Celebrating the Best: Sprout’s Year End Award 2024 Winners

Modern workforces are defined by shifting workforce expectations, adopting AI in recruitment, and the growing importance of employee well-being and engagement.

To reflect the ever-growing need for quicker, yet more informed decision-making,, Sprout creates data-driven programs so that the actions businesses take are more strategic for employers and ultimately more beneficial for employees. An example of this was that in 2024.

Sprout’s Year End Awards (YEA) celebrated the hard work and dedication of the companies that navigated these obstacles and excelled in creating dynamic, people-first workplaces.

Using a combination of quantitative data (HR and payroll performance) and qualitative data (employee sentiment), we wanted to get a better picture of the behavioral aspects of why great businesses succeed.

Leveraging Sprout Insight and Sprout Pulse, we assessed organizations’ workforce management data and their employees’ personal experiences. This approach helped us not only gain insights into their organizational growth but also uncover the factors that drive those outcomes.

While numbers give us a glimpse into a company’s performance, they don’t always tell the full story. That’s why we used a data-centric approach, combining quantitative metrics with qualitative insights to understand workplace success. 

Here’s why both data types matter:

• Quantitative data provides measurable benchmarks: Metrics like profitability, revenue growth, and employee productivity offer objective ways to see their goals and track progress over time. 
• Qualitative insights add context: Most of the time, numbers can’t measure satisfaction or leadership effectiveness, so it’s important to know employees’ thoughts to reveal the why behind performance trends. 

Combining both ensures balanced decision-making: Just relying on hard data risks overlooking human factors, while focusing only on soft data can make decisions feel less data-driven. With a well-rounded approach, you can avoid blind spots in decision-making.

Before we delve into the purpose of the program, that being to celebrate excellence to drive change, we’d like to recognize the great employers who ended up being the awardees of the entire program.

This Award recognizes organizations that understand the value of employee well-being and its impact on engagement and productivity. They show this by offering flexible work arrangements, wellness programs, and a supportive environment for employees.

Winners:

Kitepipe: A cloud integration and services firm specializing in Boomi service & technical support that enable seamless workflow automation.

Adventus IT Services Philippines Inc.: A leading ICT solutions provider helping businesses transform through innovative technology.

PSO Manila | Pepper Money: A business support services provider specializing in asset management solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

The Great Employer Award celebrates businesses that create a positive workplace culture where employees feel supported and valued. These companies try to focus on offering career development opportunities and nurturing a healthy work environment, setting them apart from other companies. 

Winners:

Aereach Strategic Partners Corp: A leading provider of executive assistants and back-office staffing solutions.

Intogreat Solutions Philippines, Inc.: An Australian offshoring and consulting firm helping SMEs enhance efficiency through strategic outsourcing.

Nearsol Philippines, Inc.: A global outsourcing solutions provider integrating technology, infrastructure, and skilled talent to meet business needs.

Winners in this category embraced technology and innovative business solutions to adapt to the changing demands of their industries. Utilizing solutions like Sprout HR, Sprout Payroll, and Sprout Inbound enables these organizations to create a more efficient workplace.

Winners:

eXperience Plus Inc.: A technology consulting firm specializing in software development and digital transformation solutions.

Sarisuki: A community-driven grocery retail platform enabling local sellers to provide fresh, affordable goods to their neighborhoods.

San Technology, Incorporated

San Technology, Incorporated: A manufacturer of high-performance magnets used in cutting-edge electronic devices.

This award honors companies that champion diversity and inclusion, especially in gender and age. These organizations strive to create environments where all voices are valued, empowering employees from all backgrounds to lead and succeed.

Winners:

NetSolar, Inc.: A renewable energy company focused on sustainable solar power solutions.

Guevent Investments Development Corporation: A diversified business group committed to smart investments that benefit Filipino communities.

Country Funders Finance Corporation: A financial services company providing accessible credit to underserved markets.

This category recognizes organizations that focus on developing the next generation of leaders. These companies provide learning opportunities, mentorship, and career development programs that help employees grow and prepare for leadership roles in the future.

Winners:

Drake International: A global recruitment and workforce solutions provider connecting businesses with top talent.

SAGA PH: A strategic marketing and events management company delivering innovative and experiential campaigns.

ZC Ramthel Corporation: A retail pharmacy chain dedicated to community health and well-being.

From fostering work-life integration to encouraging leadership development, these recognized companies understand that building strong, sustainable workplaces requires a balance of great culture and performance.

Great employers: 

• Create opportunities for continuous learning and leadership development.
• Embrace technological advancements to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture where employees feel valued and heard.

By using our dual-data driven method, recognition is not just a quantitative measure that might not tell the full story, but an entire narrative also strengthened with employee testimonials. More than anything, this embodies the goal of Sprout’s research initiatives.

As we celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners, we invite all companies to look to them for inspiration. Their excellence in balancing strong performance with a people-first approach is a standard to aspire to.

In today’s evolving business landscape, adopting a data-driven approach to HR and payroll management is key to creating these high-performing, people-centric workplaces. 

With Sprout Insight and Sprout Pulse, you can gain real-time insights into employee sentiment and workforce management data, helping you foster a culture of continuous improvement and success. 

Let this be the starting point for an even greater year ahead! Reflect on your Q1 2025 wins or areas for growth and use them as a foundation to build momentum.

Keep striving for excellence, and take the next step toward becoming a ‘Great Employer’ with Sprout Solutions. Explore our tools today!