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Forbes Human Resources Council Is A Professional Organization For Senior-Level HR Executives

Who is Human Resources Council for?

Members are respected Human Resources leaders who are selected for the council based on their depth and diversity of experience.

Senior-level HR executives of companies earning $1M USD in revenue annually, or have received $1M USD in funding are eligible to apply for membership.

Eligible applicants are vetted by our selection committee, and if approved, are invited to select and purchase a membership package.

Examples of council members include C-level, VP-level, and director-level leaders of HR-related departments, such as People, Human Resources, Diversity, Talent, Recruiting, Learning, or Culture.

Forbes Human Resources Council is also an excellent fit for owners, founders, and CEOs of businesses primarily engaged in the human resources field, such as founders of startups solving critical HR problems.

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Why Join Forbes Human Resources Council

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Be Recognized As An Expert

Our platform allows you to easily share your human resources expertise through quick, concise quotes using our mobile app or web portal via Expert Panels. Members can select questions they have a unique perspective on and provide a response in under 400 characters. Then, the most apt responses are curated by our editorial team and distilled into a single piece.

Expert Panels are the ideal path to increasing your visibility while balancing a demanding schedule, and all include your name, company name, and link to your Executive Profile.

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Publishing Bylined Articles on Forbes.com

Forbes Human Resources Council members can submit bylined articles to be published on Forbes.com, each piece is edited collaboratively with our team of expert editors to meet the publication’s guidelines.

Articles are published on Forbes.com and syndicated across our social media channels, select pieces get extra promotion in our HR Pulse newsletter. Articles feature your headshot and bio. You’ll also receive an author page on Forbes.com which includes your headshot, name, short-form bio, and a link to your full Executive Profile.

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Your Executive Profile on Forbes.com

Your Executive Profile on Forbes.com is optimized to be search-friendly, affirming your credibility as a human resources leader. Profiles include your headshot, professional bio, company description, links to your social media and website, and all of the content you’ve been featured in on Forbes.com.

You’ll also receive an assortment of badging options for use on social media and business websites, highlighting your status as a Forbes Human Resources Council member.

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Forbes Councils has been a goldmine for me. It’s just been an awesome experience from a personal growth perspective.

Phyllis Wright

Senior VP Human Resources Strategies, Senior Council for Inclusion in Financial Services

Additional Benefits for Forbes Councils Members

Connect, Learn, and Grow With Your Peers

Through our member portal and mobile app, you’ll be able to connect with a network of like-minded, successful HR leaders. As a member, you’ll be able to message others directly, share insights, pose questions, and participate in council-wide and group conversations.

With exclusive access to other senior-level human resources executives, the opportunities for business development and strategic partnerships are plenty.

Our members are committed to a lifetime of learning and growth. We host regular virtual events, led by a broad range of experts on the human resources topics most relevant to you and your work, providing you you the breadth of information required to address dynamic, real-time business challenges.

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Interactive Groups

Within our exclusive member app, you’ll be able to join and create Groups — where you can connect, ask and answer questions, and start conversations with members of similar interests and industries.

Member Badges

As a member, you’ll have access to Forbes Councils badges, email signatures, social graphics, and press release templates. We make it easy for you to share your affiliation with the Forbes community.

Virtual Events

Be inspired by experts at virtual live events and in interactive member-led Groups. Our private events are hosted by industry experts in a variety of fields to address today’s critical issues.

Mobile App

Stay updated on the go with the Forbes Councils mobile app available on iOS and Android making it easy to participate in Expert Panels and connect with other members.

EXEC Benefits Program

You’ll receive complimentary access to EXEC, a curated hotel, travel, lifestyle, and business benefits program designed to improve the lives of busy executives.

Private Business Coaching

Available for an additional cost, you can get matched with a certified coach, who will guide you and your company to reach your highest professional and business goals.

Dedicated Member Support Team

At the core of the Forbes Councils experience is our member support team. Our team is dedicated to helping you get the most of your membership and resources.

Complimentary Strategy Session

Qualified members receive access to a free 30-minute strategy session with a premium business coach to help you discover hidden profit drivers and hone your focus.

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Forbes HR Council Members

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Forbes Councils has been a goldmine for me. It’s just been an awesome experience from a personal growth perspective.

Phyllis Wright

Senior VP Human Resources Strategies, Senior Council for Inclusion in Financial Services

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I use Forbes Councils as a teaching platform to share my observations. People are more likely to click on an article I write if it's associated with the Forbes Councils brand.

Tracy Cote

Chief People Officer, StockX

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After getting all this experience with writing through Forbes Councils, I was thinking of taking it to the next level and publishing a book.

Adam Mellor

Supervisor Talent Acquisition, ONE Gas, Inc.

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My membership in Forbes Human Resources Council helps me get my voice into the mainstream, attached to a respected publication, and that connection creates value for the companies that I work with.

Noelle Federico

Director of Project Management, Bryn Law Group

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We get a lot of inbound traffic... people contacting me on Linkedin saying, Hey, I read about you in Forbes Council. Maybe we should stay in touch or maybe do business together. This increased visibility has significantly enhanced CYPHER Learning's credibility and fostered meaningful connections with industry stakeholders.

Graham Glass

Founder & CEO, CYPHER Learning

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Forbes Human Resources Council not only influences my professional life but also inspires personal growth. Collaborating with industry leaders and sharing insights has led to tangible changes within our organization.

Kshitij Jain

CEO & Founder, Joveo