Flexibility as Workforce Design: Beyond Hybrid and into Total Support Strategy
March 11, 2026 1:00 PM ET
This session reframes flexibility as a core workforce strategy — not a policy perk. As caregiving realities shift, mental health awareness rises, and workforce expectations evolve, organizations must move beyond static leave policies and one-size-fits-all structures.
This discussion explores how forward-thinking organizations are integrating flexibility, accommodations, and support into the architecture of work itself. We’ll examine how hybrid models, caregiver equity, and aging workforce dynamics intersect — and what it means to design adaptable systems that sustain performance over time.
Attendees will leave with a strategic lens for evaluating whether their current approach to flexibility is reactive or intentionally designed.
SHRM Knowledge Advisors will join the live webinar to answer your questions in real time—right in the chat. If we don’t get to your question during the session? No problem, SHRM members can head to SHRM Connect after this webinar to keep the conversation going with advisors for 30 extra minutes. This benefit is only for members who join the live webinar and not included later on demand.
Meet the Presenters
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L.J. Brock
As Chief People Officer at Coinbase, L.J. Brock leads the evolution of a remote-first, AI-enabled organization centered on high talent density and rigorous hiring standards. Since joining in 2019, he has focused on scaling a decentralized workforce that prioritizes performance and innovation. Brock brings over 20 years of human resources leadership to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at Citadel LLC and Red Hat.
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Anita Grantham
Anita Grantham is a nationally recognized human capital strategist, celebrated for creating award-winning workplace cultures that drive performance and innovation. She has built high-performing environments at fast-growing tech firms like Pluralsight, BambooHR and Infusionsoft (Keap), earning recognition from Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For and Great Place to Work. Grantham has scaled fast-growth companies from hundreds to thousands of employees across multiple geographies, contributing to successful exits including IPOs, private equity, and venture deals. As an executive-in-residence, she collaborates with organizations to define mission, vision, and values, align strategies, and foster high-performing cultures. Grantham advises boards, CEOs, and management teams, drawing on her deep expertise. As an investor and advisor with High Alpha, she guides purpose-driven startups, focusing on talent and scalable growth. A sought-after speaker, she shares insights on leadership and culture globally. Grantham volunteers as a Barista for MyParent Cafe’s ADHD/Dyslexia Village, empowering parents. Her purpose-driven leadership drives transformative impact across industries and communities.
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Rue Dooley
Rue Dooley, SHRM-SCP, is Lead Specialist, HR Knowledge Solutions at SHRM. He has over 30 years of human resources experience across public and private sectors, including government contracting and nonprofits. After starting his career in accounting, Dooley found his calling in HR and has spent over two decades supporting professionals at SHRM. In his current role, he guides a team of Knowledge Advisors dedicated to helping members navigate complex workplace challenges. Dooley holds SHRM specialty credentials in Talent Acquisition, Workplace Investigations, California Law, People Analytics, and People Manager Qualification (PMQ). Driven by curiosity, he prioritizes lifelong learning and seeks practical ways to make a positive impact.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.