Award Winners Announced for Advancing Employee Experience in 2026
HR.com honors innovative solutions and leaders who are redefining how organizations engage, support, and empower employees to drive stronger engagement and retention.
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Employee Experience Award Winners 2026
“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.”
HR.com is proud to announce the 2026 Employee Experience Award winners, recognizing standout technologies and HR leaders that are elevating the employee experience and delivering measurable impact across the workforce.
Employee Experience Award Winners 2026
“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.”
Best Employee Experience Platform Award: Semos Cloud - People and Culture Intelligence Platform
Semos Cloud’s People and Culture Intelligence Platform brings together Total Rewards, Employee Communications, and Talent Development in a unified AI-powered solution. With deep integration into leading HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle Cloud HCM, it enables organizations to increase engagement, reduce turnover, and strengthen manager effectiveness - positioning HR as a strategic driver of culture and performance.
Most Engaging Employee Experience Award - Kimberly Cole, EVP of Human Capital, 9th Way Insignia
Kimberly Cole is redefining employee experience through programs that enhance engagement, development, and retention. Her initiatives, including the CyberSmart professional development program and a 360-degree performance review system, 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.
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“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.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who won the 2026 Employee Experience Awards by HR.com?
- The 2026 Employee Experience Award winners include Semos Cloud's People and Culture Intelligence Platform, which won the Best Employee Experience Platform Award, and Kimberly Cole, EVP of Human Capital at 9th Way Insignia, who won the Most Engaging Employee Experience Award.
- What HR systems does Semos Cloud's People and Culture Intelligence Platform integrate with?
- Semos Cloud's People and Culture Intelligence Platform integrates with leading HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, and Oracle Cloud HCM, enabling enhanced employee engagement and reduced turnover.
- What initiatives has Kimberly Cole implemented to enhance employee experience?
- Kimberly Cole has implemented initiatives like the CyberSmart professional development program and a 360-degree performance review system, which have contributed to near-zero voluntary turnover by expanding growth opportunities and fostering trust and loyalty.
