Global tax services and software provider Ryan has once again earned the top spot on the Best Places to Work in Ohio list—its 15th consecutive year of recognition and this time ranked #1 in the 250+ employee category.
The statewide program, run by Best Companies Group, measures both workplace practices and employee sentiment to highlight organizations that drive economic impact while fostering employee well-being. For Ryan, the latest accolade reinforces its long-standing brand promise around culture and work-life balance in a high-pressure industry.
How the Rankings Work
Ohio employers undergo a two-part evaluation process:
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25% weight on company policies, systems, and demographics.
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75% weight on an employee survey that directly measures engagement, satisfaction, and experience.
That heavy reliance on employee feedback makes the honor particularly meaningful for companies looking to attract and retain talent in a competitive market.
Why It Matters
In professional services—where long hours and demanding client expectations are often the norm—recognition for workplace culture doesn’t come easy. Ryan has built a reputation for its “work-life success” model, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to employee happiness, themes that President Americas and COO Ginny B. Kissling highlighted:
“Our team members in Ohio have gone above and beyond to create a dynamic and industry-leading culture with an emphasis on work-life success and happiness,” she said.
Bigger Picture
Culture-focused awards may not always sway Wall Street, but they carry weight in recruiting and retention. With top talent in tax and software services increasingly seeking hybrid flexibility, well-being programs, and growth opportunities, recognition like Best Places to Work has become a powerful employer-branding tool.
For Ryan, 15 years of consistency suggests its culture strategy isn’t just marketing gloss—it’s a sustained differentiator in a sector where burnout is a constant risk.
The Takeaway
Ryan’s number-one ranking underscores a simple truth: in a tight labor market, even technical, compliance-heavy industries must compete on culture. Ohio’s program might be state-specific, but the message resonates far beyond: employee experience is now a critical business strategy.
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