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HR Acuity Leads Evolution of Employee Relations Through a Decade of Innovation

HR Acuity, a top player in employee relations case management and investigative software, recently concluded its 2025 Employee Relations Roundtable in Boston, featuring leaders from Fortune 500 companies and global enterprises. These roundtables have transformed from mere peer exchanges into pivotal forums for tackling complex workplace challenges, emphasizing early intervention before these issues reach public headlines.

Since its inception ten years ago, this Roundtable has built a robust platform for enterprise employee relations leaders, creating frameworks that are now standard in hundreds of organizations. Notable contributions include the development of uniform investigation timelines, follow-up processes, and metrics for evaluating employee relations effectiveness. Deb Muller, Founder and CEO of HR Acuity, highlighted, "The Employee Relations Roundtable is not merely a networking event; it's a breeding ground for genuine innovation in this field. We designed it to allow employee relations leaders to connect with others who understand the intricacies and responsibilities of their roles. Witnessing this community's growth and the mutual support among leaders has been profoundly satisfying."

The unique structure of the Roundtable, characterized by its intimate, closed-group format, allows for open discussions that are often impossible at larger conferences. Participants engage in sharing real-life case studies, benchmarking policies, and collaboratively testing strategies, all aimed at enhancing consistency, transparency, and trust within their organizations. This collaborative essence was highlighted at this year's event, where HR Acuity honored two exceptional leaders with the 2025 Employee Relations Leader Award: Michele Sommer from OpenText and Allison Kramer Deeb from AIG, both acknowledged for their pivotal advancement of employee relations as a strategic, people-oriented function.

Additionally, the empowER™ Community Award was given to Nathan Singer of Confluent and Rachel Greer of Yelp for their extraordinary contributions to fostering the empowER community. Their active involvement has significantly shaped the community, demonstrating a commitment not only to participation but also to collaboration and support for their peers.

This year marks a significant expansion for HR Acuity, with CEO Deb Muller also speaking at the LaborVision Forum in September on vital metrics for employee and labor relations, followed by a presentation to CUPA-HR about reimagining employee relations in the higher education context in October.

Looking ahead, the next Employee Relations Roundtable is set to take place in San Diego on October 20-21, 2026. Interested participants can find more details and register for the event at HR Acuity's website.

About HR Acuity

HR Acuity stands as the leader in employee relations case management and investigative software, tailored explicitly for HR and employee relations professionals. Their industry-leading SaaS solution not only provides essential tools but also leverages AI-driven analytics to handle employee relations cases with consistency, clarity, and confidence. By revolutionizing the way organizations manage workplace issues—from initial reporting to resolution—HR Acuity empowers businesses to cultivate transparency, accountability, and a culture built on trust. The company serves a broad клиент base and publishes an annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study, which encompasses data from over 9 million employees, along with creating ER/Q, the first-ever maturity model for employee relations, and fostering the empowER™ community of over 7,000 professionals.

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