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HRO Today Announces Winners of 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards

Philadelphia, PA – May 2, 2018 – HRO Today has announced the winners of its 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards.

The winners were announced in the following five categories at an awards luncheon hosted by Cielo on May 1, 2018, at the HRO Today Forum North America in National Harbor, Maryland: for profit – enterprise market, for profit – SMB market, non-profit, healthcare, and innovation. In addition, all honorees were recognized as Leaders of Distinction.

The five 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards winners are:

For Profit – Enterprise Market Category: Jeff Bettinger, Vice President, Global Head Talent Management and Organizational Development, Alcon, a Novartis Division
Non-Profit Category: Valerie Egan, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, Girl Scouts of the USA
Healthcare Category: Karen Feeney, Senior Manager of HR Operations, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Innovation Category: Kristy Godbold, Global HR Officer, HR Finance, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management Analytics, Marriott International
For Profit – SMB Market Category: Bill Neese, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Paycor

The 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards Leaders of Distinction are:

Peggy Anderson, VP, Global Talent Acquisition & Diversity, Blackbaud
Elisa Bannon-Jones, GVP, Chief Talent & Culture Officer, Frontier Communications
Josh Elmore, Head of Talent Acquisition, Kerry North America
Barry Hirschman, Head of HR Operations and Sales, U.S., Linde Group
Jill Larsen, SVP, HR & Talent, Cisco
Elizabeth Mashakas, Director, Strategic Talent Acquisition, Serco Inc.
Melkeya McDuffie, VP of Talent Acquisition, Waste Management
Gregory Pardo, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Fresenius Medical Care North America
Cathy Scarlett, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, BMO Financial Group
Stacy Van Meter, VP, Talent Acquisition & Employment Brand, Deluxe Corporation

“We are pleased to recognize these innovative talent acquisition leaders for their contributions to their organizations in areas such as employer branding, staff development, and engagement and retention,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “We wish to congratulate the 2018 winners in each category, as well as the Leaders of Distinction.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the winners and leaders of distinction, click here.

About HRO Today and HRO Today Global
HRO Today and HRO Today Global are the properties of SharedXpertise Media and offer the broadest and deepest reach available anywhere into the HR industry. Our magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events and social networks reach over 180,000 senior-level HR decision-makers with rich, objective, game-changing content. Our No. 1 strength is our reach. HR leaders rely heavily on the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Announces Winners of the 2018 CHRO of the Year Awards

Philadelphia, PA – May 1, 2018 – HRO Today has announced the winners of its Chief Human Resource Officer of the Year Awards.

The winners in the following five categories were announced at the awards gala on April 30, 2018, at the HRO Today Forum North America in National Harbor, Maryland: non-profit, for profit – small and mid-size market, sustainable workforce, lifetime achievement, and for profit – large market. All honorees were also recognized as Leaders of Distinction.

The five 2018 CHRO of the Year Awards winners are:

Lifetime Achievement Category: Matthew Owenby, Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aflac
For Profit – Large Market Category: Kevin Silva, EVP and CHRO, Voya Financial
Sustainable Workforce Category: Liz McAuliffe, Executive Vice President, Human Resources, T-Mobile US, Inc.
Non-Profit Category: Lorraine Booth, Chief Human Resources Officer, MemorialCare
For Profit – Small and Mid-size Market Category: Christine Esckilsen, Chief Human Capital Officer, Piper Jaffray

The 2018 CHRO of the Year Awards Leaders of Distinction are:

Karen Anderson, SVP, CHRO, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Brian Boylan, EVP & CHRO, JDA Software, Inc.
Rudy Campoya, CHRO, Socorro Independent School District
Karen Crone, CHRO, Paycor
David M. Dart, SVP & CHRO, Veritas Technologies, LLC
Julie Fletcher, Chief Talent Officer, AMN Healthcare
Jim Hazboun, SVP, Corporate Services, Hyundai Capital America
Nikki Harland, SVP, HR, Paradies Lagardere
Chad Holman, CHRO, Varex Imaging Corp
Paula Just, CHRO, Health First
Max Langenkamp, Vice President of Human Resources, Cintas
Maria Smedley, VP, HR & Strategy, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp

“We are pleased to recognize these winners and Leaders of Distinction for their dedication to developing talented workforces and their drive to provide impactful HR solutions that transform their organizations,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “The group of 2018 honorees was particularly impressive, and we offer congratulations to all for their accomplishments.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the winners and Leaders of Distinction, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Forum North America Provides Leading Programming Around Driving Corporate Strategy for HR

Philadelphia, PA – April 26, 2018 – The 2018 HRO Today Forum North America will kick off on Monday, April 30 in National Harbor, Maryland, and offer attendees three days of dynamic programming focused on how HR executives can drive corporate strategy.

