International HR Day 20 May
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International HR Day celebrates the impact of HR professionals worldwide. Use our toolkit to promote the day and explore ideas for how you or your organisation can take part.
Since 2019, HR and people professionals across the globe have come together to celebrate their profession and its positive impact on people and organisations.
This year marks the 7th anniversary of the event, recognising the incredible role HR plays in shaping more inclusive, flexible, and productive work environments.
Whether you’re attending an event or sharing your experiences on social media, you are part of a global community that understands the power of people in transforming workplaces.
Discover events
The month of May is filled with a variety of events including webinars, virtual discussions, and our exciting step challenge in recognition of International HR Day. These events offer HR and people professionals the chance to learn, connect, and share best practices, while addressing topics like mental health, leadership in times of change, and the future of remote work.
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Start Date: 2026-05-20International HR Day 2026 – Armenia
Armenian HR Association × LIGA Insurance Some events are more than just dates on a calendar. Some events are anticipated all year long. International HR -
Start Date: 2026-05-20International HR Day 2026 – Georgia
HR is not just a function. HR is care, influence, and leadership. In 2026, we gather with one key message — Lead with care. Together. -
Start Date: 2026-05-20How do we upskill for constant change and what’s next?
This session will cover: What forms of learning are now required to meet business objectives? What strategies do we need to apply? The power of -
Start Date: 2026-05-12IHRD 2026: Leading People Through Change
Future-focused leadership, building trust and empowering employees Across Europe, organisations are navigating a period of profound change. Technological acceleration, shifting workforce expectations and evolving trust -
Start Date: 2025-05-20Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Hybrid and Remote Work – Trends and Perspectives
For employees, the rise of hybrid and remote work (HRW) is generally perceived positively: from the opportunity to improve work/life balance to a more flexible -
Start Date: 2025-05-22International Conference “People Power: HR’s Role in Global Growth”
📌 International Conference “People Power: HR’s Role in Global Growth” 🗓 Date: May 22, 2025 📍 Venue: Google Campus, Warsaw 🕐 Registration: from 11:30 🗣
Discover blogs
Stay up to date with the latest developments for International HR Day 2026. Our blog section brings you insightful articles, expert perspectives and practical ideas on how to help organisations celebrate and engage with this year’s theme. Explore key messages, success stories, and innovative ways to bring the topics to life in your workplace. From learning opportunities to best practice, we highlight how people professionals worldwide are leading change together.
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Future-Focused Leadership: Leadership Under Pressure and the Role of HR
Summary This is the third article in a three-part series on future-focused leadership. It examines how leadership behaviour shifts under pressure and the role HR plays in… -
Future-Focused Leadership: Why Empowerment Is Harder Than It Sounds
Summary This is the second article in a three-part series on future-focused leadership. Building on the role of trust, this piece explores why empowerment is… -
Future-Focused Leadership: Why Trust Is a Core Leadership Capability
Summary This is the first article in a three-part series on future-focused leadership, exploring how trust and empowerment are shaping leadership in a changing world…. -
Upskilling for a world that won’t stand still
Change is no longer arriving in waves. It is constant, overlapping, and increasingly complex. Technology, climate priorities, demographic shifts, and new ways of working are…