People & Talent
In this session, we will explore the critical steps necessary to adapt and thrive in the evolving HR landscape. Incorporating the key actions HR leaders need to take for an effective end to 2025 and start to 2026, our speaker will draw on empirical data collected through isolved’s numerous studies on the workplace to offer deep insights into how to effectively translate foundational HR principles into actionable strategies that enhance your organization’s agility, compliance, and employee engagement.
Speaker: Yutaka Takagi, Principal Product Evangelist at isolved
Yutaka Takagi serves as Principal Product Evangelist at isolved, where he focuses on the impact of technology on creating positive employee experiences. Across his over 25 years in the HR Technology industry, Yutaka has navigated through various roles on both sides of the vendor relationship. His specialty lies in his ability to articulate the relevance of cutting-edge technology in achieving business outcomes while serving the fast-evolving needs of the modern workforce.
Prior to joining isolved, Yutaka served in senior roles across sales, marketing, and implementation at UKG/Ultimate Software and Lawson Software (now Infor). Prior to that, he served as HR Systems Improvement Leader for LP Building Products.
Yutaka has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Berkeley and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He resides outside of Chicago, Illinois with his wife, two daughters, two dogs, and most days, a foster dog from a local animal shelter.