Today’s workforce is changing at light-speed pace and savvy HR executives are leveraging cloud, mobile, and social technologies to attract, engage, and retain top performers. This year’s event will examine how HR executives can drive corporate strategy through those efforts and other cutting-edge initiatives, and features thoughtful networking sessions and best-practice sharing with the most influential HR executives in the world.

Highlights from the agenda include:

The HRO Today Awards Gala, announcing the honorees and recipients for the 2018 Chief Human Resource Officer of the Year Awards.
A keynote address given by Dr. Beverly Kaye, international best-selling author and a leading authority in the world of modern workplace performance. Kaye is a talent development expert who has been widely recognized for her work, thought leadership and research.
The Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards Luncheon, honoring talent acquisition professionals for their outstanding contributions in areas such as employer branding, technology, staff development, engagement and retention, and financial analysis. The luncheon is sponsored by Cielo.
The CHRO Panel Discussion, a dynamic panel of leading HR executives discussing strategies they use to drive growth and make strategic decisions. The panel includes: Roger Gaston, Gates Corporation (panel moderator); Christine Esckilsen, Piper Jaffray; Julie Fletcher, AMN Healthcare, Inc.; Jim Hazboun, Hyundai Capital; Francine Katsoudas, Cisco; and Liz McAuliffe, T-Mobile US, Inc.
The HRO Today Research Showcase, featuring two recent studies: “How Technology Fully Integrates with Human Resources,” presented by Adam Godson, Cielo; and “Bits Don’t Byte: HR Finds Artificial Intelligence a Positive Evolution,” presented by Jerry Collier, Alexander Mann Solutions.
Attendees will kick up their heels at the HRO Today Magazine Party at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar in National Harbor. The party is sponsored by PeopleScout.
The HR Goes Agile session, presented by Dr. Peter Cappelli, Director of the Center for Human Resources at The Wharton School. Peter will explore ways HR is adopting tools and protocols from the tech world to transform the way organizations hire, develop and manage their people.
The 2018 HRO Today Forum North America iTalent Competition, where top tech innovators will go head-to-head and deliver five-minute pitches before a panel of HR technology experts, industry analysts, HR practitioners, and technology investors. The competition will be hosted by Craig Fisher of Allegis Global Solutions.

“We are excited to once again present a comprehensive agenda of contemporary and impactful HR topics as part of the HRO Today Forum North America,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise. “Our presenters, who are some of the most influential thought leaders in the HR industry, will provide attendees with insights and ideas that they can leverage to advance their own organizations.”

You can see the highlights from last year’s event in the video here. The 2018 HRO Today Forum North America will take place from April 30 – May 2 at the MGM National Harbor, Maryland.

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and to view the complete agenda, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Announces HR Professionals to be Honored at 2018 CHRO of the Year Awards

Philadelphia, PA – April 26, 2018 – For the fifth year, HRO Today is recognizing chief human resource officers who are delivering best-in-class HR leadership at its 2018 CHRO of the Year Awards.

This year’s group of 17 executives has provided the vision to develop HR practices that are driving business transformation, impacting employee engagement and supporting an environment that fosters international growth.

The awards gala will take place on April 30, 2018, at the HRO Today Forum North America in National Harbor, Maryland. The Leaders of Distinction and the individual award winners will be announced in the following six categories: for profit – small and mid-size market, for profit – large market, CEO partnership, sustainable workforce, non-profit and lifetime achievement.

The HR professionals being honored at the 2018 CHRO of the Year awards are:

Karen Anderson, SVP, CHRO, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Lorraine Booth, CHRO, MemorialCare
Brian Boylan, EVP and CHRO, JDA Software, Inc.
Rudy Campoya, CHRO, Socorro Independent School District
Karen Crone, CHRO, Paycor
David M. Dart, SVP and CHRO, Veritas Technologies, LLC
Christine Esckilsen, Chief Human Capital Officer, Piper Jaffray
Julie Fletcher, Chief Talent Officer, AMN Healthcare
Nikki T. Harland, SVP, HR, Paradies Lagardère
Jim Hazboun, SVP Corporate Services, Hyundai Capital America
Chad Holman, CHRO, Varex Imaging Corp
Paula Just, CHRO, Health First
Max Langenkamp, VP, HR, Cintas
Liz McAuliffe, EVP, HR, T-Mobile US, Inc.
Matthew Owenby, SVP and CHRO, Aflac
Kevin Silva, EVP and CHRO, Voya Financial, Inc.
Maria Smedley, VP, HR and Strategy, Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp

