As technology reshapes the way we work, HR leaders are facing a critical challenge: how to lead with compassion in an increasingly digital world. When employees spend more time behind screens than connecting with colleagues, when expectations for speed and productivity continue to rise, and when artificial intelligence mediates more of our daily interactions, the human side of leadership matters more than ever.

This virtual presentation explores what it truly means to stay human at work—and why a strong sense of duty of care is no longer optional for today’s HR and people leaders. Participants will examine how duty of care shows up in practice, how to better understand what employees need to thrive, and how to foster healthy, resilient workplaces in the age of AI.

This session will take you on a thought-provoking journey that challenges assumptions, encourages reflection, and empowers participants to identify meaningful solutions for themselves and others.

Session objectives include:

• Exploring what it means to “stay human” at work—and the risks and rewards of vulnerability

• Understanding how to support employees experiencing trauma, imposter syndrome, and cultural dissonance

• Introducing a practical Duty of Care framework to build respect, trust, and compassion within organizations

• Sharing effective HR and leadership strategies to create psychological safety and enhance team and organizational effectiveness

Come ready to rethink traditional HR strategies, question long-held assumptions, and walk away with practical tools you can apply immediately. Duty of Care goes beyond legal compliance—it is a strategic priority that protects people, strengthens culture, and supports long-term organizational resilience.

Presented by Solveiga Jaskunas

Solveiga Jaskunas is a seasoned HR professional and career coach with over fifteen years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She holds dual master’s degrees in Industrial Psychology and Human Resources Management and PHR and SHRM-CP certifications.
As an immigrant to the United States, she overcame language barriers and numerous rejections before climbing the HR ladder to senior leadership roles. Her journey motivated her to mentor fellow immigrants and to start her own consultancy, which focuses on HR consulting, career coaching, training, speaking, and network referral services for organizations and individuals. 
A graduate of DC SHRM's Senior Leadership program, Solveiga's passion lies in coaching immigrant professionals and helping employers make their workplaces more inclusive. She has also dedicated her time to aiding refugees, homeless children, and at-risk youth. Her story has reached a broader audience through speaking engagements domestically and internationally, in which she has shared her journey, offering hope and encouragement to other immigrant professionals. Her recent speaking event at GSX reached participants from more than 90 countries. She has spoken at national and international events such as The Expat Women Summit in March and October 2024, HR Global Summit 2024,  HR Week in Lithuania2024, SHRM Talent 2025, GSX 2025 , Women in Tech Global Conference 2025, DisruptHR, and more).
Solveiga was recently featured in Security Magazine as one of three leaders with distinct LinkedIn communication styles.
For more information about Solveiga, visit her profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/solveigajaskunas/