The Association's Board of Advisors Grows in Every Region

In the last few weeks, we were excited to announce new members of our global Board of Advisors from Corporate Members Allegis Global Solutions and KellyOCG+Sevenstep:

APAC Board of Advisors

EMEA Board of Advisors

NA Board of Advisors

Daniel Cornett

RPO Practice Leader, APAC

Gidon Ohana

Global RPO Solution Design Leader

Roger Daigle

Executive Director, Client Delivery - MSP and RPO

The Talent Acqusition/Talent Management Knowledge Center Welcomes Two New Co-Chairs

Brandon Moreno

CEO

Alex Hall

Managing Director,

Enterprise Solutions

Planning is underway for the next TA/TM Knowledge Center Roundtable discussion. Knowledge Center Roundtables are open to all members of the Association, and you can click here to learn more about these special member communities.

"Remember the Forum!" - Highlights from the HRO Today Forum North America

From April 30 to May 2, HR leaders from across the country gathered in San Antonio for the 2025 HRO Today Forum North America - and we’ll be remembering the Alamo City for a long time to come.

The three-day event delivered powerful insights, peer exchange, and unforgettable moments, including the prestigious CHRO of the Year Awards, which featured impressive wins by three members of C-TEN (CHRO Today Executive Network)!

Sustainable Workforce Award

Dan Chappell

EVP & CHRO

Seacoast Bank

Lifetime Achievement Award

Terilyn Jaurez Monroe

Chief People Officer

Guardant Health

Small Market Award

Laura Muir

CHRO

Polaris Transportaion Group

Congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists, whose vision and leadership continue to shape the future of work. Click here to view all 2025 Leaders of Distinction and Winners of CHRO of Year Awards.

Only Two Weeks Left to Submit Nominations for EMEA CHRO and EMEA TA Leader of the Year Awards

While we are saying goodbye to San Antonio and North America Forum - It's time to start thinking about the HRO Today Forum EMEA. From 12–14 November, HR leaders from across the EMEA region will convene in Lisbon, Portugal for the HRO Today Forum EMEA, where we'll honor the Leaders of Distinction and announce the winners of the EMEA CHRO of the Year Awards and EMEA TA Leader of the Year Awards.

There's still time to submit a nomination to celebrate the excellence a colleague or client! You have until May 30 to submit a nomination for these award categories.

Click here to submit a nomination for EMEA CHRO of the Year.

Click here to submit an award for EMEA TA of the Year.

Have a question about the HRO Today Forum EMEA or the awards?

Contact events@sharedxpertise.com.

Don't Forget to Accept Your Invitations for Upcoming Third Thursday Webinars

Last month, we announced a new programming series from the HRO Today Association - Third Thursday Webinars. On the "third Thursday" of each month, we'll be hosting a 30-minute webinar featuring HR and talent thought leaders covering need-to-know topics.

Each member of the Association was sent a calendar invitation to the first three webinars in this new series, and the response has been outstanding. Don't miss out on these next-level conversations and sessions - accept the invite, log in, and contribute to the future of HR.

We'll be announcing future webinar sessions soon! Make sure you accept the calendar invitation for our upcoming Third Thursday Webinars:

• June 19 | 11-11:30 AM ET - The BRG Advantage: Inspiring Purpose & Engagement at Work

• July 17 | 11-11:30 AM ET - From Obsolete to Optimized: The Evolution of HR & Learning from Failure

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

The Federal Talent Surge: A Wave of Opportunity for Employers

Wednesday, May 28 | 11-11:45 AM ET

A wave of highly skilled federal professionals is entering the private sector - and they’re ready to make an impact. Learn how to align this talent with your hiring needs, translate federal resumes, and build a strong, sustainable workforce pipeline.

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

The BRG Advantage: Inspiring Purpose and Engagement at Work

Thursday, June 19 | 11-11:30 AM ET

Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are more than a workplace perk—they’re a powerful tool for boosting engagement, culture, and business performance. Discover how BRGs can strengthen your talent pipeline, foster belonging, and align with strategic goals to drive meaningful impact.

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

From Obsolete to Optimized: The Evolution of HR Tech and Learning From Failure

Thursday, July 17 | 11-11:30 AM ET

Behind today's more effective modern and digital tools lies a history of experimentation - and valuable lessons.

Join the HRO Today Association's Zachary Misko and Connor Feeney for a candid discussion exploring what's worked, what hasn't, and where HR and hiring tech is headed next. You'll walk away with lessons from past missteps, a list of top AI tools, and ideas to shape the future of HR technology.

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