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HR People + Strategy is the premier network of executives and thought leaders in the field of human resources. As SHRM’s Executive Network, HR People + Strategy provides members access to forward-thinking exchanges, research and publications and executive-level networking opportunities.
Chartered in 1977 as the Human Resource Planning Society, the founders rallied around their desire for an association that would bring people together who were interested in advancing the science and art of human resource management. They were —as they are today — HR professionals, leading academics and trusted advisers. The implied goal was to help people acquire the knowledge and credibility required to play a key role in the design and execution of organizational strategy.
From the start, HR People + Strategy was known for attracting top talent to its conferences and executive leadership programs. The combination of thought-provoking speakers and educators, coupled with practical lessons from HR executives and experienced consultants, differentiated the society. Various forums provided opportunities for small group discussions and debates on areas of critical interest to the profession. At these events, and within the HRPS sponsored blogs and discussion groups, all views are welcome. Unlike other professional associations, HRPS has never taken a public stand on any political agenda or piece of legislation. This allows for a diversity of opinion and a level of civility that is refreshing.A world of work where people and businesses thrive.
Mission
Lead the HR Profession by creating a community that facilitates the dialogue between thought leaders and executive practitioners, creating solutions to drive success for people and organizations.
Strategy
As the professional home for strategic HR executives, we bring together business practitioners, academics and consultants to advance our members, organizations and profession by sharing knowledge, experiences and new ideas.
HR People + Strategy Knowledge Areas
The following knowledge areas are those HR People + Strategy believes are the most critical and strategic to HR management and best practices. These four areas drive the content and outcomes of all HR People + Strategy programs and publications.
HR StrategyEnhancing the impact of HR's organizational role and the HR profession:- Aligning business and HR strategy to maximize impact
- Contributing to corporate governance and decision making
- Creating purpose and meaning at work as a differentiator
- Leveraging technology to improve productivity and enhance the employee experience
- Leveraging human capital analytics to forecast trends and drive decision making
Leadership Development
Impacting leadership skills and attitudes individually and collectively:
- Acquiring, motivating and developing leaders
- Planning for leadership succession
- Providing effective organizational leadership
- Inspiring collaboration for greater collective influence
- Driving a culture of excellence
Organizational Effectiveness
Strengthening the organization's effectiveness in achieving its intended outcomes:
- Leading culture and organizational change
- Optimizing organizational design and networks
- Developing and managing intellectual capital
- Ensuring organizational learning, agility and transformation
- Valuing diversity and inclusion
Talent ManagementSecuring diverse talent to meet the organization's future needs at all levels:
- Acquiring talent for competitive advantage
- Developing retention strategies
- Driving engagement
- Fostering development
- Leveraging the talent of employees and the contingent workforce
Bylaws
Bylaws are the rules that govern the internal management of HR People + Strategy. They cover topics such as how the directors are elected, how meetings of directors are conducted, what officers the organization will have and what duties the officers will perform. As the organization grows and matures, board members will review and revise bylaws as needed. Download
HR People + Strategy Bylaws here.Annual ReportThe HR People + Strategy Annual Report are available upon request via email after March of each year. To request a copy, please e-mail
info@hrps.org.
Advisory Council
The HR People + Strategy Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity to the HRPS leadership team on the issues facing today’s business leaders. The Advisory Council provides expertise and insight, and advises HR People + Strategy on programming and content.
Chair
Kathleen Ross
Chair
Chief Administrative Officer
U.S. Institute of Peace
Advisory Council
Dean Carter
Vice President of Human Resources & Shared Services
Patagonia
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
BNY Mellon
Linda Hill
Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration
Harvard Business School
(Former) Chief Employee Experience Officer
AirBnB
Executive Vice President & Global Chief Human Resources Officer
Marriott International
Sumeet Salwan
(Former) Global Head of Human Resources,
Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices and Corporate Functions
Get Involved
Take an active role in shaping the HR profession!
Use your expertise and experience to help guide the programs and services that HR People + Strategy offers while making valuable connections with other HR People + Strategy members. HR People + Strategy has volunteer opportunities to serve on the following committee:
- 2018 Annual Conference
- 2018 Strategic HR Forum
Volunteers should be HR People + Strategy members with relevant experience and the ability to actively participate in committee meetings by phone.
For your time and talents given to HR People + Strategy, what will you receive in return?
- A lifetime's worth of personal contacts with top HR management executives
- Ability to share your expertise with other professionals
- Gain additional knowledge or skills about an unfamiliar area of HR People + Strategy
- Become more valuable to your organization by gaining new skills and best practices
- Enhance your leadership abilities through consensus building and persuasion
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Volunteer Awards
HR People + Strategy Volunteer Award Recognition
HR People + Strategy has established two awards to recognize outstanding performance on behalf of HRPS.
HR People + Strategy Volunteer Leadership Award
This award is given to an individual who has made a significant volunteer contribution to the advancement of HR People + Strategy in the past year.
Selection Criteria:
- HR People + Strategy member in good standing
- Nominee has been an HR People + Strategy volunteer leader for longer than 1 year
- Someone who is truly "making a difference” (noticeable and positive) to HR People + Strategy during the year in which the award is presented
- Current members of the HR People + Strategy Board of Directors are not eligible to receive this award.
HR People + Strategy Lifetime Achievement Award
This is the highest award HR People + Strategy can bestow upon an individual. Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to HRPS. They have given unselfishly and competently of their time and energy in furthering the mission, agenda, and strategy of HR People + Strategy over a prolonged period of time.
Selection Criteria:
- HR People + Strategy member in good standing*
- Nominee has been involved as an HR People + Strategy volunteer for longer than 10 years
- Nominee must have been deeply involved in HR People + Strategy over multiple volunteer experiences (BoD, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, Event Leaders, Journal, Affiliates, etc.)
- Nominee must have made recent volunteer contributions to HR People + Strategy
- Nominee has changed HR People + Strategy for the better, and has significantly impacted the success of HRPS through their year over year contributions
*HR People + Strategy membership is required
Nomination and Approval Process
We are now accepting nominations for the 2018 Lifetime Achievement award and the 2017 Volunteer of the Year award. Recipients of the awards will be announced at the 2018 HR People + Strategy Annual Conference.
Please fill out the form below by February 5, 2018 to nominate an individual for either award. Nominations can be made by all active HR People + Strategy members.
Awards recipients will be selected and notified by the HR People + Strategy Board of Directors in February 2018.
Other Important Notes:
- Nominations will not be considered for posthumous recognition.
- All information submitted on behalf of the nominee will be kept in strict confidentiality.
- The Volunteer Engagement Committee will not consider nominees that are submitted without the completed nomination form.
- Previously unsuccessful candidates are eligible for re-nomination the following year; however, files will not be re-activated without contact (written/phone call) from the nominator to the Volunteer Engagement Committee.
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