The world of work feels chaotic – AI is accelerating change, layoffs have reshaped trust, skills expectations are shifting, and leaders are being asked to deliver more with less. But what are the challenges that are really defining the employee experience in 2026?
George Rogers will join Workhuman’s Lynette Silva Heelan for a frank conversation informed by new insights from the 2026 Humans at Work Global Barometer Report. Together, they’ll unpack five defining challenges emerging across industries and workforce groups – from job insecurity and trust to invisible high performers, the evolving “employee deal,” the deskless divide, and the tension between human skills and AI automation.
You'll leave with:
- Research findings on what employees are experiencing
- Guidance for how to discuss these issues internally
- Practical response strategies for HR and business leaders
If you’re responsible for keeping employees engaged, growing, and moving forward through uncertainty, this is a webinar you won’t want to miss.
Meet the Presenters
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George Rogers
George Rogers is Workplace Strategist and CSO at Lighthouse Research. He is a recognized authority on the modern workplace, with over 25 years of experience helping organizations and leaders unlock the full potential of their people. He brings a deep expertise in leadership, culture, employee recognition, well-being, mental health, psychological safety, frontline workforce dynamics, and talent acquisition, making him a sought-after voice on creating thriving, high-performing organizations. Rogers works closely with executives, HR leaders, and organizational teams to design purpose-driven cultures that foster engagement, retention, and measurable business results.
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Lynette Silva Heelan
Lynette Silva Heelan is the International Practice Leader with Workhuman’s Consulting team, partnering with clients to create more human workplaces by helping millions of employees feel noticed, valued and appreciated. She is also an experienced human resources, recognition, and performance researcher and analyst. Heelan draws on industry trends and data-backed best practices, in combination with her deep client experience, to help customers consider the many aspects of what it means to make work more human, validate their human applications strategy, and achieve early program success.
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.