International HR Day is in it’s 6th year and is going from strength to strength. Read more about the history of this growing annual celebration…
- Origins & Vision (2016-2018)
- Initiated by Lithuania in 2016 after two years of discussions within the European Association for People Management (EAPM).
- In 2018, an official IHRD Committee was formed to coordinate and promote the initiative.
- The first IHRD slogan and logo were created, setting the stage for wider celebrations.
- The First Celebration (2019)
- May 20, 2019 – the first International HR Day was celebrated in seven pilot countries: Lithuania, Ireland, Denmark, Cyprus, Greece, Bulgaria, and Switzerland.
- Global Expansion & Impact (2019-Present)
- By 2024, over 80 countries actively participated in celebrating IHRD.
- Recognised as a global initiative highlighting promoting and celebrating HR and the people profession.
- Exciting Activities & Challenges
- Events include conferences, webinars, social gatherings, and innovative challenges.
- Walk15 Challenge (2024): Over 13,000 participants from more than 75 countries walked a staggering 6,000,000+ km collectively!
- Inspiring Thought Leaders
- Prominent speakers have included Paolo Galo, Niamh Mcnamara, Jarle Moss Hildrum, Bjørn Taale Sandberg, Dainius Baltrušaitis, Austėja Landsbergienė, and many more.
- Topics covered: Leadership, lifelong learning, ethical AI, and the future of work.
- Annual Themes and Topics
- Each year, IHRD spotlights a key theme reflecting HR’s evolving challenges and opportunities.
- 2019-2023 Theme: “Shaping the New Future” – focused on trust, inclusion, wellbeing, and sustainability.
🎉 Join the Movement – Celebrate HR’s Impact Every May 20th!
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