In the HR profession, it pays to keep good company. Whether you need to “phone a friend” about a workplace curveball or just want to exchange tips and tricks, maintaining a strong professional network can make all the difference in your career.
Don’t know who to connect with first? We’ll help you get started. Below we’ve highlighted some of our favorite HR influencers, their areas of expertise, and where you can find them online.
Mary Kaylor
Where to find her: Twitter, #Nextchat, SHRM Blog, LinkedIn
About: Mary is an experienced public affairs and social community leader. She's the managing editor of the SHRM Blog and the producer of #Nextchat, a weekly Twitter chat focused around HR strategy and best practices.
Expertise: Recruiting, technology, and public relations.
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Trish McFarlane
Where to find her: Twitter, HRRingleader.com, LinkedIn
About: Trish is a former HR executive with over 20 years of experience. Today, she is the CEO of H3 HR Advisors and HRevolutionize, and the co-host of the industry's most listened-to podcast, HR Happy Hour.
Expertise: Industry trends, technology, and leadership
Steve Browne
Where to find him: Twitter, Everyday People, LinkedIn, #HRTribe.
About: Steve Browne is the executive director of HR for LaRosa's, a restaurant chain in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. He’s a strategic HR professional, lover of rock music, and a self-professed “HR Radical.”
Expertise: Employee relations, networking, and company culture
Jon Thurmond
Where to find him: Twitter, #HRSocialHour, HR Social Hour Half Hour, LinkedIn
About: After a stint as a music teacher, Jon took a job as an HR manager at a utility construction firm. He produces the HR Social Hour Half Hour podcast and hosts the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter.
Expertise: Social media, networking, and career coaching
Wendy Dailey
Where to find her: Twitter, #HRSocialHour, LinkedIn
About: Wendy has over 20 years of HR experience at both small and large companies. She’s a strong advocate of social media engagement, a leading representative of SHRM’s “Blog Squad,” and the co-host of the #HRSocialHour twitter chat and podcast.
Expertise: Strategic planning, talent acquisition, and social media
Jazmine Wilkes
Where to find her: Twitter, HR Jazzy Blog, LinkedIn
About: Jazmine Wilkes is an Alabama-based HR professional, blogger, and speaker. “HR Jazzy” has a passion for creating an environment that’s welcoming to both emerging and established professionals. She was recently featured on the Namely Blog.
Expertise: Talent management, employee engagement, and diversity and inclusion
George LaRocque
Where to find him: Twitter #HRWins, LinkedIn
About: George is an industry analyst and advisor. Author of the #HRwins reports on HR tech innovation, he consults businesses on the state of the HCM marketplace. With over 20 years of management experience, he has helped launch multiple technology brands to profitability.
Expertise: HR technology, artificial intelligence, and industry trends
Jennifer McClure
Where to find her: Twitter, Unbridled Talent, LinkedIn
About: Jennifer McClure is a full-time professional speaker and business advisor. She helps leaders embrace the future of work and leverage their influence to create positive, lasting change at their organizations.
Expertise: Industry news, leadership, and talent strategy
Laurie Ruettimann
Where to find her: Twitter, Let's Fix Work, LinkedIn
About: Laurie Ruettimann is an HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. She's known for her commonsense style and straightforward approach to workplace issues. She keynotes events around the world and hosts a popular HR podcast called Let’s Fix Work.
Expertise: Workplace issues, leadership, and employee engagement
Sharlyn Lauby
Where to find her: Twitter, HR Bartender, LinkedIn
About: Sharlyn Lauby is an HR professional turned consultant. She’s the author of the very popular HR Bartender blog and president of ITM Group Inc., a Florida-based HR training and consulting firm.
Expertise: Development, employee relations, and job design
Steve Boese
Where to find him: Twitter, Steve Boese's HR Technology, LinkedIn
About: Steve is the co-chair of the HR Technology Conference and Exposition, the world's largest gathering of HR tech leaders. He is the editor of Human Resource Executive magazine and the co-host of the HR Happy Hour podcast.
Expertise: Technology, talent management, and industry trends
Those are just some of the HR influencers and all stars worth following on the web. Eager to join the conversation? Keep tabs on SHRM's #Nextchat and all of the other great hashtags we mentioned to connect and exchange ideas with other professionals. Don't forget to also follow Namely on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
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