As companies leverage HCM technology to transform the workplace environment, it’s important to recognize those who are helping to pave the path forward. Last week, during the 29th ADP Meeting of the Minds conference, ADP, a leading global technology company providing human capital management (HCM) solutions, recognized five companies for their efforts to build a better world of work. The 1,200+ attendee event took place both virtually and in Anaheim, California, and represented over 300 companies for an exchange of inspiration and expertise, featuring educational sessions, networking opportunities, and guest speakers.
The award winners earned acclaim for their people-centered initiatives and their commitment to fostering a culture of engagement and driving transformation through innovation and agility. The first award, Culture at Work, honors an organization that deploys programs that drive sustained employee engagement through a dynamic, best-in-class workplace culture. The winner, First Watch Restaurant Group, fosters a culture centered upon its belief in putting its employees first. Through its collaboration with ADP, First Watch was able to honor that commitment during the pandemic by leveraging easy access to employee information, which its leaders used to connect with all furloughed employees on a weekly basis. First Watch also leverages the ADP Mobile Solutions app to stay connected to its extensive hourly population on an ongoing basis, regularly posting employee resources and engaging content.
The second award, Humanity at Work, distinguishes an organization that has developed a workplace environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced and recognized. The winner, Insight Enterprises, has cultivated a workplace that encourages teammates to be their authentic selves. The company established policies on Board Diversity and Employee Diversity and Opportunity, implemented a diverse talent referral program, launched a Diversity and Inclusion Mentoring Program, and introduced 12 teammate resource groups. Insight Enterprises was also able to use ADP DataCloud's DE&I capabilities to gain valuable insight into their organization to inform their DE&I strategy and realize positive outcomes.
Following was the Innovation at Work Award, which recognizes an organization that has demonstrated a commitment to driving workplace innovation. ProAmpac earned recognition in this category for employing innovation and sustainability to fuel the systems they leverage, the efficiencies they introduce, and the ways they work together. ProAmpac worked with ADP to turn a lengthy hiring process during the pandemic into a seamless, real-time experience with ADP’s recruiting system. By having visibility into its talent management, ProAmpac was able to attract great talent and accelerate performance.
The fourth award, People at Work, recognizes an organization that encourages its people to thrive in the face of HCM transformation, resulting in improved efficiencies and/or saved resources. Teva Pharmaceutical was recognized for empowering its global workforce of 40,000 by embracing a culture of self-service. Working with ADP, Teva automated its payroll and time and attendance processes to introduce efficiencies. Employees are now able to access their pay statements, request time off, and view tax information when and where they need. Teva additionally implemented ADP’s Return to Workplace solution to track vaccination status and help keep onsite employees safe in the manufacturing facilities and labs.
The final award, Resiliency at Work, features an organization that has demonstrated incredible organizational agility in the changing world of work. Sinceri Senior Living won in this category for its commitment to keeping staff safe and ensuring its residents receive the best care possible. When the pandemic prevented family visitors and demanded added precautions of its workforce, Sinceri worked with ADP to implement tools to keep staff safe and informed. Employees could easily access their hero pay and benefits through the ADP Mobile Solutions app and leverage vaccination tracking capabilities to share vaccination status. ADP DataCloud additionally enabled them to gather information to seek assistance through the CARES Act.
The event also featured speakers such as award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson and award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard as well as ADP leaders such as President Maria Black, President of National Account Services Debbie Dyson, Head of ADP Research Institute – People + Performance Marcus Buckingham, as well as many others who took to the stage to share best-in-class ways to drive innovation and engagement in the workplace.
