HUMAN RESOURCE LEADERSHIP FORUM

The Human Resource Leadership Forum (HRLF Atlanta) is a nonprofit professional association and network of human resource executives and senior level professionals. The association consists of more than 150 members in the Atlanta area and we have been an affiliate of HR People & Strategy (HRPS) since 1981. We have a 75/25% balance ratio between corporate members and service providers. Unfortunately at this time we have a freeze on accepting new service providers as members.

Our membership focus is:

• Small organizations or division headquarters of large, complex organizations (less than 1,000 employees) – only the top HR executive and only if the candidate has demonstrated strategic responsibility in that current role or a previous role.
• Medium to large organizations or divisions (more than 1,000 employees) – the top HR executive as described above, vice presidents who have broad generalist strategic responsibilities or vice presidents who have OD/OE responsibilities.

Breakfast Programs
These programs typically feature a guest speaker on a strategic, thought-provoking topic. These sessions also provide time for members to exchange ideas and discuss practical applications and HR best practices. Breakfast programs are open to all HRLF members and approved guests.

Location: Cumberland Maggiano's, 1601 Cumberland Mall SE, Atlanta, GA  30339
Program Time: 7:30AM – 10:00AM, a continental breakfast will be served
Who attends: HRLF members, prospects, and pre-approved guests (see guest policy).

• Tuesday, February 14, 2012 ― The Future of HR/HR 2020, Ian Ziskin, President, EXec EXcel Group
• Tuesday, May 8, 2012 ― HR Transformation Lessons Learned, Speaker TBA
• Tuesday, July 10, 2012 ― Integrated Talent Management, Speaker TBA
• Tuesday, September 11, 2012 ― C-Suite Teams: How to Make Them Successful, Speaker TBA
• Tuesday, November 13, 2012 ― HR Strategy/Focus 2013, Speaker TBA

Evening Networking Programs
These are a new component of the HRLF offering. Though a topical theme or guest speaker may be engaged, the program is less formal and structured, and the venue provides an expanded opportunity for members to network with peers and exchange ideas in a relaxed atmosphere – without the typical early-morning pressure to get to the office. Evening networking events are open to members only (no guests).

Location: Varies
Program Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., appetizers and drinks will be served
Who attends: HRLF members only.  No guests.

• Wednesday, April 11, 2012 ―22squared Corporate Headquarters, Speaker: Richard Ward, CEO, 22squared
• October 2012 ―Topic & Location TBA

Roundtable Meetings
These meetings are held exclusively for corporate practitioners and prospective members. Two roundtable groups meet on a regular basis: the Senior HR Roundtable, and the Talent Management roundtable. Corporate members may attend one, or both roundtables depending on their interest. Roundtable meetings are informal, facilitated conversations about best practices within member organizations.

Meeting time: 7:30AM – 9:45AM, morning refreshments will be served
Who attends: Invitation only.  Generally includes corporate members and prospects.