Encore Earns 2025 Great Place To Work®™ Certification In 13 Countries

Marks the fourth consecutive year of certification, doubling the number of countries since 2022. Recognition underscores commitment to people-first culture and global workforce development.

SCHILLER PARK, III., Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore proudly announced today that it has once again earned the prestigious Great Place To Work®™ Certification for 2025–2026 in the United States and 12 other countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

In just four years, Encore has more than doubled the number of countries where it is certified as a Great Place to Work. This progress reflects the company's continued investment in building a culture rooted in trust, belonging and teamwork across its global footprint.

"Our people remain the best part of our story," said Ben Erwin, President & CEO at Encore. "This certification is validation of continued progress in making Encore the best home for our industry's great talent. Team member feedback is behind innovations on skills development, accelerating career opportunities and sharing in the company's success."

Recent workforce development initiatives at Encore include:

• Seasonal leave program with fully paid benefits
• STAR certification program that empowers technicians, sales and operations team members to grow professionally through a blend of online training and instructor-led workshops, enhancing their customer service skills
• Hourly revenue share incentive program to boost earnings and empower frontline team members
• Expansion to 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Mobile tools for flexible shift scheduling

"Being certified as a Great Place To Work is a reflection of our team's voice -- and we're listening," said Charlie Young, Chief Human Resources Officer at Encore. "We are proud of what we've accomplished together and even more excited about the journey ahead."

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About Encore
Encore is the world's largest event production company, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. With unmatched capabilities, a hospitality mindset and award-winning customer service, Encore is the trusted partner for more than 2,100 premier hotels and venues worldwide, serving thousands of customers and interacting with 25 million people annually. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, a recognition that highlights the company's continual investments in its talented workforce as the key to unlocking event customers' greatest successes. The company is headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, and operates in 21 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific. Learn more at encoreglobal.com and connect with Encore on LinkedIn.

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