We are beyond excited to share two important Hacking HR updates with you:
A Major New Benefit: 24/7/365 Mental Health Support
This is a dream come true for us and our community.
For the first time ever, Hacking HR is launching a partnership with Counslr to provide our U.S.-based Premium and Premium+ members with on-demand mental health support: available anytime, anywhere, at no additional cost for the duration of your membership.
Here’s what’s included:
Unlimited live text conversations with licensed counselors (average response under 2 minutes)
24/7 crisis support and one-on-one counseling sessions
Work-life balance coaching and structured stress management programs
A library of self-guided wellness resources, exercises, and articles
Confidential, HIPAA-compliant support—never shared with employers or third parties
This is a powerful new resource designed to support you whether you’re navigating stress, burnout, life transitions, anxiety, or just need someone to talk to.
👉 Available now for Premium and Premium+ members in the U.S.
We encourage you to upgrade today if you’re not yet a Premium or Premium+ member, so you don’t miss out on this benefit.
And coming soon: Starting in January 2026, our new membership Premium+ will offer exclusive access to BenefitHub, a comprehensive perks and discounts platform that helps you save on thousands of everyday purchases. From travel, entertainment, and dining to health, wellness, and retail, BenefitHub provides members-only deals designed to make life more affordable and enjoyable. This additional benefit is included at no extra cost ONLY with your Premium+ membership, giving you and your household access to meaningful savings year-round.
🔥 Our New Beta Platform 🔥
We’re also excited to introduce the beta version of our new Hacking HR LAB platform!
While it’s still a work in progress, this is the beginning of a more engaging and community-centered experience for Hacking HR members.
Over the coming months, we’ll be transitioning features from the old platform to the new one. The next big feature on the horizon is Learning Pods: an innovative, interactive way to learn, connect, and collaborate. We can’t wait to launch this, and we invite you to explore the new app and get involved as we build it together.
Thank you for being part of Hacking HR.
We’re building this for you, and we couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.
🗞️ In case you missed it: Check out our upcoming learning programs! Become an AI Integration Leader and start building your own AI-powered workforce!
STARTING IN OCTOBER
STRATEGIC AI LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS
If you are looking for ways to invest in strategic AI leadership skills development and be ready to integrate AI into your organization, this Certificate Program was built for you.
In three weeks, we are kicking off the second cohort of forward-thinking leaders who understand that the future belongs to those who don't just adapt to AI but orchestrate it strategically. We will dive into 5 weeks of intensive, live, online learning, focused on real-world application and immediate implementation.
📅 Start Date: October 25, 2025
📅 End date: November 22, 2025
🌐 (Online) Live class time: Saturdays, 8-10 AM Pacific Time
🎓 This Certificate Program offers: 20 SHRM + 20 HRCI + 20 IHRIM Credits
STARTING IN JANUARY
MINI-MASTER: PRACTICAL AI
Time is the one thing in life we can’t ever get back. Yet every day we’re asked to do more, deliver faster, and juggle complexity with fewer resources.
Imagine having the power of ten versions of yourself... working tirelessly, never burning out, handling research, reporting, proposals, onboarding, client updates, content, and even daily admin tasks.
That's why we are launching this 19-week, LIVE, hands-on Mini-Master, your opportunity to stop chasing the clock and start building your AI-powered workforce.
What You’ll Build
Through a mix of live classes and facilitated labs, you’ll create:
🧠 Your own Executive Assistant Agent to automate scheduling, notes, and follow-ups.
🛠️ Proposal + Onboarding Agents to win business and onboard clients in minutes.
🎤 A Thought Leadership Engine to generate posts, decks, and videos at scale.
🔍 A Research & Insights Analyst to deliver briefs and trend reports on demand.
🧩 An Automation Layer to connect it all into one seamless AI-powered OS.
Program Details
Duration: 19 weeks (January 14 – May 20, 2026)
Format: Live interactive classes + peer-to-peer labs
Time: Wednesdays, 8:00–10:00 AM PT
Cost: $0 (included in our NEW Premium+ Membership: $359/year per person at no additional cost!)
Certificate: Earn a digital diploma and HR credits
By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with a fully functional AI-powered operating system built for your role, your workflow, your business.
It’s like hiring a team of 10... without paying a single salary.
HACKING HR AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Join the Hacking HR Affiliate Program!
Do you have an audience of HR professionals who would benefit from our summits, certificate programs, and memberships? Earn commission while helping them accelerate their careers.
Visit our store for merch designed to inspire you (or surprise your favorite HR colleague)!
SPONSORSHIPS
Thousands of HR executives will gather at these upcoming summits to shape the future of work:
Talent Management & Workforce Strategy Summit (Nov 4–6)
AI Experience Summit (Dec 2–5)
If your company provides solutions in HR tech, benefits, people analytics, DEI, or workforce strategy, these events are your opportunity to connect with the exact decision-makers who control HR budgets and are actively searching for partners.
👉 Book an Intro Call with Laurie Baggarly: [email protected] to explore sponsorships and secure visibility at the summits where HR leaders are making buying decisions.