As organizations compete for talent beyond borders, HR leaders must move quickly from curiosity to capability when it comes to global hiring. But success in today’s distributed workforce requires more than ambition — it demands the right foundations.
In this webinar, experts from SHRM and G-P will explore how HR teams can confidently scale their global talent strategies by putting the essential tools, processes, and compliance frameworks in place. From leveraging AI-powered workforce insights to navigating evolving global employment trends, attendees will get practical guidance on how to build scalable, resilient approaches to hiring, and managing talent worldwide.
Designed for HR executives, talent leaders, and business decision-makers, this session will unpack real-world use cases, highlight emerging best practices, and outline the steps organizations need to take to create a seamless and compliant global work model. Come get actionable insights that help your organization attract top talent, improve workforce agility, and establish the right infrastructure for sustainable scaling.
Key takeaways include:
- The foundational elements every organization needs before hiring globally
- How AI and technology are reshaping global workforce strategy
- Current global hiring and talent mobility trends HR leaders should know
- Practical steps to ensure compliance, efficiency, and positive employee experience across borders
Meet the Presenters
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Jim Link, CHRO, SHRM-SCP
Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, is the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for SHRM. With more than 340,000 members around the world, SHRM is the largest HR professional association in the world and the leading voice for matters related to workers and the workplace. Prior to joining SHRM, Link’s career included roles of increasing responsibility across a variety of industries and companies including General Electric, the Pillsbury Company, Porsche Cars, and Randstad. While at Randstad North America, he led a global team of 150 HR professionals who were instrumental in transforming the company into an award-winning, inclusive, and sustainable global leader.
Link consistently demonstrates dynamic and visionary thought leadership with a variety of presentations focusing on the interconnection between effective human capital management and business results. Using a data-driven, story-telling approach with his audiences, Link’s presentations weave together insights gleaned from a variety of sources to address the rapid and necessary changes required for tomorrow’s leaders to succeed. Typical topics Link addresses include the future of HR, global workforce dynamics, workplace evolution, emerging leadership trends, tech readiness, culture, employee and organization wellbeing, as well as entrepreneurship and innovation.
Link has graced stages across diverse geographical landscapes, sharing his expertise with audiences in North America, India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. As a sought-after speaker on the international stage, his insightful presentations delve into critical aspects of the contemporary workplace, including but not limited to inclusion, employee experience and engagement, organizational culture, benefits strategies, and mental health advocacy. His compelling discussions not only showcase his depth of knowledge but also reflect his commitment to driving positive change in society and business through the lens of empathy and civility. His ability to translate complex ideas into manageable outcomes, coupled with his passion for fostering inclusive and thriving workplace environments, positions him as a thought leader who leaves a lasting impact on audiences across the globe.
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Laura Maffucci
Laura Maffucci is VP and Head of Human Resources at G-P. She is a strategic and results-driven HR professional with a passion for embracing ambiguity and leveraging its potential to drive meaningful change. Likewise, Laura is recognized as a dynamic, versatile, and cross-functional leader, serving as a trusted advisor across all levels of the organization. She has demonstrated excellence in designing innovative total rewards plans, structures, and policies, that ensure market competitiveness and internal equity. Laura has exceptional talent in data-driven storytelling, backed by a high level of confidence in both written and verbal communication and presentation, and is highly skilled in coaching and mentoring teams, positioning individuals for lasting success.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.