Workhuman®, the global leader in employee recognition, recently hosted the tenth edition of its flagship event, Workhuman Live, in Denver. The gathering brought together thousands of HR leaders, executives, and practitioners from across the world to rethink how thriving workplace cultures are built and sustained. This year’s event urged HR professionals to not only adapt to change but to own it using data, dignity, and decisive leadership to architect the future of work.
Event Highlights and Key Speakers:
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Thousands of HR leaders convened from May 12–15 to share insights and innovations.
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Notable speakers included Trevor Noah and Adam Grant, among other industry trailblazers.
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Workhuman customers demonstrated how employee recognition is used as a strategic performance tool, positively impacting engagement, retention, and inclusion.
The Workhuman Movement and Vision:
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Tom Libretto, President of Workhuman, described the event as more than a conference—it’s a movement aimed at empowering people leaders to build better workplaces.
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The event reflected the increasing importance of the HR profession in shaping organizational success.
Launch of the CPO Council:
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Workhuman and The Wall Street Journal Leadership Institute introduced the inaugural Chief People Officers (CPO) Council.
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The council is a first-of-its-kind coalition designed to elevate HR’s role in strategic business leadership at the enterprise level.
Innovation in Human Intelligence: Workhuman Topics™:
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Workhuman Topics™, part of the Human Intelligence™ AI-powered suite, debuted at the event.
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This tool converts recognition data into real-time insights on culture, inclusion, innovation, and leadership without additional administrative burden.
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Leaders gain a continuous view of how values and strategic priorities are reflected across teams and geographies.
Shaping the Future of HR:
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Workhuman emphasizes that the next business frontier is human-centric, not just digital.
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In an era of AI and automation, HR leaders are called to lead with purpose, leveraging recognition as a catalyst for growth.
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Workhuman Live 2026 is scheduled for April 27–30 in Orlando, Florida, with early registration now open, offering a discount code for attendees.
Workhuman Live 2025 demonstrated how recognition and AI-powered insights are transforming HR into a strategic driver of business growth and culture-building. With initiatives like the CPO Council and innovative tools like Workhuman Topics™, the company is positioning HR leaders to lead the next era of human-centric workplaces where culture and performance are inseparable.
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