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 Executive Team at HIGHER Community is responsible for setting the strategic vision and direction of the organization. They work to enhance the talent acquisition function globally by fostering a collaborative environment where in-house recruiters can exchange best practices and innovative ideas. This team also focuses on building partnerships, advocating for greater representation of Chief Talent Officers on corporate boards, and ensuring the community continues to grow and thrive as the premier network for talent acquisition professionals.

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