HR.com Introduces New Advisory Board to Guide Innovation in Rewards and Recognition Practices

HR.com, the leading community and resource hub for HR professionals, is excited to announce the formation of a new State of Rewards and Recognition Advisory Board. This distinguished group of experts will drive advancements in rewards and recognition practices, tools, services, and processes, helping HR professionals and organizational leaders achieve excellence in employee engagement and talent management into 2025.

The advisory board will work in close collaboration with HR.com’s HR Research Institute (HRRI) to conduct groundbreaking primary research and share actionable insights. Their collective expertise will shape thought leadership, best practices, and innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of the HR industry.

The research findings from this initiative will be published in a comprehensive report offering detailed insights and recommendations. Additionally, a condensed two-page infographic will provide a quick reference for key points. The upcoming virtual event will include a day of informative sessions from a variety of subject matter experts in this area.

HR.com's State of Rewards and Recognition 2025 Virtual Event
April 10, 2025

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The newly appointed State of Rewards and Recognition 2025 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Nebel Crowhurst, Chief People Officer | Chief Appreciation Officer, Reward Gateway

• Madeline Des Jardins, Global Director, Internal Communications and Employee Engagement, WalkMe

• Rachel Kohn, VP of People, Sendoso

• Andrew Lane, Director, Performance Management and Employee Engagement, George Mason University

• Heather Stickle, Director, People & Culture, Pela Case & Lomi

• Dr. Paul White, President, Appreciation at Work

• Mike Wood, Founder, MikeWood.io

“Rewards and recognition are at the heart of building engaged and motivated workforces,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “By assembling this board of accomplished professionals, we are ensuring that HR practitioners have access to the latest research, tools, and thought leadership to drive meaningful change in their organizations.”

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including this past research report, HR.com's State of Rewards and Recognition Programs and Tools 2024, on the same topic.

This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.

About HR.com and the HR Research Institute

The HR Research Institute (HRRI) helps you keep your finger on the pulse of HR! Powered by HR.com, the world’s largest HR community, the HRRI identifies key trends and best practices to help more than 2 million HR professionals and their organizations make strategic decisions with informed and insightful research findings. Among the most productive and respected HR research institutes globally, the HRRI publishes dozens of high-quality reports every year across a wide array of HR topics. HR.com’s free membership offers many benefits, including access to over 250 exclusive primary research, state-of-the-industry reports, and infographics. These resources are published based on surveys developed with the assistance of a panel of thought leaders and industry experts on the advisory boards. Visit hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to maximize your HR potential.

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