HR Acuity, the category leader in employee relations case management and investigations software, today announced its strategic partnership with Van Dermyden Makus Law Corporation, an investigations law firm recognized nationally for its deep expertise in conducting neutral workplace investigations. The partnership marks a significant expansion of HR Acuity's industry-leading ecosystem, bringing employee relations (ER) professionals unparalleled access to trusted legal insight, expert investigation support and an evolving set of tools to meet the demands of today's workforce environment.
As organizations face heightened scrutiny, growing compliance demands and increasing expectations for fairness and transparency, HR Acuity continues to redefine best-in-class employee relations. The partnership with Van Dermyden Makus delivers an industry-leading set of resources to employee relations teams.
"A well-executed investigation is the best defense against legal and cultural risk. This partnership is a commitment to elevate the standard for employee relations by embedding Van Dermyden Makus' deep expertise into our platform and community," said Deb Muller, Founder and CEO of HR Acuity. "Together, we're delivering the gold standard for consistent, legally sound investigations handled with integrity to reduce risk and build a culture of trust."
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Eli Makus, Managing Partner of Van Dermyden Makus, added, "Our firm is committed to promoting fair workplaces through high quality, impartial workplace investigations. This partnership with HR Acuity is born of a common belief that most investigations should be conducted by well-trained and well-prepared human resources professionals. Van Dermyden Makus is pleased to partner with HR Acuity and share industry-leading guidance to members of the empowER™ community and beyond.
Under the partnership, Van Dermyden Makus will serve as a preferred external investigation partner, integrating their expertise to deliver benefits across the empowER™ community and the HR Acuity ecosystem:
This partnership builds on the established collaboration between HR Acuity and VM Mastered, Van Dermyden Makus' dedicated training division, to deliver investigations training within HR Acuity's empowER community. The introductory three-part Investigation Essentials course provides employee relations professionals with the practical skills needed to conduct impartial, consistent and defensible investigations. By equipping teams with a clear methodology and hands-on practice, the immersive workshop strengthens organizational trust and supports healthier, more accountable workplaces.
"VM Mastered is pleased to partner with HR Acuity in providing training for the empowER™ community and beyond on the essential skill of conducting workplace investigations. VM Mastered is committed to enhancing the quality of workplace investigations through practical, hands-on training for employee relations professionals. HR Acuity and VM Mastered are aligned in the view that high-quality investigations lead to well-informed and defensible employment decisions," added Eli Makus.
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