The 2016 HR Technology Conference & Exposition is shaping up to be an exciting event, packed with innovative presentations from the world's leading experts in business and human resources. The HR Hacklab. We're really excited for the HR Hacklab. MORE

Most importantly, our conversations should be business-based and timely and based on key trends and the challenges our existing and potential customers are voicing. I took notes and provided real-time social media ambassador coverage for this event and Kerry’s session. MORE

“HR Tech is closer to a marathon than a sprint,” notes the event’s Co-Chair Steve Boese ( @SteveBoese ) in his annual conference tips post. CHRO Perspectives on HR Tech Monday, October 19th at 3:30 p.m. Awesome New Technologies for HR Tuesday, October 20th at 8:30 a.m. MORE

I had a fascinating conversation last week with a colleague who told me about a recent meeting he attended. This was an in-house event, at a fairly large enterprise, and the CHRO took to the stage to speak to hundreds of HR team members. Then she’s an HR leader. MORE

For many HR professionals, the first week of January is the beginning of a very busy period depending on when your fiscal year begins. It also usually represents the beginning of your annual HR strategic plan. 2017 HR Strategy Best Practices. 2017 HR Strategy Best Practices. MORE

How new technologies are revolutionising HR in an Asian icon. Fong’s career did not start in the HR department, though. However, when she was presented with an offer for a regional HR leadership role, she cast aside self-doubt and jumped at the opportunity. MORE

It’s time to get out of your comfort zone, shed the traditional structures of the past, and reinvent your HR operating model. Deloitte’s High-Impact HR study confirmed that hierarchical structures—the “sticks and boxes” approach—no longer make sense 1. MORE

These are challenging times for chief human resource officers. Underneath all the turbulence, HR is undergoing a metamorphosis. Today’s CHRO is faced with a crushing set of opportunities to screw up. More than ever, the HR function requires clear, value-oriented leadership. MORE

This time for Fond of Work, we spoke with Todd Helms, CHRO at Synovus Financial Corp. Todd is an experienced global HR business partner with diverse exposure to multiple industry sectors. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and how your first got into the HR space? MORE

“HR Tech is closer to a marathon than a sprint,” notes the event’s Co-Chair Steve Boese ( @SteveBoese ) in his annual conference tips post. CHRO Perspectives on HR Tech Monday, October 19th at 3:30 p.m. Awesome New Technologies for HR Tuesday, October 20th at 8:30 a.m. MORE

As you are probably aware from some of our other articles, we love to showcase lists of HR influencers for our readers to follow, such as our quarterly HR Gurus feature and 89+ HR Analytics Influencers post. This is largely because we believe it’s a great resource for business owners (and others working within the HR function) to gather ideas from the insights and articles they share, enabling followers to improve their own business practices. MORE