“You cannot mandate productivity; you must provide the tools to let people become their best.”
– Steve Jobs.
HR leaders worldwide have had expertise in managing human resource capital for several years. These professionals contribute to an environment where every employee is highly motivated and aligned with the company’s goals. But the market also comprises HR leaders who aim to create awareness about the space outside the organizational confines as well.
We have developed a list of the most influential HR leaders in the USA and the reason why they are some of the most celebrated voices in the industry.
Top 7 Influential HR Leaders in the United States
Josh Bersin
- Founder of Bersin by Deloitte and The Josh Bersin Academy.
- 8K Twitter followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Keynote speaker and adviser in the HR space.
Steve Boese
- Co-Host of HR Happy Hour.
- 4K Twitter followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Celebrated HR Tech columnist.
Dave Ulrich
- Co-founder at RBL Group.
- 2K Twitter followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Authored 200 articles about human resource management.
Melkeya McDuffie
- Chief Human Resource Officer at The Wallace Foundation.
- 5k LinkedIn followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Rated ‘HR Superstar’ in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020.
Amanda Bailey
- VP for Human Resources at Boston University.
- 8k LinkedIn followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Helped increase the pay for 16,000 teachers in 2012.
David Hanrahan
- Previously worked for Twitter, EA, and PeopleTech Partners.
- 14k LinkedIn followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Expertise in hyper-growth hiring and job architecture.
- Well-versed in engagement analysis and reward executions.
Meghan Biro
- CEO of an HR Marketing Firm, TalentCulture.
- 2K Twitter followers. (Updated as on 21 Feb, 2023)
- Ranked among the top 25 trendsetters by HR Examiner.
Emerging Trends in HR
- 79% of organizations plan to increase their DEI budget for 2023.
- 21% of HR leaders feel data security concerns affect technology adoption.
- The HR market is expected to grow at 1% CAGR from 2022-2030.
Summing Up
LinkedIn and Twitter are some of the best platforms to engage with the most influential HR leaders in the USA and stay abreast of the latest developments in the industry. When you follow them on these platforms, you acquire an opportunity to get an inside perspective into the HR industry.
So, hop on to their social accounts and increase engagement with some of the top names in HR domain!
