HR.com Press Releases

Oakland, California – HR.com, the leading community for HR professionals worldwide, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of FutureHR: The Ultimate Startup Showdown with the awarding of the top Startup of the Year title.

The final judging and winner announcements took place at the HRWest 2024 Conference in Oakland, California on March 6th, providing a fitting conclusion to two days of the latest HR content, roundtable discussions, and thought leadership programming from the industry’s most prominent influencers and HR leaders at some of the world’s biggest employers and most well-known brands.

Companies from across the nation entered this year's award competition. Competitors were required to have a service or product designed explicitly for HR or recruiting, and must not yet have closed a Series B funding round.

HR Tech Startup Winners

1. Flockity, which offers a groundbreaking and disruptive approach to recruitment advertising, clinched the prestigious Grand Prize Winner position, demonstrating its commitment to empowering organizations to reach more job seekers to drive business success. Flockity will receive a comprehensive marketing services package from HR.com to recognize their achievement.
2. Skilful.ly, a skills-first recruitment program, secured the well-deserved First Runner-up spot. The company's innovative approach makes recruiting more efficient and equitable by providing direct access to skill-verified, career-ready and diverse candidates.
3. The Second Runner-up was Chezuba, a remarkable corporate social responsibility platform that stood out for its ability to connect corporations with customized volunteer opportunities for their employees.

Other finalists included TechScreen and Trova.

HR Services Honors

• October Health (formerly Panda Health) helps employers support mental health care by empowering employees to engage with AI-powered performance psychology to measure, track, and dramatically improve their performance and mental well-being.
• Deploy is a full-service human resource and staffing company that supports employers with customized solutions for recruiting, payroll, benefits, consulting, and risk management.
• AlignHQ provides onsite chiropractic services and resources that elevate company goals for employee health and wellness by coordinating quality convenient care for employees and businesses.

All presentations received transparent scoring and feedback from the judging panel made up of leading analysts and investors in HR solutions. The winners were awarded valuable prizes to help support their growing businesses.

“The time is now to support innovation and new products to help this market overcome today’s challenges,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “The stage is set for breakthroughs, and we're enthusiastic about backing these entrepreneurs to help employers manage and lead their workforces.”

The FutureHR competition serves as a testament to HR.com's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the human capital management space. By recognizing and showcasing the most promising startups in the industry, HR.com aims to inspire advancements that will shape the future of HR and recruiting. For inquiries about future startup competitions, email hrwest@hr.com.

HRWest 2025 Information:  https://web.hr.com/7tld6


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About HR.com
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. (How could that many people be wrong!) Offerings include 220+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, monthly HR-themed magazines, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential!

HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) executives, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 HR.com Awards. The winning HR and leadership programs and individuals were recognized for excellence during a ceremony March 6th at HRWest in Oakland, California.

Multiple companies and individuals across the various award categories have earned well-deserved accolades for their HR and leadership efforts and initiatives throughout the past year in a changing work world with evolving technology and labor laws.

The 2024 HR.com Corporate Category Award Winners

Most Impactful Human Experience Initiative:
DocuSign - People Analytics Employee Listening Program

Best Total Rewards and Recognition Program:
CAA Club Group of Companies (CCG) - Applause: CCG's Rewards and Recognition Program

Best Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Initiative:
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada - Building Back Through Innovation & Increasing Diversity in Canada's IP Sector

Best Learning and Development Program:
American College of Cardiology (ACC) - Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Accelerating Guideline-Driven Care

Best Overall Recruiting Strategy:
Insperity - Early Talent Program

Best Leadership Development Program:
Aimbridge Hospitality -    Aspire Leadership Development

Best Employee Wellbeing Program:
Pharmavite - PharmaFit Wellness Program

Best Technology Innovation Implementation:
Duke Energy - Engagement for Customer Experience and Services Team

Best Coaching and Mentorship Program:
The CCS Companies - SAIL Mentoring Program (Seeking Advances In Leadership)

The 2024 HR.com HR Professional Award Winners
HR Strategist of the Year:
Cecilia Brookshire, HR Business Partner - Gainwell Technologies

HR Leader of the Year:
Kylie Ensrud, Chief People Officer - DataVizion

Emerging HR Leader of the Year (under age 40):
Christina Fischer, Senior Manager, Employee Relations - Pharmavite

More Info on HR.com Awards

“It’s essential to celebrate HR excellence, and the people and teams who achieve it,” HR.com CEO Debbie McGrath said. “The winners of The HR.com Awards showcase exemplary work and models to emulate, and show us how HR professionals and teams can inspire transformative results for organizations and their workforces. Congratulations to them all on the honor and for their amazing work!”

