Hormel Foods Corporation was named the winner of a Silver Stevie^® Award in the Achievement in New Employee Onboarding category for its Inspired Hires program in the fourth annual Stevie Awards for Great Employers.

The Stevie Awards for Great Employers recognize the world’s best employers and the human resources (HR) professionals, teams, achievements and HR-related products and suppliers who help to create and drive great places to work.

Highlights of the Inspired Hires program include training on the company’s cultural beliefs, an exercise/game called the Discovery Map that allows new hires to learn about the company, executive participation, a welcome box containing samples of the company’s products and a personalized video message from an Inspired Hires ambassador.

Hormel Foods Onboarding Program

“It is wonderful to receive this recognition for our Inspired Hires onboarding program,” Sheehan said. “This program provides a consistent, engaging and memorable experience that begins on day one. It provides new team members the opportunity to learn about our culture and connects them with the right people and resources so they are set up for success.”