“People truly are a company’s greatest asset, and the chief human resource officers behind these successful organizations are key in ensuring necessary strategies are in place for today and for the future,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of HRO Today. “It is a privilege to recognize these top leaders who are redefining their organizations’ approaches to talent and performance.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the honorees, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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International Best-selling Author and Expert Dr. Beverly Kaye to Deliver Keynote at HRO Today Forum North America 2018

Philadelphia, PA – April 25, 2018 – The 2018 HRO Today Forum North America will feature a keynote address given by Dr. Beverly Kaye, international best-selling author and a leading authority in the world of modern workplace performance.

Dr. Kaye is a talent development expert who has dedicated her work to helping both individuals and organizations grow in workplaces that foster greater commitment, fulfillment and humanity. As the founder and chairwoman of Career Systems International, she and her team provide cutting-edge and award-winning talent development solutions to Fortune 1000 companies.

Dr. Kaye has been widely recognized for her work and research. She was the recipient of ATD’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has advanced knowledge and practice across the talent development field and made impactful contributions to the profession. In addition, ISA honored Dr. Kaye with its Thought Leader Award, which recognizes those who have significantly influenced people and organizations through their advocacy of ideas, commitment to actions, and facilitation of respect for the learning and performance industry.

Attendees will benefit from Dr. Kaye’s deep expertise in the fields of talent development and workplace performance, and will walk away from the HRO Today Forum North America with insights that they can use to drive strategic decisions in their own organizations.

The keynote with Dr. Kaye will take place on May 1, 2018, at 9:30 am at the HRO Today Forum North America in National Harbor, Maryland.

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the event agenda, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Announces the Talent Acquisition Professionals to be Honored at 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards

Philadelphia, PA – April 25, 2018 – For the third consecutive year, HRO Today is recognizing the continued importance of talent acquisition with its 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards.

This year’s group of 16 talent acquisition professionals are providing innovative practices and excellence in talent acquisition, including work within areas such as employer branding, technology, staff development, engagement and retention, and financial analysis.

The awards luncheon hosted by Cielo will take place on May 1, 2018, at the HRO Today Forum North America in National Harbor, Maryland. The Leaders of Distinction and the individual award winners will be announced in the following five categories: for profit – enterprise market, for profit – SMB market, non-profit, healthcare, and innovation.

The talent acquisition professionals being honored at the 2018 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards luncheon are:

Peggy Anderson, VP, Global Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Blackbaud
Elisa Bannon-Jones, GVP, Chief Talent & Culture Officer, Frontier Communications
Jeff Bettinger, Vice President, Global Head Talent Management and Organizational Development, Alcon, a Novartis Division
Matt Chamberlain, Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Talent Integration, Veolia North America
Valerie Egan, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, Girl Scouts of the USA
Josh Elmore, Head of Talent Acquisition, Kerry North America
Karen Feeney, Senior Manager of HR Operations, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Kristy Godbold, Global HR Officer, HR Finance, Talent Acquisition, and Talent Management Analytics, Marriott International
Barry Hirschman, Head of HR U.S. Operations and Bulk Sales, The Linde Group
Jill Larsen, SVP, HR & Talent, Cisco
Elizabeth Mashakas, Director, Strategic Talent Acquisition, Serco Inc.
Melkeya McDuffie, VP, Talent Acquisition, Waste Management
Bill Neese, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Paycor
Gregory Pardo, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Fresenius Medical Care North America
Cathy Scarlett, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, BMO Financial Group
Stacy Van Meter, VP of Talent Acquisition & Employment Brand, Deluxe Corporation

“Congratulations to all of the executives being honored at this year’s Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards for North America,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise. “They have been selected to recognize their visionary work with leveraging new processes, outlaying additional resources to integrate innovative technologies, and their dedication to increasing the influence that talent acquisition teams have on business results.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the honorees, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Forum North America 2018 Announces Exclusive Panel Discussion Featuring Six Leading CHROs

Philadelphia, PA – April 20, 2018 – The 2018 HRO Today Forum North America will present a dynamic panel discussion featuring a group of leading human resources executives. Entitled “Driving Corporate Strategy: A CHRO Panel Discussion,” six expert panelists will discuss the tactics they use to drive growth and make strategic decisions in their organizations.

