Prime Performance: SweetRush Celebrates 11 Years as Training Industry Top Custom Learning Content Provider

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by Carolina Montero

San Francisco, Calif., April 7, 2025 – SweetRush, a global leader in innovative learning solutions, staff augmentation talent strategies, and AI and immersive learning technologies, celebrates its 11th consecutive year as a top-ranked company on Training Industry’s annual list of Best Custom Content Development Companies. This prime-number achievement underscores SweetRush’s commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences and enduring business impact.

The Training Industry Top Custom Content Development Companies list spotlights learning providers that create content tailored to organizational processes, culture, language, and the unique needs of the learner audience.

Top Custom Content Development Companies are selected via a rigorous evaluation process based upon the following criteria:

Scope and quality of custom content development services 
Market presence, brand visibility, innovation and impact 
Client portfolio and relationship strength
Business performance and growth trajectory

SweetRush has co-created high-impact custom learning programs for world-class organizations, including Hilton, Capgemini, Google, Coursera, Bayer, and Bridgestone, who trust the team’s expertise in adult learning theory, innovative program design, and leading-edge technologies.

Annie Hodson, SweetRush Chief Client Solutions and Marketing Officer, credits SweetRush’s ongoing success to its approach to building lasting, impactful partnerships with clients. This approach, she adds, is built upon “vibrant collaboration and thought leadership, ensuring our clients receive cutting-edge solutions tailored to their needs. We’re committed to helping people and companies change and thrive through impactful learning experiences, and we’re thrilled to be recognized by Training Industry.”

Gail Eisenstein, SweetRush’s Director of Custom Learning, adds, “We believe that custom content is essential for creating truly impactful learning experiences that resonate with learners and drive measurable behavior change and business results.” She notes that the SweetRush team’s expertise is founded upon such pioneering work as its:

AI-L&D Continuum™: A center of AI excellence for learning leaders to acquire the AI knowledge and tools they need
Transformational Design Standards™ (TDS): A framework for creating learning experiences that balance learner needs, content relevance, and business needs for maximum impact and effectiveness.
Immersive Learning Strategies: A collection of approaches that leverage virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) strategies for embodied learning experiences that help learners acquire and retain high-stakes skills.

With a record of success dating back to 2001, SweetRush’s innovative approach to learning and skilling have been inspiring L&D leaders and stakeholders for over two decades. If your organization has a learning and performance need all its own, please reach out—we’d love to discuss the possibilities!

About SweetRush

SweetRush is trusted by many of the world’s most successful companies to help them improve the performance of their employees and extended enterprises. SweetRush is known for strategic thought leadership and exceptionally creative and effective solutions that combine the best of learning experience design with highly engaging delivery. SweetRush services include strategy consulting and analysis, custom L&D solution design and development, high-performing staff-augmentation talent staffing, certification development, and innovative learning technologies such as VR, AR, and AI. SweetRush’s work has earned a long list of awards and accolades in collaboration with its world-class clients. Discover more at www.sweetrush.com.

SweetRush Honored as No. 1 Provider of Staff Augmentation Services by eLearning Industry

March 20, 2025April 7, 2025 by Carolina Montero

San Francisco, CA – March 20, 2025 – SweetRush, a global leader in sourcing high-performing L&D talent and creating innovative learning strategies, is proud to announce its No. 1 status on eLearning Industry’s first-ever list of Best eLearning Companies For Staff Augmentation Services.

As organizations look to reduce costs, scale their operations, and access in-demand skills, having a staff augmentation strategy has become a must-have. SweetRush Recruiting Manager Ann Cathers explains, “We have clients who want to launch strategic learning initiatives but don’t have the in-house LXD talent or headcount. The nice thing about partnering with SweetRush is that we have relationships with top L&D talent and we can staff a project with 40 LXDs or 1 LXD, according to their needs. And in today’s market, it’s critical to move quickly and nimbly. Our team is able to match that pace.”

eLearning Industry founder Christopher Pappas explains the need behind the growing demand for highly skilled, specialized L&D talent as follows: “The right [staff augmentation] vendor will connect you with top-tier talent, helping you bridge skill gaps, reduce hiring risks, and keep your eLearning initiatives on track—all while staying flexible and cost-efficient.”

