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#transform2025 was a blast! I'm returning feeling energized from meeting so many great fellow #peoplepeople ??, listening to badass speakers (I'm looking at you Hebba Youssef, Alex Seiler, Tracie Sponenberg, Rocki Howard and more ?? ) and having a blast with people I'd go anywhere with, aka my Work Friendly crew, Jordan Waldhart and Ben Balson ?? . Also shoutout to the juice at the Wynn Resorts, wish I could bottle that up and drink it every morning ??

We’re still buzzing from Day 2 of Transform! Our team loved the "What Every Manager Needs" session, which shed a light on trust and the true weight managers carry today. Here’s what we learned: ?? HR can AND should play a critical role in simplifying managerial responsibilities and creating space for managers to share and learn from others. ?? Data shows employees feel more untrusting of institutions and leadership than ever before. Managers are the bridge to rebuild that trust—making individuals feel valued and like they truly belong. ?? Our favorite hot take? Not everyone is cut out to be a manager—and that’s okay. It's not just about building trust between managers and their teams; it's also about giving managers room to thrive—or an off-ramp from management without penalty. HR should empower managers to explore other roles if that’s where they’ll excel. Thank you to Hebba Youssef, Erin L. Thomas, PhD, Jensen Harris and Rocki Howard for their open and honest dialogue around such hot button HR topics ??

Last night, Work Friendly teamed up with Raise The Bar and Sequoia to host a small Transform 2025 Welcome Dinner. It was the perfect start to a week filled with impactful meetings and sessions. We’re grateful for the incredible partners and industry connections who joined us to celebrate and engage in meaningful discussions on the people topics that matter most. Here’s to a week of insights and collaboration!

The Work Friendly team has boots on the ground at #transform2025 and we'll be sharing key highlights throughout the week! First up, one of our favorite sessions yesterday "Unpacking HR's Most Uncomfortable Truths". Key Themes We Loved ?? ?? Breaking the Personal-Professional Divide: For years, we’ve operated under the assumption that personal matters are best left at the office door. But as conveyed during the conference, this dynamic no longer serves businesses—or people. ?? From Job Security to Career Security: For businesses, this message is clear—if companies don’t invest in their team’s future skill sets, employees are less likely to invest in the organization. It’s a reciprocal relationship. ?? Preparing for an AI-Driven Future: This is where HR’s role becomes vital. We have the responsibility to guide and empower employees to focus on durable skills—collaboration, creativity, critical thinking—that AI cannot replace. For executives, the priority should not merely be shareholder value or cost-saving through automation, but instead, re-investing those saved resources into growth areas that drive lasting value for both their employees and the company. The ideas discussed at the conference underscored one major theme—HR isn’t just a function; it’s a strategic pillar of modern business. Our role as HR professionals is to bring these truths to the table. The question for all of us now is this: Are we prepared to lead this change, and are we prepared to help others do the same? What do you think?

#transform2025 is here! Grab a spot on our calendar and say hello while you're in Vegas!

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Tomorrow, the Transform community comes together and we couldn't be more excited to welcome everyone! We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and making this an event to remember. If you're on your way, safe travels. If you're still deciding… it’s not too late! #Transform2025 #Leadership #HumanResources #Technology #Leadership

Paige Vazquez, SHRM-CP and Jordan Waldhart from the Work Friendly team were honored to support our client, SWE, at today’s WE Local event in Milwaukee. This inspiring gathering was filled with dynamic sessions, empowering keynote speakers, and exceptional networking opportunities. WE Local, hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), is a vital platform that unites professionals at all career stages and provides resources tailored to empowering women in engineering. We’re proud to contribute and engage in an event that fosters growth, connection, and innovation in such a pivotal industry. At Work Friendly, supporting our clients’ success is at the heart of what we do. #WELocal #WomenInSTEM #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkFriendly

Are you attending #Transform2025? We’d love the opportunity to meet with you! Secure a spot on our calendar to discuss how we can work together toward impactful change for your teams. ??? : https://lnkd.in/gmD9Sbae