Achievers Takes No. 1 Spot in Employee Recognition, Secures 46 Leader Badges in G2’s Winter 2026 Grid® Reports

The world’s most utilized recognition and reward software ranked No.1 on eight G2 winter reports, including the Grid Report for Employee Recognition, Enterprise Grid Report for Rewards and Incentives, and Enterprise Grid for Employee Engagement

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Achievers, the world’s most utilized recognition and reward software, announced today it has been awarded 46 leader badges across multiple categories and regions in G2’s Winter 2026 Grid® Reports. This year, Achievers was named the No.1 platform in the Grid Report for Employee Recognition and seven additional reports, improved its standing in more than 60 reports, and appeared on 16 Grid Reports for the first time.

Achievers was named the leader of the Grid Report for Employee Recognition based on more than 2,400 reviews, 97% of which were 4 or 5 stars, from real customers, earning the company an aggregated satisfaction score of 98. Across all reports, Achievers received high marks for net promoter scores and quality of support, along with strong satisfaction ratings for product direction, ease of setup, and ease of use. The platform also stood out for its high user adoption and fast return on investment (ROI) on the Enterprise Grid Reports for Rewards and Incentives and Employee Engagement. Achievers’ continued rise in the rankings highlights its impact in helping organizations strengthen culture, elevate employee engagement, and deliver measurable business outcomes through a sophisticated suite of recognition and rewards innovations.

Users around the world rated Achievers highly, helping the company stand out across G2 reports spanning five continents. Combined with its placement on the Small Business, Mid-Market, and Enterprise Grids, it’s clear that recognition and rewards drive meaningful impact, regardless of region or company size. Science-backed research reinforces this: the 2025 State of Recognition Report from Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) found that frequent, meaningful recognition is directly linked to higher engagement, stronger belonging, and greater productivity. Employees who are recognized weekly are three times more likely to be engaged, nine times more likely to feel a sense of belonging, and nine times more likely to recommend their company.

“Real customer recognition is everything,” said David Bator, Managing Director of AWI. “The data speaks for itself. When employees receive frequent and meaningful recognition, they are more engaged, more productive, and more likely to stay with their company. However, recognition remains an underutilized driver of performance. AWI data shows that recognition frequency has dropped significantly in one year, with only 15% of employees reporting weekly recognition, down from 29% last year. For leaders, this is an opportunity to re-anchor recognition as a strategic advantage. The customers showcasing their satisfaction with our solution and its ROI on G2 prove that frequent recognition is achievable and offer strong examples for what happens when it’s prioritized.”

The G2 platform is the world's largest software marketplace, with more than 80 million users relying on its authentic peer reviews to make software decisions. The G2 Winter 2026 Report highlights the best-in-class software solutions based on verified customer reviews and data from the world’s largest tech marketplace.

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Achievers' recognition and reward software provides powerful tools to help business leaders shape employee behaviors and drive real business results. Visit us at www.achievers.com.