Ryan Named One of the 2016 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in North America

Dallas, Texas (Jul. 20, 2016) – Ryan, a global tax firm, has been recognized as one of the 2016 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^™ in North America for the second consecutive year. This award program is sponsored by Achievers, an industry leader in employee recognition solutions, and honors the top companies in North America that demonstrate innovative ways to engage and reward employees for outstanding performance.

“Rewarding and recognizing employee performance as a way to build an engaged workplace is a smart business strategy that delivers higher levels of talent retention, as well as improved client service and results,” said G. Brint Ryan, Chairman and CEO of Ryan. “It’s an honor to have our business strategy validated through this designation as one of the most engaged workplaces in the U.S. and Canada.”

The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^™ winners were evaluated based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement^™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards and Recognition, Professional and Personal Growth, Accountability and Performance, Vision and Values, and Corporate Social Responsibility. The panel of judges included various academics and thought leaders on employee engagement and included representation from organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), HR Technology Conference, and HRO Today.

“Engaging employees and promoting positive workplace culture are now top priorities for business leaders in North America, and the elite companies on this list are already ahead of their peers and seeing positive effects from their programs,” said David Brennan, Achievers General Manager. “This award validates these companies’ commitments to creating a people-first focus and recognizes how having an engaged workplace has positive impacts across the business. Our sincere congratulations to all of the 2016 winners!”

For more information on the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^™ in North America award visit www.Achievers.com/engaged.

About Achievers
Achievers industry-leading Employee Recognition and Rewards solution provides companies with a robust foundation for their employee engagement initiatives, which enables both social and rewards-based recognition. Designed for today’s workplace, Achievers’ innovative SaaS platform can increase employee engagement and drive business success. It empowers employees to recognize and reward each other in real time and aligns employees with company values and goals. Delivering almost six million recognitions annually, the Achievers platform inspires employee loyalty, engagement, and performance in 150 countries. Achievers is a Blackhawk Network company and is headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco. Please visit www.achievers.com for more information.

About Ryan

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the Firm combines deep tax expertise with practitioner-built technology and comprehensive consulting, compliance, and advocacy capabilities. Supported by the acclaimed myRyan work environment, more than 7,600 team members are empowered to deliver exceptional results for more than 87,000 clients in over 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. Driven by a commitment to client advocacy, Ryan helps businesses pay only what they owe, freeing capital to invest, grow, and thrive. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com.

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