[Aliquippa, Pa.] Ardex Americas announced it has received the Engaging Pittsburgh Innovative People Practices award, recognized in the category; Innovation in Learning and Development. The Pittsburgh Human Resources Association (PHRA), the largest Pittsburgh-based HR organization, has sponsored this event for over a decade.
According to Ardex, this award celebration recognizes employers from across the Pittsburgh region who have demonstrated creativity in designing business practices that have significantly contributed towards organizational and employee achievements and exemplifies the company's commitment to key business strategy, “Drive Culture and People Development.”
Ardex said it was recognized for creating a customized, multi-tiered, learning and development program called "Stepping Stones" to better prepare the hi-potential talent pool to "step up" to new opportunities. Kathryn Gardner, Ardex recruitment and employee development manager explained, “We believe our employees are our most important asset as an organization and it is critical to create innovative education programs to enhance learning and develop an engaged workforce.”
Founded in 1978, Ardex Americas said it has always put a focus on learning and education for their customers -and employees. Rhonda West, Ardex human resources director noted, “Ardex is known for innovative products, so this award continues a culture of innovation for our overall people process.”