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The HR Linc is a departure from other HR membership programs in that we are focused on the development of influence, executive presence, and innovative & commercial thinking in HR professionals. The HR Linc is not focused on the tactical pragmatics of day-to-day HR work that you will find in other industry associations. We are the only HR membership forum to elevate an HR Professionals career by advancing their holistic development as business leader.

Our Founder

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Sel (Sue-Ellen) Watts

Founder & Global CEO

Sel is an HR Professional, Business & People Leader, Speaker and seasoned entrepreneur. Sel started her career in HR over 20 years ago and launched her first business wattsnext Group in 2007 with the vision to disrupt the HR industry and create great workplaces across the globe.

wattsnext is based in Brisbane and New York and partners with Founders & CEO’s of small to medium businesses and fast growth startups to create high performing and engaged teams and cultures. She has developed and led her own team of HR professionals, supporting them to not only be successful within wattsnext but to continue to advance their careers and personal lives beyond wattsnext, as well as coached many Founders, CEO’s and startup entrepreneurs.

Sel is a member of several organizations including EO of which she sits on the New York chapter Board, SHRM, Collective 54 and Impact Theory University. Sel knows what makes a valuable member experience and is committed to providing a membership for HR professionals that takes their career to the next level whilst advancing the success of the companies they work for.

You can learn more about Sel’s background, experience, many ventures, and accomplishments here www.sue-ellenwatts.com.

ABOUT

The HR Linc is a departure from other HR membership programs in that we are focused on the development of influence, executive presence, and innovative & commercial thinking in HR Professionals. The HR Linc is not focused on the tactical pragmatics of day-to-day HR work that you will find in other industry associations. We are the only HR membership forum to elevate an HR Professionals career by advancing their holistic development as a business leader.

Our Founder

Sel is an HR Professional, Business & People Leader, Speaker and seasoned entrepreneur. Sel started her career in HR over 20 years ago and launched her first business wattsnext Group in 2007 with the vision to disrupt the HR industry and create great workplaces across the globe.

wattsnext partners with Founders & CEOs of small to medium businesses and fast growth startups to create high performing and engaged teams and cultures. Sel has developed and led her own team of HR professionals as well as having coached many Founders, CEOs and startup entrepreneurs.

Sel is a member of several organizations including EO of which she sits on the New York chapter Board, SHRM, Collective 54 and Impact Theory University. Sel has drawn on her extensive experience in vibrant and valuable membership organizations to design a membership experience that significantly advances both the personal capability and organizational contribution of HR professionals.

Sel’s mission is to elevate HR to have a valued seat at the table.

You can learn more about Sel’s background, experience, many ventures, and accomplishments here www.sue-ellenwatts.com.

 

Sel (Sue-Ellen) Watts

Founder & Global CEO

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