The best staff augmentation service providers, Pappas adds, “offer a vetted talent pool, seamless integration, transparent pricing, and a strong track record of success. The ability to bring in specialized expertise on demand is key, as it allows organizations to stay agile, complete projects efficiently, and focus on innovation.”

With its focus on in-demand talent such as AI experts and high-performing L&D specialists, SweetRush has been building its network of top-tier talent since its founding in 2001. The SweetRush Talent Solutions team has helped world-class companies like Intel, Coursera, Hilton, and Mars source L&D specialists for projects of all sizes.

SweetRush’s Talent Solutions Director Rodrigo Salazar credits his team’s success to its ability to attract, place, and retain high performers, adding, “In today’s fast-evolving learning landscape, finding the right talent to execute high-impact training initiatives is more critical than ever. Our team has worked tirelessly to help organizations scale their L&D efforts by providing expert instructional designers, developers, and learning strategists, among other roles.“

Renowned for its L&D-first innovations such as its AI-L&D Continuum, immersive learning strategies, Transformational Design Standards (TDS), and award-winning custom learning solutions, SweetRush’s high-performing team has been inspiring L&D leaders and stakeholders for over two decades.

Whether you’re thinking through a long-term managed learning services strategy or looking for that perfect-fit team member to bring your project across the finish line, we’d love to talk talent with you!

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SweetRush Celebrates Second Consecutive Year as No. 1 Content Provider with AI Tools Expertise

March 12, 2025March 28, 2025 by Carolina Montero

San Francisco, Calif., March 12, 2025– SweetRush, a global leader in innovative learning strategies, solutions, and technologies is proud to announce its second consecutive year as No. 1 on eLearning Industry’s list of Top Content Providers with AI Tools Expertise.

Citing the crowded L&D technology and solutions marketplace, eLearning Industry founder Christopher Pappas notes that “standing out requires more than just creativity; it demands strategy fueled by cutting-edge technology.”

He adds, “By leveraging the capabilities of AI, businesses can unlock a myriad of benefits. These include enhanced efficiency, improved productivity, employee engagement, business growth, and increased training ROI.”

There’s no question that AI tools are critical for the metrics, insights, and hyper-personalized learning experiences that support and sustain a future-ready workforce. However, identifying the right AI tools is much more complex than simply “adding to cart.”

Yet the “how” is what most L&D leaders are struggling with entering 2025. Amid the abundant, yet fragmented, information in industry, L&D leaders are more focused than ever on how to connect the dots and achieve true digital transformation through AI adoption and implementation.

To answer this need, SweetRush has created The AI-L&D Continuum™, which provides a comprehensive resource center where L&D leaders can acquire the AI knowledge and tools they need to evolve their organization’s learning strategy and stay ahead in the market.

With resources including AI strategy and expert consulting services, digital transformation mapping, and support in creating leading-edge learning experiences, The AI-L&D Continuum provides a holistic framework to ensure that their AI strategies are human-centered, future-proofed, and sources of lasting value.

As a technology-agnostic company, SweetRush is driven by each client-partner’s business, learning, and IT infrastructure and security needs, rather than a single product or platform. Pappas notes that “partnering with a content provider proficient in AI empowers businesses to stay ahead of the curve” by leveraging the power of experts to analyze data, predict trends, create relevant learning experiences, and measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives with AI tools.

“We understand that AI can be both exciting and intimidating for organizations,” says Adrián Soto, SweetRush Director of AI and Immersive Technologies. “Our goal is to be a trusted partner, guiding our clients through the complexities of AI integration and empowering them to create impactful learning experiences that drive real results.”

World-class client-partners like Hilton, Capgemini, Google, Coursera, Bayer, and Bridgestone trust the SweetRush team’s expertise in AI and immersive technologies, needs analysis, and learning science.

Renowned for its L&D-first innovations such as its AI-L&D Continuum, Transformational Design Standards (TDS), immersive learning strategies, and award-winning custom learning solutions, SweetRush has been inspiring L&D leaders and stakeholders since its founding in 2001.

