SPS North America Among North America's Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces for 2026
SPS North America has earned a place on the 2026 Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces list for North America, an honor awarded by the Inspiring Workplaces Group to organizations that build outstanding cultures around trust, purpose, inclusion, and employee experience. The recognition, announced in July 2026, reflects the company's sustained investment in engagement, leadership development, wellbeing, learning, and communication programs that support nearly 3,000 employees across the region.
The results behind the award are measurable. Over the past year, SPS reported that employee satisfaction climbed seven points, while 89% of employees took part in the company's annual engagement survey — a strong signal of trust and participation across a widely distributed workforce.
"Exceptional employee experiences drive exceptional client experiences."
— Valerie Mahoney, CHRO, North America, SPSA People-First Strategy That Delivers Business Results
SPS attributes the honor to an integrated people strategy rather than any single initiative. Mahoney emphasized that creating an environment where employees feel valued and empowered is central to how the company serves its clients, pointing to ongoing investment in leadership, learning, wellbeing, and open communication as the foundation of that approach.
The company's submission to the awards highlighted gains across engagement, leadership development, learning participation, and client outcomes — all tied back to its people-first operating model. That model spans a large footprint: SPS teams support clients at more than 480 locations across 120+ cities throughout North America.
Organizations that put people first and build cultures of trust and belonging gain the resilience and agility today's world of work demands.
— Paraphrasing Matt Manners, Founder, Inspiring Workplaces GroupHow the Inspiring Workplaces Awards Are Judged
Presented in association with Engagedly, the Inspiring Workplaces Awards assess organizations across six dimensions: Culture & Purpose, Leadership, Wellbeing, Inclusion & Belonging, Employee Voice, and Employee Experience. Entries go through a rigorous written submission and are scored by an independent judging panel. Established in 2015, the program operates across North America, UK & Ireland, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and beyond.
SPS also notes that its culture approach is backed by research: findings from its 2026 State of the Workplace report, co-authored with WORKTECH Academy, link engaged employees to stronger client value, better peer support, and improved business outcomes.
Top 100 recognition. SPS North America was named one of North America's Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces for 2026 by the Inspiring Workplaces Group.
Engagement is rising. Employee satisfaction improved seven points over the past year, and 89% of employees participated in the annual engagement survey.
Culture at scale. The company's people-first approach spans nearly 3,000 employees serving clients at 480+ locations in over 120 North American cities.
Rigorous evaluation. The awards, presented with Engagedly, judge organizations across six areas including Culture & Purpose, Leadership, Wellbeing, and Employee Voice.
Research-backed strategy. SPS' 2026 State of the Workplace report, co-authored with WORKTECH Academy, connects employee engagement directly to client value and business performance.