KPMG develops platform to reinforce corporate culture among employees

KPMG has developed a platform that aims to connect its 36,000 US employees to company culture efforts. The Culture Champions Network (CCN) “brings together people that raise their hand . . . and [are] really committed to leading the way as it relates to culture, and being an ambassador, and a role model for culture,” according to vice chair of talent and culture Sandy Torchia. The CCN platform is gamified, so as employees participate in qualifying virtual and in-person events — such as business resource group events, mentoring sessions, volunteer work, nonprofit board service, and learning and development courses, Torchia said — they can earn titles ranging from “enthusiast” to “catalyst” and eventually “legend.” Torchia said: “We wanted to give people the path and recognize them for the things that they’re doing, and also it’s helpful sometimes to have a reminder of what else you might want to do to not only achieve status along the culture legends journey, but also just to make KPMG a great place to work.”