implement effective well-being programs tailored to their workplace and methods to track program performance and business impact.

Key takeaways include:
  • Deepened understanding of the essential steps for making well-being a strategic priority in your organization
  • Practical strategies to initiate and sustain effective well-being programs, customized to your workplace dynamics
  • Tangible steps and a roadmap to foster a culture of well-being, promoting employee satisfaction and contributing to organizational success
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Wednesday, April 17
12:00 pm -1:30 pm CT
Lunch
All-Attendee Event, Meal, Workhuman Central
Wednesday, April 17
12:55 pm – 1:25 pm CT
Meditation – Self-Compassion and Freedom from the Inner Critic
Meditation
Self-compassion is how we create a positive inner environment, no matter what is happening outside More details of ourselves. In this science of the mind and meditation session, we will do a practice that helps us be on our own side in all situations and cultivate what psychologists call “unconditional positive regard.” After examining the science of self-compassion and doing a self-compassion meditation together, we will end the session by looking at ways to practice self-compassion every day on-the-go, rather than succumbing to the critical voice we all have. This session will feel amazing, and as you connect to yourself, you will be better able to connect with all others.

Builds: Increased levels of happiness and optimism, more life satisfaction, reduced stress, lower levels of burn-out, lower levels of anxiety, more feelings of connectedness, more confidence, less fear of failure Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
How to Be an Inclusive Leader
Breakout Session
Inclusive Leadership can be a very illusive and ambiguous term. Yet, as the U.S. population grows More details more and more diverse and emerging markets strengthen around the globe, it is an emerging leadership capability that will be vital to the success of our workplaces and marketplaces in very near future.

Busy leaders need to know precisely what they can do to be inclusive leaders who truly foster a sense of belonging within their teams that results in employee engagement, high performance, and consistent results now and into the future.

In this program, Raven breaks inclusive leadership down into 6 straight-forward characteristics, demonstrating what each looks like in everyday leadership. She covers the inner drivers necessary to actualize these characteristics in a way that is seen and felt by team members. Your leaders will leave with a clear understanding of the importance of their inclusive leadership, newfound courage to lean into discomfort, and an awakened curiosity to learn more about themselves and their bias, as well as the lived experiences of others.

You will learn how to:
  • Identify the 6 characteristics of highly inclusive leaders as well as their drivers
  • Explain the quantitative and qualitative value of inclusive leadership
  • Identify personal areas of opportunity to be a more inclusive leader
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Wednesday, April 17
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
How HR Professionals Can Add Value Through the Succession Planning Process
Breakout Session
In this session Prudence Pitter, the Global Head of HR for Auto/Mfg, Healthcare & Life Sciences at More details Amazon Web Services (AWS) will share actionable ways to influence leaders to prioritize succession planning as an ongoing process to preserve business continuity and stability, and mitigate the risks associated with leadership transition. Pitter will coach you on how to leverage success stories, access dates, develop your own plan and identify successors. She will also explain how to tap into details from your organization, develop a clear story based on internal data and secure the future of your business by emphasizing succession planning at the right time and with the right successors in mind. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
Panel – Advancing DEI in 2024: Strategies for HR Leaders and Changemakers
Breakout Session
In the ever-evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organizations are on a More details continuous journey to refine strategies that adapt to the evolving needs of their workforce. Join this panel of experts for anticipated DEI projections for 2024, covering the impact of technology throughout the employee lifecycle, the crucial role of inclusive leadership, and the ever-changing dynamics of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). The panelists will delve into emerging topics, including the challenges of returning to the workplace, the potential influence of proximity bias on DEI efforts and employee engagement, and the implications of a shifting political landscape on DEI perspectives for both organizations and employees.

This panel will cover:
  • Technology’s Role in DEI: Explore how new technology influences DEI throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from recruiting to employee engagement and beyond
  • Inclusive Leadership: Discuss the critical role of inclusive leadership in fostering diverse and equitable workplaces
  • ERGs’ Evolving Significance: Explore the role of ERGs in the workplace and the factors that might cause them to evolve in 2024 and beyond
  • New Challenges: Analyze the challenges of return-to-work efforts and the potential impact on DEI initiatives and employee engagement
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Wednesday, April 17
1:30 pm – 2:20 pm CT
Embracing AI and Skills: Unlocking Your Organization’s Potential
Breakout Session
Join Mercer experts, Global Solutions Lead – Skills, Jobs, Careers, Brian Fisher, and Partner, John More details Land, for a thought-provoking session on the dynamic intersection of AI, skills, and the future of work. They will explore how AI and skills are reshaping the very fabric of our professional landscape and explain HR’s mindset shift from jobs to skills, and why hiring, developing, rewarding, and planning for skills are improving workforce productivity.

