HR.com Announces FutureHR Startup Competition Winners at HRWest 2024 Conference
TL;DR
Flockity clinched the Grand Prize with a disruptive approach to recruitment advertising, gaining a comprehensive marketing services package from HR.com.
The competition featured companies with HR or recruiting products not yet in Series B funding, judged by leading analysts and investors.
FutureHR showcased innovative startups committed to improving mental health, diversity in recruitment, and corporate social responsibility, shaping the future of HR and recruiting.
HR.com's FutureHR competition highlighted groundbreaking startups and HR services, fostering collaboration and innovation in the human capital management space.
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HR.com, the leading community for HR professionals worldwide, announced the successful conclusion of FutureHR: The Ultimate Startup Showdown with the awarding of the top Startup of the Year title at the HRWest 2024 Conference in Oakland, California. The competition featured companies from across the nation that offered services or products designed explicitly for HR or recruiting and had not yet closed a Series B funding round.
Flockity, which offers a groundbreaking 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. The company will receive a comprehensive marketing services package from HR.com to recognize their achievement. Skilful.ly, a skills-first recruitment program, secured the well-deserved First Runner-up spot with its innovative approach that makes recruiting more efficient and equitable by providing direct access to skill-verified candidates.
The Second Runner-up was Chezuba, a 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, while additional HR services honors went to October Health (formerly Panda Health) for mental health care support, Deploy for comprehensive HR and staffing solutions, and AlignHQ for onsite chiropractic services that elevate employee health and wellness goals.
All presentations received transparent scoring and feedback from the judging panel made up of leading analysts and investors in HR solutions. Debbie McGrath, Chief Instigator and CEO of HR.com, stated that "The time is now to support innovation and new products to help this market overcome today's challenges. 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, addressing critical workforce challenges through technological innovation and strategic solutions.
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