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About HR.com
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. (How could that many people be wrong!) Offerings include 220+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, monthly HR-themed magazines, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential!

Oakland, California, March 5, 2024 – HR.com is launching Alliances for HR professionals and leaders to collaborate, share, learn, and support their peer groups as they grow and advance in their jobs and their specialties in human resources (HR).    

The Alliances will be officially introduced this week at HRWest 2024, March 5-6 in Oakland, California, where the broader human capital community will gather to discuss the latest developments and innovations in HR strategy, technology, talent, and compliance.

HR professionals, at any level in their careers, will have endless opportunities to apply to join any Alliance in their interest areas. Being included in these hyper-focused collaborative peer groups will enable them to forge new connections, be part of brainstorming innovative strategies,  overcome challenges, and thrive in their roles and careers.

Alliances will be guided by highly respected leaders who will curate members and promote engagement to ensure value. Members will enjoy a variety of special events and private online forums, facilitating discussion throughout the year.

Examples of some HR.com Alliances include:

• The AIX HCM Alliance (artificial intelligence): Apply to Join
• The Career Development Alliance: Apply to Join
• The Women in Leadership Alliance:  Apply to Join
• Global EOR Alliance: Apply to Join
• Workforce Planning and Analytics Alliance: Apply to Join
• CEO Funded HCM Alliance: Apply to Join
• Chief Diversity Leadership (CDL) Alliance: Apply to Join

More themed Alliances will continue to be formed to allow for collaboration on relevant hot topics in the industry targeted by title, industry, function, region, or area of interest.

To create a new Alliance, email sales@hr.com to discuss the community development opportunity.

“We’re thrilled to offer the HR community more opportunities to network and advance their careers,” said Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator at HR.com. “With the changing technology, compliance, and work world, these peer groups will have the insights, direction, and support to drive meaningful change in their organizations."

Apply to Join an HR Alliance:  crm.hr.com/alliances


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About HR.com
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. (How could that many people be wrong!) Offerings include 220+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, monthly HR-themed magazines, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential!

 

Oakland, California – A leading conference for the human resources (HR) community for over 40 years, HRWest 2024, March 5-6 in Oakland, California, will spotlight the latest developments and innovations in HR strategy, technology, talent, and compliance. The event has long provided HR professionals and leaders many opportunities to earn HR certification credits, network with peers and experts, and create their own professional education experience.    

This year’s event will host an expected record attendance with over 1,000 HR professionals — 60+ exhibitors and solution providers, over 75 sessions, and more than 60 presenters and keynote speakers. Attendees will experience interactive roundtable discussions, informative sessions, social and networking events, and helpful exhibits and demonstrations by solution providers.

Participating companies include:  Checkr, The Center for Respectful Leadership, Robert Half, McAfee, Learning Care Group, Alliant Insurance Services Inc., AlignHQ, Pacific Service Credit Union, Take Command Health, Motus, Pulpstream, ZayZoon, Multiplier, HRCP, Tango Card, Sompo Horizon, Leave Management Solutions, iHire, Hound Labs, UKG, Reward Gateway, Fragomen, Glider.ai, Sogolytics, HR Tech Alliances, Nutrium, Clarity Benefit Solutions, HR Monitor Inc, Blackhawk Network, Honeit, EarnUp, Zoho Corporation, Corporate Traditions, Shift HR Compliance Training, Dayforce, Bay Area Commuter Benefits Program, Airvet, Insperity, OneSource Virtual, OneDigital, Pearson|GEDWorks, Canary Benefits Inc., Express Evaluations, Bonfyre, Chezuba, Rippling, Headshots.com, Justworks, Virgil HR, Anvil Foundry Inc, Human Capital Management Institute (HCMI), Learning Factory (GWP USA, LLC), Project 1972, Inc. DBA Chief, Dextego, Strive, BroadwaySF, DEI Directive Inc, Alight Solutions, Share911, Trova, Artificial Intelligence Exchange (AIX), and Culturefy.     