In doing so, they will also expose the two largest upskilling challenges that today’s HR professionals are facing: a lack of understanding of what skills are now needed, and more importantly, a lack of understanding of the skillset that currently exists in their own organizations. Thankfully, these are easy fixes according to Brian and John who will share key tips, tools and solutions that will help close these gaps.

As an attendee you will walk away with an understanding of:
  • How AI is changing the future of work
  • Why putting skills at the center of your HR programs and services is imperative
  • How you can start transitioning to a skills-based workforce
  • How your recognition program data can be a quick win and ongoing tool to gathering skills data
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Wednesday, April 17
1:30 pm -2:20 pm CT
Recognition & Change: GE Vernova’s Investment in Culture and Vision for the Future
Breakout Session
GE Vernova, amidst a spinoff, is focused on employee retention and cultivating robust culture. In More details navigating change management, strategic recognition is a vital component with the power to mitigate the annual cost of voluntary attrition (1.6 million dollars for every 1,000 employees). Drawing upon Workhuman’s research-backed strategies, session attendees will gain insights into the GE Vernova spinoff, the challenges, successes, and lessons learned, while seeing how a well-structured recognition program can effectively bolster and support successful organizational change. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
2:20 pm – 2:40 pm CT
Transition Break
All-Attendee Event, Workhuman Central
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Wednesday, April 17
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
A New Era of Recognition: A Workhuman Customer’s Experience
Breakout Session
In 2024 the healthcare sector continues to encounter workforce challenges. Before and beyond the More details global pandemic’s impact, healthcare leaders faced persistent industry-wide issues surrounding organizational culture. These challenges, coupled with an ongoing worker shortage and growing attrition rates, have contributed to heightened levels of burnout. Now is the time for a strategic culture shift.

In this session unravel the transformative journey of an industry-leading healthcare provider’s brand-new recognition program. Attendees will walk away with practical takeaways for organizations navigating recognition strategies and internal stakeholders in the dynamic landscape of healthcare. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
SolarWinds Employer Branding Strategy: Navigating Crisis with Purpose-Driven Total Rewards
Breakout Session
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent remains a More details paramount concern for organizations in an increasingly competitive market. However, amidst crisis, maintaining brand image while preserving organizational culture, presents a unique set of challenges.

Led by SolarWind’s Head of People Success, Joyeta Samanta, this authentic session will delve into the nexus of employer branding, total rewards, and organizational culture. Sharing real-life learnings from a recent public data breach, this session will address pain points faced by HR leaders during times of crisis. Looking to an effective partnership between total rewards and talent practices, attendees will explore how rewards and recognition programs can be strategically leveraged to make a tangible impact on employer brand, all while staying aligned with the organization’s purpose-driven mission.

Whether you’re an HR professional seeking to enhance your organization’s employer brand or a business leader looking to maintain culture amidst uncertainty, this session will offer practical strategies and real-world examples to guide through the complexities of today’s workforce landscape. This is an opportunity to learn from the experiences and expertise of SolarWinds’s People Success leadership and the organization’s successful approach to the intersection of total rewards, branding, and purpose-driven culture.

In this session, attendees will gain invaluable insights into:
Identifying the critical connection between total rewards and branding to bolster employer attractiveness Implementing rewards and recognition programs that resonate with the organization’s purpose, fostering a sense of belonging and meaning among employees Navigating turbulent times while preserving and strengthening organizational culture through purpose-driven initiatives Leveraging employer branding as a tool for talent acquisition and retention, even in the face of adversity Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
The [Generational] Business Case for DEIB
Breakout Session
Every CEO wants their organization to be inclusive. In order for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and More details Belonging to be truly embedded throughout your organization, every employee-from the c-suite to the frontline- must be committed to inclusion and rooted in a clear business case.