If you’re feeling inspired by the opportunity to unlock new areas of growth, enhance productivity, and drive learning innovation at your organization, reach out to discuss with our AI experts.

About SweetRush

SweetRush is trusted by many of the world’s most successful companies to help them improve the performance of their employees and extended enterprise. SweetRush is known for strategic thought leadership and exceptionally creative and effective solutions that combine the best of learning experience design with highly engaging delivery. SweetRush services include strategy consulting and analysis, custom L&D solution design and development, high-performing staff-augmentation talent staffing, certification development, and innovative learning technologies such as VR, AR, and AI. SweetRush’s work has earned a long list of awards and accolades in collaboration with its world-class clients. Discover more at www.sweetrush.com.

Solid Gold: SweetRush Shines in 2025 as Top eLearning Content Development Company

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Tiffany Vojnovski

San Francisco, Calif., December 9, 2024–SweetRush, a custom learning provider known for its highly engaging, innovative, solutions celebrates Gold for Best eLearning Content Development Company. The top list was released by eLearning Industry.

This award recognizes eLearning content providers who can offer a complete business and learning needs analysis that takes all levels of the organization into account.

eLearning Industry Founder Christopher Pappas waxes enthusiastic about this year’s winners, whom he characterizes as “motivated not only by financial success but by something deeper: customer trust and loyalty. These businesses have a strong, purpose-driven company culture and they truly take care of their customers. Plus, they provide superb eLearning products and services.”

Winners were determined through a rigorous selection process, which included key criteria such as social responsibility, customer reviews and retention, level of industry innovation, quality of content delivery, and expertise in learning solutions.

SweetRush’s award-winning approach to content development includes:

Custom learning journeys that drive business results with a blend of engaging activities that challenge learners to apply, reflect upon, and sustain their learning gains
Fusion of instructional design and creativity—manifested in vibrant storytelling, immersive simulations, and agency-quality visual design—that drive learner engagement and knowledge retention
Expertise in learning strategy, as recognized by numerous industry awards, including 27 Brandon Hall Gold Awards in 2024 alone

Annie Hodson, SweetRush’s Chief Client Solutions & Marketing Officer, shares, “It’s our pleasure to bring learning strategy to life with compelling content that engages and empowers people and organizations. We’re grateful to join some of the industry’s leading innovators in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in L&D.”

SweetRush’s global family of client-partners spans a wide range of industries and learning needs that include finance, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and hospitality. Together, they’ve created award-winning leadership development, onboarding, compliance training, certification, and technical training solutions programs that boost learners’ skills and drive business success.

With a process rooted in a deep understanding of learning science and a commitment to innovation, SweetRush is helping organizations transform their learning strategies, elevate their content, and create a more engaging and impactful learning experience for their people.

Reach out today to learn more about how SweetRush partners with forward-thinking L&D leaders to build learning strategies and content that drive performance gains and organizational success.

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SweetRush Named No. 1 Provider of Employee Engagement Training

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Tiffany Vojnovski

San Francisco, Calif., November 19, 2024—SweetRush, a leading provider of innovative custom learning strategy and solutions, celebrates its first-place position on eLearning Industry’s 2025 list of Top Employee Engagement Training Providers.

Employee engagement is a critical, though often elusive, ingredient in organizational growth. A recent Gallup study quantifies the cost of global employee disengagement at $8.8 trillion, or the equivalent of 9% of global GDP.

The most successful organizations leverage a multitiered approach to employee engagement, including incentives, cultural transformation, and meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.

SweetRush partners with L&D teams and stakeholders at these forward-thinking organizations to develop engaging and effective training programs that foster a sense of connection and purpose among employees. SweetRush’s award-winning solutions engage learners at organizations in diverse industries that include finance, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and hospitality.

eLearning Industry Founder Christopher Pappas credits SweetRush’s learner-centric approach and expertise in crafting engaging learning experiences that “spark curiosity, drive growth, and empower [their client-partners’] workforces.”

