Appearances & Events
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Here's How to Navigate a Government Layoff: LinkedIn News Podcast
Arianny joined LinkedIn’s Get Hired with Andrew Seaman to discuss how job seekers can align their careers with their values and goals, sharing actionable strategies for navigating career transitions, standing out in competitive markets, and finding work that truly fits.
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60,000 federal workers have lost their jobs. Here’s how they can move to the private sector: Fast Company Interview
Alongside Fast Company, Arianny offered strategic guidance on navigating the shift to the private sector advising displaced government professionals to make a seamless pivot.
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The 'Anti-Work' Movement: An Exclusive with Daily Mail News
In an exclusive interview with Daily Mail News, Arianny Mercedes unpacked the rise of the anti-work movement, highlighting how shifting values are redefining the role of work in people’s lives and warning that companies unwilling to adapt risk losing both talent and long-term relevance.
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The 10 Biggest Challenges That Are Facing HR Executives Today: A Forbes Interview
In an interview with Forbes, Arianny offered strategic insight on the top challenges facing HR leaders today, from navigating AI integration and rising burnout to managing evolving expectations across a multigenerational, purpose-driven workforce.
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Tips For First Time AFROTECH Conference Attendees, Including What You Should Be Doing Now To Prep For The 2025 Event
Arianny sat down with Blavity to share strategic insights for first-time AFROTECH™ attendees on purposeful networking, clear pitching, and making the most of the conference experience.
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Boomers Think They Are the Most Valuable Workers: A Newsweek Feature
Arianny weighed in on Newsweek’s coverage of generational perceptions in the workplace, offering insight into how self-perception, bias, and shifting workforce dynamics influence the way each generation views its own value and reliability on the job.
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The ultimate guide to Slack Etiquette: A Fast Company Feature
Arianny Mercedes contributed to The Ultimate Guide to Slack Etiquette, offering practical tips on everything from off-hour messaging boundaries to Huddle best practices ensuring professionals maintain a respectful, effective presence in digital workspaces.
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With RBC countersuing ex-CFO fired for breach of conduct, who is at fault?: A CanadianHR Reporter Feature
Featured in coverage around RBC’s ongoing lawsuit, Arianny offers a nuanced lens on corporate culture, ethical boundaries, and where responsibility truly lies when reputational risk and executive behavior collide.
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How to Be More Assertive at Work: A US News & World Report Feature
Arianny spoke with U.S. News & World Report about the power of assertiveness at work, emphasizing how clear, direct communication can reduce burnout, build respect, and help professionals—especially those navigating bias—advocate for themselves more effectively.
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2024 New Hire Onboarding Checklist: A CNN Feature
In a conversation with CNN Underscored, Arianny unpacked why thoughtful, equitable onboarding isn’t just a nice-to-have but a strategic advantage for small businesses. She offered a perspective on how intentional strategies shape culture, and set new hires up for long-term success.
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You're in Tech, Now What? Baddiecon 2024: A Technical Conference
Arianny spoke at the "You're in Tech – Now What?" session at the second annual BaddieCon conference, where attendees gained actionable insights and tools for navigating corporate environments, advancing their careers, and leading with confidence.
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The Secret to Landing a Role at Apple: A Business Insider Feature
Arianny sat down to speak with Business Insider about what it takes to secure a role at Apple and why the company remains a top destination for job seekers—including several of Revamped’s international clients who’ve successfully joined its ranks.
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The Next Generation: How Gen Z HR Leaders Want to Transform People Strategy
Arianny sat down with Worklife to discuss how Gen Z, including herself as an HR leader, wants to transform people strategy. She shared insights on the innovative approaches and fresh perspectives that her generation is bringing to the field of human resources.
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Apple, Legacy, and Career Impact: A Business Insider Feature
Arianny explained to Business Insider how working at Apple can significantly enhance any applicant's résumé. She detailed the compelling reasons why so many individuals are eager to join Apple, including insights from some of her clients who cite the company's innovative culture, exceptional professional development opportunities, and its prestigious brand reputation as key motivators.
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AI Prompts Making HR Pros’ Lives Easier: Technology & Human Resources, a Worklife Feature
Arianny engaged in an in-depth conversation with Worklife magazine, where she delved into the transformative impact of Generative AI (GenAI) on streamlining operations for Human Resource professionals. During the discussion, she shared effective prompts and explained the reasons behind their success.
