While some employers have seen increased productivity, others have seen staffers endure feelings of isolation and loneliness since the pandemic hit almost two years ago. Many questions have arisen about the future of permanent remote and hybrid model workplaces. How do companies foster a sense of community and culture when employees no longer connect face-to-face? How do individuals navigate the emotional impact of fewer social interactions? A panel of alumni experts will discuss the many ramifications of the world’s new normal.

Featured Speakers:

• Joan Freedman ’81, Clinical Psychologist and Executive Coach, Joan Freedman, PhD
• Lauren Nunes ’96, MPA ’97, Chief People Officer, Twitch
• Anthony Rotoli ’07, Vice President, People Operations & Talent Acquisition, Quora
• Ulysses Smith ’14, Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Blend
• Alexa Vasconcelos ’06, Senior Director of Men’s Business Operations, Nike

To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Kate Van Dalsem at kev37@cornell.edu.