CHICAGO — December 11, 2025: Atlas HXM, the pioneer of the direct Employer of Record (EOR) model and a leader in global Human Experience Management (HXM), has been awarded Gold in the Best Advance in HR or Workforce Management Technology for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses category at the 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards™.
These annual awards recognize breakthrough solutions shaping the future of Human Resources, Talent Management, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, Sales Enablement, the Future of Work, and Education Technology.
“Our Technology Awards are built on a rigorous evaluation framework that measures true innovation, functional excellence, and quantifiable business impact. The solution providers and organizations recognized this year reflect the highest standards in the industry, demonstrating how technology can accelerate capability, efficiency, and results,” said Mike Cooke, Brandon Hall Group Chief Executive Officer.
Brandon Hall Group recognized Atlas HXM for its people-first, technology-powered transformation of global workforce management for SMBs. Judges highlighted Atlas HXM's ability to remove the traditional barriers smaller organizations face when expanding internationally, most notably the complexity of compliance, payroll, onboarding, and risk management across multiple countries.
Atlas HXM's direct EOR model, supported by owned entities in 160+ countries, delivered a level of transparency, consistency, and control that stood out among entrants. The panel noted that Atlas HXM pairs advanced automation with deep local expertise, enabling SMBs to manage global employment with the confidence and precision typically reserved for large enterprises.
The submission also demonstrated significant measurable impact for clients: faster and more accurate payroll operations enabled by innovations like the Global Payroll preview, improved financial planning through early visibility into payroll and invoicing changes, and reduced operational costs as evidenced in customer case studies.
“This recognition reflects the heart of what Atlas HXM was built to do — empower businesses of all sizes to access global talent without complexity or compromise,” said Chris Capriccio, Chief Technology Officer at Atlas HXM. “By empowering human expertise through our platform, we help organizations to achieve the delicate balance of scaling globally while maintaining a truly people-centered experience. We're honored that Brandon Hall Group has recognized this and the impact of our people-first innovations on the broader EOR industry.”
“The Excellence in Technology Awards celebrates the most forward-thinking innovations shaping the future of learning, talent, and human capital management. This year's winners exemplify how technology can unlock new possibilities—improving performance, enabling smarter decision-making, and transforming how organizations support and develop their people,” said Rachel Cooke, Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer and leader of the Excellence Awards program.
Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits.
Award winners will be honored at the HCM Excellence Conference, February 9–12, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
About Atlas HXM
Atlas HXM is the pioneer of the direct Employer of Record model, enabling organizations to hire, onboard, manage, and pay global talent in more than 160 countries through a single, scalable solution. With deep local expertise, owned in-country entities, and a people-first technology platform, Atlas HXM empowers companies to expand globally while delivering consistent, high-quality experiences for their distributed workforce.
Guided by its principle “For People, by People,” Atlas HXM integrates Human Experience Management into every aspect of its platform and service delivery — ensuring that global employment is not only compliant, but genuinely human.
The 2025 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology.
About Brandon Hall Group™
Brandon Hall Group™ is the home of the HCM Excellence Awards® — the most prestigious and sought-after awards in Human Capital Management. For over 30 years, these awards have set the gold standard in recognizing organizations for innovative and effective HCM practices across Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Human Resources, Sales Performance, and Technology.