AMES, Iowa, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Workiva, creator of the Wdesk cloud-based productivity platform for enterprises, ranked number 34 on the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials list by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. The recognition is based on Workiva employees’ feedback about the levels of trust, pride and camaraderie they experience in the workplace.
“Millennials represent more than 65 percent of Workiva’s workforce, so it’s very important that we create an environment that caters to how people want to work today,” said Matt Rizai, Chairman and CEO of Workiva. “We offer flexible hours, telecommuting and top-quality amenities in our offices, which include fitness centers, gourmet food, game rooms and collaboration spaces.”
“We know firsthand that millennials want the same technology features at home and at work: speed, access, sharing and linking,” said Rizai. “Our Wdesk platform brings this consumer experience to the workplace, which makes work more enjoyable.”
“There are more similarities than differences when it comes to what different generations want in a great workplace,” saysMichael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work®. “Our research shows that company pride, a sense of community and competent, ethical leadership can bring Millennials, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers together for a great, high-performing workplace.”
The 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials is one of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work® and Fortune based upon employee survey feedback from Great Place to Work®-certified organizations.
Workiva also recently ranked #6 on the 50 Best Workplaces for Camaraderie list and #4 on the 10 Best Large Workplaces in Technology list by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine.