May 6-8, 2025 Achievers at UNLEASH America Shaping the future of recognition Join Achievers at UNLEASH America and discover how recognition shapes a more engaged, connected, and productive workforce. Las Vegas Meet us there Book a 1-on-1 meeting with our employee engagement expert. Book meeting Check our events calendar to find us at an event in a city near you. Connect with us at UNLEASH Conference Meet with one of our experts to receive tailored recommendations on boosting employee engagement and retention at your company. Stay up-to-date on innovative tactics for building a diverse and modern recognition strategy based on the latest workforce science, data, and research. Learn about the Achievers Belonging Model™ – a science-backed model for measuring and creating a culture of belonging in the workplace. Can’t attend? Book a demo today. Connect with one of our employee engagement experts to see how our award-winning platform can help you boost engagement and retention at your company. Book a demo Session #1 How strategic recognition shapes organizational success Research from Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) also demonstrates that frequent recognition is a protective factor against job hunting, productivity and salary freezes. And yet just 40% of HR leaders report their approach to recognition is strategic. In this interactive discussion, David Bator, Managing Director of Achievers Workforce Institute will guide conversation around the impact recognition and reward strategies are having shaping organizational success, how strategic recognition inspires action, aligns culture and shapes behavior, and tactical, practical advice for HR leaders. Speaker: David Bator AWI Managing Director, Achievers Date May 7, 2025 Time 11:30 AM Room [TBD] Session #2 Shaping Culture and Addressing Business Challenges with Employee Recognition The key to building a successful and resilient workforce lies in recognition and rewards. Frequent recognition isn’t just a nice-to-have. Research shows that the more often someone is recognized, the more engaged, productive, and committed they are to their organization. Join Renad Jarzynski for an insightful session on how Zurich North America is rethinking recognition to solve real business challenges. Discover innovative ways to leverage frequent appreciation and personalized rewards to align culture, inspire actions, and shape the behaviors that drive results. Speaker: Renad Jarzynski Head of Rewards and Recognition, Zurich North America Date May 7, 2025 Time 3:00 PM Room [TBD] Session #3 The Foundations of Manager Effectiveness Research from Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) shows that just 28% of employees would recommend their manager. Managers have an outsized impact on an employee’s experience at work and play a pivotal role in connecting employees to the behaviours that drive growth for individuals and teams. In this product spotlight, Achievers will highlight how the world’s most successful organizations are leveraging our industry-leading platform to transform managers into courageous leaders. Make managers better managers by inspiring action, aligning culture, and shaping the behaviours that drive performance. Speaker: Jordan Ekers VP, Product Marketing and Commercial Strategy, Achievers Date May 8, 2025 Time 12:20 PM Room Stage 1 Frequently Asked Questions When is UNLEASH America? Unleash America will take place May 6-8, 2025. Where is UNLEASH America? The conference will be located at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. Upcoming HR events We can’t wait to see you at UNLEASH America! In the meantime, check out some of our exciting in-person and online events. Gartner HR Symposium 2025 London Oct 7 See event details UNLEASH World Paris Oct 21 See event details Looking for HR events in your area? Grow your professional HR network and be the first to know about upcoming events in your area. Get notified