Workhuman Spotlight: Talk Show Edition
Work has existed for seven million years. It’s time it got a talk show.
No filter. No script. Just human-to-human conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk, Laurie Ruettimann, Steve Cadigan, Steve Pemberton, and Eric Mosley.
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Sorry, but Gary Vee’s interview is no longer available in the broadcast – but there’s still tons of great stuff!
Work’s most challenging issues take center stage
Remote work is here to stay. The Great Resignation continues. Burnout runs rampant and HR departments are spread thin. As a result, cultures are struggling, along with the innovation they ignite, resilience they instill, purpose they imbue, and too many of your people.
Companies around the world face the harsh reality that we may have passed the point of preserving what was and that the window to build culture anew is closing.
So: what are we to do? Let’s shine a light on how to make it better—for everyone.
Stepping into the spotlight
The leaders and luminaries joining the table.

Laurie Ruettimann
Author, Speaker, Consultant, and HR Industry Badass
Laurie Ruettimann is flipping the script on Human Resources with innovative strategies and creative problem-solving methodologies designed to help leaders fix work while fixing ourselves in the process. She’s built groundbreaking solutions to drive better employment experiences for over 20 years at companies like Monsanto and Pfizer, and along the way she’s developed a unique perspective into not just what works, but what needs to change.
Recognized by CNN as one of the top five career advisers in the United States, her work has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox. Her book, Betting On You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career introduces new concepts for employees and leaders alike that will change the way you think about HR.
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Gary Vaynerchuk
VaynerX Chairman, VaynerMedia CEO, NYT Bestseller, and Jets fan
Serial entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk wants us to drive business to the next level by getting in touch with our feelings. And if we’re not listening, we’re losing.
One of the leading global minds on what’s next in culture, relevance, the internet, and business, Gary Vee acutely recognizes trends and patterns to help others understand how these shifts impact human behavior. He’s a prolific investor, podcaster, and best-selling author, who also knows a thing or two about empathy. He’s employed a Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia for years in his quest to build “the best human empire in the history of time”, and his views on the value of internal culture and emotional intelligence are challenging leaders to rethink their corporate strategies.
When he’s not speaking about empathy, he’s practicing it as the Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia and Creator & CEO of VeeFriends.
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Steve Cadigan
Former LinkedIn CHRO, board member, advisor, and thought leader
In his new book, “Workquake – Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working” Steve Cadigan offers a guide for building more honest, employer-employee relationships while laying out a mindset and strategies that will allow us to move from a headspace of anxiety to one of growth and success.
The founder of Cadigan Talent Ventures and one of the foremost authorities on the future of work, Steve brings clarity and vision to digital disruption. He is a sought-after advisor to leaders and innovative organizations across the globe, having built world-class teams and cultures at some of the world’s most respected organizations including Google, Twitter, Slack, and Salesforce. At these companies and many others, Steve has helped reframe the employer-employee relationship to drive success. The former CHRO of LinkedIn, Steve famously scaled the company from 400-4000 in 3.5 years, while architecting a company culture that was unmatched.
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Steve Pemberton
Workhuman CHRO, author, and your host
Steve’s commitment to equality, access, and opportunity is the foundation of his both his personal and professional life. Having overcome insurmountable odds, Steve is living proof of the power of resiliency, determination and the kindness of others to unlock human potential. At Workhuman, his unique point of view is helping set new standards for culture, fostering a sense of purpose through recognition and positivity. Steve also works with HR leaders and senior management executives worldwide, championing the movement to embrace humanity and help build workplaces where employees feel recognized, respected, and appreciated.
Steve previously served in executive roles for Walgreens Boots Alliance and Monster.com and has been a frequent presenter on Capitol Hill. He is a tireless advocate for the disenfranchised and in 2015 he was appointed by U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez to serve on the Advisory Committee for the Competitive Integrated Employment of People with Disabilities. His extraordinary life experiences led him to write the USA Today best-selling memoir “A Chance in the World” which was subsequently the subject of a feature film, and “The Lighthouse Effect.”
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Eric Mosley
Workhuman CEO and cofounder, thought-leader, and author
Eric is leading the charge to dismantle old HR processes and challenge organizations to build new ways to connect the modern workforce. An HR visionary, author, and the force behind the Workhuman movement, Eric guides organizations worldwide on how to create more human-centric workplaces that leverage the way people work today. His innovations around employee development, social connections and relationships, and organizational communities and teams are reshaping the future of work.
As a pioneer of the Workhuman movement, Eric has long believed that recognition and positive reinforcement unleash discretionary energy in employees, inspiring them to do the best work of their lives. Employees achieve their fullest potential when they feel appreciated, connected, and empowered for who they are and what they do.
Eric is the author of “The Crowdsourced Performance Review” and co-author of the award-winning book, “The Power of Thanks.” He is also a regular contributor to The Huffington Post on the topics of recognition and humanity in the workplace, and a frequent contributor to publications including Forbes, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review.
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Here’s everything you need to know before the broadcast
Event Information
- What is Workhuman Spotlight?
Workhuman Spotlight is a first-of-its-kind talk show series for leaders and HR professionals. No filters. No script. No nonsense. Just straight-up straight-talk on the HR topics most important to you. - How much will it cost to attend?
Zilch. Spotlight is free to all. - What languages will be supported?
The broadcast will be held in English. - Will closed captioning be available in the broadcast?
Closed captioning will be available through the event replay. A link to the replay will be shared with all registrants following the broadcast, and made available on the Events & Programs section of Workhuman.com.