Some highlights of SweetRush’s award-winning approach to employee engagement training include:

Learning in the flow of work, with solutions that integrate with daily tasks, enabling employees to apply new knowledge and skills immediately and boosting productivity and performance.
Learner-centered design that creates meaningful, relevant experiences that foster a sense of ownership and drive lasting results.
Personalized learning journeys that respect individual needs and preferences, enhancing learners’ motivation and professional growth.

Annie Hodson, SweetRush’s Chief Client Solutions & Marketing Officer, explains, “Employee engagement is more than just gamification and interactive content; it’s about fostering a culture of learning and growth where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best work. We’re proud to partner with organizations that share this vision.”

With a process rooted in a deep understanding of learning science and expertise in immersive and experiential learning, SweetRush is helping world-class client-partners like Hilton, Capgemini, Bayer, and Bridgestone engage their people, boost their business outcomes, and build a thriving organizational culture.

Reach out today to learn more about how SweetRush partners with forward-thinking L&D leaders to build long-term employee engagement strategies that inspire learners and drive organizational success.

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SweetRush & Capgemini Strike Gold with CLO Learning In Practice Award

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 by Tiffany Vojnovski

San Francisco, Calif., November 1, 2024 – SweetRush, a leading provider of innovative custom learning strategies and solutions, is proud to announce that its partnership with global technology leader Capgemini has earned a Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Learning In Practice Gold Award for Excellence in Learning Content.

This prestigious award celebrates SweetRush’s long-standing collaboration with Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost technology and consulting leaders, and their Connected Manager program, designed to elevate people-management skills and foster collaborative teamwork for Capgemini’s 90,000 global managers.

The Learning In Practice Awards recognize learning leaders who have demonstrated excellence in the design and delivery of employee development programs through a combination of qualities such as leadership commitment, measurement of results, and unique and creative initiatives.

“This award is a testament to the power of partnership and collaboration,” says SweetRush Chief Client Solutions & Marketing Officer Annie Hodson. “We’re honored to share this recognition with our longtime client-partner, Capgemini. Together, we’ve built a best-in-class learning strategy that meets a critical business need and helps Capgemini’s managers to gain firsthand experience of engaged, connected leadership.”

Connected Manager, which launched in 2021, has proved highly effective in equipping Capgemini’s people managers with the knowledge and skills to successfully lead global, interdisciplinary teams. The program leverages a variety of learning modalities, including a combination of closely knit learning communities, live ceremonies and rituals, virtual instructor-led training (VILT), peer coaching, and plenty of hands-on practice through authentic, gamified simulations.

“The Learning in Practice Awards showcase the best and brightest in corporate learning and development,” said Ashley St. John, editor-in-chief of Chief Learning Officer. “This year’s winners have shown exceptional innovation and dedication in advancing their organizations’ learning initiatives, particularly in the face of rapidly evolving workplace dynamics.”

SweetRush’s recognition in the Learning In Practice Awards underlines its position as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to achieve their learning and business goals. As a life-centered organization focused exclusively on people-centered services, SweetRush is proud to collaborate with clients like Capgemini to create impactful learning experiences that drive organizational success while serving as a source of connection and growth for learners.

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SweetRush Earns SOC 2 Certification, Ensures Client Data Security

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 by Carolina Montero

San Francisco, Calif., October 30, 2024 – SweetRush, a leading provider of innovative custom learning strategies and solutions, proudly announces that it has earned SOC 2 Type II certification. This achievement underscores SweetRush’s dedication to safeguarding client data and maintaining the highest standards of information security.

SOC 2 is a rigorous compliance framework used to evaluate and validate information security practices. To obtain this certification, SweetRush underwent a comprehensive audit to ensure the implementation of robust policies and protocols for protecting client data. This audit included rigorous testing of SweetRush’s IT infrastructure across 129 parameters, including security policies, control points, and numerous information systems.

Earning SOC 2 certification is the latest example of SweetRush’s ongoing investment in its IT infrastructure to protect against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Arturo Schwartzberg, SweetRush Cofounder and Chairman, affirms, “Over 23 years of business with many hundreds of clients, we’ve held every project with the utmost care and security. SOC 2 certification puts a bow on all the policies and frameworks we’ve been growing and evolving since 2001.”

