BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Inc., the nation’s leading provider of corporate enterprise tax solutions, today announced it was named a 2016 Philly.com Top Workplace. Vertex ranks 15 out of 30 large organizations named to the list this year in the Philadelphia region and is eighth highest among private companies. This is the third time that Vertex participated in the survey and was named to the list since 2010. This year an unprecedented 2,260 companies applied in the Philadelphia region alone.
The Top Workplaces are determined solely on employee opinion. The confidential employee survey of 6,000 companies nationwide was conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on organizational health and employee engagement based in Exton, PA.
“We are proud to have earned a spot on the list for the second consecutive year based on the honest and open feedback of our employees,” said Vertex CEO, Jeff Westphal. “The Top Workplaces award celebrates our culture, which over time has been carefully built on respect, collaboration and innovation,” Westphal added.
Employee benefits at Vertex scored 29 percent higher than other companies in this year's survey. Vertex has around 850 employees across the globe who enjoy a broad range of innovative policies and benefits. Examples include an on-site daycare for employees that work on or near the Berwyn, PA campus, wellness programs, recognition programs, flexible work schedules, mentoring opportunities, and an ongoing commitment in support of employee development and career growth.
“The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “To be a Top Workplace, organizations must meet our strict standards for organizational health. And who better to ask about work life than the people who live the culture every day — the employees.”
About Vertex
Founded in 1978, Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of corporate tax software and services for companies from small to medium-sized businesses to global multinationals.
Vertex solutions enable companies to realize the full strategic potential of the corporate tax function. The company offers products and services that allow businesses to automate, integrate, streamline or even outsource their corporate tax processes. Vertex provides solutions in every major line of tax including income, sales and consumer use, value added and payroll. It also offers tailored solutions for specific industries including retail, communications, hospitality and leasing. Vertex Managed Services allows companies to outsource sales and use tax returns and exemption certificate management.
Known for its innovative culture, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 850 professionals across the globe, at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and offices in Europe (London), Brazil (São Paulo), Dallas, Fort Collins, Naperville, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sarasota and Seattle. For more information about Vertex, visit www.vertexinc.com.