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4. Workhuman Live  

Workhuman Live is a yearly conference that brings together HR professionals and business leaders to talk and learn about work, people management, and leadership. It features keynote talks, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.  

This event positions Workhuman as a contributor to thought leadership in the HR space. Past speakers include Michelle Obama, Simon Sinek, Viola Davis, and Dan Levy, who shared his management style in Workhuman Live 2022. 

Workhuman Live 2025 has best-selling author Adam Grant and award-winning host Trevor Noah among its guest speakers.  

Year established: 1999  
Size (number of employees): 1,001 – 5,000  
Global locations: Massachusetts, USA and Dublin, Ireland  
Businesses served: 100+  
Key people: Eric Mosley (founder, CEO and board member), KeyAnna Schmiedl (chief human experience officer), Tom Libretto (president), Sarah Whitman (SVP, e-commerce), Jonathan Hyland (CTO), Steve Cromwell (chief accounting officer), Richard Maclachlan (CMO) 

Formerly known as Globoforce, Workhuman was co-founded by current chief executive Eric Mosley and Eddie Reynolds in Dublin, Ireland in 1999. The company was rebranded to Workhuman in 2019, also its 20th anniversary.