“This year’s conference will encourage interaction and collaboration with the best thought leaders who are at the forefront of HR strategy and innovation to help empower HR departments, leaders, and employees,” says Debbie McGrath, CEO, HR.com. “Attendees will gain practical and actionable strategies they can implement in their own organizations to help with today’s most difficult HR obstacles and challenges.”

HRWest 2024 Details

HRWest attendees also receive ongoing value throughout the year from connecting with HR.com’s expansive global HR community and comprehensive resources and tools through their professional education, HR certification, HR research, and virtual events.

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About HR.com
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. (How could that many people be wrong!) Offerings include 220+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, monthly HR-themed magazines, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential!

Oakland, California - AI Exchange (AIX), developed in partnership with HR.com, the leading community for HR professionals worldwide, will officially launch in early March at HRWest 2024, a premier industry event to be held March 5-6 in Oakland, CA. AIX’s mission is to create a dynamic learning community that fosters expert and peer support to responsibly and effectively harness AI’s transformative power, promoting trust, fairness, inclusion, collaboration, professional development, and sustainable business growth for the HR community.

AIX will be home to expert panels and podcasts involving the most respected forward-thinkers in AI, HR, and across all functional disciplines within an organization: Finance, IT, Strategy, and Operations. The platform will feature moderated forums for real-time and asynchronous dialogue/constructive debate on the risks, challenges, and opportunities that AI presents. Later this year, AIX will introduce a marketplace of curated solutions, services, and resources that adhere to responsible AI principles.   

“HR.com’s partnership demonstrates their commitment to upholding the core principles of Responsible AI - human-centric, transparent, fair, inclusive, and ethical – and to supporting organizations as they grapple with AI’s disruptive impact,” said Bob Pulver, AIX co-founder. “We look forward to collaborating with other partners and thought leaders who share these values, and are committed to building a vibrant learning community for HR.com’s nearly 2 million HR practitioners.”

The AIX Pavilion at HRWest 2024
AIX will officially launch at HRWest 2024, a gathering of over 1,000 global HR professionals seeking insights and guidance on top HR and talent technologies, trends, and strategies. AIX will lead a session on Day 2 titled: What's Your AIQ: What you need to know to successfully augment your work in the age of AI. Facilitated by AIX’s Bob Pulver, this session will explore the critical success criteria for the evolution of work, including why elevating ‘AIQ’ - at individual, team, and organizational levels - is vital to growth and competitive advantage in this AI-powered future. AIX will be joined by Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi (Dextego) and Cesar Pavlavicini (Learning Factory).  Both “foundational partner” companies will also be exhibiting in the AIX Pavillion.

“AIX enables us to provide HR practitioners around the world with clarity, direction, and support in navigating the challenges – and leveraging the opportunities - of AI,” said Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator at HR.com. “HRWest is a perfect place to launch, as it will bring together in one place practitioners looking for insights, solutions for building sustainable workforces, and the leading solution providers building such technologies. The partnership with AIX underscores our commitment to providing HR professionals with cutting-edge resources and insights to drive meaningful change in their organizations."

To attend HRWest 2024 and participate in the half-day AIX launch, REGISTER HERE.

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About AIX
AIX is an engagement platform providing business leaders with expert advice, peer-to-peer learning, and actionable insight on aligning responsible AI with long-term business goals, including:

• Mitigating bias in human-impacting decisions
• Improving individual and team efficiency
• Increasing employee engagement and retention
• Enhancing agility, adaptability, and sustainability
• Better aligning of talent and business strategies

For more, visit www.aixonhr.com

About HR.com
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. (How could that many people be wrong!) Offerings include 220+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, monthly HR-themed magazines, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential!