The panel expands upon the Forum’s focus on “Driving Corporate Strategy.” Attendees will have the chance to tap into the minds of the utmost leaders in the field of HR. This interactive CHRO panel provides the opportunity to pose questions to top executives as they discuss trending industry topics, including talent retention, employee engagement, strategic delivery, and HR technology.

The panel will take place on May 1, 2018, at 10:15am at the HRO Today Forum North America in National Harbor, Maryland. The featured panelists include:

Panel Moderator: Roger Gaston, SVP, Human Resources, Gates Corporation
Christine Esckilsen, Chief Human Capital Officer, Piper Jaffray
Julie Fletcher, Chief Talent Officer, AMN Healthcare, Inc.
Jim Hazboun, VP, Human Resources, Hyundai Capital
Francine Katsoudas, SVP, Chief People Officer, Cisco
Liz McAuliffe, EVP, HR, T-Mobile US, Inc.

“The goal of the HRO Today Forum is to bring together HR thought leaders to share ideas and discuss the best ways to build and engage workforces while leveraging technology and data to drive strategy,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise. “These six accomplished and knowledgeable HR leaders will provide attendees with valuable insights into how to build a powerful HR strategy and how it can impact a company’s bottom line.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the event agenda, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Announces MSP Baker’s Dozen Rankings

May 5, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today has announced its 2017 managed service programs (MSP) Baker’s Dozen rankings. The rankings were revealed on May 3, 2017, at an exclusive presentation during the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago.

To determine the rankings, HRO Today collects feedback through an online survey that is distributed both directly to buyers through HRO Today’s mailing lists and indirectly by sending service providers the link to send to their clients. Responses are scored for each provider that has a statistically significant sample, and ten responses are required from eight companies. Results are analyzed across three subcategories: features breadth, deal sizes, and quality. Using an algorithm that weighs questions and categories based on importance, scores are calculated in all three subcategories and for the overall score.

The rankings for the overall score category are:

PeopleScout
Pontoon Solutions
Bartech/Guidant Group
Agile·1
AMN Healthcare
Geometric Results, Inc. (GRI)
Advantage xPO
Yoh
Superior Group
Cross Country Healthcare
ZeroChaos
Acro Service Corporation

“This MSP ranking is the most respected and most anticipated ranking of its kind annually in the HR industry,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “Leading companies seeking contingent managed service partners consider the information provided in the HRO Today Magazine MSP Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Survey to provide invaluable insight to a successful RFP process.”

For the complete MSP Baker’s Dozen Rankings, click here, and for more information about HRO Today, click here.

About HRO Today and HRO Today Global
HRO Today and HRO Today Global offers the broadest and deepest reach available anywhere into the human resources industry. Our magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events, and social networks reach over 180,000 senior-level HR decision-makers with rich and objective game-changing content. Our number-one strength is our reach. HR leaders rely heavily on the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

About SharedXpertise
SharedXpertise is the leader in providing media, events and associations that develop professional practices in the areas of human resources and financial management. Its media offerings include print and online publications, it provides leading conferences named the HRO Today Forums, and it offers association membership programs. SharedXpertise serves strategy-level corporate executives in the North America, EMEA and APAC regions.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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HRO Today Announces Winners and Leaders of Distinction for 2017 Healthcare Program of the Year Awards

May 4, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today has announced the winners of its first-ever 2017 Healthcare Program of the Year Awards.

The winners were announced in the following three categories at an awards luncheon hosted by AMN Healthcare on May 3, 2017, at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago: healthcare talent management program, healthcare HR innovation, and healthcare HR executive. This year, all finalists were also recognized as leaders of distinction.

The three 2017 Healthcare Program of the Year Awards winners are:

Healthcare Talent Management Program Category: Jeff Jurinak, Talent Acquisition Manager, Health First
Healthcare HR Innovation Category: Jane Maksoud, CHRO, Mount Sinai Health System
Healthcare HR Executive Category: Adriene McCoy, CHRO, Baptist Health South Florida

The 2017 Healthcare Program of the Year Awards leaders of distinction are:

Julene Campion, Vice President, Talent Management, Geisinger Health System
Beth Mehaffey, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Baptist Health
Mark Puleo, Vice President, CHRO, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

“With our healthcare awards program, we’ve honored the HR leaders who have helped address some of HR’s biggest challenges in healthcare, including developing innovative talent management programs, demonstrating innovation in organizational development, cultivating employee engagement programs, and leveraging predictive analytics in workforce planning, to name a few,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “We congratulate all of this year’s leaders of distinction and the winners of the category awards.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the winners, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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**May 3, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today has announced the winners of its 2017 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards.**

The winners were announced in the following three categories at an awards luncheon hosted by Cielo on May 2, 2017, at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago: non-profit, innovation, and for profit. This year, all finalists were also recognized as leaders of distinction.

