As part of our efforts to further strengthen JHRS' capability to fulfill its mission in helping advance the HR agenda in Japan, we are very excited to inform you of the following additions to the JHRS Board of Advisers and Community Officers:
Board of Adviser

Mr. Norihide MUNAKATA (Profile)
Independent HR Consultant/Adviser and Seasoned HR Professional
Date of Appointment: 15 January 2011
As a member of the JHRS Board of Advisers, Munakata-san, together with the other current members of the Board, has agreed to provide guidance and advice to the JHRS Community Officers and its general membership by leveraging his vast experience, network, and wisdom gained from his illustrious career as an HR professional in Japan.
Advocate Leaders

Ms. Leslie TAYLOR (Profile)
President, The Human Element, LLC.
Advocacy Program: Women in HR
Date of Appointment: 27 January 2011

Ms. Linda E. LADDIN (Profile)
Principal Consultant, Wise Resources Ltd.
Advocacy Program: The CEO-HR Forum (HR side)
Date of Appointment: 01 February 2011
As Advocate Leaders, both Leslie and Linda will take the "driver's seat" in their respective advocacy assignments and lead the advancement of these advocacy programs to new heights and level of achievement. You will definitely be hearing more from them moving forward.
With these new power-house additions to our line up of Community Officers, we are very privileged to have them on board and looking forward to working with them in helping us advance the practice of the HR profession in Japan.
We invite everyone to join us in welcoming them to the JHRS Community!
Sincerely yours in HR,
The Japan HR Society
Advancing the HR Agenda
PS: If you are interested in becoming a member of the JHRS Board of Advisers or Community Officers (e.g., Executive Team, Advocate Leaders, etc.), please contact us at admin@jhrs.org and we will be happy to consider your interest.