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LIVE from Transform 2026 Las VEgas
In this episode of the podcast, recorded live on the floor of Transform 2026, host Adam Poser sits down with Katya Laviolette, Chief People Officer at 1Password — the identity security company protecting individuals and enterprises across 6 countries with nearly 1,500 employees. Katya brings over 30 years of HR leadership across manufacturing, e-commerce, and tech to one of the most critical conversations in today's talent market: how do you build and sustain a world-class people strategy when your company is fully remote, hyper-growth, and operating in a complex, AI-driven security landscape?
The conversation covers the full spectrum of the employee experience — from how 1Password structures its total compensation and benefits packages (including the often-overlooked employer contribution to healthcare costs), to its distinctive Wednesday start date for new hires, to how it's tackling AI-generated fraudulent job applications. Katya also opens up about how the company proactively communicates benefits, drives high utilization, and maintains culture and connection across a distributed global team. Whether you're a people leader, a job seeker trying to evaluate a total comp offer, or a founder trying to build a remote-first culture that actually works, this episode is packed with actionable insight.
Learn more: https://1password.com
Connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katya-laviolette-6907b726/
