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Malaysian Reserve
24-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
HR Hero wins 2025 HR Tech Awards for Best Midsize Business-Focused Solution
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HR Hero®, BLR's flagship HR platform, has been recognized as a 2025 HR Tech Awards winner by Lighthouse Research & Advisory for its HR solutions. HR Hero took top honors and was celebrated as a core HR/workforce and best midsize business-focused solution for its ability to centralize and simplify complex employment law information. 'HR Hero stands out as a centralized compliance and HR resource that simplifies complex employment laws and supports efficient, everyday HR operations. With tools like Salary Finder, Job Description Manager, and customizable training modules, it enables small and midsize teams to operate with the confidence and clarity of a much larger department. Our judges particularly liked the state-by-state comparisons of different laws and requirements, giving HR leaders an easy way to understand compliance at a glance.' —Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory Now in its sixth year, the HR Tech Awards program helps HR leaders and technology buyers identify solutions that drive real results. Submissions are rigorously evaluated and put through a peer-reviewed judging process conducted by an independent panel of industry experts, including practitioners, consultants, and educators. The program honors HR technologies that provide meaningful value to employers and the workforce. Each winning solution has been vetted based on case studies, product demonstrations, and technology innovation. According to Lighthouse Research & Advisory's press release, the 2025 winners represent a wide range of innovation and excellence, from artificial intelligence (AI)-powered analytics and skills intelligence to solutions that improve transparency, fairness, and employee experience. These technologies are used every day by employers to hire, train, and keep their best and brightest employees. 'I'm incredibly proud of our team for the dedication and creativity that keep HR Hero running. This award reflects the passion and purpose behind every feature we build—to empower HR professionals.' —Heather Parke, Senior Product Manager Driving HR Impact As one client aptly put it, 'HR Hero is like having another team member with a vast HR knowledge base.' From federal and state compliance updates and side-by-side comparisons to content collections spanning over 90 key areas of HR and employment law topics and workflow tools that streamline HR operations for a dispersed workforce, HR Hero is the hub for all things HR. 'We are honored to be recognized by HR Tech for this award. The primary objective of HR Hero is to provide subscribers with what they need to know to stay in compliance with ever-changing developments in the legal landscape. We aim to provide content in a way that distills and simplifies what we retrieve from resources such as complex laws, regulations, agency rules, and court case decisions. And it's fantastic to have HR Hero recognized as a resource that does just that for employers and HR departments of all sizes.' —Chris Ceplenski, Senior Managing Editor As the demands on HR teams grow more complex, HR Hero will continue to evolve, offering trusted compliance expertise, intelligent tools, and strategic support to help organizations thrive. Visit our website to learn more about HR Hero and how it can help your organization navigate the complexities of employment law. About BLR For nearly 50 years, BLR® has been the trusted compliance and training partner for HR and environment, health, and safety (EHS) teams operating in highly regulated industries. Our suite of products has continuously evolved to meet today's regulatory requirements and industry demands. With long-standing expertise in HR legislative and EHS regulatory compliance, BLR is uniquely positioned to equip businesses with the guidance needed to navigate federal and state regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and foster a safe and productive working environment. Staying true to our founding purpose and unwavering commitment to quality and accuracy, we empower businesses with the knowledge needed to navigate today's dynamic business and regulatory environments. About Lighthouse Research & Advisory Lighthouse Research & Advisory is a well-established consulting firm specializing in human resources (HR) research, advisory services, and thought leadership. They leverage research and advisory services to assist today's HR and talent technology leaders in increasing product sales and expanding their customer base. The HR Tech Awards are powered by Lighthouse Research & Advisory, and awarding companies makes the buyer experience easier. Media Contact: Janice Robichaud, jrobichaud@
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experian Wins 2025 HR Tech Award for Tax Withholding Solution
Recognition from Lighthouse Research and Advisory marks second consecutive win for Experian's innovative employer solutions COSTA MESA, Calif., May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experian® has been recognized as a 2025 HR Tech Award Winner by Lighthouse Research & Advisory for its Tax Withholding Solution. Experian's product took top honors and was celebrated as a Core HR/Workforce and Best Comprehensive Solution for its ability to help employers, and their employees, overcome many of the complexities associated with tax withholding. