Peer Practitioner Forum

As organizations face growing scrutiny around DEI goals and metrics, many leaders are reexamining how they define and communicate progress. If representation alone doesn’t tell the full story, what should organizations be measuring instead? Join fellow practitioners for a candid discussion on how companies are assessing equitable outcomes, demonstrating impact, and maintaining accountability while navigating evolving expectations from employees, leaders, and external stakeholders.

Re-centering culture, values, and purpose in a productivity-obsessed workplace

For years, organizations have invested heavily in defining culture, articulating values, and creating a sense of purpose at work. But amid economic pressure, workforce uncertainty, and relentless demands for productivity, many employees are questioning whether those commitments still matter. Join your peers to discuss how organizations are sustaining culture when efficiency often takes priority, and explore what it takes to keep values relevant in a high-performance environment.

Building DEI storytelling strategies that drive action

Organizations continue to invest in sharing the impact of their inclusion efforts, but many leaders are asking a critical question: which messages are actually driving change? As stakeholders consume information through different channels and expect different forms of evidence, practitioners must be more intentional about how they communicate, who they are trying to influence, and how they measure success. Join your peers to discuss how organizations are tailoring their storytelling strategies, identifying the most effective channels for key audiences, and evaluating whether their communications are shaping awareness, engagement, and business outcomes.

Beyond surveys: listening strategies employees actually respond to

Employees are being asked for feedback more often than ever, yet many organizations still struggle to turn listening into action. As survey fatigue grows and participation rates fluctuate, Employee Experience leaders are exploring new ways to understand employee sentiment and gather meaningful insights. Join this interactive discussion to examine how organizations are evolving their listening strategies and creating feedback loops that employees trust.

What happens when DEI can no longer be driven primarily by a centralized team? This discussion will explore how companies are embedding ownership across business leaders, managers, ERGs, HR, and other functions while leveraging new tools and technologies to sustain momentum. Join your peers to discuss what the next operating model for inclusion looks like—and what it will take to make it successful.

Navigating culture, communication, and employee trust in the AI workplace

Artificial intelligence is transforming how work gets done, but many employees remain uncertain about what these changes mean for their roles, careers, and workplace relationships. As organizations accelerate AI adoption, leaders across HR functions are being asked to manage the human side of the transition. Join your peers to discuss how they are addressing employee concerns, maintaining trust, and ensuring technology enhances rather than undermines the employee experience.

Building inclusion in a multi-generational workforce

Today’s workforce spans four and sometimes five generations, bringing a wider range of experiences, expectations, and perspectives into the workplace than ever before. While these differences can be a source of innovation and strength, they can also create friction around communication, collaboration, career growth, flexibility, and leadership. Join your peers to discuss how organizations are fostering trust and inclusion across generations, and explore what it takes to create cultures where employees at every stage of their careers can thrive together.

Designing employee experiences that transcend functions, silos, and ownership boundaries

Employees don’t distinguish between HR, IT, Communications, Facilities, or Operations—they simply experience the organization. Yet many workplace frustrations occur at the intersection of multiple teams, systems, and processes. Join this practitioner-led discussion to explore how organizations are designing more seamless employee experiences, aligning stakeholders around shared outcomes, and focusing on the moments that matter most to employees.