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Workplace Narratives, Trauma, and Impact: A Daily Hive Canada Feature
Daily Hive Canada reported on Revamped's viral post on X, which asked, "What workplace experience transformed your perspective?" The post garnered 155 million views and sparked a lively discussion, with nearly 2,000 comments from users sharing personal stories of transformative workplace experiences.
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Elevate Conference at Columbia Business School: Future of Work - Adapting to Technology, Transformation & Disruption
Arianny took the stage alongside senior leaders at Google, where she delivered a compelling presentation on the transformative impact of technology on the contemporary work environment. With insightful perspectives and deep expertise, she offered valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges presented by these changes.
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LinkedIn Set To Introduce Gaming Feature Alongside Job Searches: A Mashable Feature
Mashable India's tech segment featured Revamped's announcement of LinkedIn games, a new feature enabling users to play games while interacting with posts, commenting, and searching for job opportunities.
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In Her Bag Summit: The Power of Advertising + PR, A Panel at Shopify
Arianny spoke at the “In Her Bag Summit”, an event organized by "Some Creative Agency" at Shopify NYC. In this panel, she emphasized the significance of cultivating a brand organically, fostering professional growth, and achieving success in one's career.
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Unlocking Equity: Navigating the Path to Salary Transparency, Techsgiving Panel
Moderated by Salary Transparency Street’s very own, Hannah Williams, Arianny sits alongside Chanise Robinson, Khadyajah Jenkins, and Justin Robinson to discuss the importance of salary transparency and how organizations can promote an equitable workplace.
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Revolutionizing Possibilities, Women Who Secure Podcast Episode
Arianny discusses her HR journey with Women Who Secure, sharing insights into her career as both a skilled Data Engineer and a passionate entrepreneur. The conversation unfolds as she reflects on her diverse roles in HR, from navigating data engineering intricacies to triumphs in entrepreneurship, providing a comprehensive exploration of her professional evolution.
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The Consequences of Pay Transparency Laws in New York & Beyond, CBS News Report
Arianny Mercedes engages in a conversation with Megan Cerullo of CBS News, shedding light on the profound impact of New York's pay transparency legislation on job listings across the entire nation. Together, they delve into the far-reaching effects of this pivotal law and how it's reshaping the landscape of employment opportunities on a broader scale.
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Baddiecon 2023: Sustainable Success, Balancing Career Ambition & Wellness Panel Chat
Tune in to Arianny's panel at the first-ever Baddiecon conference, a one-of-a-kind professional event committed to involving, and empowering women of color in the tech industry. She discusses strategies for entering the tech field and building sustainable methods for career advancement.
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Impact of DEI Program Cuts Across Universities, CNN Feature
Leah Asmelash, a notable CNN journalist, joins Arianny Mercedes in a thought-provoking conversation to explore the repercussions stemming from the reduction of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the higher education landscape. Together, they discuss the critical impact of how such cutbacks are influencing universities and the broader societal implications they carry.
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Leveraging Your Brand in Tech, Techsgiving Summit Panel
Arianny Mercedes participates in Techsgiving's highly anticipated annual summit, where she contributes to a dynamic panel discussion alongside Cinneah El-Amin and Allie Tshaey. The focus of their collective expertise is on unveiling strategies for harnessing the power of personal branding to elevate one's career in the tech industry. The panel's insights offer a fresh perspective on how to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving tech landscape through effective brand leveraging.
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Using a Vision Board as a Tool to Manifest a Job, LinkedIn News Feature
Brandi Fowler, a respected journalist from LinkedIn News, teams up with Arianny for an insightful conversation on the transformative power of utilizing a vision board as a tool to manifest one's dream career. In this engaging discussion, they explore the practical techniques and profound influence of this creative visualization method in shaping one's professional journey and aspirations.
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The Role of Government in the COVID-19 Crisis, an Interview with NPR
NPR Reporter, Andrea Hsu engages in a comprehensive discussion with Arianny, shedding light on the endeavors of the Biden administration to implement the vaccine mandate for a staggering 80 million American workers. In this in-depth conversation, they discuss the intricacies of this significant policy and its implications for both public health and labor forces across the nation.
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Disfranchising Black Content Creators, Los Angeles Times Feature
Arianny Mercedes takes center stage in a compelling conversation featured by the Los Angeles Times, addressing the systemic disenfranchisement experienced by Black professionals across a wide array of industries. This insightful dialogue underscores that even in the digital realm, disparities persist, emphasizing the urgent need for change and equitable opportunities for Black individuals.