Achievers Overview

Achievers is one of the fastest growing companies in the employee Social Recognition and Rewards category.  Our research shows that innovative recognition programs, like those delivered through Achievers, can create breakthrough improvements in employee engagement and performance through the dynamics of transparent, peer-to-peer feedback and recognition. Such exciting new solutions clearly drive employee engagement, retention, alignment, and business results." 

                                                                                                -Josh Bersin, CEO & Founder, Bersin & Associates

 “Any rewards vendor that’s serious about truly helping companies needs to help the awkward managers figure out the recognition piece.  At the HR Technology Conference in late September, I found the company that best fits my world view when it comes to rewards and recognition – It’s a company called Achievers.”

 -Kris Dunn, Founder of HR Capitalist and Fistful of Talent as well as CHRO Kenetics

Top performing organizations know that a formal program for rewards and recognition is extremely valuable to impacting hiring, engagement and retention.  But when you add in online tools to manage and facilitate the rewards and recognition program, including the kinds of tools Achievers is providing to its clients, our data shows a 39% boost in employee engagement, a 55% increase in internal successors, and a 47% greater likelihood to land your top choice candidate.

-          Mollie Lombardi, Research Director, Aberdeen Group

“Achievers (Formerly I Love rewards) offers an "HR" solution that cuts across multiple product categories and gets to one of the core strategic functions of HR - to help companies identify and retain key talent while recognizing and rewarding the specific behaviors of these "achievers" to drive business results.”

-Mark Willaman, CEO, HRmarketer 

Whether it’s First Round Friday or our Rewards and Recognition luncheons, every Achievers 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 particular no order, here are 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.       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 for far more than just a salary.

3.       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.

4.       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.

5.       Location, Location, Location. Our offices in San Francisco, Toronto and Boston are creative, open spaces designed to inspire our dynamic, team-oriented culture.

6.       Four weeks starting vacation and no office hours.  We’re not a typical 9-5, watch-the-clock company. We work hard and focus on delivering results, not putting in “hours.”

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.       We Feed You. Whether it’s an array of breakfast choices, amazing catered lunches, unlimited healthy snacks, or the occasional chocolate bar, we provide the fuel you need to do great work.

9.       Committed 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.

10.   Rewards & Recognition.  We practice what we preach and make “Achievers: The world’s greatest rewards and recognition program available to all employees.

11.   Our awesome rewards catalog.

12.   Our health insurance and benefits are in the top 10 % of all plans. Everyone gets a top tier comprehensive benefits plan.

13.   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.)

14.   First Date Dress Code. We treat people like adults and empower them to use their judgment.  While some people dress as they would on a first date, others are more casual in their interpretation of this. 

15.   Our company Mission: “Change the Way the World Works.”

16.   For the April Quarterly Success Event, the entire company got to fly to NYC to celebrate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYJQlYCxIcc

17.   CEO Dashboards share real-time company information with everyone.

18.   We have an official Practical Joke department.

19.   Each department holds a daily meeting, and it’s not uncommon to kick them off with a dance party.

20.   The RockStar Recruiting Program sends employees who refer successful candidates on an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas with our CEO Razor.

21.   Achievers has a world class Board of Directors.

22.   Everyone gets a choice of a brand new iPhone, Android or BlackBerry when they start.

23.   Our employees are empowered with the information and resources they need to make informed decisions – and execute.

24.   Our clients are world-class companies such as Deloitte, Marriott, KPMG and 3M.

25.   We had a Senior Leadership team roast and all employees were invited to participate (with immunity)!

26.   We are backed by three awesome venture capital firms.

27.   We know what our individual goals and responsibilities are – and how we achieve them is up to us.

28.   We have great ideas and take big risks. If things don’t work out – we fail fast and move on.

29.   Every employee has regular 1:1 meeting with their leader to give and get feedback.

30.   We’re changing the world of employee engagement forever.

31.   Our logo is purple and purple is Awesome.

32.   Our Achievers Community team will turn you into a Raving Fan.

33.   First Round Fridays – We celebrate the week’s successes every Friday at 5pm.

34.   The average age at the company is 28 years old.

35.   We have our own company inspired drink, the RedPoint.

36.   We solve new and unique problems and are challenged at work every day.

37.   We embrace a wide variety of shoes, from Manolo Blahniks to Moose slippers.

38.   86 % of Achievers said they laughed an average 3.7 times a day.

