The HRO Today Association’s mission is to equip HR and talent leaders with the knowledge, network, and tools they need to lead with confidence and impact. With this in mind, we have redesigned our website to provide members with a faster, smarter, and more intuitive online experience—helping you connect, learn, and lead with ease.
You can now explore our new HR Functional Hubs to find content and resources tailored to your role. While you’re there, catch up on insights in the On-Demand Library, or sign up for an upcoming event. And don’t forget to submit a nomination for the 2025 Association Awards. There’s a lot to discover—and it’s just the beginning. Take a look around and let us know what you think!
The HRO Today Association Awards celebrate the HR leaders, teams, and partners raising the bar for our profession. This year brings several exciting new categories including the following.
Excellence in HR Achievement
Mentor and Coach of the Year
NextGen Talent Leader of the Year
NextGen Talent Team of the Year
Nominations are due October 3—click here to submit your nominations today!
Your voice matters—and we want to spotlight it! Member testimonials get prime visibility on our website and across our social media channels. Just look at this recent feature from Chief People Officer Kadi Cesaire.
It only takes five minutes to fill out our testimonial form, but the impact lasts far longer—helping showcase the power and value of our Association community.
We’re expanding our focus and APAC Board of Advisors with three new corporate member representatives:
Lea Doligosa, senior manager, learning and development, N-able
Fedora Rocque, practice lead – talent acquisition, Infosys
Jonniel Yao, manager, people operations, N-able
We look forward to sharing their insights from the APAC region.
Third Thursday Webinars – Members’ Home for Monthly InsightsThird Thursday is our signature monthly webinar series spotlighting timely topics, powerful voices, and interactive dialogue. All Association members receive calendar invitations—be sure to “accept” the invite. Not seeing it? Reach out to Connor.Feeney@SharedXpertise.com for more information.
Upcoming sessions:
Second Chance Hiring: Removing Barriers, Creating Opportunities – Aug. 21 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
AI in HR & the Future of Work – Sept. 18 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
Trust, Clarity & Connection: Making Hybrid Teams Work Well – Oct. 16 | 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
(Engage2Excel) July 2025 Jobs Report Recap – Straight talk on what the latest numbers mean for your hiring strategy.
(Engage2Excel) Reskilling & Upskilling for Competitive Advantage – Future-proof your workforce without the fluff.
(Third Thursday) From Obsolete to Optimized: The Evolution of HR Tech and Learning from Failure
C-TEN is an exclusive professional development society tailored for top HR leaders. It offers a unique platform to engage with curated content, seek guidance on pressing issues, and explore future trends shaping our industry.
Recent collaborative group discussions have focused on:
strategic workforce planning in a time of uncertainty;
tariff readiness and scenario planning; and
advanced workforce analytics.
Our second in-person meeting of the year will be in Orlando, hosted by C-TEN member Carl Peers, covering the following topics.
Responding to a Ransomware Event
Leading Through CEO Transitions: HR’s Role in Ensuring Continuity and Confidence
Unlock Your Organization’s Leadership Potential
The AI-Powered CHRO
If you’re a CHRO or top HR executive, I invite you to join this dynamic network. There is still time to attend the October meeting — email me to get started.
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