Calendar of Events

A wave of highly skilled professionals is reentering the workforce as tens of thousands of federal employees face layoffs. These individuals bring critical expertise, but translating their resumes into the private sector can be a challenge for recruiters and hiring managers.

Join Kadiatou Cesaire, Chief People Officer at the Atlantic Council and Lewis McIlwain, a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, for a timely discussion on how to embrace this unique talent pool, align their expertise with your unique hiring needs, and sustain a growing talent pipeline. This session will explore:

• The skills and value federal professionals bring to your organization
• How to “translate” federal and military resumes for corporate hiring needs
• Best practices for onboarding and integrating these professionals into your workplace culture
• Strategies to prepare for and capitalize on this influx of talent

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights on hiring for sustainability, workforce growth, and long-term success.

Facilitators: Kadiatou Cesaire, Chief People Officer at the Atlantic Council & Lewis McIlwain, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are no longer just a “nice to have”—they’re a strategic advantage, igniting both passion and performance across organizations.

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Kizmet Moore, Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NFP, as she shares how BRGs are shaping a workplace where employees grow, feel seen, and drive meaningful impact. Through real-world insights and success stories from NFP, you’ll explore how BRGs contribute to engagement, culture, and organizational growth.

Key Takeaways:

• Discover how embedding talent acquisition leaders in BRGs strengthens the talent pipeline
• Explore how BRGs serve as powerful tools to foster belonging and enhance company culture
• Learn strategies to align BRG efforts with broader business goals for maximum impact

Facilitator: Kizmet T. Moore, MBA, CDE®, AVP, Inclusion & Belonging, NFP, An Aon Company

Hiring technology has come a long way – but not every tool was a triumph.

Join the HRO Today Association’s Zachary Misko (Global Executive Director, Emeritus) and Connor Feeney (Director of Membership Services) as they unpack the evolution of HR tech, from the outdated platforms that missed the mark to today’s most promising tech tools, including our list of top AI solutions to simplify the hiring process.

This session offers a candid look at what worked, what didn’t, and what we can learn from our industry’s effort to refine, improve, and evolve the technology we use – plus an easy method that could have you creating future technology!

Key Takeaways:

• Learn from real-world HR tech missteps to avoid costly mistakes in your own strategy
• Discover top AI tools that are simplifying the hiring process today
• Explore a simple framework to help you design or improve future HR technologies

Facilitators: Zachary Misko, Global Executive Director, Emeritus and Connor Feeney, Director of Membership Services, HRO Today Association

Looking for More HR Content Right Now?

Whether you can’t attend an upcoming event, or you’re looking for a resource right now, the HRO Today Association has you covered. Follow the links below to access content uploaded directly to the Association site, available anywhere, at anytime:

• On-Demand Library
  • Access recordings from past events and pre-recorded sessions.
• HR Breakthroughs
  • Bite-sized, 5 to 10 minute, pre-recoded videos from HR thought leaders around the globe.
• Member Content Library
  • Our library of expertise, featuring articles, reports, podcasts, blog posts, and more, submitted by members like you.

Want to showcase your stellar team or unique expertise? Email Connor.Feeney@SharedXpertise.com to learn more about facilitating an HRO Today Association event!