If the business case is not made clear at every level of the organization, you run the risk of DEIB fatigue, disengagement in creating change, and bottlenecked inclusion that can lead to your organization being last on the “apply to” list for top Gen Z talent.

In this engagement and insightful program, Raven takes those skeptical of the value of DEIB in their workforce and makes them believers, by clearly articulating the risk of their business without it. Those who are already believers, she equips with additional tools and awareness to further understand and articulate the value of DEIB. She does all of this uniquely using generations to frame the value proposition.

You will learn how to:
  • Identify the risks associated with not making DEIB a serious business imperative
  • Provide a common language and working knowledge of key DIEB terms such as diversity, inclusion, equity, belonging, identity, and intersectionality
  • Explain the generational evolution of diversity work in the workplace
  • Understand the organization and individual value of DEIB
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Wednesday, April 17
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Leadership Panel – The Age of AI: Redefining Employment in the Era of Technology
Breakout Session
The Age of AI has arrived, bringing both remarkable opportunities and new challenges. Leading More details organizations have already harnessed AI solutions to enhance recruiting processes and streamline employee training. However, as generative AI intelligence becomes more accessible, concerns arise: Are we on the brink of a future where the “human” in human resources becomes obsolete? Our panel of experts say “no.” Join HR leaders, AI experts and HR tech innovators for an exciting and in-depth discussion on how some of today’s most forward-thinking companies are leveraging generative AI technology to propel human-driven initiatives forward.

Join this session to:
  • Discover how forward-thinking companies are utilizing generative AI technology to augment, not replace, human-driven initiatives in the HR landscape.
  • Delve into the profound role of human emotional intelligence in HR and understand why it remains irreplaceable despite advances in AI.
  • Explore the potential transformative applications of AI for the betterment of workplace culture and beyond, emphasizing its role in creating positive change.
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Wednesday, April 17
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Immersive Inclusive Leadership Development, A Talent & CSR Partnership Model
Breakout Session
At NBCU one approach to teaching inclusive leadership competencies like empathy, trust building, More details racial equity, collaboration, cultural competency and listening, is through experiential service learning. Come to this interactive session to learn how the global talent development team has partnered with the Corporate Social Responsibility team to develop a track of experiences that immerse talent in the community, tap into their personal passions and values, and help them to practice essential leadership skills which they then translate back to their teams as inclusive leaders. Leave with testimonial from past participants, ideas for how to create similar partnerships at your own organization, and examples of best practices for service learning structures. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
2:40 pm – 3:30 pm CT
Bring Your Whole Self to Work
Breakout Session
For us to truly succeed, especially in today’s diverse and ever-changing business world, we must be More details willing to bring our whole selves to the work that we do. And, for the teams and organizations that we lead or are a part of to thrive it’s essential to create an environment where people feel safe enough to bring all of who they are to work, as well. When we operate with courage, trust, and vulnerability, we’re able to unlock innovation, connection, and performance at the highest level for ourselves and those around us.

Speaker, author and teamwork expert, Mike Robbins, returns to the Workhuman Live breakout stage to show us how to put down the mask and live in our authenticity on and offline. In this session, he will teach us how to build more authentic relationships, exemplify the power of appreciation, demonstrate ways to enhance emotional intelligence, encourage ourselves and others to operate with a growth mindset, and challenge us to collaborate in more strategic and genuine ways. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm CT
Networking Break
All-Attendee Event, Networking, Workhuman Central
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Wednesday, April 17
4:30 pm – 5:20 pm CT
A Conversation With Issa Rae
Keynote, Mainstage
Join Workhuman for an inspiring conversation featuring the remarkable Issa Rae, celebrated for her More details transformative influence on storytelling in Hollywood and her commitment to social change.

During this exclusive session, Rae will offer insights into her journey navigating the dynamic landscape of Hollywood with resilience and creativity. From her groundbreaking HBO series “Insecure” to her role in “Barbie” to her prolific work as a writer, producer, and actress, Rae’s narrative stands as a testament to the potency of perseverance and authenticity. Moreover, Rae’s aspiration to become a leader in media has led her to establish platforms amplifying diverse voices, reshaping narratives, and championing inclusivity in the industry.

