HR.com Forms New Advisory Board to Advance Rewards and Recognition Practices

HR.com has announced the formation of a new State of Rewards and Recognition Advisory Board comprising distinguished industry experts who will drive advancements in rewards and recognition practices, tools, services, and processes. This initiative aims to help HR professionals and organizational leaders achieve excellence in employee engagement and talent management throughout 2025. The advisory board will collaborate closely with HR.com's HR Research Institute to conduct primary research and share actionable insights that will shape thought leadership, best practices, and innovative strategies to meet the evolving needs of the HR industry.

The research findings from this collaborative effort will be published in a comprehensive report offering detailed insights and recommendations, while a condensed two-page infographic will provide quick reference to key points. This builds upon previous research such as the HR.com's State of Rewards and Recognition Programs and Tools 2024 report. The initiative will culminate in a virtual event on April 10, 2025, featuring informative sessions from various subject matter experts in the rewards and recognition field.

The newly appointed advisory board includes prominent industry thought leaders such as Nebel Crowhurst, Chief People Officer at Reward Gateway; Madeline Des Jardins, Global Director of Internal Communications and Employee Engagement at WalkMe; Rachel Kohn, VP of People at Sendoso; Andrew Lane, Director of Performance Management and Employee Engagement at George Mason University; Heather Stickle, Director of People & Culture at Pela Case & Lomi; Dr. Paul White, President of Appreciation at Work; and Mike Wood, Founder of MikeWood.io. These experts bring diverse perspectives and extensive experience in employee engagement and recognition strategies.

Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com, emphasized that "rewards and recognition are at the heart of building engaged and motivated workforces" and that this board will ensure HR practitioners have access to the latest research, tools, and thought leadership to drive meaningful organizational change. The HR Research Institute, which helps over 2 million HR professionals make strategic decisions through informed research findings, publishes dozens of high-quality reports annually across various HR topics. These resources, including free research reports and infographics, are available through HR.com's membership benefits at hr.com/researchinstitute.