ALOM Named a Top Workplace for 3rd Year

ALOM, a global leader in supply chain management, has been selected for the third consecutive year as one of The Bay Area News Group’s Top 100 Workplaces.  The honor was awarded based solely on employee feedback as gathered in a survey of approximately 6,000 workplaces conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement.

“ALOM employees exemplify the highest standards for professional and personal integrity. They are knowledgeable about our industry, dedicated to excellence in serving our customers, and passionate about contributing to our community,” said ALOM President and CEO Hannah Kain. “ALOM is proud that they so honorably represent our brand in the marketplace.”

Since ALOM’s founding in 1997, Kain has cultivated a transparent and educated workplace.  Each person receives a one-page business plan on the direction of the company, as well as its mission, values, and principles of doing business. ALOM conducts regular company meetings where all employees learn about the company’s performance, key achievements, and challenges. These meetings also provide a forum for employee engagement and recognition.

ALOM trains its people in processes that ensure quality throughout its supply chain and promote the safety and development of each employee. As a company, it has earned internationally recognized process and quality management certifications such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and TL 9000.  Additionally, ALOM offers over 100 training courses a year spanning business and technical skills, safety, health, and wellness.

This culture leads to achievement. ALOM staff received global recognition by winning the 2015 Silver Company of the Year Stevie^® Award, the 2016 Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead award, and the 2015 Green Supply Chain Award from Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine.

ALOM is deeply committed to principals of diversity and social responsibility, which resonate with its employees. “As a woman-owned business enterprise, ALOM respects our employees’ distinctive contributions and encourages a diversity of perspectives. We believe it makes us a more innovative and exciting environment in which to grow,” said ALOM Senior Human Resources Manager, Claire Mendonca.

This inclusivity extends to employees’ families.  ALOM hosts staff celebrations and family-friendly open houses recognizing company milestones.

ALOM’s Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy Lisa Dolan recently won the YWCA-Silicon Valley Tribute to Women Award for leadership and community engagement.  ALOM encourages its employees to support local charitable organizations.  Volunteer initiatives include:

• Fremont-based Abode Services and Sunrise Village Emergency Shelter
• Silicon Valley Leadership Group, including participation in the annual Silicon Valley Turkey Trot charity race
• Tri-Cities League of Volunteers (LOV) toy drive
• HOPE Services, providing warehouse job training and employment to adults with
  developmental disabilities

By providing advanced supply chain solutions, ALOM and its employees support a number of client-driven charitable initiatives such as Ford Warriors in Pink, donating proceeds of “Warrior wear and gear” to fight breast cancer. In partnership with the McKesson Foundation, ALOM supports the Giving Comfort program that distributes comfort packs to cancer patients to soothe the discomfort caused by cancer treatment. Another customer, One World Play Project, donates nearly indestructible soccer balls to youth in disadvantaged third world communities.