HR.com
Type of site
Professional network service for HR
OwnerDebbie McGrath
URLwww.hr.com
Registrationfree
Launched1999

HR.com is a social networking platform designed specifically for human resources (HR) professionals to share best practices and research techniques. The majority of the content on the site is user-generated.[1][2]

Background

HR.com Limited is a privately held company based in Jacksons Point, Canada.[3] HR.com was established in 1999 by Debbie McGrath, who previously set up CEO Group Inc., which was later sold to the Washington Post.[4] It was originally set up as an online magazine for HR professionals,[5] but was subsequently turned into a social network.

HR.com has conducted industry surveys with results featured in trade publications such as CNY Business Journal,[6] Training & Development,[7] Canadian Manager,[8] and Atlanta Business Chronicle.[9]

References

  1. ↑ HR.com Launches New Free Service For Members. www.humanresourcesjournal.com Retrieved 2010-12-02
  2. ↑ Tiernie Plumb (October 29, 2007), 'Human resources work marches toward the Web', Washington Business Journal
  3. ↑ "Company Overview of HR.COM, Limited". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08.
  4. ↑ "'She's Passionate About Everything'". canada.com. May 12, 2007. Archived from the original on 2012-11-09.
  5. ↑ "Ten Minutes with Debbie McGrath". The Devon Group. July 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-07-09.
  6. ↑ Acton, Ryan. (Apr 20, 2007) Survey: Employers looking more at interpersonal skills, CNY Business Journal (online copy -- Retrieved 2010-12-02)
  7. ↑ Oakes, Kevin. (April 2007) 'Performance Management Lacks CONSISTENCY', Training & Development.
  8. ↑ (Winter 2001) 'Why Many Top Leaders Land in the Rough: Development Programs can help Top Execs Overcome Flaws in their Style', Canadian Manager. (online copy) -- Retrieved 2010-12-02
  9. ↑ Johnston, Lori (September 3, 2007). "Future on the Line". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-07-14.


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