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The Leapsome Community brings HR leaders together across multiple touchpoints so you can connect, learn, and grow in the way that works for you.

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In-person and virtual meetups where the real conversations happen

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The stuff that matters this week — without the noise

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Connect with trusted HR experts to support your people strategy

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Templates, guides, and playbooks ready to use

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Ask a question, share a win, or just lurk — the conversation is always going on Slack

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What’s happening

Who’s in already

From CHROs to founders, coaches to consultants - these are just some of the people shaping the conversations inside our community.

Jessica Zwaan

VP People Strategy & Operations,
Leapsome

POPsSpotlight member

Author of Built for People and Purpose and Work, and part of the Leapsome team. Jessica helps companies see what they're actually doing (not the aspirational version) and redesign it so people can work with more meaning and less friction. Part anthropology, part product thinking, part structured nosiness.

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Jessica Zwaan

VP People Strategy & Operations,
Leapsome

POPsSpotlight member

Author of Built for People and Purpose and Work, and part of the Leapsome team. Jessica helps companies see what they're actually doing (not the aspirational version) and redesign it so people can work with more meaning and less friction. Part anthropology, part product thinking, part structured nosiness.

Luca Brinkmann

Team lead Employer Branding & Recruiting,
Steigenberger Hotels GmbH

POPsSpotlight member

Luca is Teamlead Employer Branding & Recruiting at Steigenberger Hotels GmbH, bringing years of experience across hospitality and aviation brands like Eurowings and H World International.

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Luca Brinkmann

Team lead Employer Branding & Recruiting,
Steigenberger Hotels GmbH

POPsSpotlight member

Luca is Teamlead Employer Branding & Recruiting at Steigenberger Hotels GmbH, bringing years of experience across hospitality and aviation brands like Eurowings and H World International.

Kira Novak

People & Culture Partner,
SOAX

POPsSpotlight member

Partnering with founders and leaders to solve the messy, human side of scaling, without overengineering it.

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Kira Novak

People & Culture Partner,
SOAX

POPsSpotlight member

Partnering with founders and leaders to solve the messy, human side of scaling, without overengineering it.

Simon Büschges

Founder,
HR Tech Startup

POPsSpotlight member

My focus is enterprise HR technology and applied AI that improve how organizations adapt over time without losing sight of the people affected by those systems.

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Simon Büschges

Founder,
HR Tech Startup

POPsSpotlight member

My focus is enterprise HR technology and applied AI that improve how organizations adapt over time without losing sight of the people affected by those systems.

Marina Ziblis

TEDx Speaker & Leadership Strategist,

POPsSpotlight member

Seven years across KPMG, EY, and PwC taught Marina one thing: optimizing processes means nothing if you lose your people along the way. Now she works at the intersection of leadership, transformation, and the human side of AI – helping organizations stay connected to what actually drives performance.

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Marina Ziblis

TEDx Speaker & Leadership Strategist,

POPsSpotlight member

Seven years across KPMG, EY, and PwC taught Marina one thing: optimizing processes means nothing if you lose your people along the way. Now she works at the intersection of leadership, transformation, and the human side of AI – helping organizations stay connected to what actually drives performance.

Steve Browne

Chief People Officer,
LaRosa's, Inc.

POPsSpotlight member

Four decades in HR, zero interest in doing it the way it's always been done. Steve is CPO at LaRosa's, bestselling author, and the person behind a global HR community of 14,000+ – on a mission to make the profession bolder, braver, and unapologetically human.

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Steve Browne

Chief People Officer,
LaRosa's, Inc.

POPsSpotlight member

Four decades in HR, zero interest in doing it the way it's always been done. Steve is CPO at LaRosa's, bestselling author, and the person behind a global HR community of 14,000+ – on a mission to make the profession bolder, braver, and unapologetically human.

Madison Butler

Chief People Officer,
The Employee Journey Blueprint™

POPsSpotlight member

The person making sure "bring your whole self to work" actually means something. Madison is a speaker, author, and founder helping companies build cultures rooted in psychological safety, authenticity, and the kind of human connection that actually drives performance.

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Madison Butler

Chief People Officer,
The Employee Journey Blueprint™

POPsSpotlight member

The person making sure "bring your whole self to work" actually means something. Madison is a speaker, author, and founder helping companies build cultures rooted in psychological safety, authenticity, and the kind of human connection that actually drives performance.

