SAP Labs bags Zinnov Awards

 SAP Labs has been recognized, by Zinnov, among MNC R&D Centers that inspire and contribute to the growth of the industry in the categories of "Most Successful Employee Engagement” and “Impact on Society". The Zinnov Awards has recognized companies and individuals for excellence in the R&D industry for five consecutive years in various categories.

SAP Labs India’s recognition for "Most Successful Employee Engagement” showcases its focus on building talent from within, fostering innovation, and inspiring leadership at all levels. Employee engagement takes place through unique diversity and inclusion initiatives such as enabling women to integrate themselves back into the workforce after maternity leave which has resulted in the reduction of attrition amongst women from 31 per cent in 2010 to 0 per cent in 2013.

"At SAP, we believe in helping the world run better and in improving people's lives. We are delighted with this recognition for our people-centric initiatives and for our efforts to promote education, entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable economic environment and technology enablement in the society," said Clas Neumann, Senior Vice-President & Global Head, SAP Labs Network.

SAP's CSR programmes and initiatives strategically focus on three key areas: Education, Entrepreneurship and Technology Donation. The model is well supported by a unique combination of employee volunteering and social investment. In India, SAP has impacted the lives of over 15,000 underprivileged youth through education and computer literacy till date. Additionally, it has trained and mentored over 102 social enterprises and sensitized over 11,000 engineering students to pursue entrepreneurship. These efforts are aimed at creating employment opportunities for youth and women and providing skills development to unskilled youth in the rural areas.