Schwartzberg credits the IT team as the unseen—and often unsung—heroes who create the secure environment where SweetRush’s signature thought partnership and learning innovation can flourish.

Mark Mastro, SweetRush Director of IT and Security, explains, “It’s our job in IT to be diligent 24/7 to protect our clients’ data. Understandably, most folks outside IT just don’t realize that we are under constant attack by bad actors. Generally, we are behind the scenes and rarely get to be acknowledged in the awards SweetRush earns, so this is a unique moment of celebration for IT. Achieving this SOC 2 certification feels great, and I could not be more proud of the team.”

Though SweetRush’s primary focus is on products and services, the team recognizes that IT infrastructure and information security are vital to its clients and needs to be part of the conversation.

“This certification reflects our commitment to partnering with clients in a secure and trustworthy way,” adds Linda M. Fleming, SweetRush Chief Operating Officer. “It’s a significant step toward keeping SweetRush at the forefront of security, innovation, and trust.”

SweetRush’s SOC 2 certification reinforces its position as a trusted strategic partner for clients in all industries. As a life-centered organization focused exclusively on people-centered services, SweetRush is proud to offer client-partners the peace of mind of knowing their data is protected with the highest degree of integrity and security.

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SweetRush Welcomes Kelly F. Lake as new Chief Strategy Officer

September 26, 2024October 11, 2024 by Carolina Montero

San Francisco, Calif., September 26, 2024 – SweetRush, a leading provider of custom learning and performance solutions, appoints Kelly Lake as its new Chief Strategy Officer. In her role, Kelly will lead the company’s global strategy and direction for the development and execution of innovative learning solutions that drive organizational growth and success.

With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Kelly’s extensive background encompasses global learning and performance methodology and strategy, immersive learning technologies, customer-centric success, and global workforce enablement. Kelly is also a recognized thought leader, speaker, and innovator; her specialties include artificial intelligence (AI), learning and performance ecosystems, analytics, ROI/ROP, and strategic transformation.

With a demonstrated ability to create and deliver transformative learning experiences that directly impact organizational performance and outcomes, Kelly is uniquely positioned to contribute to SweetRush’s continual efforts to innovate by leveraging emerging technologies and strategies to shape the future of learning and performance.

“Welcoming Kelly as our Chief Strategy Officer underscores our deep commitment to providing strategic guidance and helping our clients flourish as they navigate the ever-evolving landscape of learning and development,” says SweetRush CEO, Danielle Hart. “Kelly is a true visionary and an exceptional navigator in our industry. We’re beyond excited to have her incredible skills, knowledge, and passion become part of the SweetRush family.”

SweetRush co-founder and board Chairman, Arturo Schwartzberg, echoes the excitement, stating, “Having Kelly join SweetRush truly feels like a dream come true. In today’s fast-paced world, our clients need to accelerate their change initiatives, and that’s precisely where we excel. With Kelly on board, we continue on our growth journey; elevating our ability to provide clients with strategic insights and exceptional results.”

“I am excited and truly honored to join SweetRush at this time in the industry,” says Kelly. “Working with highly creative and brilliant teams, I see the future of learning and it is SweetRush. Focused on innovation with AI contributing to the advancement of the modern workforce, SweetRush is leading the way to better align learner-centric solutions. As part of SweetRush, I look forward to enriching our strategic partnerships, enabling organizations to achieve their learning excellence.”

Connect with Kelly: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellylake/

About SweetRush

SweetRush is trusted by many of the world’s most successful companies to help them improve the performance of their employees and extended enterprise. SweetRush is known for exceptionally creative and effective solutions that combine the best of learning experience design with highly engaging delivery. SweetRush services include custom L&D solution design and development, high-performing staff-augmentation talent staffing, certification development, and innovative learning technologies such as VR, AR, and AI. SweetRush’s work has earned a long list of awards and accolades in collaboration with its world-class clients. Discover more at www.sweetrush.com.

