People-First at 1Password: Katya Laviolette on Benefits, Culture & Hiring in the AI Era (LIVE @ Transform 2026)

WATCH: https://youtu.be/U3OGGyoxAdM 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/