Bill Erickson serves as a partner at Workforce Science Associates, a company focused on providing capable consultants, project managers and researchers to deliver the science behind the employee experience. He has more than 30 years of experience in employee survey research, leadership consulting and development and employee assessment.

Erickson also served as vice chairman emeritus and executive vice president of Kenexa. From 1997 to 2007, he was vice chairman of the board. His groundbreaking thought leadership in employee engagement research and talent assessment and development has played an important role in Kenexa’s success and in the progress of many of his client companies. Erickson was the chief executive officer of Human Resource Innovations, Inc., before it was acquired by Kenexa in 1997, and also spent 15 years with The Gallup Organization as a senior executive.

Erickson has published numerous articles and is a highly sought-after speaker and presenter. He was named one of the top 10 speakers from all conferences conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management.

He earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1972.

H.R. and Strategic Leadership Advisory Board

Erin Bond

Bill Erickson

Abby Freeman

Angie Hoffschneider

Steph Ledbetter

Julia Messineo

Emily Olinger

April Rimpley

Thad Standley