Heather’s keynote debunks the myth that humans resist change, showing how adaptability fuels rapid innovation. Through engaging stories—a mop, a burrito, and a hermit crab—she reveals how curiosity and collaboration drive transformation. Drawing from The Adaptation Advantage and The Empathy Advantage, Heather equips leaders with tools to ask better questions, adapt to new realities, and navigate uncertainty. Audiences leave inspired, with practical frameworks and mindset shifts to lead confidently and uncover opportunities in unexpected places.

This interactive workshop gives senior talent acquisition leaders a rare chance to pause, reflect, and plan strategically. Participants will assess current recruiting performance using metrics, feedback, and outcomes, then apply a framework to identify high-impact opportunities and sunset low-value initiatives. You'll leave with a customizable planning tool and a clear roadmap aligned with business goals and TA capacity—ready to guide your team’s focus. Ideal for leaders driving annual planning, prioritization, and performance in recruiting.

As AI transforms hiring, HR leaders face rising exposure to legal, reputational, and cybersecurity threats. This session unpacks the regulatory landscape, dissects high-stakes litigation like Mobley v. Workday, and reveals how fake profiles and deepfakes are infiltrating employers. Learn how audit-ready, defensible systems that balance innovation with compliance are critical to the New HR. Walk away with a practical risk matrix, governance strategies, and a framework for human-in-the-loop validation—arming your team to lead with transparency, trust, and traceability in the age of algorithmic hiring.

Maren Hogan’s interactive workshop, Hard Truths About Sustaining Great Culture, tackles the real challenges leaders face in maintaining culture during crises like budget cuts and turnover. Through candid discussions, “Real Talk Roundtables,” and actionable tools, attendees will learn why good intentions aren’t enough, how to scale culture, and the impact of operational decisions on trust. Participants leave with a communication playbook, practical strategies, and confidence to make tough choices while preserving authentic, values-driven culture.

With the current transformative impact of technology, particularly AI, in the workplace and how it has and will shape employee experiences, work-life balance, and team collaboration. Our panelists will share how they foster a dynamic, inclusive, and agile work environment, thereby creating a future-ready workforce, ready for tomorrow.  

In a world driven by AI and automation, hiring teams face a new challenge: how to scale with tech without losing human touch. This session explores how companies can blend smart technology with real human connection to create hiring experiences that are both efficient and personal. We will look at where automation shines, when human judgment matters most, and how AI can enhance the human feel of the process when used wisely. 

Recognition as a Top Workplace is more than a badge—it’s a strategic asset. This interactive panel explores how Top Workplaces are selected, how to interpret employee survey results, and how to turn insights into action. HR and marketing leaders will share real-world examples of using recognition to strengthen culture, boost engagement, and elevate employer branding. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to leverage their Top Workplace status for meaningful internal and external impact.

In a world of hybrid work and AI acceleration, managers face growing complexity. This session explores how AI can support—not replace—human leadership by automating routine tasks and amplifying clarity, recognition, and career momentum. Lisa Black and Lisa Sordilla share practical insights and playful examples, offering a leadership “algorithm” and a hands-on playbook for 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning. Attendees will learn to integrate AI tools while preserving empathy, trust, and authentic human connection.

In a world of hybrid work and AI acceleration, managers face growing complexity. This session explores how AI can support—not replace—human leadership by automating routine tasks and amplifying clarity, recognition, and career momentum. Lisa Black and Lisa Sordilla share practical insights and playful examples, offering a leadership “algorithm” and a hands-on playbook for 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning. Attendees will learn to integrate AI tools while preserving empathy, trust, and authentic human connection.

Modern teams face constant interruptions—Slack pings, shifting priorities, and email overload—making intentional time management essential. In this session, Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology and creator of Time Smarts, shares practical strategies to reclaim focus and reduce burnout. Explore productivity traps, frameworks like TEA (Time–Energy–Attention), time blocking, and prioritization tools. Through reflection exercises and a 30-Day Productivity Pledge, attendees leave with actionable habits to structure high-value work, streamline communication, and build healthier, more efficient workflows.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are more than communities—they’re strategic drivers of culture and performance. This interactive session explores how ERGs amplify employee voices, foster authentic connection, and cultivate leadership that drives impact. Learn strategies for accessible opportunities, intentional programming, and clear communication to boost participation, plus approaches for partnering with leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes. Bring your questions, share insights, and leave with actionable tools to strengthen ERG engagement and influence across your organization.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are more than communities—they’re strategic drivers of culture and performance. This interactive session explores how ERGs amplify employee voices, foster authentic connection, and cultivate leadership that drives impact. Learn strategies for accessible opportunities, intentional programming, and clear communication to boost participation, plus approaches for partnering with leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes. Bring your questions, share insights, and leave with actionable tools to strengthen ERG engagement and influence across your organization.

The modern workplace forecast is unpredictable—generational shifts, AI disruption, and recurring challenges like conflict and professionalism. In this session, we’ll explore how to navigate these changing climates with empathy and resilience. Learn to decode generational dynamics, adapt to AI’s evolving role, and address persistent workplace issues that never seem to clear. Through grounded insights and practical strategies, you’ll leave equipped to lead through turbulence and foster a healthier, more adaptable workplace culture—rain or shine.

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