Sharlyn Lauby is an author, writer, speaker, and consultant who has been named a Top HR Digital Influencer. She is best-known for her work on the HR Bartender blog and podcast, a friendly place to talk about workplace issues. HR Bartender has been recognized as one of the Top 5 Blogs read by HR professionals by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and best business blog by the Stevie Awards. As an author, Sharlyn's books include ”Manager Onboarding: 5 Steps for Setting New Leaders Up for Success” and “The Recruiter’s Handbook: A Complete Guide for Sourcing, Selecting, and Engaging the Best Talent”, which are available in the SHRM Store. Publications such as Reuters, The New York Times, ABC News, and The Wall Street Journal, have sought her expertise on topics related to human resources, management, and the workplace.