# Humu (Humu)

> HR-tech company using behavioral-science 'nudges' to improve employee engagement and performance; acquired by Perceptyx.

## Facts
- **Headquarters:** Mountain View, California, USA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2017
- **Founder:** Laszlo Bock
- **Categories:** Employee Engagement, Behavioral Assessment

## Overview
Humu was an HR-tech company founded in 2017 by former Google People Operations chief Laszlo Bock (with Wayne Crosby and Jessie Wisdom) in Mountain View, California. Its Nudge Engine applied behavioral science and machine learning to translate employee feedback into short, actionable nudges that drive positive behavior change across engagement, management and performance. It was acquired by employee-experience platform Perceptyx in August 2023.

## Leadership
- Laszlo Bock — co-founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/laszlo-bock))

## Sources
- [Website health check: parked](https://www.humu.com) — verification

## FAQ
**What does Humu do?**

HR-tech company using behavioral-science 'nudges' to improve employee engagement and performance; acquired by Perceptyx.

**Where is Humu headquartered?**

Humu is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, United States.

**When was Humu founded?**

Humu was founded in 2017.

**Who founded Humu?**

Humu was founded by Laszlo Bock.

**What kind of HR technology is Humu?**

Humu is categorized under Employee Engagement, Behavioral Assessment on DHRMap.

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