Appcast, a global leader in recruitment marketing technology and services, has been awarded a Bronze Stevie Award in the Best Transformation category at the ninth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers. This accolade highlights Appcast’s successful integration of Bayard Advertising and its people-first transformation strategy.
- Award Recognition:
- The Stevie Awards for Great Employers, often referred to as “the Olympics for human resources professionals,” honored Appcast for its exceptional transformation efforts.
- The Best Transformation Strategy category acknowledges organizations that excel in people-focused business transformations.
- Successful Acquisition and Transformation:
- On July 10, 2023, Appcast announced the acquisition of Bayard Advertising.
- The transformation plan centered around people, including office visits, orientation sessions, cultural onboarding, and other initiatives to ensure employee engagement and support.
- Initiatives and Employee Engagement:
- Early transformation efforts included CEO “ask me anything” sessions, cultural onboarding, coffee chats, and office upgrades.
- Over the past year, Appcast has implemented team summits, internal resource hubs, additional training, and process improvements.
- New Solutions and Unified Mission:
- Following the acquisition, Appcast launched AppcastOne and Appcast Brand & Creative, offering innovative recruitment marketing solutions.
- The unified mission is to help clients achieve hiring objectives through technology-powered, data-driven strategies.
- Leadership and Future Outlook:
- Kristi Sampson, Senior Vice President of People, praised the company’s people-centered approach and the strength of its culture.
- Michael Halperin, Senior Vice President of Strategy, expressed pride in the team’s ability to adapt and excel post-acquisition.
- About the Stevie Awards:
- The Stevie Awards recognize outstanding employers and HR professionals globally.
- This year, over 1,000 nominations from 35 nations were evaluated across various HR-related categories.
Appcast’s recognition with a Bronze Stevie® Award reflects its successful people-first transformation strategy and the effective integration of Bayard Advertising. The award underscores the company’s commitment to creating a remarkable workplace and delivering innovative recruitment solutions.
