Join HR leaders, talent innovators, and industry experts on the third Thursday of each month for illuminating discusses on topics critical to your work and organization.
What Are Third Thursday Webinars?
Third Thursday is the HRO Today Association’s signature monthly webinar series – spotlighting timely topics, powerful voices, and interactive dialogue across the HR landscape.
Whether you’re a CHRO or a rising HR star, this is your chance to connect, learn, and lead.
✔ Always the third Thursday of the month from 11-11:30 AM Eastern Time
✔ 30-minute, high-impact virtual sessions in a safe setting and small group environment
✔ Free for all members
All Association members receive calendar invitations to Third Thursday Webinars. Be sure to “Accept” the invitation! Not seeing the invitation on your calendar? Register below.
Upcoming Third Thursday Webinars:
May 15 | 11-11:30 AM ET
June 19 | 11-11:30 AM ET
July 17 | 11-11:30 AM ET
August 21 | 11-11:30 AM ET
September 18 | 11-11:30 AM ET
October 16 | 11-11:30 AM ET
Catch Up on Past Association Livestreams!
Every HRO Today Association virtual learning session is recorded and saved in the On-Demand Library. Check out some of our most recent sessions below:
The Business Advantage of Supporting Neurodiversity | April 11, 2025
Co-Presenters: Leah Brome, Dir., Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity for Global Programs, Kyndryl & Elza Palinkas, Assoc. Dir., Global Communities, Kyndryl (Members: Click here to access recording)
Navigating Neurodiversity Regulations and Support Systems | March 27, 2025
Co-Presenters: Leah Brome, Dir., Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity for Global Programs, Kyndryl (Members: Click here to access recording)
Examining Need-to-Know 2025 Talent Trends | April 1, 2025
Presenter: Cristine Kane, Global Vice President, Client Success, Hudson RPO (Members: Click here to access recording)
Thriving in Adversity: The Potential of Antifragile | March 12, 2025
Co-Presenters: Simon Kent, Editor-in-Chief, HRO Today EMEA (Members: Click here to access recording)
Talent Tech to Supercharge Your Total Workforce Strategy in 2025 | January 15, 2025
Co-Presenters: Mark Fita, Vice President of Global Product and Implementation and Lindsey Schmidt, Product Manager, Analytics & Marketing Intelligence (Members: Click here to access recording)
Developing Innovative Internal Mobility Strategies | December 10, 2024
Co-Presenters: Scott Sell, Chief Talent Acquisition Officer, Mercy & Maria Trivellato, Vice President, Global Acquisition, Criteo (Members: Click here to access recording)
Learn More About Upcoming Third Thursday Webinars
Next-Level Leadership: Elevating Team Performance and Growth
Thursday, May 15 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Succession planning is only as strong as your leadership development strategy. Join Laura Muir, CHRO of Polaris Transportation Group, for a powerful conversation on how to accelerate the professional development of your team—and prepare your organization for future success.
In this 30-minute session, Laura will share practical approaches to building leadership development programs that enable internal promotions, strengthen your talent pipeline, and support long-term business goals. Whether you’re starting from scratch or enhancing an existing program, you’ll walk away with actionable ideas to elevate leadership at every level.
Key Takeaways:
- How to design leadership development programs that align with your succession planning goals
- Tactics to accelerate professional growth and prepare emerging leaders for next-level roles
- Practical strategies for developing talent from within your organization
- The connection between leadership development and organizational resilience
Facilitator: Laura Muir, CHRO, Polaris Transportation Group
The BRG Advantage: Inspiring Purpose and Engagement at Work
Thursday, June 19 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
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 T. Moore, MBA, CDE®, AVP, Inclusion & Belonging, NFP, An Aon Company, 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
From Obsolete to Optimized: The Evolution of HR Tech and Learning from Failure
Thursday, July 17 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
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 a fun exercise 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
