The HRO Today Association is starting 2026 strong with members spanning 141 cities across 50 countries and a practitioner-led community representing approximately 73% of total membership across industries including banking, technology, healthcare, and energy.Additionally, we’ve seen increased member engagement in our interactive virtual monthly programs, where members hear directly from their peers and industry experts on the most critical issues facing HR leaders today. Thanks to the work of our Director of Membership Services, Connor Feeney, members are able to engage in ways that align with their schedules and interests.
Our 30-minute monthly webinars offer quick, focused learning you can jump into between meetings. Quarterly opportunities like The Knowledge Center and our Member Committees give you space for deeper dialogue when you’re ready for more strategic connection. And our on-demand resources, everything from Bonus Briefings to 10-minute HR Breakthrough interviews and the full content library, are always available whenever you have a few minutes to explore
Scaling Talent Acquisition Across Regions: What Breaks, What Works, and What Leaders LearnThursday, February 19 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Join Bulgaria-based member, Ahmed ElAttar, Senior Leader, Global Talent Acquisition at TeKnowledge, to discuss the challenges and lessons of scaling talent acquisition across multiple regions.
From AI Buzz to HR Reality: Driving Adoption That SticksMonday, February 23 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
AI is everywhere in HR conversations, but adoption is still uneven. In this session, David McMullan and Catherine Schranz, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, share how their team is driving real AI adoption across HR.
ROI in the Age of AI: The Trends Reshaping Workforce Technology & OperationsWednesday, March 4 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
In this session, Stacey Cadigan will break down the key shifts reshaping HR technology and service delivery, and what they mean for teams navigating the next phase of change.
Strategic HR Across Borders: Balancing Flexibility and Discipline in a Multinational CompanyThursday, March 19 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Lisbon-based member, Alexandra Martinkevich, Manager, HR Business Partner at PandaDoc, will share how the organization runs a truly global people strategy across more than 20 countries while staying both flexible and disciplined.
From Pressure to Unparalleled Performance: Leading with Resilience - The 5LsTuesday, April 7 | 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM ET
Stagnant markets. Quiet cracking. Leadership fatigue. It’s time to break the cycle. Join keynote speaker and leadership expert Mike Mannix, for a globally proven, science-backed approach to leadership that works.
Please join us in welcoming Gwendolen McPherson to the North America Board of Advisors! Gwendolen is the Director of Talent Development & Learning at Piedmont Healthcare, with over 20 years of HR and talent development experience. In the last three months, Gwendolen has registered over 40 members of her team with the Association - that's a lot of new folks joining our global community!
Our latest HR Breakthrough interview is now available on demand! In this conversation, Serbia-based member, Predrag Pivarski, Director of Talent Acquisition at HTEC, shares how organizations can turn local talent shortages into catalysts for global growth.
If you value candid executive dialogue, and real-time strategic problem-solving—and want a community designed exclusively for HR Professionals, than the HRO Today Association may be the right fit. With three membership options to choose from, there is sure to be an option that suits your needs and budget. Please contact me to learn more Renee.Preston@SharedXpertise.com.
Renée Preston
Senior Vice President of Membership Services
Global Executive Director of the HRO Today Association