Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ:JKHY) is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Today, the company announced that it has been recognized by The Tennessean as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Middle Tennessee for the sixth consecutive year. Jack Henry ranked No. 9 in the Midsized Companies category, up seven spots from last year.
The Tennessean partners with Energage to determine the Top Workplaces based on the results of anonymous surveys that evaluate employees’ response to employee engagement and development, leadership and benefits at their workplace. This year, employee appreciation, direction of their organization, and finding meaningfulness in their work were the top three factors cited as most important. Jack Henry’s ProfitStars® division has a Brentwood location that employs approximately 100 professionals in the Middle Tennessee area.
David Foss, president and CEO of Jack Henry, said, “During this unpredictable year, we have remained committed to providing a safe, dynamic work environment that prioritizes the wellbeing and professional development of our employees – regardless of where they’re currently performing their jobs. At Jack Henry, all voices and opinions are welcomed, heard and valued; we believe this openness and transparency directly contributes to overall company success. We’re proud to be recognized by The Tennessean for our employee engagement and satisfaction for the sixth year in a row.”
The ranking is divided into three categories based on the number of people employed in the region: Small, Midsized and Large Companies. Companies with at least 35 employees in the region were eligible to participate. For more information about the 2020 Best Places to Work in Middle Tennessee ranking and to see a full list of companies recognized, click here.