HRLF (Human Resource Leadership Forum)

From sharing ideas to building new professional connections, the first #HRLFIgnite conference was a success in every way. We want to thank all of our speakers for providing their insights and our event sponsors who helped make the event financially possible. And most importantly, we would like to thank more than 200 attendees for bringing their energy, curiosity, insights, and collaboration to Ignite!

What a day at #HRLFIgnite! We’ve wrapped up an amazing event packed with big ideas and powerful connections. A huge thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and everyone who joined us. Let’s keep pushing boundaries and leading the way for a stronger, more innovative future in HR! #HRInnovation #NextLevelHR

Congratulations to Amanda Bailey, VP of Human Resources at Boston University, for being the recipient of this year’s HR Leadership Award! 🎉🏆 Amanda has demonstrated exceptional leadership, making a significant impact on her organization and the HR industry as a whole. Her dedication, vision, and innovative approach truly set her apart as a trailblazer in the field of HR. We are honored to present her with the HR Leadership Award.

We also wanted to give a round of applause for two more incredible HR leaders! We are happy to recognize Rebecca Soulliere, CHRO of Vanguard Renewables, and Michele Nivens, VP of HR at Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), with HR Leadership Awards of Distinction for their outstanding contributions to the HR field. Their dedication to improving the HR industry, empowering teams, and driving organizational success is truly inspiring. We’re honored to have helped celebrate their impactful work!

Congratulations to the winners of the HR Rising Star Awards! 🎉 It is our honor to recognize these four incredible emerging leaders who are shaping the future of HR with their vision, contributions, and leadership potential. This year's winners include: - Michael Conway, Sr. Director, Talent & Learning at BlueRock Therapeutics - Kerry Marasa Cadigan, Associate Director, Human Resources at Parabilis Medicines - Deb Wall, Sr. Director, Human Resources at AVEO Oncology - Kelly Woltornist, Head of Global Learning at Takeda These outstanding individuals are driving innovation, fostering growth, and inspiring the next generation of HR leaders. We can't wait to see how they continue to shape the HR landscape!

Big moments are happening in our second round of breakout sessions! Jessica Kaplan, PCC from ClearRock, Inc. and Cynthia Ring, MBA from Care New England, Jeffrey Barbieri and Tom (Thomas) Hams from Aon, and Nikki Innocent are now digging deep into topics such as senior leadership transition, risk-taking, and the role of inclusivity in talent strategies. If you want to learn invaluable industry insights from renowned HR leaders, head to one of these sessions now!

We’re all ears right now because Kevin Martin of The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), Kerry McKittrick of The Project on Workforce at Harvard, and Rachel Sederberg, Ph.D. of Lightcast are leading our first round of breakout sessions! Come learn about business acumen, data and technology, and talent evolution from industry experts at #HRLFIgnite.

#HRLFIgnite is having a you-had-to-be-there moment! A wonderful conversation with Jeff Taylor, Founder of Monster and BoomBand, is currently underway. Led by Robert McCarthy from Benson Executive Search, they’re diving into disrupting the talent market, building a personal brand, and the future of #TalentAcquisition and the explosion of #AI.

Big insights this afternoon in the #HRLFIgnite Peak Performance session! David Bator, Managing Director from Achievers Workforce Institute, is digging deep on leveraging recognition, rewards, and shaping behaviors to connect employees with purpose that will drive meaningful success and culture alignment.

Uncertainty? It’s a catapult for possibilities at #HRLFIgnite! 💥 Rob Cordova, Founder & CEO, is leading an interactive session where our attendees just tackled seemingly impossible puzzles- they are shifting their mindset and unlocking strategies to thrive and find inspiration in change.