Training Industry Honors SweetRush for 3 Consecutive Years: A Leader in Experiential Learning

September 11, 2024October 30, 2024 by Carolina Montero

San Francisco, Calif., September 11, 2024 — Good things happen in threes for SweetRush’s Emerging Tech team, who are currently celebrating their third consecutive year on Training Industry’s list of Top Experiential Learning Technologies Companies.

Experiential learning technologies include modalities such as virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), simulations, and serious games, which can be leveraged to meet such diverse learning needs as medical, compliance, manufacturing, and soft skills training.

Training Industry uses the following criteria to evaluate the Top 20 Experiential Learning Technologies Companies:

Breadth, quality, and advancement of features, capabilities, and analytics
Industry visibility, innovation, and impact in the learning technologies training market
Client and user representation
Business performance and growth

SweetRush Solution Architect Danielle Silver characterizes the honor as “a testament to the brilliant and forward-thinking client-partners who inspire us to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Crafting immersive and AI-powered learning experiences is not just our job, it’s our passion.”

Indeed, 2024 has been a year of innovation for SweetRush and its world-class client-partners. Leveraging the power duo of generative AI (genAI) and web-based extended reality (WebXR) technologies, the SweetRush XR team has helped L&D innovators in a wide range of industries bring high-impact learning, coaching, and skilling experiences to a wider audience than ever before.

Director Adrián Soto and team have also been engaged in developing custom enterprise AI training programs to help forward-thinking organizations future-prep their people. These programs model responsible, ethical AI usage via AI coaching, gamified branching simulations, and other experiential learning modalities.

In addition to earning the interest of learners, these solutions have also garnered attention from an industry audience. The SweetRush Emerging Tech team is enthusiastic about the AI opportunity and sharing their innovations in AI-powered and immersive learning via webinars, presentations, and publications. (Visit the SweetRush YouTube Channel for recordings of these live events.)

Most recently, the team authored a comprehensive eBook, titled The GenAI Playbook: An L&D Innovator’s Guide Leading-Edge Learning Transformation. “The Playbook doesn’t just talk about possibilities, it gives you a roadmap. The use cases and project lookbook show you exactly how genAI can transform L&D, from creating better learning experiences to getting your teams ready for the AI-driven workplace”, describes Annie Hodson, Chief Client Solutions and Marketing Officer.

SweetRush’s consultative approach to custom experiential learning design, which one client describes as “second to none,” addresses organization-wide business and learning needs through beginning-to-end strategy mapping. Leading organizations such as Hilton, Coursera, Bridgestone, and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) are pioneering leading-edge experiential learning solutions that engage diverse, globally distributed learner audiences in skill acquisition and practice.

These partnerships result in creative, compelling solutions that make learning an experience to remember—and have been recognized by 157 Gold Brandon Hall Awards and 10 Gold CLO Learning in Practice Awards to date.

If you’d like to create rich, resonant, and award-winning experiential learning of your own, please reach out to be connected with an expert learning consultant.

About SweetRush

SweetRush services include custom L&D solution design and development, high-performing staff-augmentation talent, certification development, and innovative learning technologies such as VR, AR, and AI. SweetRush’s work has earned a long list of awards and accolades in collaboration with its world-class clients. Discover more at www.sweetrush.com.

SweetRush Strikes Gold! 27 Times Over at the Brandon Hall Group™ Awards

August 28, 2024September 6, 2024 by Carolina Montero

SweetRush wins 28 awards at the 2024 Brandon Hall Group Awards in 16 categories for L&D Solutions, including multiple wins for competencies and skills development, blended learning, and games and simulations for learning.

San Francisco, Calif., August 28, 2024 — SweetRush, a leading provider of customized talent empowerment and people success solutions, along with its client-partners, takes home 28 prestigious Brandon Hall Group™ HCM Excellence Awards®, including 27 Gold awards and one Silver.

These accolades are shared with client-partners Capgemini, Hilton, and Regions Bank, who rely on SweetRush’s expertise in the craft of learning and development to enable change within their organizations.

“We share this incredible recognition with our clients, whose commitment to excellence drives us forward,” said SweetRush CEO Danielle Hart. “Our clients come to us to solve their toughest business challenges with creative and impactful learning solutions that we’ve come to be known for. This shared commitment to groundbreaking work continues to drive the evolution of the L&D industry, and we’re honored to be at the forefront.”

