Relaunching SHRM Linkage and SHRM Linkage Institute
Guided by insights from clients, stakeholders, and leadership experts, this transformation honors Linkage’s distinguished legacy while maintaining our deep commitment to empowering women, from the backpack to the boardroom, and accelerating workplace inclusion to transform organizations and build business success.
EVOLVE TO SOLVE
OPTIMIZING TALENT. TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATIONS.
June 26, 2025 | 1 p.m. ET
Tune in for a dynamic discussion with Tamla Oates-Forney and Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., underscoring the evolving nature of leadership, the challenges of leading in turbulent times, and strategies to engage teams while navigating cultural and workplace complexities.
SEPT. 28-30, 2025 | SAN DIEGO, CA AND VIRTUAL
SHRM Linkage Institute
Optimizing talent and building highly effective teams means developing everyone’s strengths and skills. SHRM Linkage Institute works with teams to meet the unique needs of talent across all stages of leadership development, empowering organizations to harness their full potential and drive business results.
The Institute is an immersive leadership development experience for organizations who want to develop, engage, and align their high-potential leaders and drive team performance.
Linkage Signature Solutions
Through assessments, development, and coaching, SHRM Linkage Signature Solutions are tailored to the needs of your organization, enabling you to attract, retain, and advance high-performing talent at all levels.
Build a pipeline of leaders equipped to rise to the challenge of leading in a fast-paced and evolving world. Our research-backed model — focused on five key areas of development for purposeful leaders — equips your high-performers to foster inclusive environments and lead with more impact.
Unlock untapped potential by addressing unique needs in your talent pool. Our transformational framework elevates leadership competencies that empower organizations in attracting, retaining, and advancing high-performing talent by engaging women at critical points in their careers.
Explore Leadership Insights and Talent Solutions
The SHRM Linkage Content Portal is here to help develop purposeful leaders, build inclusive cultures, and drive team performance.
Access a curated library of thought leadership content, including webinars, podcasts, articles, and research—all designed to help you tackle today’s workforce challenges.
What Leaders Are Saying About SHRM Linkage
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Top-Notch Workforce Optimization
Unlock the full potential of your workforce with custom solutions based on your business needs.
Tamla Oates-Forney, CEO of SHRM Linkage
With decades of executive and human resources experience, Oates-Forney brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to her role as CEO of SHRM Linkage. She has served as CHRO of USAA and Waste Management, in addition to her outstanding career at General Electric, where she received the GE Chairman Award. She has been recognized numerous times for her accomplishments, including being named one of the Top 30 Influential Women of Houston, the Most Influential Black Corporate Directors, and the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America.