For more information, contact:
Charles Epstein
che@backboneinc.com

Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator, HR.com
dmcgrath@hr.com

HR.com, the largest community of human resources (HR) professionals, has announced a strategic restructuring of its HR Excellence Magazines. The magazines are being consolidated into nine themed and targeted publications, promising an enhanced HR experience for readers. The reorganized publications will cover a spectrum of modern HR hot topics, from talent acquisition to employee well-being to important industry trends, providing comprehensive and specialized HR content.

“We are thrilled to offer our community of HR professionals a more tailored and up-to-date consolidation of our free publications to further enrich their development and access to the latest HR content and resources,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com.

The renamed HR magazines include:

1. Leadership & Employee Development Excellence merges Leadership Excellence and Employee Learning & Development Excellence to better integrate crucial learning and development aspects.
2. Human Experience Excellence at Work combines Talent Management Excellence and Human Experience Excellence for a more relevant and targeted magazine.
3. Payroll, HRIS, Time & Attendance Excellence merges HRIS & Payroll Excellence with Workforce Management Excellence to create a more comprehensive publication on these topics.
4. CHRO Excellence: HR Strategy & Implementation, formerly HR Strategy & Planning Excellence, will provide a more strategic approach appropriate for any HR leader, including CHROs.

[VIEW ALL HR MAGAZINES]

The revamped versions will provide the latest and most relevant perspectives, extensive coverage, and valuable insights to elevate HR practices in 2024 and beyond.

All past editions of the original publications will remain accessible on the HR.com website.

For content contributions or feedback, contact the editors at magazines@hr.com
 

About HR.com
HR.com, the largest network of HR professionals, is committed to helping HR professionals advance and build meaningful careers. Over 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com for career development, networking, and compliance 24/7/365. (How could that many people be wrong!) Offerings include 220+ leading-edge HR Research Institute industry studies, monthly HR-themed magazines, innovative professional education with 500+ annual webcasts and virtual courses, the most comprehensive HR exam prep program for SHRM/HRCI certification (prepare for a salary increase!), in-person HR conferences, HR tools, and legal compliance updates. Visit crm.hr.com to maximize your potential!

HR.com contact:
Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO
crm.hr.com
dmcgrath@hr.com

 

Interview intelligence platform Honeit wins top honors in HR.com's Recruitment Startup of the Year Competition; Vervoe and HireGate round out Top 3

Phoenix, AZ – HR.com, the leading community for HR professionals worldwide, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the highly anticipated 2023 Recruitment Startup of the Year Award competition.

The event, organized by HR.com, took place at the Phoenix Convention Center as part of the inaugural EmpowerHR Talent Acquisition and EmpowerHR DEIB conference, providing a fitting conclusion to two days of case studies, roundtable discussions, and thought leadership programming from some of the recruitment industry’s most prominent influencers and HR leaders at some of the world’s biggest employers and most well-known brands.

HR.com received over 30 submissions for consideration for this year’s award from a wide variety of companies meeting the established criteria of having a product or platform designed explicitly for recruiting and hiring use cases; additionally, the entries represented early stage companies who have not yet closed their Series B financing round.

All qualified submissions were judged based on a standard scorecard which incorporated considerations such as market-product fit; differentiation from existing solutions; their business models and go-to-market strategies; and their long term viability and growth potential.

“All of the startups who submitted for the competition proved the strength and scalability of the talent technology market, even as investors and buyers become more cautious with budgets and spend,” said Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator, HR.com.

The five startup finalists, as determined by the judges, were invited to pitch their innovative solutions before an expert panel of seasoned HR technology analysts, investors, and entrepreneurs. Additionally, the audience had the opportunity to cast their votes to determine the winners.

The competition aimed to recognize and honor startups that have made significant contributions to the field of recruitment through their groundbreaking technologies and forward-thinking approaches. Participants were evaluated on several crucial criteria, including innovation, product-market fit, total addressable market, and the viability of their business models.

In a closely contested race, the top three startup innovations emerged as the frontrunners, showcasing their exceptional solutions and impressing the judges and audience members alike.

