Leader in HR Compliance Training Honored by HR.com for Contributions to the Human Resources Field
Chatham, New Jersey — February 26, 2026 — Katherin Nukk-Freeman, Co-Founder and President of SHIFT HR Compliance Training, has been named among the Top Women Founders in HR for 2026 by HR.com in recognition of her leadership in building SHIFT into a nationally respected, attorney-founded HR compliance training company focused on risk mitigation and culture transformation.
The Top Women Founders in HR award highlights leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspired teams, and delivered measurable impact across dynamic and evolving workplaces. Katherin’s inclusion on this list acknowledges her influential role in elevating HR compliance, strengthening workplace culture, and championing equitable and inclusive practices within the HR community.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience as an employment law attorney, Katherin co-founded SHIFT HR Compliance Training after witnessing firsthand the financial, cultural, and human cost of ineffective compliance training. Determined to move organizations beyond check-the-box programs, she helped build SHIFT as an attorney-founded solution focused on proactive risk mitigation, practical guidance on harassment and discrimination prevention, and meaningful behavior change. Katherin’s work equips HR professionals and organizational leaders to foster workplaces that are both high performing and legally compliant.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized among such an incredible group of women leaders and founders,” said Katherin Nukk-Freeman. “This award reflects not only my commitment to empowering and fortifying the great work of HR professionals today, but also the collaborative spirit and dedication of every member of the SHIFT community who works tirelessly to advance HR compliance and elevate workplace culture.”
The HR.com awards program celebrates executives, CHROs, and founders who are reshaping HR leadership and setting new standards for strategic impact. The full list of honorees includes top CHROs, women CHRO leaders, and women founders who have collectively made significant contributions to the HR profession.
About Katherin Nukk-Freeman
Katherin Nukk-Freeman is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Culture Officer of SHIFT HR Compliance Training. After more than three decades as an employment law attorney, she co-founded SHIFT in response to the real and lasting damage she witnessed from ineffective, check-the-box compliance training. Determined to transform how organizations approach harassment prevention and workplace culture, she helped build SHIFT as an attorney-founded solution focused on meaningful behavior change, risk mitigation, and inclusive leadership.
About SHIFT HR Compliance Training
SHIFT HR Compliance Training delivers attorney-designed compliance training solutions that help organizations reduce risk, strengthen culture, and equip HR professionals with the tools they need to mitigate legal and workplace challenges. SHIFT’s programs address critical topics including harassment prevention, discrimination, bias awareness, and psychological safety.
