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.
How can I book Pat Wadors for my next event?
Email pat.wadors@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Pat Wadors available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Pat Wadors's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Pat directly.
What topics does Pat Wadors specialise in?
Pat Wadors specialises in discussing human resources, workplace culture, diversity and inclusion and more.
What is Pat Wadors's speaking style like?
Pat Wadors delivers insightful and impactful presentations, focusing on employee experience and workplace culture. Her engaging style inspires leaders to embrace diversity and foster authentic connections within their organisations.
Does Pat Wadors offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Pat Wadors offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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