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Join Us in Welcoming our Newest Members!
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We’re thrilled to introduce several outstanding new members to the HRO Today Association and C-TEN community. Please join us in celebrating their commitment to advancing excellence in HR leadership, innovation, and collaboration.
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Susan Shields Furchak, VP of Human Resources, ICSC
The latest member of C-TEN, Susan brings to C-TEN her extensive experience in HR leadership and deep expertise in strategic talent management and organizational development. We look forward to her contributions to our executive community.
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Fuji Seal is a global leader in innovative packaging solutions, known for combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. Their HR team emphasizes people-first strategies, creating a culture where employees are empowered, engaged, and ready to drive innovation. By joining the HRO Today Association, Fuji Seal gains a platform to share their expertise, learn from peers across industries, and collaborate on initiatives that advance the HR profession worldwide.
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As the central hub for trade in Namibia, Namport plays a vital role in the region’s economic growth and workforce development. Their HR team is focused on building a strong talent pipeline, enhancing employee engagement, and fostering operational excellence. By joining the Association, Namport’s HR leaders can connect with international peers, exchange best practices, and contribute to shaping conversations about workforce strategy, leadership, and industry trends on a global scale.
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NXTThing RPO specializes in recruitment process outsourcing, helping organizations streamline talent acquisition and build agile, high-performing teams. Their approach combines strategic expertise, technology, and personalized service to deliver results that matter. By joining the HRO Today Association, NXTThing RPO gains access to a community of HR innovators, opportunities to share thought leadership, and platforms to collaborate with peers on ideas that shape the future of workforce strategy.
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A New Era for Member Committees
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Get ready to inspire and be inspired! We’re re-energizing our Member Committees to create meaningful, low-barrier opportunities for engagement – helping you support HRO Today’s broader mission while gaining real visibility and connection.
Through short quarterly meetings, email collaborations, and exciting year-end projects, members can share expertise, expand their network, and elevate their professional brand – all while shaping the voice of the HR industry.
Benefits for You & Your Company Committee members enjoy flexible, low-effort participation with high-impact results: - Be featured in HRO Today publications, newsletters, and social channels.
- Build your professional network and showcase your thought leadership.
- Elevate your company’s brand - without adding stress to your schedule.
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- Be regularly featured in HRO Today publications, newsletters, and LinkedIn. - Provide insights on trending HR topics and help shape member-driven content. - Collaborate on a year-end cumulative project, such as a “New Year Predictions” package.
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- Be an ambassador for the Association, sharing and amplifying content across LinkedIn. - Suggest creative ways to promote initiatives, events, and awards, all while showcasing your expertise and firm. - Collaborate on a year-end cumulative project, like a group podcast or spotlight series.
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Get Involved in This New Endeavor! Make a difference without the heavy lift. Most contributions happen through short email surveys and forms, with quarterly informal check-ins to connect and collaborate. HRO Today staff provides all materials and guidance - so your expertise shines with minimal time commitment.
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Honor the Best in HR - Nominate a Leader or Team for the 2025 HRO Today Association Awards!
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The HRO Today Association Awards are back and better than ever! We’ve refreshed the categories, streamlined the process, and moved the celebration to Thursday, February 19, 2026, to make the program even more impactful. This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the people, teams, and initiatives driving HR excellence across the globe. Whether you’re nominating a colleague, your team, or even yourself, it’s fast, free, and meaningful. Members will gain recognition through HRO Today publications, newsletters, and social channels - all while celebrating the best in HR leadership, innovation, and impact.
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Best in Class: Employee Experience
Best in Class: HR Technology & AI Innovation Business Partnership Excellence Excellence in HR Leadership
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HR Team of the Year Member Leadership Award Business Partnership Excellence NextGen Talent Leader of the Year
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Don’t wait - submit your nomination by December 31, 2025, and be part of an unforgettable celebration of talent, vision, and achievement. Your expertise, creativity, and leadership deserve to be recognized!
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From Insight to Impact: Celebrating Our C-TEN Orlando Fall Retreat
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Our C-TEN annual fall retreat in Orlando brought together CHROs and senior HR leaders for a day of insight, collaboration, and connection. From AI-powered talent strategies and leadership development to real-world lessons in resilience, our members shared knowledge, perspectives, and best practices that will shape HR leadership for months to come.
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Special thank you for C-TEN member Carl Peers and his team at OneBlood for hosting this year’s retreat!
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Our EMEA Board of Advisors Gains a New Leader and Innovator!
We’re excited to welcome Johana Hatutale, Chief Human Resources Officer at Namport, to the HRO Today Association EMEA Board of Advisors. A Paradox Navigator and Strategic Human Capital Curator, Johana brings curiosity, agility, and determination to help shape initiatives, guide member engagement, and advance HR leadership across the region.
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Stay ahead of the curve with our monthly professional development sessions. Each program brings fresh insights from industry experts and practical strategies you can put into action right away.
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Wednesday, October 2911:00 AM – 11:30 AM ETIn this dynamic 30-minute webinar, Simon Kent, Editor-at-Large for HRO Today EMEA, will explore how to create performance management practices that bridge generational differences, engage employees of all ages, and reinforce your company’s goals. Drawing on his extensive HR reporting across EMEA and beyond, Simon will share real-world examples and actionable strategies to help you refresh your approach.
Key Takeaways: - Decode generational dynamics: Understand what motivates and engages employees across different age groups.
- Unify your performance process: Discover how to build a fair, consistent system that resonates with everyone.
- Put ideas into action: Leave with practical tips to adapt your performance management framework today.
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Thursday, November 2011:00 AM – 11:30 AM ETAlthough skills-based hiring has gained popularity in recent years, military recruiting experts have long used character as the foundation of their recruitment efforts. In this session, you’ll learn how military recruitment offers a proven framework for identifying team-first members, and how strategy concepts tested on the battlefield can help you win in an ever evolving and highly contested hiring environment. Whether you are facing talent shortages or rethinking your whole hiring process, this webinar will give you actionable strategies to move forward. What You’ll Learn: - See how a character-first mindset sets the conditions for finding and retaining team-first talent that is mission focused and ready to win daily.
- How the military evaluates and promotes skills within each specialty to build bullet proof teams
- Discover how you can make your organization attractive to high caliber talent
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Artificial Intelligence isn’t just changing HR - it’s redefining it. In this fast-paced and engaging Third Thursday Webinar session, Jeff Gelinas and Darren Findley of Engage2Excel explore how AI is transforming recruitment, engagement, and recognition to create smarter, more connected workplaces. They share real-world examples of AI in action, discuss how technology is reshaping the candidate and employee experience, and offer practical insights you can apply in your organization today.
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We’re excited to share the latest HR Breakthrough interview featuring Andreea Macoveschi, EMEA Managing Director at Hudson Talent Solutions, as she explores the art of balancing automation with the human touch in hiring. In this 10-minute conversation, Andreea discusses how automation is reshaping recruitment, where technology adds value, and where caution is needed, plus practical strategies for maintaining a human-centered candidate experience. She also shares innovative approaches that blend efficiency with personalization, offering actionable tips for HR leaders looking to keep hiring processes both effective and empathetic.
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How do you prepare tomorrow’s leaders for challenges we can’t yet see? In our latest HR Breakthroughs episode, Dr. Michelle Prince - leadership coach, HR consultant, and best-selling author - shares her insights on Developing the Next Generation of Your Company’s Leaders. In this brief, high-impact conversation, Dr. Prince answers five powerful questions about the skills future leaders will need most, how HR can uncover high-potential talent beyond the traditional mold, and what impact AI and automation will have on leadership competencies.
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