"Building a Culture of Belonging in Hybrid Environments"

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As hybrid work becomes the new normal, many organizations are finding that connection doesn't always carry over through a screen. Without hallway chats or shared office moments, creating a genuine sense of belonging takes greater intentionality.

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This panel brings together culture leaders who are rethinking how to build strong, connected teams across distance. They'll share real strategies for maintaining cohesion, recognizing contributions in meaningful ways and anchoring culture in shared purpose so that all employees feel safe, seen and supported, wherever they are.

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Whether you're managing a distributed team or shaping your organization’s people strategy, this session will offer practical guidance to help you create a more connected and inclusive hybrid culture.

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Through this session, you'll:​​

1. Learn techniques for maintaining team cohesion and connection across distributed work environments

2. Explore recognition strategies that help all employees feel valued, whether remote or in-person

3. Understand how purpose-driven cultures foster psychological safety no matter where people work

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Speaker Bio:

Natasha Nuytten is the CEO of CLARA, an AI-powered hiring platform that helps talent acquisition teams automate resume reviews and make more confident, equitable hiring decisions. With a career spanning operations, e-commerce, nonprofit leadership, community advocacy, and product development, Natasha brings a rare blend of cross-industry expertise to her role. She is passionate about harnessing technology to streamline complex processes while maintaining a strong focus on fairness, inclusion, and the human side of work.

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Beyond her work at CLARA, Natasha is a champion of ethical AI and future-focused talent strategies. She serves on the board of RISE of Nebraska, supporting justice-impacted individuals and their families, and hosts the Human Side Up podcast, where she explores how real leaders build cultures where people can thrive. Known for her ability to connect across industries and challenge the status quo, Natasha inspires audiences to rethink how organizations attract, assess, and develop talent for a rapidly changing world.