David Bator

Managing Director, Achievers Workforce Institute

David Bator thinks and writes about how work should work. David leads Achievers Workforce Institute, a strategic practice whose focus on Research, Community and Advisory empowers global executives with tactical, practical approaches to changing how the world works. David is passionate about people, and has spent the last 20 years working closely and consultatively with HR, IT and Communications leaders to build programs that position individuals, teams and companies to grow.

Emma Harvie

Global Head of Recognition and Rewards Insights, Achievers

As Global Head of Recognition and Rewards Insights at Achievers, Emma Harvie helps organisations around the world turn data into action, designing recognition and reward strategies that build stronger cultures, deeper engagement, and measurable business impact. Her work sits at the intersection of research, strategy, and human experience. Emma leads global studies such as the Achievers Workforce Institute State of Recognition report, uncovering trends that shape the future of work and advising leaders on how recognition can drive performance, retention, and belonging at scale.

With more than a decade in employee experience and workforce strategy, Emma is passionate about connecting the science of recognition with the art of leadership, helping CHROs and HR teams create workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and inspired to do their best work.

Beyond Achievers, Emma is a committed advocate for gender equity as a Chapter Member of UN Women Australia and member of the Achievers Women’s Network, working to advance inclusion and belonging in every organisation she partners with. Emma has presented at leading conferences around the world including Gartner HR Symposium, HR Tech Fest, Total Rewards Asia, From Day One, and the National Rewards Group Conference, and facilitates thought leadership and roundtable discussions and webinars across APAC, North America, and EMEA. She believes recognition is more than a moment — it’s a movement that fuels culture, performance, and human connection.