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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., AUSTIN, Texas, and DUBLIN – April 2, 2018 – GloboforceOpens in a new tab®, a leading provider of social recognition® and continuous performance development solutions, today kicked off its 4th annual conferenceOpens in a new tab, April 2-5, 2018, at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. WorkHumanOpens in a new tab®, which is dedicated to helping educate, energize, and engage business and HR leaders to build a more human-focused work culture, features actress and activist Salma Hayek Pinault, international human rights attorney Amal Clooney, research professor and best-selling author Brené Brown, and Globoforce CEO Eric Mosley, as well as a historic #MeToo panel featuring #MeToo movement founder Tarana Burke, actress and activist Ashley Judd, and journalist and lawyer Ronan Farrow. The conference also includes several interactive sessions, case studies, and educational keynotes and panels from some of the most admired companies and thought leaders in the world. The three-day WorkHuman conference, pioneered by Globoforce, has grown 500 percent since its inaugural conference in 2015, making it one of the fastest-growing HR conferences in the world. WorkHuman 2018 features thought-provoking content tracks, including Crowdsourcing & the Performance Revolution, The Business Case for Social Recognition, Thriving Through Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Your Whole Self, Humanizing Your Employer Brand, HR Leaders as Culture Facilitators, and The Human Workplace. WorkHuman’s keynotes and speaking sessions feature:
Other speaking sessions feature prominent HR leaders, including:
To follow highlights from the WorkHuman conference, including live blogging, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and real-time expert commentary from the WorkHuman community, visit www.workhuman.comOpens in a new tab and get live updates on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by following #WorkHuman. “In just a few years, WorkHuman has gone from being a small conference with big dreams and goals to becoming the must-attend global HR conference of the year,” said Derek Irvine, vice president, strategy and consulting, Globoforce. “WorkHuman 2018 will be our biggest conference yet as we tackle relevant issues that impact not just the modern workplace, but the entire world as well. These include the #MeToo movement and finding the courage and power to speak out against abuses of power in the workplace. With our roster of influential speakers, panelists, and company leaders, we are confident WorkHuman will be a life-changing experience for attendees.” Attendees of the 2018 WorkHuman conference are eligible to earn HRPA, HRCI, and SHRM credits. Globoforce is recognized by SHRM to offer 17 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP℠ or SHRM-SCP℠ for this conference. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.orgOpens in a new tab. For more information or questions about the conference, call toll-free at 844-975-4626 (844-WRKHMAN) or visit www.workhuman.comOpens in a new tab. About Globoforce Pioneer of the WorkHuman® movement, Globoforce helps make work more human for millions of people and organizations worldwide. Its cloud-based social recognition software combined with a modern values-based approach helps build award-winning cultures where employees feel more appreciated and socially connected at work – driving a sense of belonging and inspiring the entire organization to reach its full potential and achieve business success. Founded in 1999, the company is headquartered in Framingham, Mass., and Dublin, Ireland.
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# # # Contact: Shweta Agarwal Senior Manager, Public Relations (508) 229-1541 Shweta.Agarwal@globoforce.com
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