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Experian has received this prestigious award, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in HR technology. Last year's Verification Fulfillment award recognized Experian's solution to help employers fulfill inbound verification requests seeking employees' employment and income information. "Our solution is designed to address challenges employers face in tax withholding so they can streamline processes and better serve their employees," said Anne Obee, vice president of Experian Employer Services. "This award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory exemplifies our commitment to provide employers with best-in-class solutions that alleviate the administrative burden of tax withholding and compliance so employers can meet the critical responsibility of timely and accurate paychecks to their employees." Accurate tax withholding is a vital function for employers, yet they often face several challenges in effectively managing the process, including: Complexity and compliance: Navigating over 7,000 tax jurisdictions in the U.S. requires extensive knowledge and constant updates to ensure compliance. Timeliness: Capturing initial and ongoing tax withholding needs accurately and sharing this data securely with appropriate technology platforms is crucial to avoid missing payroll deadlines. Employee Experience: Providing a smooth, self-service method to collect withholding information, available in multiple languages and accessible 24/7, is essential. Flexibility: Accommodating employees' evolving life situations, such as changes in life status or location, is necessary for a seamless process. Experian's award-winning Tax Withholding solution is designed to address these challenges by simplifying the complex process while supporting accurate and timely tax withholding. Experian's subject matter experts have decades of expertise in workforce compliance, and its solution is easy to use, secure and accessible at any time in multiple languages. "Taxes. It's a topic that makes many people cringe, because the topic is complicated and difficult to understand," said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Good thing there are organizations like Experian making it easy for employers to withhold taxes in an accurate and timely manner. Their solution supports 7,000 distinct tax jurisdictions, helping employers and the workforce to stay on top of this critical component of payroll and life." Lighthouse Research & Advisory presented Experian with the award at the annual UNLEASH America Conference in Las Vegas. During the event, Brian Elfrink, director of product management at Experian, and Gordon Middleton, compliance intelligence manager, participated in two speaking sessions that focused on the intricacies of tax withholding as well as the challenges of workforce compliance and how Experian's solutions help businesses stay compliant with various regulations. To learn more about Experian's Employer Services business, visit: About Experian Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Amanda GarofaloExperian Public Relations1 714 460 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experian Wins 2025 HR Tech Award for Tax Withholding Solution
Recognition from Lighthouse Research and Advisory marks second consecutive win for Experian's innovative employer solutions COSTA MESA, Calif., May 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experian® has been recognized as a 2025 HR Tech Award Winner by Lighthouse Research & Advisory for its Tax Withholding Solution. Experian's product took top honors and was celebrated as a Core HR/Workforce and Best Comprehensive Solution for its ability to help employers, and their employees, overcome many of the complexities associated with tax withholding. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Experian has received this prestigious award, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in HR technology. Last year's Verification Fulfillment award recognized Experian's solution to help employers fulfill inbound verification requests seeking employees' employment and income information. "Our solution is designed to address challenges employers face in tax withholding so they can streamline processes and better serve their employees," said Anne Obee, vice president of Experian Employer Services. "This award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory exemplifies our commitment to provide employers with best-in-class solutions that alleviate the administrative burden of tax withholding and compliance so employers can meet the critical responsibility of timely and accurate paychecks to their employees." Accurate tax withholding is a vital function for employers, yet they often face several challenges in effectively managing the process, including: Complexity and compliance: Navigating over 7,000 tax jurisdictions in the U.S. requires extensive knowledge and constant updates to ensure compliance. Timeliness: Capturing initial and ongoing tax withholding needs accurately and sharing this data securely with appropriate technology platforms is crucial to avoid missing payroll deadlines. Employee Experience: Providing a smooth, self-service method to collect withholding information, available in multiple languages and accessible 24/7, is essential. Flexibility: Accommodating employees' evolving life situations, such as changes in life status or location, is necessary for a seamless process. Experian's award-winning Tax Withholding solution is designed to address these challenges by simplifying the complex process while supporting accurate and timely tax withholding. Experian's subject matter experts have decades of expertise in workforce compliance, and its solution is easy to use, secure and accessible at any time in multiple languages. "Taxes. It's a topic that makes many people cringe, because the topic is complicated and difficult to understand," said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Good thing there are organizations like Experian making it easy for employers to withhold taxes in an accurate and timely manner. Their solution supports 7,000 distinct tax jurisdictions, helping employers and the workforce to stay on top of this critical component of payroll and life." Lighthouse Research & Advisory presented Experian with the award at the annual UNLEASH America Conference in Las Vegas. During the event, Brian Elfrink, director of product management at Experian, and Gordon Middleton, compliance intelligence manager, participated in two speaking sessions that focused on the intricacies of tax withholding as well as the challenges of workforce compliance and how Experian's solutions help businesses stay compliant with various regulations. To learn more about Experian's Employer Services business, visit: About Experian Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Amanda GarofaloExperian Public Relations1 714 460 Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Wire
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Experian Wins 2025 HR Tech Award for Tax Withholding Solution
