Engagedly Announces the Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2023

The Seventh Annual list celebrates the achievement of people strategists who are making a difference in the workplace

ST. LOUISSept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Engagedly, a pioneering provider of AI-powered, cloud-based talent management solutions, proudly presents its seventh annual “Top 100 HR Influencers of 2023.”

Top 100 HR Influencers

In an era of innovation, growth, and technology, Engagedly recognizes and applauds the HR disruptors who have propelled the industry forward. The selection process for this prestigious list was meticulous and comprehensive. Engagedly initiated an open call for nominations, inviting HR professionals across the globe. This resulted in an overwhelming response, with over 400 nominations flooding in worldwide.

To identify the Top 100, Engagedly’s team employed a rigorous evaluation methodology, considering factors such as the recency and frequency of contributions, innovation, the breadth of followers on Twitter and LinkedIn, the number of speaking engagements, and publications. After a meticulous evaluation, the final honorees were chosen. The list includes some of the leaders in the space like Angela DuckworthJosh Bersin, and Adam Grant, and surprising new ones like Geena Davis.

Sri Chellappa, President/CEO and Co-Founder of Engagedly shared his perspective on the significance of this recognition: “In these challenging times, HR leaders have been at the forefront of driving organizational success, adapting to hybrid work environments, and nurturing positive workplace cultures. This annual accolade aims to highlight the exceptional work of HR professionals and provide them with a platform for acknowledgment and appreciation.”

It is important to note that the list is not ranked or ordered in any specific manner. Instead, it celebrates these influencers’ diverse contributions across various HR domains, including HR Tech, Analytics and Strategy, Leadership and Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, and Diversity and Inclusion. These categories reflect the multifaceted nature of the HR industry and the wide-ranging impact of these individuals.

Engagedly recognizes that HR is a field that is constantly evolving and expanding in all directions. As Engagedly continues to pioneer innovations in the HR industry, it remains committed to honoring those who are driving positive change and shaping the future of HR.

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Engagedly Announces The Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2021

Engagedly Announces the HR Influencers List for 2021

St. Louis, MO, July 30, 2021 Engagedly is excited to announce its fifth annual list of “Top 100 HR Influencers of 2021”. 

This annual list recognizes Human Resources and People Services disruptors and leaders from across all domains who are making tremendous strides in innovation, growth and technology to impact the people practice.

The  nominees were selected through extensive research and open nominations announced on their website, social media, and press releases. The nominations were then scored on the basis of recency, frequency, innovation, follower breadth of Twitter and LinkedIn, and finally the amount of speaking engagements and publications. Engagedly’s industry research team narrowed the list down to a 100, from nearly 400 nominations.

Engagedly’s President and Co-Founder, Srikant Chellappa, explains the intention behind this recognition in his own words, “Every year we honor the champions of people practice. The last year has challenged people leaders like never before, with a rapid transition to remote work environments while maintaining a positive culture. This year’s honorees are special as they led us through these challenging times and we thank them for their leadership.”

Engagedly emphasizes that this list is not in any specific rank or order. Individuals have been categorized based on the type of work they have most notably been involved with, like HR Tech, Analytics and Strategy, Leadership and Development, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Total Rewards, and Diversity and Inclusion. These categories are in no way intended to minimize the entirety of these influencers’ accomplishments. HR is an industry that is growing in all directions, and it is difficult to perfectly formulate a process that will recognize all HR professionals that are doing incredible work.

Check their complete list of winners here.

Also check the winners of 2020.


About Engagedly

Engagedly is a fast-paced growth provider and an award-winning talent management solution provider. Built upon best practices and decades of research, Engagedly’s People + Strategy platform is evolving performance management, development and engagement to drive successful organizational outcomes across the globe. Engagedly’s E3 unified platform combines the power of business strategy execution, talent enablement, and employee engagement into one easy-to-use software solution. To learn more about Engagedly, visit: https://engagedly.com/

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