b'HR Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, whicha positive and supportive work environment that is led by Robin Zimmerman, Senior Humanattracts and retains top talent. It is an environment Resources and Corporate Recruiting Manager,where employees feel valued, motivated and responsible for candidate sourcing and recruitingfully engaged in the organization, which reduces to meet the ever-evolving need for advancedvoluntary turnovers and boosts productivity.knowledge, skills and abilities at all levels across all departments and proactively educatesWe are working to encourage opportunities for hiring managers on the interview and selectionprofessional development, help recognize and process to ensure compliance. reward achievements, ensure fair compensation HR Compensation, Benefits and Wellness,and benefits programs and encourage positive which is led by Mitch Rily, Senior Manager,work-life balance, Sowell said.Compensation and Benefits, responsible for the design and administration of employeeTo elevate production, Reaves said HR must benefits, retirement plans and validating market- continue the work of being more efficient in its based compensation framework to remain at/ internal processes.above market standards and coordinate events focused on employee wellness and recognitionWe do this by continuing to mature our HR across ACCO. capabilities in support of the organization, he said. For example, we are working to become more "Elevate is a comprehensiveagile in our recruitment and onboarding efforts to quickly fill vacancies with qualified candidates. approach that recognizesStrengthening tools like workforce management systems (Oracle HCM) is a critical step we are the interconnectednessundertaking to elevate the companys production. Oracle HCM creates a strong platform capableof employee well-being,of providing HR with real-time insights into workforce data, including employee skills, operational efficiency andperformance and availability.product/service quality ." Additionally, we are working to implement efficient performance management tools and resourcesEric Reaves to improve employee performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Elevate is a comprehensive approach thatBy enhancing production efficiency, HR can help recognizes the interconnectedness of employeethe company lower costs, increase output and gain wellbeing, operational efficiency and product/ a significant competitive edge.service quality, Reaves said. By focusing on these three key areas, HR can significantly impactYates is familiar with the importance of having the ACCOs success byright people and processes in place to ensure that creating a positive the company continues to deliver the products and work environment,offerings at the quality and standard that ACCO optimizing productionestablished over the years. processes and enhancing the value delivered to Eric and his team are elevating their partnership our customers.with the Business Managers to understand the business needs and to ensure their team For Melanie, elevating at MELANIE SOWELL ACCO involves fosteringCONTINUED ON PAGE 22 ACCOLADES|5'