39.   Achievers embraces diversity as we know that great people come from all walks of life.

40.   On average, you’ll get recognized once every 5.5 hours.

41.   You’ll receive feedback regularly, whether you ask for it or not. J

42.   Our CEO, Razor, is always approachable.

43.   Passion drives our people.

44.   We communicate both good and bad news transparently.

45.   Healthy competition is encouraged – whether it’s on the sales floor or on the softball field. Achievers Academy is one week long and creates a lifetime of memories.  

46.   We have a Social Responsibility committee that organizes company-wide fundraising and volunteer days.

47.   Everyone has their own recycling box.

48.   We get half-days off before each long weekend.

49.   We have a daily, company-wide nine minute meeting called To The Point (TTP).

50.   Our CTO, Aris, has a favorite mantra, “There’s no monopoly on good ideas.”

51.   We hear “wow” whenever someone sees our platform for the first time.

52.   Everyone’s birthday is celebrated with treats.

53.   Guests are encouraged and welcomed – whether it’s in the office, at First Round Fridays or at company events.

54.   We have a Red Point employee lounge.

55.   If there’s something you need that will make your job easier, we’ll get it for you.

56.   The Achievers Twitter feed is at least as exciting as 95% of the Twitter feeds out there.

57.   Some of us really like our coworkers; some of us call our coworkers our best friends.

58.   Achievers get the opportunity to travel to Chicago, Las Vegas, Toronto, SF, New York and places we haven’t even thought of yet.

59.   At the last company retreat, everyone got iPads.

60.   The entire company is offered new Swag on a consistent basis.

61.   All employees attend our Rewards and Recognition breakfasts every month.

62.   With iSave iEarn, we get rewarded for saving the company money.

63.   The best Achievers Academy professor gets a prestigious Dean of Studies award.

64.   We host the Top Employer Strategy series.

65.   We celebrate all successes both personal and professional.

66.   We believe great companies are founded on great people.

67.   We have freedom to personalize our space any way we like.

68.   Every employee understands exactly how his or work impacts the company’s bottom line.

69.   Our MasterPlan for the fiscal year is presented to the whole company at Retreat. Before he writes it, our CEO Razor gets feedback from employees, clients and the whole Senior Leadership Team.

70.   Everyone here is passionate about what they do and nobody is trying to coast.

71.   Achievers sponsors extra-curricular activities such as Soccer Club, Rock Climbing Club, Ski/Snowboard Club, Running Club.

72.   We have a library in the office, and if there’s a book you want, we’ll get it for you.

73.   We have a culture of L.O.V.E (Living Our Values Every day).

74.   We have a phenomenal “philosophy wall” where all our values are shared.

75.   There’s a fully functional kitchen for everyone to use.

76.   We maintain Help Central, a fantastic internal website where you’ll find everything you need to be successful at Achievers.

77.   We have fridges full of drinks that are free for the entire company.

78.   We have the opportunity to learn new languages at our bilingual lunches with our Member Experience team.

79.   Members of the SLT have an open door policy.

80.   Achievers prioritizes your health and well-being.

81.   We have no “HR” department: Employee Experience is taking over.

82.   PR runs through our veins – we’ve had over 3760 media hits in the last 12 months.

83.   Two “patio passes” in the summer for half-day Fridays.

84.   We get a corporate gym rate. 

85.   Achievers believes that “no one is smarter than everyone.”

86.   We have a SHARK TANK.

87.   When we Achieve our quarterly goal, we celebrate with the entire company.

88.   We have our own mascot – The Member Experience Donkey.

89.   Everyone gets two department development days to learn new skills.

90.   Obus Forme back rests for everyone.

91.   Our IT team is called Binary Experience.

92.   Nerf Guns are allowed in the office.

93.   We get five Social Responsibility days off per year to volunteer.

94.   Our CFO, Dave, has the loudest laugh at the company.

95.   We host the Top Employer Strategy series.

96.   Sometimes we win, sometimes we learn.

97.   Embracing Real-time Communication means that we address and resolve problems as soon as they arise.

98.   Our CreateValue tool lets employees submit innovative ideas for improving process and saving money.

99.   We thought of 99 reasons of why we love working here, and they were so fascinating, you read all of them.