New York, NY & London, UK – 10 April 2025 –  HiBob, the company behind Bob, the HR platform transforming how organizations operate in the modern world of work has been named an Exemplary HCM provider in four ISG Software Research 2025 HCM Buyer’s Guides: HCM Suites, HCM Platforms, Talent Suites, and HRMS. This recognition further cements HiBob’s position as a top-tier HR technology provider, offering a modern, employee-first approach to human capital management.

A Standout Performance in ISG Software Research First HCM Buyer’s Guide

This year marks the inaugural ISG Software Research HCM Buyer’s Guide, though the firm has a long history of evaluating enterprise technology solutions. HiBob’s performance in this report is one of its strongest to date, reflecting its continued growth, innovation, and impact in the market.

Among Bob’s standout achievements in the 2025 Buyer’s Guide:

  • Exemplary status in the HCM Suites, HCM Platforms, Talent Suites, and HRMS reports.
  • Leader in the “Validation” category across all four reports, recognizing HiBob’s viability and commitment to the market.
  • A- overall score in both the HCM Platforms and Talent Suites reports.
  • A- ratings in 26 out of 36 subcategories, including Product, Capability, Adaptability, Manageability, Usability, and Validation.

Redefining Modern HCM

As HR technology continues to evolve, ISG Software Research emphasizes the increasing need for platforms that go beyond administrative efficiency to enhance employee experience, engagement, and business agility. HiBob stands out in this landscape with its intuitive and engaging user experience, which encourages daily interaction beyond just compliance tasks. Its flexible, interconnected architecture ensures seamless data flow across HR modules, eliminating silos and improving operational efficiency. Additionally, HiBob’s partner-friendly integration strategy allows organizations to effortlessly connect with best-of-breed HR solutions, providing greater adaptability and customization to meet evolving workforce needs.

“As organizations rethink their HR technology investments, the key takeaway is this: don’t limit your evaluation to legacy providers,” said Matthew Brown, Director of Research, Human Capital Management at ISG Software Research. “The HCM space is evolving, and companies that prioritize employee experience and engagement will find that platforms like HiBob are reshaping what’s possible in HR technology.”

A Future-Ready HR Solution for Growing Companies

“Being recognized as a Leader across multiple categories in ISG Software Research 2025 HCM Buyer’s Guide shows our genuine commitment to help businesses build people-first workplaces,” says Ronni Zehavi, CEO and co-founder of HiBob.

He concludes: “Today’s HR leaders need more than just administrative efficiency—they need engaging, flexible, and scalable solutions that support their people and drive business success. At HiBob, we’re proud to provide a platform that not only simplifies HR operations but also enhances employee experience and workplace culture. This ranking reinforces our mission to empower organizations with the tools they need to attract, retain, and grow talent in a rapidly evolving world of work.”

HiBob continues to challenge traditional HCM vendors by delivering an employee-first, culture-focused platform designed for modern businesses. Its approach ensures HR technology is not just a system of record but a system of engagement that enhances workplace connection, retention, and productivity.

For more information on HiBob’s performance, download the ISG Software Research 2025 Buyer’s Guide for HCM on the HiBob website.


About HiBob

HiBob is on a mission to transform how organizations operate in the modern world of work with its HR platform ‘Bob’. Leading the way for the future workplace, Bob offers resilient, agile technology that wraps all the complexities of HR processes into a game changing, user-friendly tool that touches every employee across the business.

Since 2015, trusted and empowered ‘Bobbers’ from around the world have brought their authentic selves to work, inspired to build the exceptional HR systems that will revolutionize the work experience for HR professionals, managers, and employees. Agile and adaptable, HiBob innovates through continuous learning loops to produce seismic cultural shifts for companies with dynamic, distributed workforces.