The three 2017 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards winners are:

Non-profit Category: Carol Robinette, VP of Talent Management, American Red Cross
Innovation Category: Michael Spear, Director, Talent Acquisition and Development, gategroup
For Profit Category: Kristin Terry, Director, Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, Cox Enterprises

The 2017 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards leaders of distinction are:

Paul Abrahms, Corporate Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Huron
Ryan Alexander, Director of Talent Acquisition, Tenneco
Matt Blunt, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, FTI Consulting
Brendan Browne, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, LinkedIn
Julene Campion, Vice President, Talent Management, Geisinger Health System
Valerie Egan, Talent Acquisition Leader, Girl Scouts of the USA
Barry Hirschman, Head of Talent Acquisition, Americas, Linde Group
Megan Holte, Director of Corporate and Executive Sourcing, Hilton Worldwide
Jeff Jurinak, Talent Acquisition Manager, Health First
Gregory Karanastasis, Vice President, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Pitney Bowes
Jill Larsen, Senior Vice President, Talent Acquisition, People Planning, and Services HR, Cisco
Bill Neese, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Paycor
Meaghan Ryan, Corporate Director, Talent Acquisition, Seminole Gaming
Cathy Scarlett, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, BMO Financial Group
Kendall Smith, Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition, EchoStar
Mieke Thorson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, IHS Markit
Jennifer Toth, Talent Acquisition Manager, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Katie Traviglia, Director of Human Resources, New American Funding
Kim Wells, Recruitment Head, North America Operations, United States, Atos

“These talent acquisition executives are providing innovative practices and excellence within talent acquisition areas like employer branding, technology, staff development, engagement and retention, and financial analysis,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “Congratulations to all of this year’s leaders of distinction and to the winners of the category awards.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the winners, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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May 2, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today Announces Winners of the 2017 CHRO of the Year Awards

The winners in the following four categories were announced at the awards gala on May 1, 2017, at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago: innovation, lifetime achievement, sustainable workforce, and for profit. This year, all finalists were also recognized as leaders of distinction.

The four 2017 CHRO of the Year Awards winners are:

Innovation Category: David Almeda, Chief People Officer, Kronos Incorporated
Lifetime Achievement Category: Francine Katsoudas, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, Cisco
Sustainable Workforce Category: Andrea Ledford, Executive Vice President, Chief Administration Office, and CHRO, NCR
For Profit Category: Brian Little, Head of HR, Zurich North America

The 2017 CHRO of the Year Awards leaders of distinction are:

Karen Crone, CHRO, Paycor
Christine Esckilsen, Chief Human Capital Officer, Piper Jaffray
Kate Etinger, Executive Vice President, CHRO, Bank Leumi
Tony Fogel, CHRO, Coveris
Jim Hazboun, CHRO/CAO, Hyundai Capital America
Khara Julien, Vice President of HR, Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc.
Jane Maksoud, CHRO, Mount Sinai Health System
Adriene McCoy, CHRO, Baptist Health South Florida
Marcia Morales-Jaffe, Former Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer, PayPal
Angela Moriarity, Director of HR, Advanced Correctional Healthcare
Deslyn Norris, Vice President of HR, Topgolf
Mark Puleo, Vice President and CHRO, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Collette Taylor, Senior Vice President, HR and Facilities, Astellas US LLC
Kathy Zwickert, Chief People Officer, NetSuite (Oracle)

“We’re excited to recognize these winners and leaders of distinction for their capabilities in delivering HR transformation,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “This year, the slate of finalists was so impressive that we created a group for leaders of distinction, recognizing the accomplishments of all of these exceptional HR leaders. Congratulations to everyone.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the winners and leaders of distinction, click here.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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April 24, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today Announces Finalists of 2017 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards

For the second straight year, HRO Today is recognizing the continued importance of talent acquisition with its 2017 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards.

