For Immediate Release — Intrepid by VitalSource, the leading cohort-based learning platform to connect, practice, and upskill, has been honored with four prestigious Brandon Hall Group awards for excellence, including one Gold and three Bronze awards. The 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology.
Gold Award: Best Advance in Onboarding Technology
Intrepid and a global manufacturing firm earned Gold for the ONRAMP onboarding program, a globally implemented initiative providing new hires with a standardized, engaging, and culturally inclusive experience. Leveraging continuous feedback, leadership involvement, and cohort learning technology, the program has driven significant improvements in new hire engagement, retention, and integration.
Bronze Awards: Recognizing Omnicom Media Group’s Transformative Programs
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Best Advance in Emerging Talent Management Technology
OMG Fuel is a cutting-edge leadership development initiative designed for junior managers, addressing critical skills gaps and fostering long-term career growth. By blending live sessions, on-demand learning, and practical applications, the program creates a customized, engaging, and flexible learning experience that includes social learning, wellness integration, and gamification to drive engagement and success. With a 96% completion rate, it equips early talent with the tools needed to thrive in their roles and contribute to business success.
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Best Advance in Content Management Technology
OMG’s content management strategy for its Fuel and Ignite programs delivers flexible, scalable user-centric learning experiences for early talent and mid-level managers, respectively. With advanced features like point-based completion, intuitive navigation, and integrated user-generated content, the strategy has significantly boosted learner engagement, resulting in over 90% completion rates and a measurable reduction in employee turnover.
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Best Advance in Social Learning Technology
OMG’s Ignite program leverages Intrepid’s cohort learning platform to deliver a global leadership development program across 46 countries for mid-level managers. The program has achieved a 92% completion rate and significantly enhanced participant engagement, while fostering community building, focusing on practical applications, and incorporating wellness components among others.
“These awards highlight the significant impact of cohort-based learning in addressing today’s critical talent challenges,” said Sam Herring, Vice President and General Manager of Intrepid by VitalSource. “We’re extremely proud to partner with leading organizations like Omnicom Media Group to create innovative, scalable solutions that drive measurable outcomes for learners and businesses alike.”
Intrepid’s wins with its esteemed partners were announced on December 5, 2024. Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits. The winners are listed at https://excellenceawards.brandonhall.com/winners/.
“In our 31st year, the Excellence in Technology Awards continue to showcase the best innovations in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management, and sales enablement technologies,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, leader of the Excellence Awards program. “We are proud to receive applications from a diverse range of organizations globally, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of technology solutions.”
Excellence Award winners are scheduled to be honored at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence Conference, January 28-30, 2025, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida. Select winners will also serve as presenters in breakout sessions, sharing their leading practices during the conference.
About Intrepid by VitalSource
Intrepid by VitalSource is a leading cohort-based learning platform to connect, practice, and upskill. Its solutions enable organizations to solve mission-critical challenges and remain competitive in today’s ever-changing workplace. Intrepid’s platform fosters skill-building, collaboration, engagement, and measurable results, driving transformative and scalable business outcomes.
About Omnicom Media Group (OMG)
Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC), delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable full-service media agencies OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences; more productive and proactive client experiences; and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 22,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe.
About Brandon Hall Group™
Brandon Hall Group is the only professional development company that offers data, research, insights, and certification to Learning and Talent executives and organizations. For over 30 years, they have empowered, recognized, and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. The awards recognize the best organizations that have successfully developed and deployed programs, strategies, modalities, processes, systems, and tools that have achieved measurable results.
