MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GuideSpark, the leading digital employee communications company, today announced record performance in 2013 and powerful momentum propelling the company into the New Year. Rapid new customer growth, an exceptionally strong subscription renewal rate and strategic expansion of the company's video content library were the driving forces behind GuideSpark’s stellar year.
GuideSpark is answering an increasing demand for a cost-effective way to engage with and educate employees on complex topics like health care reform, benefits and other HR topics. Growing its customer base by 300 percent this year, the company is now serving virtually every major industry, from technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, restaurants, lodging and financial services to mining, transportation, construction and real estate. GuideSpark’s customer base includes companies of all sizes from the Fortune 10 to growing companies with hundreds of employees. Employees from this customer base have accessed GuideSpark’s short-form videos from more than 96 countries.
“Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our organization, so it made perfect sense for us to consider transforming the way we deliver important information to employees at all levels – from administrative and support staff to our creative teams," said Ralph Beidelman, Senior Vice President of Total Rewards at Discovery Communications. "GuideSpark enables us to provide our diverse and geographically dispersed employees with access to customized content – where and when they want it, whether that be via mobile devices, in the office or on a laptop. As a result of using GuideSpark, we have seen a far higher level of employee engagement and look forward to continuing to roll out new content to our employees worldwide."
"This has been an incredibly exciting year for the company as we carve out an innovative new space within the employee engagement and relationship management marketplace," said Keith Kitani, CEO, GuideSpark. "We are thrilled to be working with so many respected organizations who realize the importance of effective employee communications and look forward to continuing our exponential growth as we expand our offerings in this exciting new space."
About GuideSpark
GuideSpark provides a customized and engaging digital employee communications solution for educating employees on complex topics such as benefits, health care reform and compensation programs. Our videos deliver customized content to transform employees into informed, engaged and intelligent consumers of company benefits. As a result, GuideSpark’s clients are able to improve overall employee engagement, satisfaction and retention while simultaneously saving significant time and money. For more information, visit www.guidespark.com.
