Internal communications at ADC in August 2010 included:
1) Quarterly business results delivered to employees within 5 minutes of public release, including an email with quarterly results and links to press releases.
2) Individualized business unit presentations with unit-specific data.
3) Important company announcements distributed globally via the ADCannounce channel in a timely manner, including CEO updates, strategy, and quarterly financial results.
4) The weekly ADCalmanac email with employee relations updates and reminders.
2. Quarterly Business Results
Delivered through the ADCannounce channel from Bob Switz. Delivered within five
minutes of public release to the street. Includes business update e-mail with info on
quarterly results, relevant links including press release and next steps for coming
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quarter.
Each Business Unit has their individualized presentation containing Business Unit-specific data.
3. ADCannounce
Used to distribute important business information to ADCs broad employee
audiences across the globe in a timely manner. Appropriate content includes: CEO
announcements and updates, business-related i f
t d d t b i l t d information, strategy, vision, mission, values,
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fiscal year priorities, organizational announcements, blackout reminders and quarterly financial
updates. Have the ability to target any specific audience at ADC (building, region, business
unit, manager, etc.).
Executive Leaders have their own template.
4. ADCalmanac
ADCs weekly e-mail update. Used to communicate employee-relations items
such as facility updates, discounts and corporate p g
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a reminder tool and a way to share internal/external success stories.
ADCalmanacs are sent out on
a weekly basis every Monday.
Provided only via e-mail.
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Various versions available
based on geographic
requirements (Minnesota, U.S.
and Global (outside U.S.)).
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5. Broadway intranet
Broadway: Intranet for ADC employees. Currently monitor home page, including center-
page banners, Latest News, Middle Column and The Bulletin Board. Help launch and promote
internal blogs as well
6. Broadways HR sites
Human Resources (You@ADC): One-stop shop for ADC employees HR-related
materials. Includes information: Benefits, My Money, My Career, Forms, U.S. Discount
Programs and more.
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HR for HR: Website embedded within You@ADC intended for ADCs HR employees across
the globe.
Leader Toolkit: One-stop shop for ADC leaders with direct reports.
7. ADC TV
Located on Broadway, this website features archived video webcasts produced
throughout the year. This includes: Town Hall webcasts, BU or functional webcasts, and
more.
8. Vision, Mission, The ADC Way and
Code of Conduct
Communicate ADCs company values, The ADC Way, our Vision, our Mission and
our commitment to Integrity through the Code of Conduct. Materials available in
multiple languages: Chi
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Czech, E li h F
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9. Bob Switz Town Halls
Held quarterly live from ADC locations
(primarily the WHQ Auditorium) and
broadcast across all global locations via
Broadband TV. Bob provides updates on
ADCs quarterly results, business priorities
and overall strategies. Featured topics range
from corporate initiatives to customer visits to
ADC products.
Pre show
Pre-show slide show featuring photos or video
of global employees at company events runs
prior to webcast. Replay on ADC TV. Real-
time ability to ask questions during live
webcasts.
Town halls also held among other business
unit and functional leaders.
10. CEO Hand-signed Thank You Cards
This is a high touch low-tech, minimal-cost monthly
high-touch, low tech minimal cost
recognition program in which ADC employees are
recognized for various activities, including: noting
exemplarily customer service; demonstrating (through their
actions) our Vision, Mission or The ADC Way; delivering on a
promise and going above the call of duty; making a suggestion
that provides a significant cost-savings to ADC; and more!
Bob Switz hand signs each card. They are delivered either
directly to an employees home address or mailstop
employee s mailstop.
11. CEO Audio Conference Calls
Bob Switz,
President and CEO
Approximately 20 to 30 ADC or BU/functional employees are randomly
selected to participate in a monthly or bimonthly audio call with Bob
Switz.
During the call, Bob discusses business issues, industry trends and specific issues
facing ADC. The call is then open to questions, comments, concerns, etc.
12. Corporate Communications
Our team also assists with such HR- and corporate-owned communications as:
ADCperform (performance and talent-management program), Benefits (annual Open
Enrollment, 401(k) plan), C
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t k ti ) Employee Express
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(SAP-based employee tool), Payroll and the Travel (promoting travel tips or internal tools).