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💜 International Women’s Day is tomorrow! 💜 While we celebrate the achievements of women, we also need to ask: Are we truly creating workplaces where women can thrive? EY is taking action - ensuring women returning to work aren’t left behind. With research showing that women are 7 times more likely than men to take career breaks for caregiving, EY is: ✅ Providing coaching & specialized inductions to support career transitions ✅ Using AI-driven hiring tools to remove bias & improve candidate experience ✅ Building a culture of career agility, making work, work for women at every stage In an exclusive International Women’s Day interview with Senior Journalist at UNLEASH, Lucy Buchholz, Irmgard Naudin ten Cate, EY’s Global Talent Attraction & Acquisition Leader, shares how the firm is driving gender equity through inclusive recruitment and long-term career support. 📖 Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/41KutrP 💜 Explore all our IWD content: https://bit.ly/3QNckDA 👥 Why not tag someone who is driving real change for women in your workplace! Let’s celebrate those making a difference. #IWD2025 #InspireInclusion #FutureOfWork #GenderEquity #TalentAcquisition

💡 Is your organization truly skills-first, or just following the trend? Many companies are racing to build skills-based strategies - but EPAM Systems has been ahead of the curve for 30+ years. Their secret? A bottom-up, data-driven approach that ensures HR and the business work in sync. Ahead of #UNLEASHAmerica, EPAM Systems’s Chief Learning Scientist, Sandra Loughlin, PhD, spoke with UNLEASH Chief Reporter Alexandra Nawrat to reveal what it really takes to embed skills into the core of an organization.  👀 Don’t miss Dr. Sandra’s insights - read the full interview: https://bit.ly/43nd0Ha ⏳ Book your pass to hear Dr. Sandra speak live at UNLEASH America – prices increase on March 28! https://bit.ly/4h6FrMO How is your company approaching the shift to skills-first? Let us know in the comments! #FutureOfWork #SkillsFirst #HRInnovation #AI

📞 Calling all early-stage HR tech startups! Join us for an exclusive roundtable today, March 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST in partnership with Talivity. Hear from Talivity’s Customer Success Manager, Kai Iseda and UNLEASH’s own Head of Startup, Kennedy Cook.   In just 30 minutes, you’ll gain expert insights on: ✅ Evaluating conference opportunities ✅ Setting KPIs that drive real impact ✅ Creative ways to maximize ROI on a budget   This session is designed for startups less than five years old, pre-Series A, and under 50 employees - a chance to learn, connect, and grow. 📩 Find out more and book your space now: https://bit.ly/4ilL8rX

✨ AI is transforming work - can HR lead the way? AI is redefining how we hire, develop, and engage talent. But there’s one major challenge: trust. Doug Fisher, Lenovo's Chief AI Officer, is taking to the UNLEASH America Main Stage to reveal how HR can drive ethical, transparent, and people-first AI adoption. What you’ll take away: 🤖 AI That Empowers, Not Replaces – See real-world applications, including Lenovo’s AI-powered dementia care companion. 🏆 HR’s Role in AI Adoption – How HR can drive inclusivity, readiness, and growth in an AI-powered world. 🔍 Trust & Compliance in AI – Discover how companies are building AI governance policies that ensure fairness, transparency, and ethical use 🚀 Actionable Strategies for AI in HR – Practical insights to future-proof your workforce. 💬 Where do you stand? Is AI a workforce enabler or a trust challenge in your organization? Drop your thoughts below! 🎟 Book your pass now – prices increase on March 28! https://bit.ly/4kntoOb 👀 Discover more about Doug’s session: https://bit.ly/4irGjN6 #UNLEASHAmerica #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership

Deloitte’s 2025 Global Human Capital Trends Report is here! 🎉 How can leaders turn workplace tensions into triumphs? Join UNLEASH & Deloitte on March 26 for a must-attend webinar featuring industry experts from Deloitte, Johnson & Johnson, and Telstra. 🔍 What’s in it for you? ✅ Exclusive insights from Deloitte’s latest Human Capital Trends report ✅ Expert guidance on balancing human & business outcomes ✅ A sneak peek at UNLEASH America 2025 📅 March 26, 2025 | 12:00 PT / 15:00 ET 🔗 Register now! https://bit.ly/3Dpm0kw

