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.”

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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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Top 100 HR Influencers of 2018 | Engagedly

Top 100 HR Influencers of 2018 | Engagedly – Human Resources is currently undergoing accelerated change and transformation in the digital age. At the forefront are people, more specifically, influencers. Our industry research team at Engagedly put together the second annual list of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2018 to acknowledge the talent and contributions of HR professionals.

This year, Engagedly took a data-driven approach to selecting the Top 100 Influencers. We considered over 250 professionals in the Human Resources industry, including those who you nominated. Scores were based on their social media following, blogging activity, presence at conferences, work in academia, and innovative contributions. We put an emphasis on recency, frequency, and relevance of engagement over the past year.

Engagedly organized Influencers by different functions within HR and are not in any specific order. We recognize that this list is constantly evolving and welcome new ideas. Please check out these influencers’ blogs, websites, books, and speeches by clicking on their website, LinkedIn, and Twitter to learn more about how we can transform Human Resources. [/vsc-section-title]


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Engagedly Announces The Top 100 Global HR Influencers of 2022

Engagedly Announces the HR Influencers List for 2022

St. Louis, MO, August 03, 2022 – Engagedly is excited to announce its sixth annual list of “Top 100 HR Influencers of 2022”. Some of the key people on the list are Josh Bersin from Bersin Academy, Jennifer Kirkwood at IBM, Verna Myers at Netflix, Melonie Parker at Google, Lou Adler of The Adler Group, Ellyn Shook of Accenture, Angela Duckworth, Adam Grant, Jeanne Meister of LinkedIn, Leena Nair of Chanel, Marcus Buckingham among many others who have led the thought leadership in people practice in these volatile times.

This annual event aims to recognize Human Resources and People Services disruptors from across all domains of HR who are making tremendous strides in innovation, growth and technology.

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 count of Twitter and LinkedIn, and finally the amount of speaking engagements and publications. Engagedly’s research team narrowed the list down to a 100 from nearly 500 nominations gathered from different sources and from our own research.

Engagedly’s President and Co-Founder, Sri Chellappa, explains the intention behind this recognition in his own words, ” The last two years have been challenging for people leaders and all those who are into people practice. It would have been impossible for organizations to transition from a physical office to remote work and then to hybrid work. This year’s honorees are leaders and visionaries who have made a significant difference with their innovative work and ideas in these challenging times. It gives me immense pleasure to announce the 6th annual list of Top 100 HR Influencers by Engagedly.“

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 top 100 HR Influencers here.

Also check the winners of 2021.


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. 

To know more about Engagedly, visit https://engagedly.com/ or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, or Twitter.

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Engagedly: Nominations Open for Top 100 HR Influencers of 2021

Engagedly Announces Nominations Open For HR Influencers Of 2021 

St. Louis, MO, May 28, 2021 – Five years running, Engagedly opens nominations for the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2021. 

This annual event aims to recognize HR and People Services disruptors and icons, spanning across functions. HR continues to make tremendous strides in areas such as innovation, growth and technology. By recognizing the hard work of those who work tirelessly to reinvent and revitalize the HR industry, especially through the tough times, Engagedly hopes to bring major accomplishments to the forefront. 

“We are excited to launch the nomination process for our 5th edition of Top 100 HR influencers where we celebrate the contributions of the thought leaders who are moving the conversations forward on innovations and best practices for people in workplaces,” said Sri Chellappa, President and Co-Founder of Engagedly.

Engagedly invites you to nominate people you believe have made a positive impact in this space. This is your chance to nominate the Human Resources rock stars you admire, people you feel have made tremendous advances in People Services- you can even nominate yourself! 

Click here to nominate.

The nomination period closes on June 30th, 2021, so get in your nominations before the last date.

Access Last Year’s List here: Top 100 Human Resources Influencers of 2020


About Engagedly

Engagedly helps organizations digitize their performance management and improve employee engagement. Engagedly’s cloud platform is built to engage, motivate, develop, and drive performance. It offers an easy-to-use and comprehensive set of features to ensure that people’s reviews are effective and easy so that employees stay engaged and productive. The automated performance management system makes it easier for HR managers to develop a culture of frequent feedback at the workplace which eases the whole process of employee performance evaluation.

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Engagedly announces Top 100 HR Influencers Of 2018

St. Louis, MO – Engagedly is proud to announce its list of “Top 100 HR influencers of 2018”.

The Human Resources industry keeps constantly reinventing itself . HR professionals have to constantly sharpen their marketing and talent management skills in order to stay ahead of the employment curve. To help you keep up with the latest trends in Human Resources and talent management, Engagedly has compiled a list of HR thought leaders.

Following these influencers can help your organization adopt what’s relevant and stay on top of the industry trends. Innovation and progress in the field of HR would not have been possible without the dedication and contributions of these professionals. While many of the influencers were also on the 2017 list, this year’s list is a lot more diverse and includes over 60 new influencers.

The list of 100 was narrowed down by Engagedly’s industry research team from nearly 300 nominations.

The research team focused on HR professionals from all divisions and sub-specialties within the broader HR community to encompass the entire industry, including HR Generals, HR Tech and Talent Management.

The line up includes up-and-coming disruptors as well as industry veterans, great thinkers along with long-standing practitioners.

This year, Engagedly took a data-driven approach to the top 100 List. Professionals were analyzed based on their social media following, blogging activity, presence at conferences, work in academia, and innovative contributions.

Recency, frequency, and relevance of engagement over the past year were the main points of focus.

Congratulations to all the selected influencers who made it to the top 100 this year. However, this list in no way devalues the efforts of the rest, for imparted knowledge has always benefited growth.

Check out these influencers’ blogs, websites, books, and speeches to learn more about innovative HR.

You can access the list here.


About Engagedly

Engagedly is a progressive performance management and employee engagement software company based in St. Louis, MO with offices in India, Australia and the UK. Engagedly’s platform contains many features, such as 360 Multirater review, continuous feedback, goal setting, and more. The extremely customizable and user-friendly interface is perfect for any company looking to better engage employees and increase performance.

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Engagedly: Top 100 HR Influencers Of 2020 Nominations Open

Engagedly Announces Nominations Open For HR Influencers Of 2020 

St. Louis, MO, March 03, 2020 – For the fourth year running, Engagedly announces nominations open for the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 list. 

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