Welcome to first newsletter from The Conference Board Strategic HR Center. These monthly newsletters are designed to deliver timely and valuable insights together with links to webcasts and events curated specially for strategic HR leaders. They're a new benefit of your company's membership which I hope you find valuable.

In addition to a fascinating global survey of 2018 C-suite priorities, this month we are highlighting newly launched research examining the future of 21st-century HR. Visit theWhat's Next for 21st-Century HR portal for the more on this exciting research endeavor, including a hands-on diagnostic tool. 

Keep in mind that, as a member of The Conference Board, you can always access a continuously updated portfolio of research, publications, blogs, conferences, peer networks, webcasts and more—get started at Strategic HR Center homepage. Our vision for the Strategic HR Center is to further advance the role, contribution, and impact of the HR profession. Building on The Conference Board's global expertise, knowledge, and networks the Center is a global forum that will provide research and insights on a broad range of human and organizational capabilities.

Research areas for 2018 and beyond will include:

• Workforce design for a digitally transformed world
• Organizational and team intelligence
• Strategies and tools for transformational change
• Culture optimization for the workplace
• Building HR capability and skills