Humanizing HR: Transforming people-first employee journeys
Podcast series

Despite the digital workplace trend, human connections remain crucial. With employee engagement at just 32% and disengagement costing $8.8 trillion globally, emotional commitment between employees and employers is vital. At the same time, HR teams face the challenge of delivering personalized experiences to multi-generational, multicultural, distributed workforces – all with varying needs –at scale. The solution? A strategic blend of human touch and digital services.
Watch to discover insights on transforming HR and Benefits to meet evolving workforce expectations.
Our panelists include industry thought leaders:
Jason Averbook
Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy,
Jennifer Shay
Director of Employee & Alumni Services
John Larson
VP, Conduent Human Capital Solutions
Bonnie Tichman
Marketing Leader,
Episode 1: Striving for HR interactions, not transactions
The greatest challenge today is that we, as humans, are the same humans outside of work as we are inside of work. As employers we need to learn how to change our mindset to evolve from HR transactions to fulfill employee workplace expectations — across all live and digital touchpoints. (Approx 10:45)
Episode 2: Maintaining humanity in a tech-first environment
As we evolve HR service delivery, it’s crucial to remember that AI serves not as the end goal, but as a powerful facilitator of employee experiences—one that empowers team members and guides them toward successful outcomes. The human element remains irreplaceable at the heart of human resources. (Approx 14:42)
Episode 3: Why benefits are our greatest opportunity
Over the past five years, significant macroenvironmental challenges—such as economic uncertainty, public health crises, and rising living costs—have profoundly affected employee wellbeing. Today, many employees face physical, mental, and financial health challenges.
Helping employees better understand, choose, and use their benefits—whether in times of crisis or during long-term planning—represents a meaningful opportunity to enhance their experience and wellbeing. This could be one of the most valuable investments we make in our AI-driven experience strategy. (Approx 12:42)