WP Engine Ireland has once again been recognized as one of the best workplaces in the country by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture.
This is WP Engine Ireland’s seventh individual recognition in just eight years, adding to a growing list of accolades for company culture and employee wellbeing.
“Since opening our Limerick office in 2016, we have done our best to prioritize the health and work-life balance of our team members.” Haidee McMahon, WP Engine Senior Product Director and Limerick Site Leader said:
“This recognition shows that our hard work is paying off, and we are truly honored to have achieved Great Place to Work certification for the fourth year in a row.”
Read on to learn more about Great Place to Work, the selection process for certified companies, and the long-standing Great Place to Work certification that WP Engine has received.
How WP Engine Ireland achieved recognition
WP Engine Ireland was officially accredited following an independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Ireland. To identify workplaces that meet Great Workplace standards, the Institute uses data collected from employees who complete the Trust Index Survey™.
The Great Place to Work certification positions WP Engine Ireland as one of an elite group of companies focused on creating a work environment where employees can grow personally and professionally. This year, WP Engine was ranked 6th out of 44 certified companies in the Small and Medium Enterprise category.
What is a comfortable workplace?
Great Place to Work published its first “Best Workplaces” list in 1984. For 40 years, the company has surveyed thousands of employers to identify the best employers – those who prioritize their employees to create a positive culture for both company and employee. Ta. Thrive.
According to the “Great Workplace Trust Model,” the company recognizes workplaces where employees report the following as “great places to work.”
- Trust the people they work with.
- Let’s take true pride in our work.
- Enjoy collaboration with colleagues
- Experience a consistent work atmosphere no matter your role, identity or position within the organization.
How are great workplaces chosen?
Companies seeking certification survey their employees and submit the collected anonymous data to Great Place to Work. Great Place to Work is then able to contextualize its findings by benchmarking the data against similar companies and identifying top performers.
Once a company is certified as a Great Workplace, it can receive additional certifications based on its findings. These additional recognitions are awarded to employees’ best workplaces within specific demographics, locations, or industries.
WP Engine’s Great Workplace Journey
In 2017, WP Engine received its first certification from Great Place to Work.
Since then, the company has expanded from the general ‘Great Workplace’ certification, which features on international lists in the UK, Ireland and Poland, to specialized awards such as ‘Best Workplace in Tech’ for technology, women and employees. We have earned over 30 individual certifications. Wellness.
Last year, WP Engine received six recognitions from Great Place to Work, including Best Workplace in Texas, Best Workplace for Millennials in Poland, and Best Workplace in Technology in Ireland, among others.
Definitely join a great team!
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the employees who made this recognition possible. Thank you for your commitment to building a certified great workplace!
If you want to join a truly great team, check out our careers page and find a role that matches your talents.