Live Webinar
Culture During Complex Times: Creating Experiences That Build Belonging
Organisations are being tested in unprecedented ways as they work to uphold their cultural values and commitments in the face of evolving regulations and societal pressures. As requirements and restrictions continuously shift, leaders must find innovative ways to preserve their organisational principles while adapting their approaches. Creating experiences that ensure every employee continues to feel valued, heard, and essential has become more critical – and more complex – than ever before.
Join us for an insightful discussion with leaders from Achievers, Contemporary Leadership Advisors, Workday, and Zurich North America as they share strategies for building engaging workplace cultures during uncertain times.
Join us to learn:
- How Workday and Zurich North America are addressing challenges and reimagining their talent development and engagement initiatives in today's environment
- Strategies for fostering environments where all employees can authentically contribute and thrive – while staying true to organisational values and commitments
- New ways to leverage recognition and ensure employees feel valued, included, and empowered
Speakers
Hannah Yardley
Chief People and Culture Officer, Achievers
Dr. Natalie Baumgartner
Partner and Chief Research Officer, CLA
Kumari Williams
Chief Diversity Officer, Workday
Tracy Lampert
Head of Employee Experience and Culture, Zurich North America
Hannah Yardley
Chief People and Culture Officer, Achievers
Hannah is a senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience in consulting to a variety of global organizations around talent strategies, operational excellence, and cultural transformations. As CHRO at Achievers, Hannah infuses her deep understanding of organizational behavior to empower employee and organizational success. With her passion for the intersection of people and business, Hannah is keen to make the world a better place through irresistible employee experiences and leading-edge people and product development. Her dedication is furthered by service on the board of directors for organizations focused on community-building.
Dr. Natalie Baumgartner
Partner and Chief Research Officer, CLA
Natalie Baumgartner has spent her career translating culture and engagement research into solutions that help organizations achieve high performance. She has a long history of serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, investors, founders, and boards of directors – across industries and around the globe. Natalie's expertise in strength-based psychology and workplace belonging informs her keen ability to understand and elevate the unique makeup of each organization and executive, helping to realize potential efficiently and effectively.
Natalie serves as Partner and Chief Research Officer at Contemporary Leadership Advisors (CLA). Prior to her current role, Natalie most recently served as Chief Workforce Scientist and founder of the Workforce Institute at Achievers - CLA’s strategic partner and a global leader in employee experience solutions. In addition, Natalie co-founded RoundPegg, a SaaS based Culture Measurement and Management platform, subsequently acquired by Achievers. Natalie graduated from UCLA and the University of Denver with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Strength-Based Psychology, and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Natalie serves on multiple boards and as an advisor to a wide variety of organizations. She is a regular contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review, among other press outlets, and is a popular speaker–engaging audiences on topics related to culture and the employee experience, including a TED talk on the importance of culture fit.
Kumari Williams
Chief Diversity Officer, Workday
Kumari Williams is the Chief Diversity Officer at Workday, where she leads the company’s efforts to create a truly inclusive and equitable workplace. With over 20 years of experience in human resources, she has a proven track record in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), talent management, and talent acquisition. Prior to Workday, she held senior leadership positions at ADP and HARMAN International. Originally from Michigan, Kumari now resides in Georgia with her husband and two sons. She is an active member of her church and is passionate about creating a sense of belonging within Workday and her local community.
Tracy Lampert
Head of Employee Experience and Culture, Zurich North America
Tracy Lampert serves as Head of Employee Experience and Culture for Zurich North America. In this role, she works with business leaders and employees to foster a consistent positive employee experience and to bring Zurich’s employee promise – Let’s Grow Together - to life. An ongoing listening approach and employee feedback is used to prioritize efforts and to drive a high-performance culture. Priority initiatives include developing great people managers, supporting wellbeing and ways of working, providing opportunities to make a positive impact in our communities and promoting recognition and inclusion. Efforts are aimed at helping employees feel a sense of belonging where they can thrive and reach their full potential – and for Zurich to continue to be recognized as a great place to work.
