ADP RECOGNIZED AS A LEADING TECHNOLOGY EMPLOYER IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA
ALPHARETTA, GA (November 10, 2009) – ADP ®, a leading provider of HR, payroll and benefits administration services, today announced it is the eighth-largest technology employer in the state of Georgia, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. The company employs nearly 3,400 full-time associates in the state.
“Since its inception 60 years ago, ADP has been focused on enriching the professional and personal lives of its associates by offering exceptional training and support throughout their careers,” said Regina Lee, president of ADP National Account Services and Employer Services International. “By attracting, engaging and retaining the best talent in Georgia, ADP is able to stand by its commitment to deliver our clients the best service possible.”
ADP’s commitment to the state went even deeper in May 2009 when the company invested $40 million to open a 160,000 sq. ft. Solution Center in Augusta. Today, the Augusta facility employs approximately 450 associates.
ADP associates are offered extensive training and development programs that provide guidance and the skill-set needed to advance their careers.
ADP is also committed to Georgia and its communities through ongoing support of local initiatives and encouraging employee volunteer activities:
* Annual top-five corporate fundraiser for the Atlanta American Heart Association Heart Walk. In 2008, more than $150,000 was raised and 600 associates participated.
* Recognized as a Clean Air Campaign Champion for ADP’s commitment to commuter alternative programs.
* Annual venue sponsor for Georgia Special Olympics Summer Games.
* In 2008, the ADP Foundation made a $600,000 contribution via the STEM grant to Augusta State, Augusta Tech and Paine College for the development of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math teachers.
ADP has consistently been recognized for its commitment to its associates and the communities where they live and work, including several national honors in recent years:
* Working Mother magazine named ADP to its “100 Best Companies” list; September 2009
* Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) recognized ADP as one of the Best Places to Work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees (ADP received 100 percent survey rating from 2010 Corporate Equality Index); September 2009
* “Companies That Care Honor Roll” honors ADP’s dedication to its employees and their communities; 2008, 2009
* Training magazine ranked ADP 12th on its “Training Top 125” list; February 2009
* DiversityInc magazine included ADP in its “25 Noteworthy Companies” list; 2008, 2009
* FORTUNE magazine ranked ADP 2nd in the Financial Data Services category of its “World’s Most Admired Companies” list; 2009
For more information about ADP, visit www.ADP.com.
Source: ADP
