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Pat Wadors
Transform workplace culture with Pat Wadors, speaker and HR strategist. Pat works with organizations to enhance employee experience, implement diversity and belonging initiatives, delivering award-winning leadership insights recognized by Harvard Business Review and the National Diversity Council.
Pat Wadors, Chief People Officer at UKG, is a prominent HR leader and strategist recognised for her contributions to the technology sector. She has played a significant role in transforming workplace culture at various companies, including LinkedIn, where she helped triple the workforce in two years.
At UKG, she oversees essential HR functions that enhance the employee experience for over 14,000 staff members, focusing on talent acquisition, development, compensation, employee feedback, and workplace services. Her goal is to ensure that every employee benefits from their time at UKG, from initial contact as candidates to becoming brand ambassadors after leaving the company.
Before her tenure at UKG, Pat served as Chief People Officer at Procore Technologies, guiding the company through significant growth. She was also Chief Human Resource Officer at ServiceNow, where she managed global employee resources and talent. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at LinkedIn, Plantronics, Twitter, Align Technologies, and Yahoo!.
Pat is currently a board member of Accolade, Inc. and Moloco, Inc., and has previously served on the boards of UKG, Zenefits, El Camino Hospital, and Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County.
Pat is a thought leader in HR, with numerous articles published in The Harvard Business Review. She has received the National Diversity Council’s “Top 50 Women in Technology” award multiple times and is the creator of the DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging) framework, which emphasises the importance of employee belonging in recruitment and retention.
She also developed a “Scorecard” to help individuals become agile and authentic leaders, enabling them to align their values with their goals.
Topics, sessions and talks
In her role as SVP of Global Talent at LinkedIn, Pat Wadors revolutionised the approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion by emphasising the importance of belonging. In her influential Harvard Business Review article, she introduced the concept of “DIBs,” merging Diversity and Inclusion with Belonging. This framework significantly enhanced employee engagement and attracted top talent. In her talk, Pat will share insights and practical strategies for fostering a culture of belonging, empowering attendees to create authentic connections within their organisations.
In her insightful talk, Pat Wadors emphasises the importance of prioritising employee experience alongside customer experience. She outlines five essential elements that organisations can enhance to improve engagement, retention, and recruitment, ultimately benefiting their bottom line. Pat highlights the significant influence managers have on employees' mental health and addresses the issue of the "bruised employee." Attendees will learn how to navigate the employee journey, identify challenges, and seize opportunities to foster a healthier workplace culture.
Pat Wadors, a transformational leader, emphasises the importance of being agile, relevant, and authentic in leadership. She advocates for a shift from traditional change management to a more adaptable approach, highlighting the need for humility, courage, and inclusivity. Attendees will learn how to cultivate a growth mindset, create their own “Scorecard” for guidance, and implement practical tools to foster personal and organisational growth. Pat warns that a lack of agility can hinder progress and lead to stagnation.
In her transformative talk, Pat Wadors explores the concept of the "Scorecard," a vital tool for personal and professional leadership. She encourages attendees to reflect on their values, guiding principles, and aspirations, helping them assess whether they are living authentically. By sharing her own journey towards embracing her true self, Pat inspires others to unlock their potential. Participants will learn how to create their own Scorecard, enabling them to achieve their best selves and lead fulfilling lives.
Book Pat Wadors to inspire your team with her transformative insights on HR and leadership. Her unique blend of empathy, storytelling, and proven strategies will empower your organisation to enhance employee engagement, foster belonging, and drive performance. Elevate your workplace culture and leadership with her compelling expertise.
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frequently asked questions
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Pat Wadors structures her talks around proprietary frameworks she has developed, including the DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging) framework, which she introduced via Harvard Business Review, and a personal leadership Scorecard tool, both of which she uses to give attendees concrete instruments to apply within their organisations.
Pat Wadors speaks on belonging and DIBs culture, employee experience and the manager's role in workplace wellbeing, and agile and authentic leadership. She is the creator of the DIBs (Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging) framework, introduced in Harvard Business Review during her tenure as SVP of Global Talent at LinkedIn, where she helped triple the workforce in two years.
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