TIAA's talent acquisition head, Sarah Brown, warns during HR Tech 2026 that a difficult organizational culture can undermine any mobility work a company would do.
Date & Time Wednesday, December 02, 2026 at 2:00pm ET | 11am PTIn this practical session, we'll explore what good recognition looks like, including the problems it can solve and the value it can create for companies of all sizes across the globe. We'll also look at the factors that drive adoption, how recognition can generate useful people insights, and what to expect from a modern recognition and rewards solution. The focus will be simple: how to make recognition work in practice and deliver measurable value, without creating more work for HR.
ACEN's Irene Maranan explained how the renewable energy company moved ESG from reporting into everyday business decisions, and why getting people on board took more work than writing the policies.
Candidates are competing against thousands of others and largely sending resumes off into a "black hole," while recruiters are "overwhelmed" by the high volume of candidates, many of whom look alike, thanks to AI, agreed panelists during an HR Tech session Wednesday.
Skills-based hiring, workforce development, AI-enabled upskilling and connecting through culture are mutually reinforcing strategies that will shape the future of work.