Elles Skony

Chief People Officer,
The Employee Journey Blueprint™

POPsSpotlight member

The person making sure "bring your whole self to work" actually means something. Madison is a speaker, author, and founder helping companies build cultures rooted in psychological safety, authenticity, and the kind of human connection that actually drives performance.

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Elles Skony

Chief People Officer,
The Employee Journey Blueprint™

POPsSpotlight member

The person making sure "bring your whole self to work" actually means something. Madison is a speaker, author, and founder helping companies build cultures rooted in psychological safety, authenticity, and the kind of human connection that actually drives performance.

Tamta Gogitidze

Global People and Culture Lead,
Kayzen

POPsSpotlight member

Leading with curiosity, building with people, never settling for "good enough".

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Tamta Gogitidze

Global People and Culture Lead,
Kayzen

POPsSpotlight member

Leading with curiosity, building with people, never settling for "good enough".

Selma Sadiković

Speaker, Host, Podcaster & former Head Of HR,

POPsSpotlight member

Head of HR by day, employer branding consultant and corporate influencing expert the rest of the time. Named one of HR's Influencers of the Year by Personalmagazin and a recognised Top Voice on LinkedIn – Selma is shaping how companies show up for talent before they even apply.

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Selma Sadiković

Speaker, Host, Podcaster & former Head Of HR,

POPsSpotlight member

Head of HR by day, employer branding consultant and corporate influencing expert the rest of the time. Named one of HR's Influencers of the Year by Personalmagazin and a recognised Top Voice on LinkedIn – Selma is shaping how companies show up for talent before they even apply.

The heart of the community? Slack

This is where it all happens daily. Drop in, ask anything, and find the people who make this work less lonely.

People who get it

HR leaders who face the same challenges — and actually share how they solve them

Answers you can use today

Real frameworks, templates, and strategies shared by the community

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What it feels like to be part of it

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"Being part of the People Over Perks community is truly great as we share experiences, swap ideas, and laugh about the ups and downs of HR life, especially the "we've all been there" moments that you wouldn't believe unless you, well, have been there. It’s a supportive, judgment-free zone built on genuine connection, curiosity, and care for one another. I’m happy to have found this community because everyone needs a safe space - here, you have a people team for the people team.
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Julia Mueller

People & Operations Lead
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"POP community gave me not just a valuable network in my field, but also so much information and upskilling opportunities through their well-researched channels, structured exchanges, and personalized newsletters."

Aarushi Goel

People data and Recruitment manager
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"The People Over Perks community is an amazing place where I can find the latest HR and people related updates as well as the cutting edge technology. I joined this community since 1.5 year and I not only get many information from it , but also make friends! Highly recommend."

Zhen Wang

Senior Human Resources Manager
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"I've been a member of the community for the past three years, and I love the overall vibe of it. It's a place full of international professionals willing to help each other, and thanks to the warm yet punctual moderation, everything is always spot-on and relevant."

Azzurra Camogilo

HR manager / EA & Senior office manager
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"I enjoy this community in particular because the community leadership is active, engaged and understands that thriving communities need nurturing. As a facilitator myself, this appeals to me."

Rachel Denyer

Co-founder

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Leapsome Community?

It’s a free, always-on space for HR leaders to connect, learn, and grow — through Slack conversations, events, webinars, a weekly newsletter, and a library of resources. It’s not just one channel. It’s a full experience designed around how you actually work.

Who is this for?

HR leaders, People Ops professionals, and anyone shaping people strategy at their organization. Whether you’re a team of one or leading a large function, you’ll find peers who get it.

Is it really free?

Yes. Completely free, forever. No premium tiers, no paywalls. We believe the best community is one with no barriers to entry.

What will I actually get out of it?

That depends on how you like to engage. You might get a quick answer to a tricky question on Slack, meet someone at an event who changes how you think about a problem, or discover a framework in the newsletter that saves you a week of work. The more you show up, the more you get back.

Do I need to be a Leapsome customer?

Not at all. The community is open to all HR leaders, regardless of what tools you use.

How do I get involved?

Sign up once and you’re in. You’ll get access to Slack, the newsletter, events, webinars, and our full Knowledge Hub. Engage with as much or as little as you want.

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