SHRMLabs’ Annual WorkplaceTech Accelerator Applications Window Opens Today

The WorkplaceTech Accelerator (WTA)’s 12-week program scales early-stage workplace tech startups to solve critical workplace challenges

Maxwell Wins SHRM’s 2023 HR Technology Startup Competition

Maxwell, a platform for work/life balance benefits, has won the third annual SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup (BWCC). The announcement was made June 12 at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2023 (SHRM23) in Las Vegas.

Employee Retention Technologies

A confluence of economic and labor market forces has elevated talent management to the top of the C-suite’s strategic agenda.

HR Executives’ Perspective on the Role of HR Tech in 2023

Rising interest rates in response to concerns around inflation have given credence to warnings from banks and economists about an impending recession.

What is Change Management?

Follow Jocelyn’s journey as she navigates a sudden increase in the volume of job applications

The Blockchain Revolution is on!

Blockchain technology has some features with a high potential to revolutionize HR.

Web 3.0: The Future of Internet

Web 3.0 is the next generation of the internet, characterized by decentralized user-centric principles.

The Rise of Voice

As this technology continues to evolve, it’s applications are expanding, including in the field of Human Resources.

DAOs and HR: A New Era of Decentralized Workforce Management

A DAO or Decentralized Autonomous Organization, is like a digital community that operates on a blockchain network.

The Power of AR & VR

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality technologies are becoming more accessible and are expected to have a significant impact on the future of Human Resources.

SHRMLabs Announces Its Second Annual WorkplaceTech Accelerator Program Cohort

SHRMLabs, a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) subsidiary, announced its second annual WorkplaceTech Accelerator program cohort. The accelerator program, which began in 2022, assists in the scaling and growth of startup companies focused on the workplace and future of work technologies.

SHRMLabs Expands Better Workplaces Challenge Cup with New Member Track

SHRMLabs announces upcoming new member track to elevate SHRM community; launches public applications today for companies revolutionizing HR.

Vinco Wins SHRM's 2022 HR Technology Startup Competition

Vinco, an education-technology company based in Monterrey, Mexico, has won the second annual SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup (BWCC). The announcement was made June 14 at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2022 in New Orleans.

SHRMLabs is the workplace innovation hub and venture capital arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The competition aims to bridge the gap between companies that are creating workplace technologies and the end users of their products: HR professionals and their workforces.

Vinco Wins SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup

Vinco, an ed-tech company providing blue collar education upskilling, won the annual SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup.

Based in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MX., Vinco is an ed-tech company whose primary mission is to serve as a bridge between employers who wish to upskill, individuals who want to earn credentials, and institutions who want to drive their enrollment online. Vinco works to assist HR teams in upskilling their employees through connections at over 2,000 top educational programs.

To learn more about SHRMLabs, and future Better Workplaces Challenge Cup challenges, please visit https://www.shrmlabs.com/.

SHRM Announces Semifinalists in Workplace Technology Competition

Twenty startup companies from around the world are one step closer to winning the SHRMLabs 2nd Annual Better Workplaces Challenge Cup contest.

SHRMLabs is the workplace innovation incubator and venture capital arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

The competition aims to bridge the gap between companies that are creating workplace technologies and the end-users of those tools: HR professionals and their workforces.

SHRMLabs Announces Inaugural Cohort for its Workplace Tech Accelerator

Alexandria, Va.—Today, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), through its SHRMLabs, announced the 2022 inaugural cohort members of its WorkplaceTech Accelerator program.

The WorkplaceTech Accelerator is the world’s only HR tech accelerator program backed by a network of more than 300,000 HR and business executive members across 165 countries. The accelerator program is an inaugural eight-week virtual program that is designed to scale up early-stage, growth driven startups dedicated to elevating HR and solving today’s most pressing workplace challenges.

Workplace Digital Solutions Enhancing Employees' Well-Being

On January 13, 2022, nine key industry leaders and innovators gathered virtually for a round table to discuss digital solutions that enhance employees’ experience, resilience, and well-being in the workplace. The round table covered key insights, trends, and guidelines regarding how the pandemic catalyzed rapid change for employee experience and the workplace environment. Participants discussed what is working well and the gaps that need to be addressed.

SHRM Invests in Owl Ventures to Further Champion Innovative Education and Technology Workplace Solutions

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) announced it has made an investment into Owl Ventures Fund V managed by Owl Ventures. With over $2 billion in assets under management, Owl Ventures is the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education and training technology sector.

SHRMLabs Launches Accelerator Program for Technology Startups focused on HR

This inaugural SHRMLabs WorkplaceTech Accelerator is the premier global Accelerator for the Future of Work.

