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Autodesk is proud to be featured in Fast Company\u2019s list of Best Workplaces for Innovators for the second consecutive year.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

At Autodesk, innovation is our lifeblood. It courses through every part of the company, including the experiences we create for our employees. And I\u2019m so proud for our company to be recognized for these efforts. Fast Company just named Autodesk a Best Workplace for Innovators 2023<\/a>. This honor puts a stamp of approval on our efforts to empower employees to improve processes, create new products, and envision new ways of doing business. <\/p>\n

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To learn more about what makes Autodesk a special place for our innovative employees, check out Autodesk Life<\/a>.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Our company\u2019s culture leaders think big, out of the box, and beyond the status quo\u2013just like our technology focused employees. In celebration of our recent Fast Company recognition, I talked with three of them and asked: Which programs set us apart?<\/strong> How are they innovative?<\/strong> How do they foster innovation?<\/strong> Here\u2019s what they shared, in their own words.   <\/p>\n

Workplace Innovator: Jenny Lum, Autodesk\u2019s Director of Global Projects<\/h3>\n

Program<\/strong>: Embracing a hybrid-first workplace.<\/strong> \u201cWhile other companies set return-to-office mandates, Autodesk came up with a new approach that balances the needs of our employees and business. We call it Flex Forward<\/a>. It prioritizes flexibility for our employees, allowing them to work from anywhere in the world where we can legally do business. We still value in-person meetings, but they have to be meaningful. These intentional gatherings have to drive human connection, belonging, and business impact.\u201d Our innovation:<\/strong> \u201cOur Flex Forward approach offers workplace flexibility\u2013but when you\u2019re in an Autodesk office, we want it to empower you to do great work. We\u2019ve redesigned our offices to help facilitate employee choice\u2013with focus areas for heads-down work, collaboration areas for meetings and brainstorming, and social areas for human connection and fun. We also created the Autodesk Conference Experience (ACE). It\u2019s like a concierge service for onsite gatherings, so our teams can personalize their in-person meetings, room arrangements, and team-building activities. ACE helps our teams make the most of every moment together.\u201d Innovation outcomes:<\/strong> \u201cFlex Forward is a talent magnet. Since we announced our hybrid-first approach to work, we\u2019ve seen a significant increase<\/a> in job applications, especially among the underrepresented groups we want to attract. We strongly believe that diversity drives innovation and business impact.\u201d <\/p>\n

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With Flex Forward, Autodesk strives to transform work by prioritizing flexibility, enhancing the employee experience, and meeting the needs of our dynamic and growing business.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>\n

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DEI Innovator: Ramona Blake, Autodesk\u2019s Senior Director of Diversity & Belonging<\/h3>\n

Program: Diversifying leadership development<\/strong>. \u201cAt Autodesk, we recognize we have to do more than attract diverse talent. We also need to develop the next generation of diverse leaders. That\u2019s why we developed our NEXT LEVEL<\/a> program to give underrepresented Autodeskers of color one-on-one leadership coaching and mentorship, creating a strong bench of talented individuals for senior level opportunities moving forward.\u201d Our innovation:<\/strong> \u201cAfter six months of leadership development, our inaugural NEXT LEVEL cohort of employees participated in a capstone competition called \u2018Innovation Idol.\u2019 We grouped them into teams to develop and pitch a recommendation for a real-world Autodesk opportunity. The proposals focused on developing a machine learning (ML) solution for our customers.\u201d Innovation outcomes:<\/strong> \u201cThe cohort got a crash course in ML for the capstone project. Most had little prior experience with ML. Now, they\u2019ve gained valuable awareness around how ML can deliver value for our customers and experience in building a business case tied to a new solution. That part of the program delivered immediate innovation impact to the company. But over the longer term, this and future cohorts will grow into more leadership roles, where their diverse voices will help drive innovative products, solutions, and experiences for our customers.\u201d <\/p>\n

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NEXT LEVEL is a sponsorship and leadership development program designed in partnership with Autodesk’s ERGs.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>\n

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Impact Innovator: Christine Stoner, Autodesk Foundation\u2019s Executive Director<\/h3>\n

Program: Democratizing employee-led grantmaking.<\/strong> \u201cWho better to identify how and where our communities are most in need than our employee resource groups? ERGs represent the underrepresented. So, the Foundation<\/a> partnered with them to develop and complete a grantmaking pilot<\/a>. We gave the ERGs $140,000 in unrestricted funding to provide to the nonprofits of their choice.\u201d Our innovation:<\/strong> \u201cEach step of the grantmaking process involved innovation. We upskilled ERG leaders on progressive and strategic grantmaking practices. We held workshops on how to establish an impact thesis, conduct due diligence, and engage communities in the selection process. Then, each ERG either voted or used a grant selection committee to make their final decisions.\u201d Innovation outcomes:<\/strong> \u201cI was thrilled to see how these ERGs put their resources to good use. The Autodesk Latinx Network granted funds to LatinaGeeks, which encourages Latinas to pursue tech careers. The Autodesk Black Network and Young Professionals Network pooled their grants to support Techbridge Girls, which inspires BIPOC girls to go into STEM fields. This initiative is just one example of the investments we\u2019re making to inspire the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy, the workplace, and beyond.\u201d <\/p>\n

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The Autodesk Foundation and ERGs partnered to reach nonprofit organizations that are meaningful to group members and their communities.<\/p><\/div> <\/div>\n

At Autodesk, we power the technology that empowers the people designing and making the world around us. A culture of innovation is what will unlock the next big idea that makes buildings greener, products smarter, or blockbusters more mesmerizing. In other words, a better world designed and made for all. <\/p>\n

Meet four innovators from Autodesk Research helping to shape a better, more sustainable world.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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