Interested in TA/TM or DEI? Don’t Miss the Knowledge Centers’ Think Tank Meetings in September

Combining content, connections and collaboration, HRO Today Association’s Knowledge Centers will conduct their first quarterly Think Tank meetings in September. As a reminder, Knowledge Centers are the association’s newest member program, featuring communities within the Association that bring together subsections of members based on their individual interests and focus.

While there are unique benefits to joining a Knowledge Center, the quarterly meetings are open to all members to attend, including:

• Talent Acquisition/Management Knowledge Center Think Tank Meeting (September 13; 11 AM ET via Zoom) The 1-hour meeting will feature two mini-presentations (15 minutes each) on Building a Strong Company Culture in Remote and Hybrid Work Environmentsand Return to the Office. Each session is followed by 15-minute shared-problem discussion between attendees. The meeting will be led by the TA/TM Knowledge Center Co-Chairs: Ciara Boeltz (GNC); Mandy Day (Cigna); Cristine Kane (Hudson RPO); and Cherice Schmidt (KellyOCG).
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Knowledge Center Think Tank Meeting (September 20; 11 AM ET via Zoom). The 1-hour meeting will feature two mini-presentations (15 minutes each) on The Importance of a Holistic Approach to DEI Talent Acquisition and Rethinking the Pipeline for DEI Recruitment. Each session is followed by 15-minute shared-problem discussion between attendees. The meeting will be led by the DEI Knowledge Center Co-Chairs: Jo Anne Hill (Piedmont Healthcare); Mary Steudle (Cielo); and Rachel Ward (Orion Talent).

Click here to learn more about Knowledge Centers and to register for an upcoming meeting.

And consider becoming a Knowledge Center member (TA/TM, DEI or both) that align with your interests and expertise and be part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing HR excellence!

Registration Now Open for Association Conference; Deadline Approaching for 2023 Association Awards Nominations

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Association Conference and Awards Program. This year’s theme is Planning for Tomorrow: The Future of Work and the virtual event takes place December 1^st (11 AM – 1:30 PM ET via Zoom).  Sessions include:

• Crafting Practical Strategies for Future Readiness (presented by Zachary Misko, HRO Today Association)
• Anticipating HR Operations in the (Near) Future Through the Lens of Generative AI (co-presented by Stephan Paolini and Antoine Starek, Capgemini)
• Forging the Way Ahead – Conversations with CHRO Visionaries (featuring Elisa Bannon-Jones, GNC; Vicky Cansler, Piedmont Healthcare; Mike Sorensen, Nightingale College; moderated by Larry Baisinait, HRO Today)

Click here to learn more about the event and to register. Note that provider members should contact Steve Farace for their promotional code.

In-between sessions, the Association will announce the winning companies/teams and individuals in the North America and EMEA regions for the 2023 Association Awards. Click here to learn more about the categories and to access the nomination form.

The deadline to submit nominations is October 2^nd so enter a “HR Rockstar” soon!

Never Miss a Livestream – Access Recorded Programs in the On-Demand Library

Between busy office schedules and summer vacations, chances are you missed a recent live HRO Today Association program. No need for FOMO; you can now access recordings of three Livestream programs that were recently conducted, including:

• 2023 Industry Trends in HR Technology and Service Delivery (co-presented by Stacey Cadigan and Saskia Goods, ISG)
• Planning for Tomorrow – A Future of Work Panel Discussion (featuring Stephan Paolini, Capgemini; Guillaume Pican, Page Outsourcing; and Predrag Pivarski, HTEC Group)
• DEIB in the Workplace: How Companies, Suppliers and Candidates Are Finding Their Way (presented by Greg Gary, Broadleaf Results)

The On-Demand Library continues to grow as a vital member resource. Check out the above programs and many more, all organized by category, by clicking here.