HR.com

HR.com

Type of site	Professional network service for HR
Owner	Debbie McGrath
URL	www.hr.com
Registration	free
Launched	1999

HR.com is a social networking platform designed for human resources (HR) professionals to share the best practices and research techniques in their field.

Background

HR.com Limited is a privately held company based in Jacksons Point, Canada.^[1] HR.com was established in 1999 by Debbie McGrath, who previously set up CEO Group Inc., which was later sold to the Washington Post.^[2] It was originally set up as an online magazine for HR professionals,^[3] 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,^[4] Training & Development,^[5] Canadian Manager,^[6] and Atlanta Business Chronicle.^[7]

References

1. "Company Overview of HR.COM, Limited". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08.
2. "'She's Passionate About Everything'". canada.com. May 12, 2007. Archived from the original on 2012-11-09.
3. "Ten Minutes with Debbie McGrath". The Devon Group. July 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-07-09.
4. Acton, Ryan. (Apr 20, 2007) Survey: Employers looking more at interpersonal skills, CNY Business Journal (online copy -- Retrieved 2010-12-02)
5. Oakes, Kevin. (April 2007) 'Performance Management Lacks CONSISTENCY', Training & Development.
6. (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
7. Johnston, Lori (September 3, 2007). "Future on the Line". Atlanta Business Chronicle. Retrieved 2022-07-14.