Perceptyx, the global leader in employee listening and actioning, has earned top industry recognition with a 2025 HR Tech Award for “Best Advance in Practical AI” in the Talent Management category. Its flagship solution, Activate, stood out among thousands of global HR technologies for helping organizations drive measurable behavior change and leadership development through intelligent AI tools.
Additionally, Perceptyx’s People Insights Platform was named a finalist in the “Employee Experience – Best Comprehensive Solution” category, reinforcing the company’s commitment to driving meaningful change through employee feedback and behavioral science.
Celebrating Excellence in HR Innovation
The HR Tech Awards, hosted by Lighthouse Research & Advisory, spotlight the top 1-2% of over 5,000 HR technology providers worldwide. Every submission is rigorously evaluated by an independent panel of HR practitioners, analysts, and educators for measurable business impact and innovation.
This year’s winners will be honored live at UNLEASH America, taking place May 6–8 in Las Vegas.
“Perceptyx’s AI-driven insights highlight how organizations can transform complex data into real-world strategies,” said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory.
“Its tools empower managers to improve leadership outcomes and foster resilient, adaptable teams.”
Activate: Transforming Listening into Action
The award-winning Activate platform redefines how organizations translate employee experience insights into sustained impact. Born from Perceptyx’s 2023 acquisition of Humu, a pioneer in behavioral science, Activate applies a science-backed and AI-powered approach to close the gap between feedback and change.
Features of Activate:
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AI-Assisted Action Planning
Uses advanced AI to identify each manager’s top priorities and recommends behaviorally grounded, research-backed next steps. -
Intelligent Nudging
Delivers science-based micro-suggestions to employees and managers in the flow of work—via Microsoft Teams, Slack, email, or deskless-friendly platforms. -
AI Coach
A conversational, large-language-model (LLM)-powered assistant offering contextualized guidance tailored to team dynamics. -
Nudge Boosts
Seamlessly injects urgent business priorities into existing campaigns—without breaking continuity. -
Custom Learning Links
Directly ties nudges to relevant L&D content, increasing engagement and ROI from training investments. -
Nudge Agent
Automatically converts existing learning materials into tailored nudges to drive behavior change at scale.
“Activate bridges the gap between listening and action with AI that’s practical, precise, and transformative,” said Joe Freed, Chief Product Officer at Perceptyx.
“It alleviates the burden from overextended managers by moving beyond traditional action plans to real-time, science-driven execution.”
Driving Real Change with AI and Behavioral Science
Perceptyx’s approach is built around a critical insight: EX insights alone don’t change workplaces—action does. By embedding behavioral cues directly into day-to-day workflows, Activate transforms how organizations operationalize listening strategies.
The platform empowers leaders and HR teams to:
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Improve manager effectiveness
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Scale learning and development
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Increase engagement and retention
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Align teams with evolving organizational priorities
What’s Next
As Perceptyx continues to innovate at the intersection of AI, people science, and practical application, its solutions are setting new standards for how organizations create better workplaces—not just through insights, but through actionable, scalable change.
With momentum building and more enhancements expected in 2025, Perceptyx remains at the forefront of talent intelligence and employee experience transformation.
