An Urgent, Non-promotional Panel Discussion

... on the dual crisis of widespread employee disengagement and unprecedented manager burnout.

This is NOT another webinar about "HR best practices."

This is a working session of world-class experts, practitioners, and researchers who are currently shaping the EX landscape and need to address the employee-employer relationship shift.

Join us on 10/20 at 1:00 PM Eastern

100% Non-Promotional • Free Virtual Access

Join six of the world’s most influential workplace experts

We are facing an engagement crisis where "bare minimum" effort has become the new norm, while manager burnout continues to reach a breaking point.

The workplace is evolving faster than most organizations can adapt, resulting in a dual crisis of widespread disengagement and unprecedented manager burnout.

Join us for an authentic, non-promotional working session featuring industry experts who are moving beyond standard “best practices” to address the core systemic flaws in today’s employee experience.

Together, we will explore how to bridge the engagement gap, identify the metrics that truly matter, and drive meaningful, long-term cultural transformation.

Join us for a candid, non-promotional discussion between minds

Connect with these incredible minds...

Pinaki Kathiari

CEO & Co-Founder, Local Wisdom Co-Founder, Resource Hero Co-Host, Human at Work Podcast

Pinaki Kathiari is the CEO of Local Wisdom, a leader in digital communications, an international speaker, and the co-host of the podcast Why Does It Feel So Wrong to Be Human at Work? He is also the co-founder of Resource Hero, a 5-star-rated Salesforce SaaS product aimed at helping managers optimize their team’s workload.

With two decades of experience working with global Fortune companies, conglomerate interactive agencies, and startups, Pinaki has mastered audience awareness and employee engagement skills to boost brand reputation, sales, productivity, and quality.

As the first member of his family to be born in the U.S., Pinaki adopted his family’s pioneering spirit — delving into tech at the beginning of its boom. He graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in computer science and a minor in psychology.

Benjamin Granger, Ph.D.

Chief Workplace Psychologist, Qualtrics

Dr. Ben Granger is a two-time best-selling author of A Leader Worth Following and serves as Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics. He has over 15 years of experience building Experience Management (XM) programs globally. He leads thought leadership and research initiatives across Qualtrics. His research has been featured in academic and major media outlets, including ABC News, Business Insider, Bloomberg, CNBC, Fast Company, Fortune, The Financial Times, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Ben earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida.

Donald Thompson

Managing Director, Center for Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace Options

Donald Thompson is an award-winning entrepreneur who has built and led high-performance organizations for over two decades. His strategies are forged from hands-on experience, proven effective in propelling businesses to greatness. An EY Entrepreneur of the Year recipient, Thompson is a sought-after executive coach and advisor. He also serves on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards, enabling him to mentor the next generation of executives and entrepreneurs. A noted thought leader, Thompson has written the books Underestimated and The Inclusive Leadership Handbook. Whether at the helm of entrepreneurial endeavors or in the boardroom, Thompson provides invaluable support to executives and leadership teams seeking transformational growth and workplace excellence.

Christopher Littlefield

Founder, Beyond Thank You; HBR and Forbes contributor

Christopher Littlefield is an international Keynote speaker, an expert in employee appreciation, conflict resolution, and workplace culture, and the founder of Beyond Thank You. He has trained thousands of leaders across six continents to do the little things that build cultures where people feel valued, work feels easier, and change happens together.

His clients include Colgate-Palmolive, L’Oréal, Emirates Airlines, MIT Sloan School of Management, Salesforce, the U.S. Army, the United Nations, and more. In February 2026, Chris was named a Top Global Employee Engagement Influencer by Inspiring Workplaces. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., Fast Company, and Psychology Today and he is a contributor to the Harvard Business Review Guide to Retaining Your Best People.

Rick Garlick, Ph.D.

Principal Consultant; former Gallup, J.D. Power, Maritz

Dr. Rick Garlick is a nationally recognized research and consulting executive and educator specializing in customer experience, employee engagement, and organizational strategy. Formerly in senior roles at Gallup, Maritz, J.D. Power, and Magid, he now serves as Principal of Richard Garlick & Associates.

His work focuses on fostering “irrational commitment”—the emotional attachment that drives loyalty beyond simple satisfaction—helping organizations translate research into measurable business value.

Dr. Garlick teaches at Penn State’s School of Hospitality Management and has held leadership roles with the HSMAI Foundation and Meeting Professionals International. A frequent media contributor, he has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, and NPR, and is regularly quoted in national publications.

Debra Corey

Consultant, Speaker and Best-Selling Author Chief Pay it Forward Officer - Step It Up HR

Debra Corey is Chief Pay It Forward Officer at Step It Up HR, helping organisations rethink leadership, engagement and HR for today’s workplace. After more than 20 years in global HR leadership, she now pays it forward as a consultant, leadership trainer, keynote speaker and six-time best-selling author.

Known for combining practical insight with warmth and humour, Debra challenges outdated thinking and helps organisations build better leaders, stronger cultures and more engaged teams.

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All registrants will have the opportunity to join TEECH, our exclusive Employee Experience Community! This is your opportunity to collaborate 1:1 with the industry leaders listed above, as well as other renowned experts like Dr. Bob Nelson.

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A Safe Space

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Career Growth

Level up with panel discussions, book giveaways, and real-time feedback from the best in the business.

Give-a-ways & Contests

Participate in exclusive contests and book giveaways to win prizes for your team.

"Unstuck" Yourself from Real Challenges

Real-time solutions to help you navigate your toughest professional challenges.

Celebrate Your Peers

A dedicated space to spotlight the wins and hard work of fellow HR innovators.

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An Urgent, Non-promotional Panel Discussion

... on the dual crisis of widespread employee disengagement and unprecedented manager burnout.

This is NOT another webinar about "HR best practices."

Join us on 10/20 at 1:00 PM Eastern

Join six of the world’s most influential workplace experts

Pinaki Kathiari

Benjamin Granger, Ph.D.

Donald Thompson

Rick Garlick, Ph.D.

Debra Corey

Christopher Littlefield

We are facing an engagement crisis where "bare minimum" effort has become the new norm, while manager burnout continues to reach a breaking point.

Join us for a candid, non-promotional discussion between minds

Connect with these incredible minds...

Pinaki Kathiari

CEO & Co-Founder, Local Wisdom Co-Founder, Resource Hero Co-Host, Human at Work Podcast

Benjamin Granger, Ph.D.

Chief Workplace Psychologist, Qualtrics

Donald Thompson

Managing Director, Center for Organizational Effectiveness, Workplace Options

Christopher Littlefield

Founder, Beyond Thank You; HBR and Forbes contributor

Rick Garlick, Ph.D.

Principal Consultant; former Gallup, J.D. Power, Maritz

Debra Corey

Consultant, Speaker and Best-Selling Author Chief Pay it Forward Officer - Step It Up HR

Want to learn directly from the experts featured in this session?

Exclusive AMAs

A Safe Space

Career Growth

Give-a-ways & Contests

"Unstuck" Yourself from Real Challenges

Celebrate Your Peers

More TEECH HR Leaders

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