Leading Through the Unknown – Part 1: Adapting with Empathy: HR’s Response to a Shifting World

Periods of uncertainty in business are no longer temporary. They are the environment HR leaders operate in every day.

In this timely session, workplace futurist Amy Hanlon-Rodemich joins BrightPlan to explore how HR leaders can guide their organizations through constant change with clarity, credibility, and empathy. Rather than focusing on tools alone, this conversation examines how leadership mindset, trust, and human judgment must evolve as AI, economic pressure, workforce anxiety, and global disruption reshape the world of work.

You will learn how HR’s role is shifting from policy and programs to sense-making, reassurance, and adaptive leadership. The session focuses on practical ways HR can respond to uncertainty without losing sight of people, values, or outcomes.

This webinar is designed for HR leaders who are navigating ambiguity and need grounded, human-centered approaches that work in the real world.


Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM Eastern

SHRM/HRCI: 0.5 PDC (note: for live attendees only)

Cost: free with registration


Key Takeaways for HR Leaders:

  • What it means to lead HR through sustained uncertainty rather than episodic change
  • How empathy and trust become operational capabilities, not soft skills
  • Where AI and technology support human leadership, and where they cannot replace it
  • How to help employees feel seen, heard, and supported during disruption
  • Practical ways HR leaders can adapt their approach without waiting for perfect clarity

Who Should Attend

CHROs, HR leaders, HRBPs, Total Rewards and Benefits leaders, people strategists, and anyone responsible for guiding employees through change and complexity.


Amy Hanlon-Rodemich

HR Futurist & Author of Don’t Talk to HR and The CPO Toolbox

A globally recognized voice on the future of work, Amy has helped Fortune 500 companies, startups, and HR innovators rethink how they approach people strategy in an AI-powered world. With decades of experience challenging the status quo, she brings fresh perspective, sharp insight, and actionable ideas to help HR leaders stay ahead of the curve.


About BrightPlan

BrightPlan is a global leader in Total Financial Wellness. The company provides a comprehensive global solution that addresses all aspects of employees’ financial health at every stage of life and empowers HR teams to enhance the employee experience and better attract, retain, and engage talent. The unique combination of its digital platform and expert financial planners enables employers to deploy financial wellness solutions at scale while delivering personalization for employees. To learn more, visit brightplan.com.    

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