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BLR's Major Upgrade to the HR Hero Platform

BRUNTWOOD, Tenn., May 7, 2025 — After four decades of establishing itself as a leader in compliance and training solutions, BLR has announced significant improvements to its flagship HR platform, HR Hero®. This upgrade promises to transform the workflow for HR professionals by becoming the go-to resource for employment law compliance, handbook management, and employee training.

Darin McMillan, President of BLR, emphasized that the enhancements were guided by the needs of the customers, stating, "Our goal is to equip HR professionals with the tools needed to simplify compliance and manage workflows effectively. This update makes HR Hero more intuitive, user-friendly, and responsive to the demands of today's fast-paced HR environment."

The latest version of HR Hero includes a fully customizable dashboard that allows users to centralize important information and tools, thereby streamlining workflows. Administrators can personalize dashboards to feature relevant information while providing a tailored experience for every user.

One notable addition is the "quick links" section on the dashboard. This feature enables users to create outbound links to essential sites, ensuring a seamless workflow. Furthermore, a new "compliance updates" segment updates users about deadlines related to compliance and allows customizable filters for specific jurisdictions and topics.

The platform now also includes tailored content features, such as curated collections and bookmarks designed to help users organize content based on their specific business needs. In addition, the newly added training library offers a wide variety of instructor-led learning materials, supporting HR efforts in compliance and employee development. The presentations are designed around a specific curriculum, allowing HR practitioners or learning managers to download entire training packages with just one click.

These invaluable training materials include supplemental video options aimed at reinforcing knowledge retention among employees, ensuring that compliance training is not only informative but also engaging and effective.

The upgraded HR Hero platform integrates a powerful search center offering quick access to both training programs and policy examples. These enhancements significantly improve HR professionals' ability to navigate federal and state labor laws, facilitate workplace training initiatives, and ultimately enhance employee productivity.

Kim St. Lawrence, Senior VP of Product at BLR, shed light on the rationale behind the update, noting, "We understand that HR professionals face a rapidly growing and complex set of responsibilities. Our objective is to reduce their workload while improving their ability to manage extensive resources effectively. This new platform enhances the HR Hero experience by improving accessibility, saving time, and enabling quick navigation through valuable resources."

As workplace dynamics continue to shift, BLR remains dedicated to empowering HR professionals with content-driven tools and critical compliance insights to stay ahead of legislative changes and streamline HR operations efficiently.

To learn more about the new HR Hero platform or to schedule a demonstration, visit BLR's official website or reach out via email at [email protected].

About BLR

For almost 50 years, BLR has been a trusted compliance and training partner for HR and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams in highly regulated industries. Their product suite has continuously evolved to meet regulatory demands and industry standards, equipping businesses with essential guidance for navigating complex federal and state requirements, mitigating risks, and creating safe and fruitful work environments. Remaining true to their founding purpose and commitment to quality, BLR strengthens organizations with the necessary expertise to navigate today’s dynamic business and regulatory climates.