We're excited to announce the expert judges line-up for the #UNLEASHAmerica Startup Award! 👏 🌟 Get ready to see five of the best and brightest HR Tech startups compete for a $50K sponsorship prize. Join us live on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:30 am! Check out the panel of brilliant judges below: MC: 🎤JESS VON BANK – Global Leader, HR Transformation & Technology Advisory, Analyst, and Now of Work Community Leader at Mercer Judges: 🔹 Chris Hoyt – President, CareerXroads 🔹 Kathi Enderes – Senior Vice President and Global Industry Analyst, The Josh Bersin Company 🔹 Benjamin Visser – CEO & Founder, allygatr 🔹 Kelly Cartwright – VP of People Acquisition, Technology and Operations, Splunk 🔹 Jim Holzer – Managing Partner, Drake Star 🔹 Judy Park – Investor, FoW Partners 👉 Check out the announcement and find out how to apply:  https://bit.ly/3QKA6ju 📅 Application deadline is Friday, March 28 – don’t miss out! Kennedy Cook Aniko Illes John Brazier

HR leaders: How do you ensure your voice is heard at the executive table? 🔊 💡 Influence is the key to driving real change - but too often, HR leaders face resistance. Toshiba CHRO, Jason Desentz, shares why HR must align with business strategy, not the other way around, and how mastering the Leadership Influence Zone can help you break through barriers, turn data into impact, and gain buy-in from leadership. 📖 Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/4h0z8KL 🎤 Hear from Jason live at UNLEASH America 2025 🎟️ Book your pass now! 👉 https://bit.ly/4h6FrMO

The Road to Vegas starts here! 🛣️ As we gear up for the International Festival of HR, UNLEASH America, in Las Vegas, we’re bringing you The Road to Vegas – an exclusive webinar series tackling the biggest challenges in HR today. 📅 What’s coming up? 🔹 March 4 – The Future of Hiring with AI 🤖💼 (In partnership with Greenhouse Software) 🔹 March 12 – Using Data to Solve Workforce Challenges 📊 (In partnership with Visier Inc.) 🔹 March 26 – 2025 Human Capital Trends: Turning Tensions into Triumphs 🌍 (In partnership with Deloitte) 🔹 April 15 – Employee Engagement Strategies for the Crisis of Connection 🤝 (In partnership with Achievers) 💡 Join us live for expert insights, real-world strategies, and a sneak peek at what’s coming to #UNLEASHAmerica 2025! 🎟️ Check out the calendar and book your spots: https://bit.ly/3ECIxea

💻 AI is reshaping work and HR must lead the way. “If I don’t have a seat at the table, I’ll be falling behind,” says Marguerite Eastwood, CHRO at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this interview from UNLEASH America 2024, Eastwood shares why partnering with tech leaders on AI is essential.  AI remains top of the agenda for HR leaders, and so will have a central role at UNLEASH America 2025.  📅 📽️ Watch the interview: https://bit.ly/3XcWpSL 💬 Join the conversation on the future of AI in the workplace, and book your pass for #UNLEASHAmerica (May 6 – 8, 2025): https://bit.ly/40mB7nw

⏳ Final call: HR Tech Awards 2025 – entries close this Friday! ⏳ The HR Tech Awards 2025, powered by Lighthouse Research & Advisory and UNLEASH, celebrate the top HR technology solutions making a real impact on the workplace. 🏆 Why take part? 🔹 Earn industry recognition and analyst insights 🔹 Get your solution in front of HR buyers and decision-makers 🔹 Be honored live at UNLEASH America 2025 in Las Vegas With past winners including HiBob, Rippling, Symphony Talent, Phenom, Visier, Bonusly, and more, this is your chance to join the ranks of HR tech’s best. 🗓 Deadline: This Friday, February 28, at 11:59 PM! 📍 Winners announced on May 7 at UNLEASH America – the International Festival of HR. Don’t miss your opportunity to stand out and get recognized for your innovation, impact, and excellence. 👉 Submit your entry now: https://bit.ly/42jfC8O Ben Eubanks George Rogers