Applause, the global leader in digital quality and crowdsourced testing, is ending 2025 on a high note. The company has been named one of The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work in Massachusetts for the seventh time, climbing the ranks of employee-voted workplace excellence.
But that’s just the start. Over the year, Applause has racked up more than two dozen corporate and industry accolades, spanning workplace culture, innovation, product excellence, and thought leadership in software QA and AI testing.
Culture-Driven Recognition
The Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work survey evaluates organizations based on employee feedback across areas including leadership, connection, pay, benefits, and engagement. Being recognized for the seventh time underscores Applause’s consistent focus on high-performance culture balanced with flexibility, wellness, and career growth.
Bradley Batchelder, Chief People Officer, emphasizes that employee experience drives both morale and business outcomes:
“These awards matter because they are based on direct feedback from our employees. When our employees feel supported and connected to our purpose, they do their best work — and that shows up in the high-quality digital experiences we help our customers deliver.”
Applause’s internal culture programs focus on career growth, employee well-being, and work-life flexibility, which likely contributed to multiple Top Workplace Culture Excellence awards in areas such as compensation, leadership, innovation, professional development, and purpose.
Leading the Industry in Crowdsourced Testing and AI Quality
Beyond workplace accolades, Applause has also cemented its reputation in the digital quality and AI testing market. Highlights from 2025 include:
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Gold Stevie Award, International Business Awards: Company of the Year for Computer Software (Large)
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RetailTech Breakthrough Award, e-Commerce Infrastructure Solution of the Year
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AI Security Innovation Award, AI Breakthrough Awards
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Recognition from SD Times 100, North American and European Software Testing Awards, and DevOps Dozen for product excellence
Luke Damian, Chief Growth Officer, explains that Applause’s content and thought leadership also play a role in industry recognition:
“I’m especially proud of the awards for our videos and the ‘Ready, Test, Go.’ podcast, which reflect our commitment to educating our global clients and the digital quality market on the latest software QA and AI testing strategies.”
By pairing real users and domain experts with AI-driven testing and UX research services, Applause is helping organizations accelerate delivery while maintaining quality, a critical differentiator in an era where digital experiences are under intense scrutiny.
A Full Spectrum of Workplace and Industry Awards
Applause’s 2025 accolades showcase the company’s dual emphasis on people and products. Notable recognitions include:
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Workplace culture: Top Workplace awards in leadership, innovation, professional development, purpose, well-being, and work-life flexibility
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Corporate recognition: Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work, USA TODAY Top Workplaces
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Product excellence: DevOps Dozen finalist, RetailTech Breakthrough e-Commerce Infrastructure Solution of the Year, AI Security Innovation Award
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Creative leadership: Muse Creative Awards for B2B videos and podcast content, MarCom Awards gold for podcast episode
This combination of employee satisfaction and industry leadership positions Applause as a model for companies balancing innovation with strong organizational culture.
Why It Matters
In the crowdsourced testing and AI-driven quality assurance sector, talent retention, culture, and thought leadership are more than HR talking points—they’re competitive advantages. By investing in its employees and content initiatives, Applause not only ensures high-quality digital experiences for clients but also strengthens its brand as an employer of choice in a crowded tech landscape.
As digital quality expectations rise across e-commerce, enterprise software, and AI applications, Applause’s 2025 achievements highlight a company capable of delivering performance, innovation, and culture simultaneously.
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