The Winners
Honeit, an interview intelligence platform, clinched the prestigious first-place position, demonstrating its commitment to revolutionizing the hiring process through advanced interview analytics and insights. Honeit will receive comprehensive marketing services packages from HR.com to recognize their achievement. This will help elevate their visibility and establish a stronger presence within the HR and recruiting community. Additionally, the winners will have the opportunity to benefit from one year of strategy and advisory services, equipping them with invaluable insights and guidance from industry experts.
Vervoe, an AI-driven assessment platform, secured the well-deserved first runner-up spot. The company's innovative approach to streamlining candidate evaluations and decision-making processes has garnered significant attention within the industry.
The third place entry was HireGate, a remarkable platform developed by recruitment processing outsourcing (RPO) provider PeopleScience. HireGate stood out for its ability to enhance recruitment outcomes by leveraging cutting-edge technologies, providing a seamless and efficient experience for both recruiters and candidates.

"We were incredibly impressed with the caliber of startups that participated in this year's competition," said Matt Charney, Talent Acquisition Community Lead for HR.com. "Each finalist demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges faced by recruiters and brought forward game-changing solutions. We congratulate Honeit, Vervoe, and HireGate for their outstanding accomplishments and look forward to supporting their continued success."

The 2023 Recruitment Startup of the Year Award competition serves as a testament to HR.com's commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the HR technology ecosystem. By recognizing and showcasing the most promising startups in the industry, HR.com aims to inspire advancements that will shape the future of recruiting. For inquiries about future startup competitions, email hrwest@hr.com.

Schedule of Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Events:    https://web.hr.com/gfajp



About HR.com
At HR.com, we are committed to educating and inspiring HR professionals and helping them build meaningful and impactful careers. With products and resources rooted in education, research, and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we help at every career stage - and over 2 million HR pros agree!  By delivering best-in-class learning products, 250+ annual webcasts, 30+ world-class events, and over 180 insightful research studies through the HR Research Institute, HR.com strives to inspire and strengthen workforces to change the world. HR.com also offers the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation and guarantees a passing score on all SHRM and HRCI certification exams.  Technology and experience drive our customized solutions that will help you become the best and most successful version of yourself. Learn more at crm.hr.com and maximize your potential.

For more information, contact:
info@hr.com
HR.com Newsroom 

The new advisory board will provide valuable insights to help senior HR executives understand data benchmarking and HR metrics to find trends and create actionable insights to help manage workforces and organizations now and in the future.  

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada – HR.com, the largest network of human resources (HR) executives, has announced their State of People Analytics 2023 Advisory Board.

Working closely with HR.com’s HR Research Institute (HRRI), the newly-appointed advisory board will collaborate to positively influence the HR industry’s thought leadership and best practices through primary research. People analytics, aka HR analytics or workforce analytics, is the process of collecting and analyzing data to guide decision-making and improve workforce and talent management.

The advisory board provides an opportunity for thought leaders to participate in discussions on this topic, share knowledge, and provide valuable insights that will guide research surveys and capture the pulse of the HR community. The board of experts will guide senior HR professionals as they broaden and enrich their knowledge of people analytics. This research delves into what today’s HR practitioners are saying and doing about workforce analytics practices in their organization to help improve productivity, engagement, and business success overall.

The findings will be published in a major HR Research Institute study and will be further distilled into a two-page infographic. It will also be featured in the upcoming State of People Analytics Virtual Event [REGISTER FOR FREE], which is scheduled for September 20, 2023. The advisory board will be valuable in recommending presenters, session topics, and helping to make the event best-in-class for HR professionals in attendance.