Prepare to be inspired by Rae’s passionate advocacy for diversity, representation, and inclusion in entertainment. Through her compelling narratives and steadfast dedication to amplifying marginalized voices, Rae has not only shattered barriers but also fostered connections among diverse communities. Additionally, her commitment to improving living conditions in South Los Angeles reflects her broader mission to effect positive change beyond the confines of the entertainment industry.

As you take in this enlightening conversation, you’ll discover the joy of embracing individuality and vision, guided by Rae’s infectious energy and unwavering belief in the transformative power of storytelling.

Whether you’re a seasoned HR professional or an aspiring leader, this session promises to leave you motivated, refreshed and equipped to embark on your journey of personal and professional growth.

Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to celebrate the power of dreams, diversity, and storytelling excellence with Issa Rae. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire and empower your HR journey. Hide details
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Wednesday, April 17
5:20 pm – 7:30 pm CT
All-Attendee Block Party
All-Attendee Event, Workhuman Central
Thursday, April 18
7:30 am – 8:25 am CT
Morning Yoga Flow
Meditation
Start your morning with mindful movement and set the tone for an intentional day. More details

Audra will lead you through a series of poses to get your day going. The slow-paced flow allows time to explore the postures while cultivating strength, flexibility, and balance. This practice stimulates and energizes the mind and body with breath and movement. Suitable for all levels. Each class will have a short meditation and end with healing vibrations from crystal bowls, gongs, or our voices. Hide details
Thursday, April 18
7:55 am – 8:25 am CT
Meditation – Relaxation and Gratitude
Meditation
Before we go back off to different parts of the country and the world, it will be nice to take a More details few moments to breathe deeply, relax, release and express gratitude. In this science of the mind and meditation session, you’ll gain an understanding of the science of relaxation, as well as how gratitude impacts the body and why we need gratitude for better functioning brains. Please join for this relaxation and gratitude meditation to wrap up the conference and say good-bye with a relaxed body and a heart full of appreciation.

Builds: A culture of appreciation and recognition, better relationships, more life satisfaction and fulfillment, better mental and physical health. Hide details
Thursday, April 18
8:30 am – 9:00 am CT
Breakfast
All-Attendee Event, Meal, Workhuman Central
Thursday, April 18
9:00 am – 10:15 am CT
From ‘Aha’ to Adoption: Action Planning for a Human-Centric Culture – Session A
Workshop
Two variations of this session will take place simultaneously at 9 am, each tailored to meet the More details needs of different business sizes. This version (A) caters to those at organizations with more than 2,500 employees.

Dive into the heart of transformation with an exclusive action planning session designed to elevate your conference experience. Take the insights gained from your week on-site and strategically put them to paper, creating a roadmap to enhance your own workplace culture.

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Thursday, April 18
9:00 am – 10:15 am CT
From ‘Aha’ to Adoption: Action Planning for a Human-Centric Culture – Session B
Workshop
Two variations of this session will take place simultaneously at 9 am, each tailored to meet the More details needs of different business sizes. This version (B) caters to those at organizations with less than 2,500 employees.

Dive into the heart of transformation with an exclusive action planning session designed to elevate your conference experience. Take the insights gained from your week on-site and strategically put them to paper, creating a roadmap to enhance your own workplace culture.

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Thursday, April 18
10:15 am – 10:50 am
Transition Break
All-Attendee Event
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Thursday, April 18
10:50 am – 12:20 pm CT
Humans, Machines and Jobs: The Economic Upside
Mega Session
While AI and machines are replacing some human jobs, more often than not they are working in tandem More details with humans to make their jobs easier. And now that machines, robots and AI have recently graduated to a place where they can speak, listen, write, understand and even empathize, such technologies are offering up profound opportunities for growth, understanding and problem solving, creating efficiencies in systems across sectors, industries and even languages. In this talk, MIT principal scientist and digital economist Andrew McAfee helps participants identify ways they can leverage AI and machines while still addressing the problem of human job losses with upskilling, retraining, incentive programs and other humanistic solutions. Hide details
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Thursday, April 18
10:50 am – 12:20 PM CT
Ending Exhausting Conversations to Begin Anew: Evolving Humans to Co-Create Great Workplaces
Mega Session
Still involved in exhausting conversations about how to attract, engage and retain top talent in a More details 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. Hide details
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Thursday, April 18
12:20 pm – 1:30 pm CT
Closing Lunch
All-Attendee Event, Meal
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