Company: ADP
Filing Date: 2025-09-25
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001308179-25-000607
Chunk: 29

Company: AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING INC
Filing Date: 2025-09-25
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 29
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 the CEO position, it regularly reports to the board of directors and decisions are made at the board level. In connection with this responsibility for developing managerial succession plans, our board of directors reviews, at least annually, the short, medium and long-term succession plans for the company’s senior management, including the CEO. This annual review also includes a review of the company’s broader HCM practices. In addition, our board meets regularly with high-potential executives from ADP’s various business units at each regular board meeting, which provides our board with greater, direct exposure to a broader group of pipeline candidates.

| Corporate Social Responsibility at ADP |

At ADP, innovation is the heart of our business — and the values that led us to become a global leader in HR and payroll solutions still guide our way after 75 years. As we focus on solving complex business challenges for our clients and their workers — we are keenly aware of our responsibility to contribute to progress in business and beyond. We are in the fortunate position to support more than 1.1 million clients and their workers. And, with every interaction, we have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help build a better future.

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| Corporate Governance |

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| Leveraging our unparalleled data insights, we innovate by anticipating the future of work, the future of HCM and the future of pay to help our clients transform their businesses, simplify work and empower their employees.                                                                                                                                                                                
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 As new technologies and shifting workplace dynamics continuously reshape the way people work, we support every HCM need of our clients whether that client is a small, local business or a large, global enterprise operating around the world.                                                                                                                                                              
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 We are always designing better ways to work through industry-leading products, premium services and exceptional experiences that enable people to reach their full potential all around the world.                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
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| Our long-term business success is closely linked to our commitment to creating a values-based culture where every associate feels like they belong and can thrive.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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 Grounded in the core value “Each Person Counts,” ADP has a robust strategy to enable the growth, development, and career success of our 67,000 associates across the globe. We optimize personalized, modern learning experiences and outcomes throughout ADP by leveraging technology, data, design and talent to ensure our programs are engaging and accessible