President Joe Biden spoke to human resources professionals at SHRM 2025 event about the importance of personal connections in leadership.
He emphasized the value of getting to know workers, showing empathy, and prioritizing personal relationships in the workplace.
Biden shared personal anecdotes underscoring his belief in putting family first, including an incident where he prioritized his daughter's birthday over an important work meeting.
The president encouraged HR leaders to prioritize employees' personal obligations, like birthdays and family events, to build stronger connections and foster a positive work environment.