Future of Work Keynote Speaker for HR Leaders and CHROs
Work is changing. HR & Payroll are next.
I’m Anita Lettink. I speak about the future of work, HR, payroll and technology. Your audience leaves with a clear view of what is changing, what matters, and what to do next.
Keynotes, workshops and executive sessions, tailored to your audience.
Recent stages
- HR Week Lithuania
- Indeed FutureWorks
- SAP HRConnect
- Unleash
- HR Days Slovenia
- Skills Summit
- HR Fest Budapest
What I speak about
When you change HR and payroll today, you’re deciding for people who don’t work for you yet.
Most HR leaders ask how to improve what they have. That is renovation thinking in a rebuild moment. I challenge the assumptions behind today’s HR, payroll and technology choices, and I show what to do differently, with the data to back it up.
Your future employee
Demographics, skills and technology are shifting at the same time, and you can’t address them separately. See how they reshape the workplace and HR, and what that means for your organization.
Your audience leaves with
- A clear view of which work trends matter and which are noise
- The questions to ask before a major workforce or technology investment
- A shared vocabulary, so the leadership team stops talking past each other
The New Payroll Platform
New technology is putting payroll at the center of HR, finance and payments. See which trends are driving it, and what that means for the choices you make now.
Your audience leaves with
- How platforms, regulation and AI are changing what payroll does
- The questions to ask before you let AI near your payroll
- How to choose your next payroll without relying on the vendor’s pitch
HR tech beyond the hype
Every vendor promises that AI will transform HR. See what separates real innovation from repackaged software, and what has to change before the technology can work.
Your audience leaves with
- The real difference between classic AI and generative AI
- Where AI adds value in HR, and where caution is needed
- Better questions for vendors, consultants and your own team
Each topic works as a standalone keynote, or combined into one narrative for your event.
Why HR leaders invite me
I help HR leaders make better decisionsabout work, HR, payroll and tech.
I’ve done the work
More than 20 years inside HR, payroll and technology, including the executive team of NGA Human Resources. I know what breaks when theory meets a real organization.
I’m independent
No vendor promotion, no hype and no fear-based stories. Your audience gets a straight view of what is worth doing.
I bring the data
Every keynote is grounded in research and current data, so your team leaves with evidence and with questions they can use on Monday.
What people say
They left thinking differently.
“Your keynote might have been my favorite, Anita! Your keynote was truly a big eye-opener to many of the attendees with AI popping up left and right.”
“You directly challenged us right where we needed it, and since then you never stopped helping, contributing and supporting us. Thank you!”
“We enjoyed a truly inspiring keynote on the Future of Work by the great Anita Lettink!”
“Anita Lettink always inspires me to think differently as she spoke about the ‘New Employee Experience’.”
Books and recognition
Three books on pay and payroll.
What’s Up With My Pay?
For graduates and early-career professionals who were never taught how pay and negotiation work.
Equal Pay for Equal Work
A practical playbook for running a pay transparency program. Available in English and Dutch.
How to Select Your Next Payroll
An unexpected bestseller. Payroll leaders use it to level the playing field in vendor selection and negotiations.
Recognition
- LinkedIn Top Voice
- Top 25 Future of Work Thought Leader
- Top 100 HR Tech Influencer
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know
The most common questions about booking me as a keynote speaker.
hello@anitalettink.comHow do I know if my organization needs this kind of rethinking?
If you’re running HR and payroll programs today that will take 6-18 months to implement, you’re choosing for employees who don’t work for you yet. If your systems were designed in the 2010s but must serve people in the 2030s, you need to ask different questions. The gap between “improving what we have” and “building for what’s coming” is where transformation happens.
What makes your keynotes different from other Future of Work speakers?
Most Future of Work Keynote Speakers help you optimize the familiar. I challenge you to question whether the familiar still applies. My keynotes connect demographics, skills, and technology as interconnected forces—not separate problems to solve individually. You’ll leave with frameworks for future-ready decisions, not just inspiration.
How do the three topics connect?
Future of Work provides the context for imagining tomorrow’s workforce. Payroll and compensation determine how value is recognized and rewarded. HR technology and AI shape how those systems are implemented and scaled, while transparency is a consequence of how they are designed and governed.
Can you customize a keynote for our industry or challenges?
Absolutely. While the core messages apply across industries, I tailor examples, case studies, and focus areas to your specific audience, industry and context. Whether you’re in tech, healthcare, finance, or manufacturing, the fundamental shifts in work affect you—but they show up differently. Let’s discuss how these forces are specifically reshaping your world.
What is the ideal audience size and format?
Anita Lettink works with audiences from intimate executive sessions (10-15 leaders) to large conferences (1000+ attendees). The keynotes are designed to be interactive and thought-provoking regardless of size. Virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats all work. What matters most is that your audience is ready to question assumptions, not just hear them confirmed.
How do we book you, and what is the process?
Start by reaching out through the contact form or email to reserve your date. We’ll discuss your event goals, audience, and which keynote(s) best fit your needs. I’ll work with you to understand your specific challenges and customize the content accordingly. Availability and pricing depend on date, location, and scope.
Have a date in mind?Let’s see if I’m free.
You get an answer within two business days, and your date is held at no cost.
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