Amid economic uncertainty, continued investment in your team’s learning and development is crucial, empowering them to grow their skills and maximize their impact.
HR is constantly changing and if you’re not ahead of the curve, you’re obsolete. Most HR professionals are too busy to keep up and miss out on the very insights and connections that could future-proof their careers. That’s why the HRO Today Association exists.
We are committed to supporting the learning and development of HR professionals worldwide. Our virtual offerings provide opportunities for HR and talent professionals to connect, learn, and support one another. I am pleased to share the latest news and opportunities from the HRO Today Association with HRO Today magazine readers.
New Members and Appointments
I am pleased to share that Paul Harty, global head of sales, RPO at KellyOCG + Sevenstep, joins the North America Board of Advisors. Ilhaam van der Schyff, group head of talent acquisition at Absa Group (South Africa) joins the leadership team of our Talent Acquisition/Management Knowledge Center. We look forward to sharing the insights and lessons learned through their work in the industry.
Professional Development Opportunities
We’ve heard you! Based on member feedback, we’re streamlining our virtual learning experience with a new Third Thursday webinar series designed to deliver expert insights, thought-provoking conversations, and actionable strategies on a consistent, easy-to-remember schedule.
Starting next month, we will automatically send calendar invites to all members for our Third Thursday webinars: Just accept, and we’ll update the event details as speakers and topics are confirmed. We’ll begin the Third Thursday calendar invitations for May 15, June 19, and July 17, and we’re excited to announce the first three topics for in this new webinar series.
- Leadership Development and Accelerating the Professional Development of Your Team. Facilitated by Laura Muir, CHRO, Polaris Transportation Group
Thursday, May 15 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM Eastern Time - Driving Purpose and Passion in Your Organization with Business Resource Groups. Facilitated by Kizmet Moore, assistant VP – diversity, equity, inclusion, NFP
Thursday, June 19 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM Eastern Time - From Obsolete to Optimized – The Evolution of HR Tech and Learning from Failure. Facilitated by Zachary Misko, global executive director, emeritus and Connor Feeney, director of membership services, HRO Today Association
Thursday, July 17 | 11:00 – 11:30 AM Eastern Time
We will still be hosting ad-hoc Livestreams and Knowledge Center Roundtables, and we’re still searching for Third Thursday presenters. Interested in facilitating a session or have a topic idea? Let us know! Fill out our Call for Speakers Form to join the fun.
Join Us
If you are not yet a member, I’d like to invite you and your team to join the HRO Today Association—the global content community that keeps you informed on the most critical topics in HR. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to elevate your professional profile, connect with industry leaders, and your peers to discuss current HR challenges and topics.
For more details or to join, please feel free to reach out to me at: Renee.Preston@SharedXpertise.com.
Renée Preston
Senior Vice President of Membership Services
Global Executive Director of the HRO Today Association
