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Three Cheers to Alation: Company Named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces List for the Third Time
[May 10, 2022]

Three Cheers to Alation: Company Named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces List for the Third Time


REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alation Inc., the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions, has been named to Inc. magazine’s annual list of the Best Workplaces for the third time. The list, which is published annually, recognizes organizations with high-quality cultures and is produced by surveying companies on research-validated workplace factors that impact employee engagement and satisfaction.

The survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, asked employees questions pertaining to the company’s management effectiveness, benefits, employee confidence in the company’s future, growth opportunities, and more. The results were then audited and analyzed by Inc. magazine to complete its list.

This year, Alation received a total score of 92.45 out of 100. Of the employees surveyed, over 91% noted they are highly engaged in their work at the company. When it comes to employee development, 86% of employees agreed to the statement, “I see professional growth and career development opportunities for myself in this organization.” Alation also received a higher than average benefits score compared to companies of similar size in the region.

“We know that a strong company culture balances productivity and empathy and we’ve worked hard to support our teams with policies that provide flexibility to accommodate a new normal,” said Joy Wolken, Chief People Officer at Alation. “Though the pace of life continues to accelerate and the work is certainly not over, it’s exciting to know our efforts are having a positive impact on our employees.”

Alation was formed on a vision to empower a curious and rational world, a foundation that drives the company’s external actions and its dedication to creating an environment where employees can share thoughts, ask questions, and feel supported.

In 2021, attacks against the Black and AAPI community dominated headlines and impacted many Alationauts, Alation CEO Satyen Sangani sent a note to the organization stating, “At Alation, we stand against hate toward any human being - Black, Asian or otherwise. We stand against bias, discrimination, racism and violence.” Additionally, Alation established a perpetual donation matching program that matches employee contributions to organizations that support the company’s mission to fight hate. Alationaut also formed a “Fighting Hate” steering committee to identify organizations employees can donate to and volunteer at.



As the pandemic had wide-ranging impacts on work and day-to-day lives, the company created a “Women at Alation” group where women Alationauts participate in quarterly events that discuss and provide support around the difficulties of balancing the “new norm.” This group serves as a safe space to connect and discuss topics such as the wage gap, boundary setting, and family support.

“Not long ago, the term ‘best workplace’ would have conjured up images of open-office designs with stocked snack fridges,” says Inc. editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. “Yet given the widespread adoption of remote work, the concept of the workplace has shifted. This year, Inc. has recognized the organizations dedicated to redefining and enriching the workplace in the face of the pandemic.”


What Alation employees are saying:

“The combination of the people, the product, and the opportunity really make this not only a fantastic company but a fantastic moment to be at the company. Everyone has a team mentality, where folks collaborate and are willing to put in the hours and get creative to solve the problems at hand. I haven't encountered politics driving decisions. The shared commitment to produce results, solve problems that matter to the world, and make a difference for our customers and users is inspiring and contagious.”

“Alation is a fantastic organization to work for! I’ve never seen so many people so clearly focused on achieving the success of an organization. My immediate work team is amazing; they feel like family. My manager is very perceptive and an excellent leader. She can tell when things are going sideways and helps me and the team get back on track. The compensation and benefits are more than competitive. I feel like I am part of something bigger working at Alation.”

If you’re interested in joining Alation’s growing team, visit the careers page to view open positions. Readers can also visit Alation.com to learn more about Alation’s founding, evolution, and leadership team.

Learn more:

About Alation
Alation is the leader in enterprise data intelligence solutions including data search & discovery, data governance, data stewardship, analytics, and digital transformation. Alation’s initial offering dominates the data catalog market. Thanks to its powerful Behavioral Analysis Engine, inbuilt collaboration capabilities, and open interfaces, Alation combines machine learning with human insight to successfully tackle even the most demanding challenges in data and metadata management. More than 350 enterprises drive data culture, improve decision making, and realize business outcomes with Alation including AbbVie, American Family Insurance, Cisco, Exelon, Fifth Third Bank, Finnair, Munich Re, NASDAQ, New Balance, Parexel, Pfizer, US Foods, and Vistaprint. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Alation was named to Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces list and is backed by leading venture capitalists including Blackstone, Costanoa, Data Collective, Dell Technologies, Icon, ISAI Cap, Riverwood, Salesforce, Sanabil, Sapphire, and Snowflake Ventures. For more information, visit alation.com.

About Inc. Media
The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

About Quantum Workplace
Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.

Alation Media Contact
Ashley Womack
Sr. Director of Corporate Marketing
[email protected]   
650-504-2647


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