Top 100 Reasons Why It’s Great to Work at Achievers

Whether it’s First Round Friday or our Rewards and Recognition luncheons, every Achiever has a favorite thing about working here (aside from their awesome job!). We ask all of our employees every year to help us make this list, and what you see here is truly democratic compilation. In no particular order, here are a few of our favorite things.

1. Great People. Achievers are passionate about what they do and *who they do it with*. Their energy is infectious, their commitment is unwavering and their potential is limitless. We believe that great people build great companies, and that’s why we’re A-Player obsessed.
2. Career Advancement & Opportunity. We’re a company of a 100+ going on 1,000+ and as we grow, we’re promoting from within. If you’re a rock star, it won’t be long before you start moving up – we promote based on performance not tenure.
3. Commitment to Professional Development. We hire A--Players and then we make sure they have the tools, education and resources necessary to stay at the top of their game.
4. Rewards & Recognition. We practice what we preach and make “Achievers: The world’s greatest rewards and recognition program” available to all employees.
5. Amazing Benefits. Our health insurance and benefits are in the top 10 % of all plans. We want our people to be happy and healthy.
6. Location, Location, Location. Our offices in San Francisco, Toronto, and Boston are creative, open spaces designed to inspire our dynamic, team-oriented culture.
7. Culture. At Achievers we practice what we preach, cultivating an engaged workplace where employees work hard and feel valued for what they do. We believe that committing to a culture of recognition increases productivity and drives achievements – and we’ve got the results to prove it.
8. Flexible office hours. We’re not a typical 9-5 company. We work hard and focus on delivering results, not watching the clock.
9. Four weeks starting vacation. We work hard but know the importance of work-life balance, which is why every employee gets a minimum of three weeks’ vacation and extended long weekends.
10. Rocket-Ship Growth. We’re disrupting a 100-year-old industry with a revolutionary product. Engaging your employees is becoming the fastest growing trend in human resource management – and we’re at the forefront. We’re a real business, solving real problems and have had 100% growth every year for the past three years.
11. We Feed You. Whether it’s an array of breakfast choices, unlimited healthy snacks, regular free lunches or the occasional chocolate bar, we provide the fuel you need to do great work.
12. Exciting Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP.) We’re a venture-backed, pre-IPO company at a time when Tech companies are seeing record valuations. Get in early and be a part of history. You’ll see your hard work pay off far more than just a salary.
13. We are backed by awesome venture capital firms: Grandbanks Capital, JLA Ventures and Sequoia Capital!
14. Our employees are empowered with the information and resources they need to make informed decisions – and execute.
15. Our leadership team has an open door policy and is always approachable.
16. We have a Social Responsibility committee and four Social Responsibility days off per year to volunteer.
17. A Smartphone allowance of $300 every two years.
18. We get two “patio passes”, which are half days we can take in the summer months and add onto our vacation.
19. First Date Dress Code. We treat people like adults and empower them to use their judgment when deciding what to wear to work.
20. Our clients are world-class companies across North America and they love us.
21. Achievers embraces diversity as we know that great people come from all walks of life.
22. We embrace our multi-generational workforce.
23. Every employee has regular meetings with their leader to give and get feedback.
24. We have a culture of L.O.V.E (Living Our Values Everyday).
25. Our company Mission: “Change the Way the World Works.”
26. We have great ideas and take big risks. If things don’t work out – we fail fast and move on.
27. First Round Fridays – We celebrate the week’s successes every Friday at 5pm.
28. We have unlimited coffee and fridges full of drinks that are free for the entire company.
29. We have Rewards and Recognition lunches every month.
30. Everyone gets two department development days to learn new skills. We know what our individual goals and responsibilities are – and how we achieve them is up to us.
31. Every employee attends Achievers Academy to learn from “professors” in every area of the business.
32. We have a daily, company-wide nine minute meeting called To The Point (TTP).
33. We use the word ‘Awesome’ in almost every sentence.
34. We are challenged and engaged at work every day.
35. We have two company retreats per year. The entire company gathers to develop the strategy, set goals, and celebrate successes. (And maybe enjoy a drink or two.)
