DisruptHR at 10: A Decade of Changing the World of Work


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As I've shared in previous editions of this bi-monthly newsletter, we're excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of DisruptHR on December 13, 2023, with our eighth event in Cincinnati, OH — where DisruptHR began back on December 13, 2013.

It's been an amazing journey since then!

We've grown from a small group of passionate HR professionals located in our city, to a global community, which now includes 154 licensed cities in 34 countries. 😮

And along the way, we've helped to disrupt the status quo in the world of work by providing a platform for people to share their ideas, challenge the norm, and learn from each other.

This year has been no different.

So far through October 2023, 1204 DisruptHR Talks have been given at 110 DisruptHR events — which puts us on track to potentially beat the record of 1600 Talks given at 142 events in 2019. (Before that global pandemic thing disrupted us all in 2020.)

I'm so grateful for your support of DisruptHR, our local License holders and Organizers, and the over 7000 speakers who've shared their ideas on a DisruptHR stage somewhere in the world since we began.

Together, we've disrupted the traditional HR landscape and continue to shape the future of work, and I couldn't be prouder of how we've helped to change the world of work for the better.

p.s. Want to join us for the DisruptHR 10th anniversary celebration in Cincinnati on December 13th? Get tickets here, before they're all gone!


Upcoming DisruptHR Events

DisruptHR events are occurring in the following communities within the next month:

DisruptHR Indianapolis IN 8.0 - November 9

DisruptHR Long Island NY 10.0 - November 9

DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham NC 7.0 - November 9

DisruptHR Boise ID 3.0 - November 9

DisruptHR Upstate / Greenville SC 6.0 - November 14

DisruptHR Charleston SC 12.0 - November 16

DisruptHR Orlando FL 15.0 - November 21

DisruptHR Edmonton AB 10.0 - November 22

DisruptHR Tampa FL 4.0 - November 30

DisruptHR Seattle WA 1.0 - November 30

DisruptHR Austin TX 3.0 - November 30

DisruptHR Nassau BS 3.0 - November 30

DisruptHR Zurich CH 7.0 - November 30


Featured DisruptHR Video

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Neuro-Spicy Is Nicey by Kali Love — Chief Impact Officer at #lovework

In this 5-minute DisruptHR Denver Talk, Kali Love shares why inclusivity is the future — not just a path to a more equitable world. It's THE path to a richer, and more vibrant world.

"Creating cultures of vulnerability, inclusion and belonging isn't just about warm, fuzzy feelings. It's about a better bottom line. Because creating workplaces that work for people who are different is creating workplaces that work for everyone.
So it's time we stop being afraid of what we don't understand. It's time we take the time to understand and decide as leaders what we will do to create change."

Recently Licensed DisruptHR Communities

Bucharest, RO

Manchester, UK

Omaha, NE

El Paso, TX

Wichita, KS

Miami, FL

Moncton, NB [NEW]


Newly Available DisruptHR Licenses

The following DisruptHR cities are newly available for licensing. If you'd like to become the Official Organizer for DisruptHR events in one of these cities (or a city near you that is not currently licensed), take a moment complete the short Organizer Inquiry form on our website, and we'll be in touch with more information / next steps!

Houston, TX

Greensboro, NC


This Week's Question

Do you have a favorite DisruptHR Talk that you've seen? Tell me a little about it, if you can remember: Who gave the Talk? Where/when was it? I'd love to find it and feature it for others to see!

Hit reply and share your favorite Talk with me!

Jennifer McClure - Chief Excitement Officer, DisruptHR LLC

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