What a week for Team Alda at HR Technologies UK 2024 in London! We are thrilled to share that Alda secured a spot in the top five finalists of the prestigious Start-Up Showdown. Taking the main stage to showcase our vision for fostering inclusive workplaces was an exhilarating moment, and we are incredibly proud of this achievement.

Celebrating Innovation in HR Tech

The Start-Up Showdown brought together some of the most exciting and innovative HR tech start-ups. We want to extend a huge shoutout to our fellow finalists—TaraGlobal, Welliba, Scotty AI, and the competition’s winner, inploi! It was inspiring to see so many cutting-edge solutions pushing the boundaries of HR technology.

Alda’s Vision for Inclusive Workplaces

At Alda, we believe that data-driven insights combined with empathy-led learning are the key to fostering truly inclusive workplaces. Our all-in-one DEI platform is designed to support HR leaders in building diverse, equitable, and inclusive cultures—something that resonated deeply with many industry professionals we spoke with at the event.

Reflecting on the experience, our founder, Thorey Proppe shared:
"Taking the stage at HR Technologies UK was a powerful moment for us. The engagement and enthusiasm from HR leaders reaffirmed that the work we’re doing with Alda is both timely and necessary. It’s heartening to see that inclusion is at the forefront of HR innovation."

HR Technologies UK 2024 Highlights

Beyond the competition, HR Technologies UK was filled with meaningful conversations, exciting innovations, and a few fun surprises:

• Finalist Pitch in the Start-Up Showdown – Competing in the grand finale among the top five most innovative HR tech start-ups.

• Speaking Session on "Making Inclusion Work: Data & Empathy-Driven DEI" – A deep dive into the intersection of technology and human-centered strategies for workplace inclusion.

• A wave of Merch! – Our messages on inclusion struck a chord, and our "Men of quality don’t fear equality" merch was a huge hit! We’re excited to now offer stickers so even more people can help spread the word.

Looking Ahead

Alda’s journey doesn’t stop here! We are excited to continue driving impact and supporting HR leaders worldwide in building more inclusive workplaces. Thank you to everyone who showed interest in Alda, engaged in enriching conversations, and reinforced why DEI is a critical priority for the future of work.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of HR tech and workplace inclusion!