Encore Named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List for Second Year

SCHILLER PARK, Ill., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore, a global leader in event production and technology, announced it has been named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® in 2026 by Fortune and Great Place To Work^®. Building on its debut appearance in 2025, Encore once again made the list, underscoring the company's continued focus on creating a workplace that attracts, develops and retains the industry's strongest talent.

"The fact that our team members continue to rate Encore a great place to work is a testament to the environment we're building, together. That's something we take great pride in," said Ben Erwin, President and CEO at Encore. "In an industry known for high expectations, we're intentional about investing in a culture where our 13,000 team members feel supported and empowered to make an impact on our customers, venue partners and each other every day."

Encore's continued inclusion on the list reflects ongoing investments in its team members, including:

• Digital badges and star certifications that create instant recognition, internal transparency, and external credibility that align with how modern employees showcase career growth
• Seasonal leave of absence with full benefits and first-of-its-kind overtime savings program
• Hourly performance incentive program to boost earnings and empower frontline team members
• Encore Cares responsible business program that empowers team members to drive social impact
• Expansion to 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

"Companies that earn a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list consistently demonstrate that strong culture and business performance go hand in hand," said Alyson Shontell, Fortune Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer. "Encore's continued progress reflects a clear commitment to its people and the kind of leadership and investment that drives long-term impact."

The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list recognizes organizations that consistently deliver positive employee experiences as measured by Great Place to Work's proprietary Trust Index survey. The assessment is based on confidential feedback from more than a million U.S. employees, combined with people related data submitted by participating companies. Encore also participated in a comprehensive culture audit, examining the team member value proposition, recognition and rewards platforms, and the ways its core values show up in daily work.

Earning a place on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list is widely regarded as an indicator of overall organizational health. Companies recognized on the list consistently outperform peers on measures such as employee retention, innovation and long-term business performance.

About Encore
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology and production. Committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2026 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For^® for the second year and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 23 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific. Learn more at encoreglobal.com and connect with Encore on LinkedIn.

About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Great Place to Work selected the 100 Best list by gathering and analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential survey responses representing the experiences of more than 8.4 million U.S. employees. Of those, over 670,000 responses were received from employees at eligible companies, and this list is based on that feedback. Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create generous, supportive, high-performance work experiences for every employee in the organization. Companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. and cannot be a government agency. To be considered, all companies use the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place to Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.

About Fortune
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