HR.com has announced the winners of the 2026 Employee Experience Awards, recognizing outstanding technologies and HR leaders that are elevating employee experience and delivering measurable impact. The awards highlight the growing importance of employee experience as a critical driver of organizational success.
Semos Cloud received the Best Employee Experience Platform Award for its People and Culture Intelligence Platform. The platform unifies Total Rewards, Employee Communications, and Talent Development in a single AI-powered solution. It integrates deeply with leading HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle Cloud HCM, enabling organizations to increase engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen manager effectiveness. This positions HR as a strategic driver of culture and performance.
The Most Engaging Employee Experience Award was presented to Kimberly Cole, EVP of Human Capital at 9th Way Insignia. Cole is redefining employee experience through programs that enhance engagement, development, and retention. Her initiatives include the CyberSmart professional development program and a 360-degree performance review system, which expand growth opportunities and deliver measurable results. Through values-based recognition, high-touch onboarding, and ongoing connection strategies, she fosters trust, visibility, and loyalty, contributing to near-zero voluntary turnover and setting a new standard for HR excellence.
"Employee experience has become a critical driver of organizational success," said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. "This year's award winners are setting a new standard by combining innovation, technology, and human-centered strategies to create workplaces where employees can truly thrive."
The awards underscore the shift toward prioritizing employee well-being and development as key business strategies. By leveraging integrated technology and human-centered leadership, organizations can achieve higher engagement and retention, which directly impacts productivity and profitability. For more information on all award winners, visit the HR.com Awards page.
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