2011 Communication on Progress

Participant
Published
  • 16-Aug-2011
Time period
  • August 2010  –  August 2011
Format
  • Stand alone document – Basic COP Template
Differentiation Level
  • This COP qualifies for the Global Compact Active level
Self-assessment
  • Includes a CEO statement of continued support for the UN Global Compact and its ten principles
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Human Rights
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Labour
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Environment
  • Description of actions or relevant policies related to Anti-Corruption
  • Includes a measurement of outcomes
 
  • Statement of continued support by the Chief Executive Officer
  • Statement of the company's chief executive (CEO or equivalent) expressing continued support for the Global Compact and renewing the company's ongoing commitment to the initiative and its principles.

  • I am pleased to confirm that since joining the Global Compact APTMetrics has continued to support its ten principles with respect to human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. We have worked to make the Global Compact and its principles part of the strategy, culture and day-to-day operations of our company. APTMetrics has made a clear statement of this commitment to our stakeholders and the general public. APTMetrics has created policy and implemented procedures to ensure our compliance and support of the ten principles. We will continue to work towards furthering our commitment to these principles by reviewing our progress and challenging ourselves to constantly improve.

    Sincerely yours,

    Kathleen K. Lundquist, Ph.D.
    Chief Executive Officer
    APTMetrics, Inc.
    One Thorndal Circle
    Darien, CT 06820
    Tel: (203) 655-7779
    Fax: (203) 655-8288
    Email: KKL@APTMetrics.com

Human Rights
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of human rights for the company (i.e. human rights risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on Human Rights.

  • APT Metrics has a policy of respecting the human rights of our employees, clients, and anyone within our scope. This is accomplished through a consistent and legally defensible hiring and employment process that is in line with all federal and state hiring mandates. APT Metrics never has and never will be complicit in human rights abuses. In addition, we ensure that these human rights principles are embedded in the assessment and hiring practices that we implement for our global organizational clients.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement Human Rights policies, address Human Rights risks and respond to Human Rights violations.

  • APT Metrics has a variety of mechanisms to ensure our adherence to the human rights principle. Training on sexual harassment is necessary for all employees as part of ongoing employment. An employee relations manager is in place to address grievances from employees. APT Metrics also promotes an open door policy regarding any issues employees may have about their workplace.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Kathleen Lundquist is a recipient of the National Association of Women Business Owners-CT (NAWBO-CT) Woman Business Owner of the Year Award. NAWBO-CT is dedicated to advancing, educating, mentoring, and empowering women business owners.
    Kathleen Lundquist is the recipient of the Hartford Business Journal's 2010 Diversity Policy/Advocacy-Individual Award. This recognition is awarded annually to those individuals in Connecticut who are making significant strides in support of workplace diversity.

Labour
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of labour rights for the company (i.e. labour rights-related risks and opportunities). Description of written policies, public commitments and company goals on labour rights.

  • APT Metrics has policies ensuring fairness in employee compensation and benefits. We are committed to maintaining high level and ethical human resource processes. APT Metrics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing diversity within the organization.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions taken by the company to implement labour policies, address labour risks and respond to labour violations.

  • APT Metrics provides performance management training to all hiring managers. Internal audits are performed frequently by senior leaders to ensure fairness in human resources processes. An industry audit was recently performed to compare APT Metrics’ compensation plan to others’. The audit showed that APT Metrics provides above average insurance and benefits, salaries are within market standards, and the cost of living adjustments are accurate.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates performance.

  • Annual cost of living adjustments are made for employees. An audit committee was formed to address the compensation plan. Audit committees have also been formed to address the performance management system, the onboarding process, and the career development process. As a result APT Metrics was the 2009 recipient of a Stevie Award for "Best Overall Company of the Year in a Service Business with Up to 100 Employees" category in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business is an international competition recognizing the accomplishments of women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run.
    Since 2002, APTMetrics has been awarded certification by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC's goal is to foster diversity in the world of commerce. Its programs and policies are designed to expand opportunities and eliminate barriers in today's marketplace for women business owners. Further, APTMetrics is a 2011 recipient of a prestigious DiversityBusiness.com Top 50 Diversity-owned Businesses in Connecticut award.

Environment
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of environmental protection for the company (i.e. environmental risks and opportunities). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on environmental protection.

  • APT Metrics is a service based company and thus has a limited carbon footprint. We are committed to maintaining a small environmental impact and further reducing it.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement environmental policies, address environmental risks and respond to environmental incidents.

  • APTMetrics uses only recycled paper for printing, provides recycle bins in every office, and biodegradable products whenever possible. Further, APT Metrics created a committee on how records are kept. This committee has worked tirelessly to move towards an electronic format for all records. Finally, APTMetrics has moved towards all web based products and away from paper based products.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates environmental performance.

  • The following products have been moved to an online format reducing printing costs and paper waste: JobMetrics , SelectionMetrics, PerformMetrics, CareerMetrics , 360Metrics, SurveyMetrics, ChangeMetrics, and SELectrics.

Anti-Corruption
  • Assessment, policy and goals
  • Description of the relevance of anti-corruption for the company (i.e. anti-corruption risk-assessment). Description of policies, public commitments and company goals on anti-corruption.

  • APT Metrics holds its employees to the highest standards regarding corruption in all its forms. APTMetrics adheres to the SIOP uniform guidelines for Industrial/Organizational Psychologists, maintains a strict ethics policy, and is financially audited regularly by an outside organization.

  • Implementation
  • Description of concrete actions to implement anti-corruption policies, address anti-corruption risks and respond to incidents.

  • At APTMetrics outside legal counsel reviews policy and documentation for staff, auditors review financial records, and senior management regularly holds a professional audit to ensure compliance with all policy.

  • Measurement of outcomes
  • Description of how the company monitors and evaluates anti-corruption performance.

  • A bi-annual employee survey is used to assess employee satisfaction and safety in the workplace. Further, auditors have never reported any corrupt behavior.