Welcome to HIGHER, the world’s largest talent acquisition community with 11,000+ international members and counting. 

It’s for the people, who love people.

HIGHER is a safe, inclusive space where in-house recruiters can share best practice, make new connections and plug into the ever-changing world of global TA. All united on a mission to level-up the industry of TA, together. 

A Chief Talent Officer on every board.

Driven by a global community of TA leaders from the world’s fastest growing companies, HIGHER’s goal is to provide a levelling up for the talent acquisition function by amplifying the impact of the most ambitious professionals in this space. Our goal is to see talent acquisition with a seat on every board; we know that together, we can make this a reality.

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Staffing & Recruiting

HIGHER Community

Phil Blaydes

Louis Thorne

Kelly McGrath-Smith

The Community Team at HIGHER is responsible for fostering a vibrant, inclusive environment for its 11,000+ international members. They manage member engagement, facilitate the sharing of best practices, and create opportunities for networking and professional growth. By organizing events, curating content, and supporting interactions within the community, they strive to empower talent acquisition professionals and amplify their impact in the industry.

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