HR Tech Taps WRKdefined as Official Podcast Network for Next Month’s Event

More Than a Dozen Shows Dedicated to Advancing Work to Record Live from Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With the countdown on for this year’s event, the team at HR Tech today shared that WRKdefined, the leading destination for conversations shaping the modern world of work, will return to podcast from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, October 20 – 22 during expo hours. With a roster of more than 100 shows, WRKdefined is known for tackling the realities of modern work, examining topics ranging from core HR technology, operations and analytics to leadership, mental health and workforce wellbeing.

As part of this year’s partnership with HR Tech, WRKdefined will curate several shows to be recorded in a dedicated podcast studio on the expo floor, allowing attendees to listen live before the episodes launch online. The interactive experience will also offer podcast hosts the opportunity to engage with members of the HR Tech community on-site, highlighting the most pressing issues shaping the industry and the future of work.

Select shows set to appear include:

• Elevate Your AIQ – Taking a critical lens to AI readiness and ongoing technological advancements, host Bob Pulver chats with talent and transformation leaders, practitioners and other experts about navigating this new reality and confidently preparing organizations for the future.
• HR Data Labs – Through engaging discussions and expert interviews, David Turetsky dives into how data, analytics and technology impact HR, looking at the practices that empower organizations to harness their workforce’s full potential.
• Inside the C-Suite – Focused on the leadership journey, host Christy Honeycutt seeks to uncover the bold moves, messy pivots, quiet wins and human moments behind one’s executive presence. Christy talks to her guests about translating lessons learned into reclaiming humanity, trust and hope at work.
• Talentless – “For recruiters, by recruiters,” co-hosts Desiree Goldey and Ashley King draw on their years in talent acquisition to offer real talk on everything from the basics of recruiting terminology to the problem with panic hiring. Desiree and Ashley get into the messy, meaningful and downright motivating.
• The Meg & Amy Show – Hosted by former tech executives and seasoned business leaders Meg Bear and Amy Wilson, this show is for big-picture thinkers ready to challenge the status quo. Meg and Amy look at the future of work through the eyes of folks doing the work to understand what’s working and what’s not.
  

“Podcasts are an important medium in our community, serving as platforms that amplify a variety of voices and stories,” said Kerry Tyler, Event Director. “By integrating WRKdefined into the HR Tech experience, we are ensuring that those voices and stories are heard both during and after our event. These are the conversations that help push HR forward.”

Ryan Leary of WRKdefined shared, “When it comes to reimagining work, there are any number of thoughts and opinions out there, which is why we built WRKdefined. We wanted a destination to house that genius and spark new ideas. This mission aligns with what HR Tech offers its community: a unified experience to recognize all aspects of HR and HR technology, as well as the change taking place.”

HR Tech 2026 will run October 20 through October 22, with pre-conference events beginning on October 19. WRKdefined will begin recording that Tuesday when the expo floor opens at 5:00 p.m. PT. Attendees are invited to watch the action unfold in real-time throughout the event. To be part of the action, register now at https://www.hrtechnologyconference.com.

About HR Tech

HR Tech is the industry's premier event series showcasing breakthrough HR technologies, with its flagship U.S. conference serving as its cornerstone since 1997. HR Tech in the U.S. features the world's largest expo of innovative HR solutions, live product demonstrations and the industry’s preeminent startup competition. The HR Tech portfolio has expanded globally with additional annual events in Europe and Asia, creating a worldwide network of innovation hubs that shape the future of work.

HR Tech is part of the event arm of HR Executive, a prestigious global media company established in 1987 that delivers news, content and analysis of strategic HR trends to more than 220,000 subscribers worldwide. The synergy between the events and media channels enables the brands to create a comprehensive knowledge ecosystem that addresses all aspects of human resource management, establishing the organization as the definitive authority for visionary HR leaders. Visit www.HRTechConference.com to learn more.

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