Join Now: Welcome to the Amplify Talent Community!
Welcome to the next generation of HR community.
I’m thrilled to open the doors to the new Amplify Talent Community!
We've been getting this community ready for you for the past several months - but its roots go back ten years. I'll explain.
My first experience with the power of community started in 2001 when I joined the Entertainment Human Resources Network (EHRN). I quickly understood how tapping into a collective intellect of diverse experiences can accelerate one's career.
I was hooked.
Ten years ago my friend Ambrosia Vertesi and I had a concept for bringing open-source practices into HR. That concept became HR Open Source (#HROS) [Retired] - Redirecting to Amplify Talent Community. Over the next several years HROS grew to over 10,000 members in 100+ countries before being shuttered in 2019.
In 2021, I created the Amplify Academy based on some of the key lessons (wins and failures) from HROS. It was so close to the community I wanted to build, but it wasn't quite there with the limitations a diverse tech stack has on user experience.
Today with the launch of the new Amplify Talent community, we're able to bring all of those lessons into one platform - a mobile-first growth community with access points for free and premium membership.
There are so many great communities out there supporting HR, people, talent, and recruiting practitioners. I'd like to share how we think we're creating a new category of community below.
Why You Should Join
Here are a few things that make the Amplify Talent Community unique:
🌱 This a growth community
It was intentionally engineered to help senior progressive people practitioners and leaders build their learning agility and network equity - two important skills needed to thrive in the new world of work.
📱This is a mobile-first community
We have dedicated iOS and Android apps to help you connect with resources, conversations, and events wherever and whenever you need.
🎟️ Regular monthly events
We host a range of events including weekly Peer Power Hours, VIP guest speaker AMAs, open-source hackathons, and more. We host 7-10 events per month, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to participate.
🌐 Build your global peer network
We have members spread across 20 countries (and counting…)
🧠 Exclusive learning content
Community Plus members gain access to over 20 hours of exclusive video learning content including Amplify Talent Leadership Development Cohort guest instructor presentations, Redefining Work Bytes podcast clips, Amplify Insights videos, downloads and templates, and more.
✨ You belong here
Belonging and inclusion have been hallmarks of the Amplify Talent community since our first leadership development cohort in May 2021. We regularly publish our demographics to help new members understand the space they’re entering.
There are two ways to join
You can join as a Community Member at no cost.
This membership provides access to Community spaces that include public events/AMAs, a Community chat, a community jobs board, and our Open Source Lab. The Open Source Lab is where we will host our monthly Community Hackathons.
You can join as a Community Plus Member at $120/mo or $1,000/yr USD.
Subscribe as a community plus member to unlock the full benefits of the Amplify Talent Community (see below for more info).
Not sure which membership is right for you?
Feel free to join as a Community Member and you’ll be able to upgrade to a Community Plus Membership at any time.
Let’s take a deeper look at the Community Plus Membership benefits
Events: Community Plus Members have access to a range of events to help them grow in their careers, including weekly Peer Power Hour video chats, monthly VIP guest speakers, monthly office hours, micro-coaching with Lars Schmidt, and more.
Discounts & Special Offers: Offset your membership fees by saving on events and HR technology. Discounts currently include Transform, Sana, Brighthire, SwagUp, Remote, Pillar, Daily Muse, and more.
Growth Accountability Peer Groups: Achieve your goals with a little help from your friends. This is a space where we share our goals (professional or personal), lift each other up, and hold each other accountable. Lars and other community members will check your progress, help you overcome obstacles, and celebrate your wins.
Exclusive Learning Content: Over 20 hours of exclusive video learning content including Amplify Talent Leadership Development Cohort guest instructor presentations, Redefining Work Bytes podcast clips, Amplify Insights videos, downloads and templates, and more.
Build Your Network Equity IRL: Our regional spaces help members build their local networks.
Brand Building Opportunities: elevate your personal brand with press, media, event, and open-source publishing opportunities.
Become a Community Plus Member
Amplify Your People Team
Amplify Talent Community for Teams is designed to build readiness and capabilities across your people team. Create a custom package to suit your team’s developmental needs.
Planning to use your learning budgets? We can help.
Feel free to use this email template to request reimbursement from your employer.
Ready to join?
Join as a Community Member
You can join as a community member (free) below.
Join as a Community+ Member
You can subscribe as a Community Plus member below.
FAQs
Who is the Amplify Talent Community for?
The community is for senior practitioners and leaders across HR, people operations, talent, and recruiting. The sweet spot for Community Plus members is in the Manager to VP range.
How much does the Community Plus membership cost?
Less than most conferences - $120/month or $1,000 USD.
Is there a trial period?
There is no trial period. Community Membership is free. You can upgrade to a Community Plus membership at any time.
Are there Community Plus Membership scholarships?
Not at this time. We may explore that in the future.
Do I have to download the Amplify Talent Community app?
Nope! You’re welcome to use your web browser of choice entirely for all your community activities.
Are leadership development cohorts included in Community Plus Membership?
No. Leadership development cohorts will be priced separately when they launch later this year.