SHRMLabs Launches 2nd Annual Better Workplaces Challenge Cup, Takes Competition Global to Seek Out Most Innovative Workplace Tech Solutions

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) opened the Application process for the 2nd Annual Better Workplaces Challenge Cup, a competition to highlight the most innovative workplace technology solutions from companies across the world

SHRMLabs, Techstars Announce Partnership to Connect WorkplaceTech Innovators

Alexandria, Va. – Today, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) through SHRMLabs, announced a partnership with Techstars’ Workforce Development Accelerator, an accelerator focused on addressing the challenges of the modern dynamic labor market through innovative technologies including voice, AI, blockchain and more.

SHRMLabs Aims to Inspire, Support Workplace Technology

ParagonLabs, the workplace innovation and venture capital arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), is now SHRMLabs.
Launched in 2019, the initiative was designed to elevate HR as a thought leader on the future of work and help solve organizational challenges through identifying and enabling technologies that address the needs of workers and the workplace.

SHRM Introduces Better Workplaces Challenge Cup

Startup companies innovating to solve today’s most pressing workplace challenges can compete for the Better Workplaces Challenge Cup sponsored by ParagonLabs, the workplace innovation lab and venture capital arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).

SHRMLabs Leads New Era in WorkplaceTech Innovations

ALEXANDRIA, Va. —Today, SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) announced a new vision for its workplace innovation lab and venture capital arm, SHRMLabs—a division designed to lead the development of new tech innovations that create better workplaces and solve the challenges inhibiting organizations and HR professionals from optimizing their performance

Compt Wins SHRM’s First HR Technology Startup Competition

LAS VEGAS — Compt, a perk stipend software company based in Boston, won the inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup (BWCC).

SHRM Announces HR Tech Competition Finalists

The five startups battling it out in the inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Finals will showcase their innovative workplace technology solutions live at a pitch fest. The competition will wrap up in grand style at the SHRM Annual Conference & Expo 2021 (SHRM21) Sept. 10 in front of a live audience in Las Vegas.

Compt

The five finalists were selected from 150 initial submissions and stood out among 51 regional finalists. They will go on to make their last pitch to a panel of judges, including Daymond John, award-winning entrepreneur and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” as well as an audience of investors, leading HR professionals, fellow innovators and the media.

WorkWhile

The five finalists were selected from 150 initial submissions and stood out among 51 regional finalists. They will go on to make their last pitch to a panel of judges, including Daymond John, award-winning entrepreneur and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” as well as an audience of investors, leading HR professionals, fellow innovators and the media.

Symba

The five finalists were selected from 150 initial submissions and stood out among 51 regional finalists. They will go on to make their last pitch to a panel of judges, including Daymond John, award-winning entrepreneur and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” as well as an audience of investors, leading HR professionals, fellow innovators and the media.

Tilt

The five finalists were selected from 150 initial submissions and stood out among 51 regional finalists. They will go on to make their last pitch to a panel of judges, including Daymond John, award-winning entrepreneur and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” as well as an audience of investors, leading HR professionals, fellow innovators and the media.

Compt Wins SHRM’s First HR Technology Startup Competition

SHRMLabs is the workplace innovation hub and venture capital arm of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The competition aims to bridge the gap between companies that are creating workplace technologies and the end users of their products: HR professionals and their workforces.

Unboxt

The five finalists were selected from 150 initial submissions and stood out among 51 regional finalists. They will go on to make their last pitch to a panel of judges, including Daymond John, award-winning entrepreneur and star of ABC’s “Shark Tank,” as well as an audience of investors, leading HR professionals, fellow innovators and the media.

SHRMLab Better Workplace Challenge Cup Winners! #HRTech @SHRM

In my post on Monday, I mentioned that my new favorite segment of content at SHRM Annual was the SHRMLabs Better Workplace Challenge Cup. Odd name that doesn’t make much sense to what the content really is. It’s a technology pitchfest. A startup competition of HR Technology companies. I’m going to assume the name came from someone who is sponsoring it, regardless, it was awesome!

COMPT Wins Inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup

COMPT named champion for HR technology that creates a better workplaces where employers and employees thrive together.

How Compt became this year’s SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Winner

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a fireside chat during the HR Tech Alliances Weekly Town Hall Meetup. Featured was Compt, this year’s SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup Winner. Following is a recap of the event and high-level analysis of Compt.

SHRM Announces Finalists for Inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) today announced the five finalists in the inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup, a competition to highlight the most innovative HR technology solutions from companies across the U.S. The competition aims to bridge the gap between companies that are creating workplace technologies and end-users: HR professionals and their workforces.