Matt Manners Opens the 2026 Inspiring Workplaces Awards

Inspiring Workplaces Awards USA 2026 | Celebrating PeopleFirst Organisations in Chicago

How can organisations build stronger connections in today's workplace?

Is empathy enough to make great leadership decisions?

How can storytelling transform the way we lead, connect and inspire?

Can appreciation really drive high performance?

What if the key to better employee engagement is taking better care of your managers?

Is agility enough to thrive in today's fast-changing world?

How can we create workplaces where people truly feel connected?

Leadership in an AI era - Master the Art of Slowing Down Change

People First - The Smart Strategy for Great Places to Work

Entering The Inspiring Workplaces Awards - Tips from Christopher Littlefield, Judge, North America

Inspiring Workplaces Awards: Live Q&A & Entry Tips

Discover what makes New Zealand's most Inspiring Workplaces

Can you afford to not be recognised as an Employer of Choice?

Recognition & Reality in Australasia – Ryan McGrory | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Brand + Culture + Engagement – Nadia Ben Bahtane | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Human-First Leadership – Dan Riley | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

The Sweet Sounds of Harmony – Jordan Applegate | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Internal Comms as Culture – Jacob Sarasohn | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Hiring with Heart – Mary Catherine Wolfe | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

From Worst to First – James Ferguson | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Building a Thriving Workplace – Dawn Griffin | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Seen, Heard, Valued – Laura Cooke | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Holistic Employee Experience – Emily Youngerman | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Servant Leadership & Culture – William Schirmer | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Culture as a Competitive Advantage – Falzone & Zabizewski | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Talent Experience in LATAM – Tavares & Infante | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

ACA Reporting 2025 – Kelli Smith | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Thriving in Change – Briony Grogan | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Building a Performance Culture – Caroline Jankowska | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Culture in Action – Esther Bennett | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Psychological Safety Isn’t What You Think – Gina Battye | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Scaling People & Culture – April Homer | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Recognition That Connects – James Malia | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

AI & Workforce Connection – Helen Marshall | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Carer-Centric Leadership – Dan Archer | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Values-Led Culture & Mission-Driven Change | Corinne Mills – PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Culture at Scale – Katy Morrison | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

The People First Revolution – AI & Human-Centred Work | Emma Bridger – PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Empathy & Connection – Kay Vessey | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

A People-First Skills Strategy – Christine du Plessis | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Make It, Don’t Fake It – Olga Chumakova | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Lead Big: Culture & Transformation – Karin Volo | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

From Chaos to Clarity – Husam Haris | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Inclusive Digital Workforce – Annepeace Alwala | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

AI & Talent Strategy – Sri Chellappa | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

The Human Reset – Silvia Mwangi | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Scaling People-First Culture – Sapna Bambhani | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

HR as Strategic Partner – Albert Villagracia | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Unlocking Engagement Through Leadership – Vanessa Riley | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Protect, Retain & Attract Talent – Dr. Patrick Aouad | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Brand Meets Culture – Meagan Michaels | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Embedding Wellbeing into DNA – Lainie Cassidy | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

How Recognition Drives Behaviour – Thejas Komarla | PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Small But Mighty: Building Culture in a 40-Person Team | Tara Daly – PeopleFirst Summit ’25

Power Hour '25 - Belonging & Inclusion

What It Feels Like to Win | 2025 North America Inspiring Workplaces Winners

What It Feels Like to Win | 2025 UK Inspiring Workplaces Winners

Summer Series '25 | What Is Neurodiversity And Why Should You Care About It by Rachel Morgan Trimmer