The newly appointed State of People Analytics 2023 Advisory Board includes the following industry thought leaders:

• Don Anderson, PhD, GVP, People & Talent Insights, Oracle
• Hallie Bregman, CEO, The Bregman Group, LLC
• Matt Malter Cohen, Head of Recruiting & Selection Analytics, Capital One
• Chris Coleman, People Analytics Partner, Western Governors University
• Jamy Conrad, Senior Director of People, TrustRadius
• Jenna Filipkowski, People Science Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of New York
• Kevin Gorman, Head of HR Data Transformation, Wells Fargo
• Nick Jesteadt, Senior Director of Analytics (HR, Legal, Marketing), Tibco Software
• Jamaal Justice, Principal - People Advisory Services, EY
• Brian Kasen, Director, Business Intelligence, Mitratech (formerly Trakstar)
• Brian Lowenthal, Managing Partner, Lion Valley HR Solutions
• Tom McKeown, Product Owner, isolved
• Viktor Mirovic, CEO, KeenCorp
• Kevin Moore, Senior Director People Analytics, DocuSign
• Sue Newman, Senior HR Director, Republic National Distributing Company
• Richard Rosenow, VP People Analytics Strategy, One Model
• Andrew Sallee, Senior Workforce Intelligence Consultant, Workforce Analytics Enablement, Oracle
• Dr. Tyrone Smith, HR Executive, People Analytics
• Konstantin Tskhay, VP, Organizational Effectiveness, Top Hat
• Tyler Weeks, VP Talent Analytics, Marriott Intl

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including the last people analytics themed infographic and research report, The State of People Analytics 2022-23 [DOWNLOAD]. This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/hrresearchinstitute.



About HR.com and the HR Research Institute
HR.com’s HR Research Institute helps HR departments keep their finger on the pulse of HR!  HR.com is committed to creating inspired and informed workforces by maximizing the potential of HR professionals around the world.  Almost 2 million HR professionals rely on HR.com as the foremost, trusted industry resource for education, career development, and compliance (that many people can’t be wrong!).  

Offerings include the largest network of HR executives, leading-edge industry research from the HR Research Institute, 13 HR-themed epublications, innovative HR education including 250+ annual webcasts, the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation program supporting SHRM and HRCI certification, as well as helpful HR tools and legal compliance updates. HR.com has the largest knowledge base of HR practices globally and offers unparalleled training and networking for HR professionals all over the world... 24/7… 365.  

Visit crm.hr.com/hrresearchinstitute to download research (always free) and to maximize HR potential.

For more information, contact:
dmcgrath@hr.com
HR.com Newsroom 

Announcing the inaugural Recruitment Startup Of the Year competition for a grand prize of a media package valued at $30,000 including investor meetings and exposure in front of an audience of HR decision-makers and buyers.

Jacksons Point, Ontario, Canada  – HR.com, the largest community of over 2 million human resources (HR) professionals, has announced a new startup pitch contest, Recruitment Startup Of the Year, for talent acquisition innovators and entrepreneurs to take place during the EmpowerHR Talent Acquisition and EmpowerHR DEIB event in Phoenix May 16-17, 2023.

Startup owners can enter their product submission (for free) by April 14, 2023 for the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their innovation in recruitment and hiring to an engaged audience of HR leaders and decision-makers. This competition is open to all companies that have not yet initiated a Series B round of funding.

All participating startups will be judged on the following criteria:

• How well the technology addresses real recruiting needs and existing market challenges
• How competitive the product is within the current market, and whether the company is worth investing in when considering long-term viability and profitability
• How innovative or disruptive the technology and how clearly it differentiates from existing products already on the market
• How clearly the company is able to communicate its value proposition, and how easy it is to measure the direct impact of that value. Is it worth buying?
• How the technology integrates with existing stacks, and how it will augment and extend current recruitment tech capabilities

All presentations will receive transparent scoring and feedback from the judging panel and have the chance to win valuable prizes to help support their growing business including:

1. Grand Prize: Recognition as the HR.com Recruitment Startup of the Year, personal meetings with investors, analysts and media, main stage participation in the pitch contest, and a marketing services and media package valued at $30,000, including free exhibitor participation at future HR.com events.
2. Runner-Up Prize: A custom HR.com marketing services and media package valued at $15,000
3. Second Runner-Up Prize: A turnkey HR.com webcast sponsorship package valued at approximately $8,500

“The best time to disrupt a market is when the market is turbulent. This time is now,” stated Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com. “With new technology and access to super smart resources, the stars align for innovation, and we’re excited to support these entrepreneurs to help this market overcome today’s challenges.”