The awards reflect the breadth and depth of the SweetRush team’s expertise, spanning multiple HCM Excellence categories across five program areas: Learning and Development, Sales Performance, Talent Acquisition, and Future of Work.

Highlights include:

Awards in 16 unique categories
Three Gold awards for Best Use of Games and Simulations for Learning
Three Gold awards for Custom Content Learning
Two Gold awards for Best Competencies and Skill Development
Two Gold awards for Best Results of a Learning Program
Two Gold awards for Best Coaching and Mentoring Program
Gold wins in categories for upskilling, blended learning, video for learning, and hybrid learning programs, among others

SweetRush’s award-winning projects foster employee growth and development, transforming workplaces and lives. This year’s programs include those that are enabling:

Customer service teams in the hospitality industry to effectively manage customer resolution via an immersive AI-powered learning experience that simulates authentic customer interactions.
New bank tellers prepare for the demands of their first few days and weeks on the job via an engaging new hire onboarding experience that features games, simulations, and community-based learning experiences.
Corporate and guest-facing teams to recognize and report the compliance and privacy concerns that are unique to their workplace via a fun and memorable video series that educates and entertains.
Global team members of a tech firm to remain vigilant and proactive at noticing and preventing potential compliance issues via a heart-pounding, scenario-based compliance experience that presents real life dilemmas.

“These awards are not just a recognition of our past achievements, but a springboard for the future,” said Annie Hodson, Chief Client Solutions & Marketing Officer at SweetRush. “This is just the beginning. We’re fired up to keep innovating, pushing the envelope, and crafting learning experiences that truly empower people and organizations to thrive in the future.”

SweetRush supports clients within industries including business services, banking and finance, healthcare, consumer goods, automotive, retail, nonprofit, and pharmaceuticals.

SweetRush’s 2024 Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards:

27 GOLD AWARDS

Best Coaching and Mentoring Program [x2]
Best Competencies and Skill Development [x2]
Best Compliance Training [x1]
Best Custom Content Learning [x3]
Best Hybrid Learning Program [x3]
Best Leadership Development Program
Best New Hire Onboarding Program
Best Program for Upskilling Employees
Best Results of a Learning Program [x2]
Best Senior Manager Development Program [x2]
Best Unique or Innovative Learning and Development Program [x2]
Best Unique or Innovative Sales Training Program
Best Use of a Blended Learning Program
Best Use of Games and Simulations for Learning [x3]
Best Use of Social Collaborative Learning
Best Use of Video for Learning

1 SILVER AWARD

Best Use of a Blended Learning Program

“Excellence Award winners are shown to be organizations that truly value their employees and invest in them through their human capital management programs,” said Brandon Hall Group™ Chief Operating Officer Rachel Cooke, HCM Excellence Award® program leader. “These HCM programs have been validated as best in class for business value and the impact on the employees themselves.”

“Our award recipients demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence in human capital management,” said Brandon Hall Group Chief Executive Officer Mike Cooke. “This year, we’ve witnessed some of the most groundbreaking applications of HCM strategies in our organization’s history. Many of these innovations leverage cutting-edge technologies and foster unprecedented levels of cross-functional collaboration, resulting in remarkable improvements in operational efficiency and employee engagement.”

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran independent senior industry experts, Brandon Hall Group analysts, and executives based upon these criteria: alignment to their business need and environment; program design, functionality, and delivery; adoption, integration, user experience, innovation, and creativity; and overall effectiveness, impact, and measurable benefits.

If you’d like to speak to SweetRush about its award-winning approach to learning and development, visit the company website.

View the winners on the Brandon Hall Group website. Congratulations to all!

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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. The best minds in Human Capital Management (HCM) choose Brandon Hall Group™ to help them create future-proof employee development plans for the new era.

For over 30 years, we have empowered, recognized, and certified excellence in organizations worldwide, influencing the development of over 10 million employees and executives. Our HCM Excellence Awards® program was the first to recognize organizations for learning and talent and is the gold standard, known as the “Academy Awards of Human Capital Management.”