CEO Deb Muller of HR Acuity Recognized in Forbes' 50 Over 50: Innovation Cohort
In the realm of employee relations and HR case management, Deb Muller, CEO of HR Acuity, has made a significant impact. Under her leadership, HR Acuity has emerged as a market leader, revolutionizing how companies manage workplace issues with transparency, consistency, and integrity.
Muller's innovative approach has been recognised by Forbes, who named her to their 2025 "50 Over 50: Innovation" list. This prestigious accolade is a testament to her pioneering leadership and groundbreaking solutions in the field.
One of Muller's key initiatives is the annual Employee Relations Benchmark Study, a comprehensive analysis that covers data from over 9 million employees, providing valuable insights into workplace issues nationwide.
Another significant innovation is the ER/Q, the first-ever maturity model for employee relations. This tool helps organizations assess and improve their employee relations practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Muller's vision extends beyond HR Acuity, as she is also the founder of empowER™, a thriving community of 6,000+ professionals across employee relations, workplace investigations, HR, and compliance. This community serves as a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing, further enhancing the field.
In 2025, HR Acuity continued to innovate with AI-driven tools such as a 24/7 AI-powered employee hotline integrated into their Speakfully platform. This feature enables real-time, confidential employee reporting and faster response times to workplace concerns, advancing safer and more trusted workplace cultures.
Muller emphasises the importance of experience in innovation, stating, “The best ideas don’t come with a timestamp... innovation has no age limit—experience and wisdom are powerful catalysts for groundbreaking solutions.”
For more information about HR Acuity and their innovative solutions, visit hracuity.com or follow them on LinkedIn.
[1] PR Newswire, "HR Acuity CEO Deb Muller Named to Forbes' 50 Over 50: Innovation List," 30 July 2025, https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hr-acuity-ceo-deb-muller-named-to-forbes-50-over-50-innovation-list-302519140.html
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[3] The complete list of the 2025 Forbes "50 Over 50: Innovation" can be found at https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2025/07/30/50-over-50-innovation/
[4] The author of the press release is Cision PR Newswire.
[5] The press release was issued by HR Acuity.
- Deb Muller, the CEO of HR Acuity, has been recognized in the realm of science and technology, being named to Forbes' 2025 "50 Over 50: Innovation" list.
- Apart from revolutionizing HR case management, Muller's initiatives include the Employee Relations Benchmark Study, a comprehensive analysis involving millions of employees, and the ER/Q, a maturity model for employee relations.
- Muller's innovative approach extends to the digital realm, with HR Acuity developing AI-driven tools such as a 24/7 AI-powered employee hotline integrated into their Speakfully platform.
- Beyond her role at HR Acuity, Muller is also the founder of empowER™, a vibrant community of professionals in health-and-wellness sectors like women's health, as well as finance and business.