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Experian ® has been recognized as a 2025 HR Tech Award Winner by Lighthouse Research & Advisory for its Tax Withholding Solution. Experian's product took top honors and was celebrated as a Core HR/Workforce and Best Comprehensive Solution for its ability to help employers, and their employees, overcome many of the complexities associated with tax withholding. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Experian has received this prestigious award, highlighting its commitment to innovation and excellence in HR technology. Last year's Verification Fulfillment award recognized Experian's solution to help employers fulfill inbound verification requests seeking employees' employment and income information. 'Our solution is designed to address challenges employers face in tax withholding so they can streamline processes and better serve their employees,' said Anne Obee, vice president of Experian Employer Services. 'This award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory exemplifies our commitment to provide employers with best-in-class solutions that alleviate the administrative burden of tax withholding and compliance so employers can meet the critical responsibility of timely and accurate paychecks to their employees.' Accurate tax withholding is a vital function for employers, yet they often face several challenges in effectively managing the process, including: Complexity and compliance: Navigating over 7,000 tax jurisdictions in the U.S. requires extensive knowledge and constant updates to ensure compliance. Timeliness: Capturing initial and ongoing tax withholding needs accurately and sharing this data securely with appropriate technology platforms is crucial to avoid missing payroll deadlines. Employee Experience: Providing a smooth, self-service method to collect withholding information, available in multiple languages and accessible 24/7, is essential. Flexibility: Accommodating employees' evolving life situations, such as changes in life status or location, is necessary for a seamless process. Experian's award-winning Tax Withholding solution is designed to address these challenges by simplifying the complex process while supporting accurate and timely tax withholding. Experian's subject matter experts have decades of expertise in workforce compliance, and its solution is easy to use, secure and accessible at any time in multiple languages. 'Taxes. It's a topic that makes many people cringe, because the topic is complicated and difficult to understand,' said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. 'Good thing there are organizations like Experian making it easy for employers to withhold taxes in an accurate and timely manner. Their solution supports 7,000 distinct tax jurisdictions, helping employers and the workforce to stay on top of this critical component of payroll and life.' Lighthouse Research & Advisory presented Experian with the award at the annual UNLEASH America Conference in Las Vegas. During the event, Brian Elfrink, director of product management at Experian, and Gordon Middleton, compliance intelligence manager, participated in two speaking sessions that focused on the intricacies of tax withholding as well as the challenges of workforce compliance and how Experian's solutions help businesses stay compliant with various regulations. To learn more about Experian's Employer Services business, visit: About Experian Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments. We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and innovate. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at
Business Wire
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Talroo Wins 2025 HR Tech Award for Best Frontline Hiring Solution
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Talroo, the data-driven talent matching platform helping employers connect with skilled trades and frontline job seekers, has been recognized by Lighthouse Research & Advisory as the Best Frontline-Focused Solution in Talent Acquisition in the 2025 HR Tech Awards. 'Talroo is redefining frontline hiring with a platform built specifically to reach the overlooked workforce others miss' Share The award highlights Talroo's innovation in helping employers efficiently connect with frontline workers often overlooked by traditional job boards. Talroo's Apply Intelligence™ feature suite leverages real-time behavioral data and AI-powered tools like SmartMatch and SmartApply to deliver better candidate matches, reduce cost per hire, and drive higher onboarding completion rates. 'Talroo is redefining frontline hiring with a platform built specifically to reach the overlooked workforce others miss,' said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. 'A caregiving startup using Talroo saw a $14.41 cost per hire, nearly 100% onboarding completion, and a pipeline of ready-to-work talent—all in just the second month of using the platform. With AI tools like SmartMatch and SmartDriveTime, Talroo stands out for both precision targeting and hiring efficiency at scale.' This recognition underscores Talroo's continued leadership in talent acquisition for roles in industries like healthcare, logistics, warehousing, food service, retail, and manufacturing—sectors where hiring speed, accuracy, and reach are critical. 'We're incredibly honored to receive this award,' said Thad Price, CEO of Talroo. 'For more than a decade, we've been laser-focused on building technology to serve frontline workers and the employers who rely on them. This recognition validates that vision—and the hard work of our team—to deliver smart, scalable solutions for hiring the frontline workforce that keeps our society running.' Talroo was selected from a highly competitive field of entries evaluated by an independent judging panel of industry experts, analysts, and practitioners. The full list of 2025 HR Tech Award winners is available at About Talroo Talroo is a data-driven talent matching platform built to help businesses source frontline and skilled trades workers that traditional job sites overlook. By leveraging real-time applicant tracking system (ATS) data and AI-driven technology, Talroo connects businesses with high-intent job seekers faster and at a lower cost. Powering millions of job searches daily, Talroo optimizes hiring outcomes through its proprietary Apply Intelligence™ technology, apply signals, and behavioral insights. Talroo has been recognized as a leader in talent acquisition innovation, most recently winning the HR Tech Award for Best Frontline-Focused Solution in Talent Acquisition from Lighthouse Research & Advisory and the Gold Stevie® Award for Technical Innovation of the Year from the American Business Awards. Talroo has also been named a Leader in Recruitment Marketing and Easiest to Do Business With by G2, based on customer satisfaction and peer reviews. Learn more at
