​With Employee Appreciation Day rapidly approaching, have you figured out how you want to celebrate employees?

​Maybe not… 

​Building a culture of appreciation requires a regular cadence of recognition and Employee Appreciation Day on March 1 is the perfect moment to begin or bolster your efforts!

​Join Hebba along with Sarika Lamont, VP, People at Vidyard, Halai Shukranas, VP, People at Pluribus Digital and Erin Hubbard McCann, Head of People as they go into common missteps organizations make in appreciating employees, what strategies every HR person needs at their disposal, and how not to give your employees the total ICK when it comes to appreciating them. 

​From how to cultivate a culture of genuine appreciation to overlooked moments of recognition, the panel will discuss practical tips on how to foster a workplace where gratitude and recognition happen naturally. 

​Because spoiler alert: your employees want AND need to feel appreciated. 

​Shoutout to Snappy for sponsoring this event! Snappy is the all-in-one gifting platform that helps companies spread joy, share gratitude and take all the guesswork out of gifting. 

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Bonus: New to Snappy? Attend this event and you’ll get a special surprise!

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​​Hebba Youssef

​​Hebba Youssef is the Chief People Officer at Workweek and founder and creator of “I Hate it Here.” Her weekly newsletter has over 90,000 subscribers and focuses on how HR/People teams can build great work cultures.

​​Hebba has led a global learning and development teams, ran talent management teams, and was most recently the Head of People at a fintech startup. She's built People Ops teams from the ground up, scaled companies, and gained a few white hairs along the way. Hebba has worked across several industries like tech, fintech and media and was most recently at Axios and Lithic.

​​In her free time, you can find her reading sci-fiction or fantasy novels and playing board games with her family.

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​Sarika Lamont

​Sarika Lamont, a global people operations leader, is dedicated to maximizing organizational growth by aligning business and people strategies. Passionate about fostering a culture where individuals flourish, learn, and evolve, she prioritizes support for employees as unique individuals beyond the workplace.

​As the Founder of Hacking HR and a Forbes Human Resource Council expert contributor, Sarika brings a distinctive perspective to people strategy. With a background spanning client delivery, management consulting, and scaling operational infrastructure in start-ups to mid-size organizations, she is renowned for driving award-winning organizational transformations. Specializing in M&A navigation, workforce empowerment, and collaboration with organizational leaders, Sarika is committed to helping others elevate their potential.

​In her role, Sarika specializes in Scaling Global Talent Organizations, Strategic Retreats & International Mobility, and DEIB Initiatives, addressing crucial aspects like architecture, technology, career paths, compensation, and workplace dynamics. Sarika's expertise lies in Sourcing Global Talent, Leveraging L&D Programs, and Driving Initiatives to Enhance Workplace Dynamics and Productivity.

​Halai Shukran

​Halai Shukran is a seasoned strategic HR leader with over a decade of experience steering HR teams towards success. With a robust background in talent management strategy, employee engagement initiatives, coaching, and development, Halai excels in leveraging people analytics to drive results. Their adeptness lies in striking a fine balance between strategic vision and practical execution, ensuring goals are achieved efficiently. Halai's expertise spans talent management and development, organizational scaling, coaching, leadership development, and strategic planning.

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​Erin Hubbard McCann

​Erin McCann, a seasoned People and Operations executive, focuses on nurturing individuals' growth while establishing scalable processes and programs to match organizational expansion. With nearly a decade of experience in this role, Erin's leadership has been pivotal in propelling technology firms and startups across North America to new heights. Additionally, boasting a decade of expertise in GTM, sales, customer success, and training implementation, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

​Throughout her career, Erin has spearheaded diligence efforts for fundraising and successfully managed mergers, acquisitions, and exits. Her forte lies in steering transformative change and providing clarity amidst uncertainty, even in tumultuous times. Serving as a People Business Partner to executive leadership, Erin has consistently aligned People and HR initiatives with overarching organizational objectives. Proficient in managing distributed teams and navigating global working environments, Erin is eager to contribute to a dynamic team that prioritizes innovation, strategic People initiatives, and collaboration.