Leading Remote-First: Akamai’s Playbook for the Future of Work - 2025 Next Practices Weekly

As the workplace continues its digital evolution, what does it really mean to be “remote-first” in 2025? In this session of i4cp’s Next Practices Weekly on September 25, Akamai Technology's Anthony Williams, EVP & CHRO, and Khalil Smith, VP of Inclusion, Diversity, and Engagement, will share how their organization is reimagining workforce strategy, collaboration, and productivity in a remote-first world.
This conversation, hosted by Tom Stone and Amber Burton, will highlight key insights from a new i4cp study conducted in partnership with Akamai. From cutting-edge tech tools to rethinking total rewards, attendees will get a close-up look at the practices top-performing companies are adopting to stay agile, connected, and competitive.
You should attend to:
- Hear directly from Akamai’s executive HR leaders on what remote-first success looks like in 2025
- Discover new research-backed insights from i4cp and Akamai’s joint study on remote work
- Learn how leading companies are measuring productivity and fostering connection in remote settings
- Explore which technologies are driving collaboration across distributed teams
- Gain inspiration for evolving your total rewards strategy to attract and retain remote talent
Join us to explore what high-impact remote work really looks like—and how you can adapt your organization’s approach to thrive.
To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.