Trent serves as the VP of Research at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM),  the world’s largest HR professional society, representing more than 300,000 members in more than 165 countries.  In this position, Trent leads a comprehensive research program that identifies workplace needs, conducts research, and develops research-based solutions and products to allow HR and business leaders to further the goals of their organization.  Trent also served as a SHRM Certification Commissioner.  In this position, Trent served as a chief technical advisor for the development of the SHRM competency model and certification exams.  Prior to SHRM, Trent spent 15 years at Walmart Stores, Inc. leading global HR Centers of Expertise and has led large, multinational HR projects in China, India, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, Argentina, Canada, the UK, and the US.  Trent holds a BA in Psychology and a MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Akron.   He is also holds the SHRM-SCP certification. 

Dr. Steven Hunt role is focused on guiding the development and application of technology-enabled solutions to create thriving, agile and engaged workforces.  Dr. Hunt has over 25 years of experience working with a variety of human capital management applications including performance management, staffing, employee and leadership development, culture change, workforce analytics, and succession planning.  A recognized expert on strategic human resources, he has played a pivotal role in creating systems that have improved productivity and engagement of millions of employees working for thousands of companies ranging from small start-up organizations to the largest employers in the world.