Human Potential Network
Empower employees. Transform talent. Elevate potential.
Let’s reshape the talent ecosystem, where true potential is defined not by background but by natural talents, acquired skills, and unique motivations that help people thrive and grow.
The Human Potential Network is designed to carry forward the connections and collaboration sparked at the Summit. It provides ongoing learning and networking opportunities, research and insights, and chances for storytelling and recognition—all with an eye toward co-creating new solutions and building a more inclusive, purpose-driven workforce that generates value for both employers and workers.
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Unlocking Talent Transformation.
Launched at the 2025 Summit, research and knowledge sharing are a core pillar of the Human Potential Network, providing the data and insights employers need to identify challenges, co-create solutions, and drive meaningful talent transformation.
$100M
cost savings
For one healthcare employer, improved retention rates among nurses allowed them to avoid filling 300K+ shifts with temporary contract labor––saving an estimated $100M. (Guild, 2025)
50%
highly engaged
50% of employees with strong work purpose are highly engaged, and 30% of hiring managers say purpose is critical to new hires’ success—boosting retention and performance. (Gallup, 2025)
2x
productivity
High-performing organizations are 2X more likely to value skills-based leadership and 2.5X more likely to align skills strategy with business goals—boosting productivity and agility. (i4cp, 2025)
Programs and Opportunities
The Network extends beyond the Summit, enabling companies and their talent partners to: transform talent practices by focusing on skills and aptitudes, facilitate actionable learning through a structured community for sharing best practices and co-creating solutions, and highlight success stories that show the impact of talent transformation on economic mobility and purpose-driven work.
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Win-Win Workplace Summit takes place May 4–5, 2026 in Chicago. This Summit is for leaders who want to go deeper into how organizations invest in people as a core business strategy.
Hosted by Dr. Angela Jackson and the Future Forward Institute, the Summit convenes CEOs, CHROs, CLOs and operators who are testing real-world solutions to challenges like skills-first hiring, middle manager enablement, employee well-being, and measuring the ROI of talent investment. The 2026 Summit will include case studies and pilots emerging from the Human Potential Network and the Win-Win CoLab.
Express Interest. Submit this form with your ideas.
Event Dates. May 4–5, 2026
Location. Chicago, IL
Eligibility. Open to senior practitioners and operators; HR vendors and consultants are not permitted. -
I4cp’s Next Practices Weekly series kicks off on January 22, 2026. This series provides a forum for HR leaders to share insights and strategies to help organizations implement next practices in talent, leadership, and workforce management.
Registration. Live now
Series Start Date. January 22, 2026
Eligibility. As with all i4cp events, Next Practices Weekly is exclusively for practitioners—HR vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.
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The Burning Glass Institute, with support from Walmart.org, is launching a Skills-First Implementation Cohort to help organizations apply shared skill frameworks in hiring, training, and workforce development. Regional partners will co-lead local cohorts, and selected organizations may receive funding and hands-on support to integrate skills-first practices.
Application. Details coming soon—contact Erik Leiden at the Burning Glass Institute to express interest
Program Duration. Coming soon
Eligibility. Employers, nonprofits, or training intermediaries ready to pilot or integrate skills‑first frameworks
Contact Erik Leiden to learn more and apply
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Colorado Succeeds is hosting several employer-focused initiatives in 2026 to connect Colorado employers with talent pipelines across construction, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and aerospace. Key 2026 programs include:
Advanced Manufacturing Employer Talent Collaborative. Early 2026 — six employer-led meetings on advanced manufacturing and technician training
Project SCALE | Construction and Skilled Trades Hiring Event. April 21, 2026 — for construction employers hiring entry-level skilled craft trades
Contact Ben Gerig at Colorado Succeeds to learn more
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Jobs for the Future (JFF) is inviting select employers to join a no-cost pilot of Skillmore, an AI-powered skills intelligence platform. Participants will gain full access to the platform and expert support from JFF to:
Map and understand enterprise and individual skills
Close skill gaps with personalized learning pathways
Streamline talent processes to boost retention, mobility, and agility
Employers will also be featured as industry innovators in a national impact report.
Application Deadline. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, so express your interest early.
Program Duration. Jan-June 2026
Express interest via form or by contacting Mara Lockowandt.
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Jobs for the Future is seeking 5–7 small- to mid-sized businesses to tackle their top talent challenges with customized, skills-first solutions. Participants receive expert support and a $6,000 stipend over 10 months to co-design solutions for retention, hiring, candidate quality, and more.
Applications Closed.
Program Duration. Dec. 2025–Sept. 2026
Eligibility. SMBs (typically 300–1,000 employees) with strategic HR teams, committed leadership, and a willingness to share learnings; talent challenges must be treated as strategic priorities.
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Help us shape the Network.
The Network is designed to help you transform your talent strategies while anticipating and adapting to the challenges of an ever-evolving workforce landscape. As we launch our first year, we encourage you to stay informed about opportunities to participate, receive data-informed insights, and bring our shared vision to life.
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