Miriam Connaughton is Chief People & Experience Officer at Simpplr and a digital workplace strategist, speaker and podcast host who believes the future of work is about technology with people at the center. She works at the intersection of HR, Internal Comms, and IT to create connected and productive workplaces. With 30+ years of experience leading people strategies across industries, she regularly shares reflections on leadership, employee experience, AI, and the future of work on LinkedIn and publishes related insights on simpplr.com.

Julie Develin is a workplace strategist, consultant, speaker, and podcast host known for bringing clarity and humanity to the rapidly changing world of work. Named a Top 100 HR Influencer in 2025, she helps leaders navigate everything from AI and employee experience to culture, connection, and meaningful change. With more than 17 years leading an HR department and partnering with thousands of HR and business leaders, Julie blends practical insight with honest, energized storytelling. She teaches graduate-level HR courses, writes the LinkedIn newsletter The Weekly Prompt, and has been featured in outlets including Fast Company, Axios, Vice, and HR Executive.

Emily McCrary-Ruiz-Esparza is a freelance journalist and From Day One contributing editor who writes about work, the job market, and women’s experiences in the workplace. Her work has appeared in the BBC, The Washington Post, Quartz at Work, Fast Company, and Digiday’s Worklife.