This year’s finalists include a group of 22 talent acquisition executives who are providing innovative practices and excellence in talent acquisition, including work within areas such as employer branding, technology, staff development, engagement and retention, and financial analysis.

The winners will be announced at an awards luncheon hosted by Cielo on May 2, 2017, at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago in the following three categories: for profit, innovation, and non-profit.

The 2017 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards finalists are:

Paul Abrahms, Corporate Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Huron
Ryan Alexander, Director of Talent Acquisition, Tenneco
Matt Blunt, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, FTI Consulting
Brendan Browne, Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, LinkedIn
Julene Campion, Vice President, Talent Management, Geisinger Health System
Valerie Egan, Talent Acquisition Leader, Girl Scouts of the USA
Barry Hirschman, Head of Talent Acquisition, Americas, Linde Group
Megan Holte, Director of Corporate and Executive Sourcing, Hilton Worldwide
Jeff Jurinak, Talent Acquisition Manager, Health First
Gregory Karanastasis, VP, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, Pitney Bowes
Jill Larsen, SVP, Talent Acquisition, People Planning, and Services HR, Cisco
Bill Neese, Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Paycor
Carol Robinette, VP of Talent Management, American Red Cross
Meaghan Ryan, Corporate Director, Talent Acquisition, Seminole Gaming
Cathy Scarlett, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, BMO Financial Group
Kendall Smith, Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition, EchoStar
Michael Spear, Director, Talent Acquisition and Development, gategroup
Kristin Terry, Director, Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, Cox Enterprises
Mieke Thorson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition, IHS Markit
Jennifer Toth, Talent Acquisition Manager, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Katie Traviglia, Director of Human Resources, New American Funding
Kim Wells, Recruitment Head, North America Operations, United States, Atos

“We’re excited to announce this impressive slate of talent acquisition leaders from around North America,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “These leaders are investing in technology, processes and innovative best practices with their teams that are increasing business outcomes and all while the talent acquisition function continues to increase in complexity.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the finalists, click here.

About HRO Today and HRO Today Global
HRO Today and HRO Today Global offers the broadest and deepest reach available anywhere into the human resources industry. Our magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events, and social networks reach over 180,000 senior-level HR decision-makers with rich and objective game-changing content. Our number-one strength is our reach. HR leaders rely heavily on the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

About SharedXpertise
SharedXpertise is the leader in providing media, events and associations that develop professional practices in the areas of corporate responsibility, human resources and financial management. Its media offerings include print and online publications, it provides leading conferences named the HRO Today Forums, and it offers association membership programs. SharedXpertise serves strategy-level corporate executives in the North America, EMEA and APAC regions.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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April 24, 2017 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today Announces Finalists of 2017 CHRO of the Year Awards

For the fourth year, HRO Today is recognizing chief human resource officers who have the capabilities to deliver HR transformation with its 2017 CHRO of the Year Awards.

This year’s finalists include a group of 20 executives in HR who have provided the vision to establish HR practices that are driving talent initiatives, contributing to business growth, and creating a culture that can lead in a global marketplace.

The winners will be announced at the awards gala on May 1, 2017, at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago in the following four categories: for profit, sustainable workforce, non-profit and lifetime achievement.

The 2017 CHRO of the Year Awards finalists are:

David Almeda, Chief People Officer, Kronos Incorporated
Karen Crone, CHRO, Paycor
Christine Esckilsen, Chief Human Capital Officer, Piper Jaffray
Kate Etinger, EVP, CHRO, Bank Leumi
Tony Fogel, CHRO, Coveris
Jim Hazboun, CHRO/CAO, Hyundai Capital America
Khara Julien, VP of HR, Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc.
Francine Katsoudas, SVP, Chief People Officer, Cisco
Max Langenkamp, VP, HR, Cintas
Andrea Ledford, EVP, Chief Administration Office, and CHRO, NCR
Brian Little, Head of HR, Zurich North America
Jane Maksoud, CHRO, Mount Sinai Health System
Adriene McCoy, CHRO, Baptist Health South Florida
Marcia Morales-Jaffe, SVP, Chief People Officer, PayPal
Angela Moriarity, Director of HR, Advanced Correctional Healthcare
Deslyn Norris, VP of HR, Topgolf
Mark Puleo, VP and CHRO, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Kevin D. Silva, EVP and CHRO, Voya Financial, Inc.
Collette Taylor, SVP, HR and Facilities, Astellas US LLC
Kathy Zwickert, Chief People Officer, NetSuite (Oracle)

“Any CEO we know talks about the important contributions of his or her HR leaders,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise and HRO Today. “It is a privilege to recognize achievement and true greatness in the HR profession from among some of the very top practitioners in the management department who teach everyone else about leadership.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the finalists, click here.