The contest is open for submissions until April 14th here:    https://web.hr.com/50ys


About HR.com
At HR.com, we are committed to educating and inspiring HR professionals and helping them build meaningful and impactful careers. With products and resources rooted in education, research, and leveraging cutting-edge technology, we help at every career stage - and over 2 million HR pros agree!  By delivering best-in-class learning products, 250+ annual webcasts, 30+ world-class events, and over 180 insightful research studies through the HR Research Institute, HR.com strives to inspire and strengthen workforces to change the world. HR.com also offers the most comprehensive HR certification exam preparation and guarantees a passing score on all SHRM and HRCI certification exams.  Technology and experience drive our customized solutions that will help you become the best and most successful version of yourself. Learn more at crm.hr.com and maximize your potential.

About EmpowerHR Talent Acquisition and EmpowerHR DEIB
May 16-17, 2023 - Phoenix Convention Centre. Together these co-located conferences bring two functions together that must collaborate and learn from each other, but too often have not. In today’s world, recruiting and DEIB must stand alone, yet they also must work together. This event will offer bold new talent acquisition ideas as well as strategies to integrate DEIB into the culture and all processes. Participants from both conferences can hold critical yet overdue conversations, make new connections, find solutions, and identify ways to progress as partners. crm.hr.com/empowerhrtadeib2023

For more information, contact:
info@hr.com
HR.com Newsroom  

 

New partnership will see HR Technologies UK welcome the HR.com community of 2 million HR professionals and suppliers to the largest HR event in London

20 February 2023 – HR Technologies UK– an all-new exhibition and conference solely dedicated to HR Technology and the future of the HR function today announced a strategic alliance with HR.com – the world’s largest online community of human resources executives. The new HR technology event will be co-located in London with Learning Technologies, the top learning tech event in the world. Combined, these two events are expected to host over 13,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, 50 conference sessions and a further 265 free seminar sessions on the show floor.

Taking place at the ExCeL, London from 3-4 May 2023, HR Technologies UK alone will bring together  150+ HR Technology and Service suppliers including Workday, SAP, UKG, Achievers, Visier, G-P Partners, HIbob, 37.today, Accu-Time Systems, Thymometrics, Workpro, Personio and AdagioVR showcasing software solutions within five core areas: Operations & Services, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition,Talent Retainment & Nurturement, Corporate Health & Wellbeing, and Learning & Development.

Speaking about the partnership, Robbie Jones, Exhibition Director, HR Technologies UK, said: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with HR.com, and look forward to welcoming their members to London this May. As the world’s largest network of human resources executives, our strategic alliance with HR.com marks a major milestone in our own journey to deliver exceptional networking and sourcing opportunities to HR professionals. There is no doubt that this partnership will leverage our individual strengths and help us, together, transform the future of the HR function.”

“HR.com is thrilled to partner with HR Technologies UK to connect our online community of HR professionals with the HR community in Europe and bring even more value to their development and growth as individuals and to their organisations as they navigate today’s challenges and prepare to succeed and thrive in the future,” stated Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com.

For more information and to register your interest to attend HR Technologies UK 2023, visit https://www.hrtechnologies.co.uk/ or contact the HR Technologies UK team.

About HR.com
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About CloserStill Media
Brought to you by CloserStill Media, independent global event organisers and the creators of events across Technology, Healthcare & Veterinary Services. Our events are some of the largest and most influential in their respective industries. Founded in 2008, CloserStill Media now have more than 70 events in the UK and international markets including the United States, Germany, France, Spain and Singapore. We are one of the world’s fastest-growing exhibition businesses, running best of class events in the HR, learning, medical & healthcare, technology and veterinary sectors.

In the last 10 years, we have won over 50 major industry awards, including the coveted ‘Best Business Exhibition’ seven times, featured in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work 3 times (2018 2019 & 2020), been voted by members of the Association of Exhibition Organisers as the ‘Most Respected Company’ in the exhibition Industry and winners of awards including: Best Business Exhibition (x7), Best Marketing (x8) and Best Sales (x4) Best Launch or Brand Extension (x5). Adapting to digital during 2020, we also won 3 awards at the new EN Digital Awards.