36. We have no “HR” department: Employee Experience is taking over.
37. We have our own company inspired drinks, the RedPoint and Purple Haze.
38. You’ll receive feedback regularly, whether you ask for it or not. ☺
39. With iSave iEarn, we get rewarded for saving the company money.
40. The RockStar Recruiting Program rewards employees who refer successful candidates with points, celebrations and much more.
41. We’re changing the world of employee engagement forever.
42. You aren’t limited by your job description. There is no ceiling on getting involved or going above and beyond.
43. Achievers’ employees don’t just deliver results, we get to be part of the decision making process.
44. With the Co-Vest Program, Achievers shares an investment in your professional development.
45. Achievers has extra-curricular activities such as Soccer Club, Rock Climbing Club, Ski/Snowboard Club, Running Club.
46. Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn.
47. Each department holds regular meetings, and it’s not uncommon to kick them off with a dance party.
48. Our Personal Top 1 Program allows employees to set and be rewarded for achieving personal goals.
49. Some of us really like our coworkers; some of us call our coworkers our best friends.
50. We have an Internal Hire Program to ensure consistency, fairness and help our employees transition into new roles.
51. We offer subsidized gym memberships in the Toronto office.
52. We have a RedPoint employee lounge.
53. The entire company is offered branded swag on a consistent basis.
54. Embracing Real-time Communication means that we address and resolve problems as soon as they arise.
55. At our ‘Ask The Leaders’ events, employees have the opportunity to have any questions they submit answered by our leadership team.
56. Our CreateValue tool lets employees submit innovative ideas for improving process and saving money.
57. Our Member Experience team will turn you into a Raving Fan.
58. We have a library in the office, and if there’s a book you want, we’ll get it for you.
59. Each office has a kitchen fully loaded with dishes, cutlery and much more, for everyone to use.
60. We communicate both good and bad news transparently.
61. We celebrate all successes both personal and professional.
62. We believe great companies are founded on great people.
63. Healthy competition is encouraged – whether it’s on the sales floor or on the softball field.
64. We practice what we preach.
65. Lunch and Learns happen regularly.
66. We have a rooftop patio in our San Francisco and Toronto offices.
67. Sometimes we toast our successes with champagne in the middle of the day.
68. We work hard and play harder.
69. Our recruiting bar is set high. Every prospective employee is measured against our current employee base, which is awesome.
70. If there’s something you need that will make your job easier, we’ll get it for you.
71. Our CTO, Aris, has a favorite mantra, “There’s no monopoly on good ideas.”
72. We hear “wow” whenever someone sees our platform for the first time.
73. Everyone’s birthday is celebrated with treats.
74. Guests are encouraged and welcomed – whether it’s in the office, at First Round Fridays or at company events.
75. We have CUTO teams tasked with ‘Culturing Up The Office’.
76. We celebrate everyone’s anniversary in a meaningful and exciting way.
77. You are guaranteed to laugh often.
78. We have a great product and people actually like to use it.
79. All offices are easily accessible by multiple modes of transportation.
80. We have on-site Yoga in the Toronto office.
81. There is a shower in the Boston office.
82. We have an amazing online rewards catalogue so you can choose a reward that is meaningful to you.
83. All employees can receive monthly data subsidies for smart phone use.
84. Achievers’ employees aren’t just allowed to use social media at work, we are encouraged to do so.
85. We do regular Leadership and Employee Engagement Surveys.
86. We have annual, quarterly, department, individual goals and incentives to hit them.
87. The best Achievers Academy professor gets a prestigious Dean of Studies award.
88. Achievers has a glee club and has been known to flash mob.
89. We have freedom to personalize our space any way we like.
90. Sometimes the leadership team makes us hot breakfast.
91. Everyone here is passionate about what they do and nobody is trying to coast.
92. We maintain Help Central, a fantastic internal website where you’ll find everything you need to be successful at Achievers.
93. Achievers believes that “no one is smarter than everyone.”
94. When we achieve our quarterly goal, we celebrate with the entire company.
95. Many of our departments have their own mascots.
96. Achievers values your individuality.
97. Our IT team is called Binary Experience.
98. Our CFO, Dave, has the loudest laugh at the company.
99. We win awards for innovation, employee engagement, culture, PR and much more.
100. We thought of 99 reasons of why we love working here, and they were so fascinating, you read all of them.