Why emotional intelligence could be your biggest hiring advantage

When you walk into a workplace, what do you notice first? The tech, the processes, the strategy on the wall? Or the way people make you feel?

At IHR Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Conference 2025, we welcomed Christina Lewis, a seasoned TA leader turned founder of Horizon, who argued that it’s the human connection that truly define how we work, lead, and succeed. In her talk, she challenged a long-standing belief in business: that emotions should