HR Leaders Join Advisory Board to Improve Workplace Communication & Collaboration in 2025

HR.com is proud to announce the appointment of top industry experts to the advisory board for the upcoming “State of Employee Communication and Collaboration 2025” research study and virtual event. This initiative aims to equip HR professionals with data-driven insights and best practices to enhance internal communication, collaboration, and overall talent management strategies.

With organizations facing evolving workplace dynamics, effective employee communication and collaboration are more critical than ever. The newly appointed advisory board, composed of leading HR and business communication experts, will provide strategic guidance to ensure the research and event deliver actionable solutions for HR professionals striving to improve workplace engagement and performance.

The research findings from this initiative will be published in a comprehensive report offering detailed insights and recommendations from the HR Research Institute. Additionally, a condensed two-page infographic will provide a quick reference for key points. The next 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 Employee Communication and Collaboration 2025 Virtual Event

July 16, 2025

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The newly appointed State of Employee Communication and Collaboration 2025 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Sandra Braham, President & CEO, Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services

• Adam Castle, Manager, Business Transformation Communications Strategy, Robert Half

• Tim Cosby, President/CEO, Real Retention

• Kate Feather, Senior Vice President, Head of HR, Corporate Functions, Lincoln Financial Group

• Necco Stevens, Chief Experience Officer, NEO Home Loans

• Jason Walker, Chief People Officer, Fractional CHRO, Thrive HR

“Strong internal communication isn’t just an HR function—it’s a business imperative,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “By bringing together top experts to shape this research, we’re helping HR leaders drive meaningful change in how teams collaborate and succeed.”

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 Employee Communication and Collaboration 2024-25, 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

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