The Human Experience Imperative: Why Recognition Matters (ft. Alyssa Johnson at Workhuman Live 2025)

While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner Community

In this episode of While We Were Working, host Joey Price and co-host Tami Nutt engage with Alyssa Johnson, Senior Vice President of Customer Excellence at Workhuman, discussing the critical role of human experience in the workplace, especially in the context of advancing technology and AI. They explore the evolution of recognition programs from traditional to modern practices, emphasizing the importance of genuine recognition in driving employee engagement, performance, and retention. Alyssa shares insights on how recognition can transform performance management, the tangible business impacts of effective recognition programs, and the challenges organizations face in adopting new HR technologies. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of HR leadership and the importance of recognition in shaping workplace culture.

Links Discussed on the Pod:

• How to reach Alyssa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonalyssa/
• Visit Workhuman: https://www.workhuman.com/
• WSJ Chief People Officer Council: https://cpocouncil.wsj.com/
• Learn more about Aspect43's research: https://aspect43.com/insightsblog/
• Learn more about Jumpstart HR: https://www.jumpstart-hr.com
• Have you gotten your copy of The Power of HR?: https://amzn.to/4mr3av7