About HRO Today and HRO Today Global
HRO Today and HRO Today Global offers the broadest and deepest reach available anywhere into the human resources industry. Our magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events, and social networks reach over 180,000 senior-level HR decision-makers with rich and objective game-changing content. Our number-one strength is our reach. HR leaders rely heavily on the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae, Publisher
bill.macrae@sharedxpertise.com

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May 4, 2016 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today Announces Finalists and Winners of 2016 Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards

HRO Today recognizes the continued importance of talent acquisition with its first inaugural Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Awards. Winners include executives that have provided the leadership needed to ensure the successful process of finding and acquiring skilled human labor for organizational needs.

Finalists in the following three categories were honored, with the winners announced at an awards luncheon hosted by Cielo on May 3 at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago.

For Profit Finalists:
Sabine Bell, Human Resources Manager, Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Carolyn Burke, Assistant Vice President of Talent Acquisition, MAPFRE Insurance
Nick Mailey, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Intuit
Michael Spear, Director of Talent Acquisition and Development, Gategroup Airline Solutions
Yvette Stortz, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Mobility, Schneider Electric

For Profit Winner:
Yvette Stortz, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Mobility, Schneider Electric

Innovation Finalists:
Chris Brabec, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Western Union
Kelly Glass, Global Head of Recruitment, Royal Bank of Canada
Charlie Hall, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition, MasterCard
Patricia A. McDonald, Vice President of Human Resources, Intel Talent Organization, Intel Corporation
Kevin Stakelum, Talent Acquisition Director, Humana

Innovation Winner:
Chris Brabec, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Western Union

Non-Profit Finalists:
Naomi Cramer, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Banner Health
William J. Dwyer, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Compliance Officer, Children’s Specialized Hospital
Heather Grier, Director of Talent Management, McLeod Health
Holly Thauwald, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aspiranet

Non-Profit Winner:
Naomi Cramer, Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Banner Health

Finalists for this year’s awards included the following organizations: Aspiranet, Banner Health, Children’s Specialized Hospital, Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Gategroup Airline Solutions, Humana, Intel Corporation, Intuit, MAPFRE Insurance, MasterCard, McLeod Health, National Express/Durham School Services, Royal Bank of Canada, Schneider Electric, and Western Union.

“The competitive talent landscape and the importance of the talent acquisition practice to business success have both led to the creation of this new award from HRO Today,” Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise, said. “We are happy to shine a spotlight on talent acquisition leaders who drive business results and produce a return-on-investment through their leadership, innovation and ability to manage large and complex recruiting organizations. We congratulate all 14 finalists and the three winners for their continuing success.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the awards winners, click here.

About HRO Today and HRO Today Global
HRO Today and HRO Today Global offer the broadest and deepest reach available anywhere into the human resources industry. Our magazines, web portals, research, e-newsletters, events, and social networks reach over 180,000 senior-level HR decision makers with rich, objective, game-changing content. Our number-one strength is our reach. HR leaders rely heavily on the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

About SharedXpertise
SharedXpertise is the leader in providing media, summits and forums that develop professional practices in the areas of corporate responsibility, human resources, and financial management. Its media offerings include print and online publications, its summits are conferences, and its forums offer association membership programs. SharedXpertise serves strategy-level corporate executives in the human resources, finance, compliance and sustainability professions in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae
Bill.MacRae@SharedXpertise.com

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May 3, 2016 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today Announces Finalists and Winners of 2016 CHRO of the Year Awards

For the third year, HRO Today recognizes CHROs that have the capabilities to deliver HR transformation with its 2016 CHRO of the Year Awards. This year’s winners include HR executives who have provided the leadership needed to ensure business growth, excellent talent management practices, and a culture of leadership that can effectively compete in a global economy.

The finalists in the following four categories were honored, with the winners announced at the awards gala on May 2 at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago.

For-Profit Finalists:
Lisa Jeffries Caldwell, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Reynolds American
Lainie Cooney, Chief Human Resources Officer, DPI Specialty Foods Inc.
Laurie Dalton, CHRO, gategroup North America
Jed Milstein, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer, Americold

For-Profit Winner:
Laurie Dalton, CHRO, gategroup North America

Sustainable Workforce Finalists:
Michelle Crosby, EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, FRHI Hotels & Resorts (Fairmont Hotels)
Kari Heerdt, Chief People Officer, MSC Industrial Supply Co.
Pat Wadors, CHRO & Senior Vice President of the Global Talent Organization, LinkedIn

Sustainable Workforce Winner:
Pat Wadors, CHRO & Senior Vice President of the Global Talent Organization, LinkedIn

Non-Profit Finalists:
Rudy Campoya, Chief Human Resources Officer, Socorro Independent School District
Dane Friend, CHRO & VP of HR, Baylor College of Medicine
Tim Mulligan, Chief Human Resources Officer, San Diego Zoo Global
Linda Nelson, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, Georgia State University
Audrey Van Luven, CHRO, Christiana Care Health System

Non-Profit Winner:
Tim Mulligan, Chief Human Resources Officer, San Diego Zoo Global

Lifetime Achievement Finalists:
Larry Costello, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Tyco
Mark Gasta, Executive Vice President & Chief People Officer, Vail Resorts
Kimberly Hauer, Vice President and CHRO, Caterpillar Inc.
Brian Little, Head of Human Resources, Zurich, North America
Matthew Owenby, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Aflac

Lifetime Achievement Winner:
Kimberly Hauer, Vice President and Chief HR Officer, Caterpillar Inc.

Finalists for this year’s awards included these organizations: Aflac, Americold, Baylor College of Medicine, Caterpillar Inc., Christiana Care Health System, DPI Specialty Foods Inc., Georgia State University, MSC Industrial Supply Co., FRHI Hotels & Resorts, gategroup North America, LinkedIn, Reynolds American, San Diego Zoo Global, Socorro Independent School District, Tyco, Vail Resorts, and Zurich Insurance North America.

“We recognize the CHRO of the Year winners for their pursuit of excellence in the practice of HR, their commitment to innovation, and their ability to relate business outcomes to HR programs,” Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise, said. “All of them certainly demonstrate their commitment to advancing the impact and importance of HR to their organizations. We congratulate all 17 finalists and the four winners for their success and recognition by their fellow CHROs.”

For more information about the HRO Today Forum North America, click here, and for more information about the awards winners, click here.

About SharedXpertise
SharedXpertise is the leader in providing media, summits and forums that develop professional practices in the areas of corporate responsibility, human resources and financial management. Its media offerings include print and online publications, its summits are conferences, and its forums offer association membership programs. SharedXpertise serves strategy-level corporate executives in the human resources, finance, compliance and sustainability professions in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Media Contact:
Bill MacRae
Bill.MacRae@SharedXpertise.com

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January 12, 2016 – Philadelphia, PA – HRO Today Opens Nominations for Inaugural Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Award

SharedXpertise, the publisher of HRO Today magazine and HRO Today Global magazine, and producers of the HRO Today Forum events, announced that it is now accepting nominations for the inaugural Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Award sponsored by Cielo.

This award has been created to recognize an individual leader for innovative practices and excellence in talent acquisition, including work within areas such as employer branding, technology, staff development, engagement and retention, and financial analysis.

“We are quite excited to announce this new award from HRO Today,” said Elliot Clark, CEO of SharedXpertise. “The overall progress of the talent acquisition practice has really led to the creation of this distinction. As a result, we believe it is quite appropriate to shine a spotlight on a talent acquisition leader who is driving business results and producing a return-on-investment through the talent acquisition function. My sense is that we will have some impressive nominations to consider.”

The recipient of the Talent Acquisition Leader of the Year Award will be announced on May 3, 2016, at the HRO Today Forum North America in Chicago during an exclusive lunch ceremony.

To submit a nomination for the award, click here: http://hrotodaytaleader.questionpro.com. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 11, 2016.

About HRO Today
SharedXpertise’s HRO Today brand is the leader in providing media, summits and forums that develop professional practices in the areas of corporate responsibility, human resources and financial management. Its media offerings include print and online publications, its summits are conferences, and its forums offer association membership programs. SharedXpertise serves strategy-level corporate executives in the human resources, finance, compliance and sustainability professions in North America, Europe and Asia, reaching over 180,000 senior-level HR decision makers with rich, objective game-changing content. Our number-one strength is our reach. HR leaders also rely heavily upon the HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen rankings across six different categories when selecting an HR service provider.

Media Contact:
Mark Donaldson
mark.donaldson@sharedxpertise.com

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