Pegasystems named 2017 best tech work culture in third annual Timmy awards

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – September 25, 2017 – Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the software company empowering customer engagement, today announced it has been named 2017 “Best Tech Work Culture” in Boston’s Third Annual Timmy Awards, which recognizes the top workplaces for tech professionals. Pega joins a list of notable prior national winners including Facebook, TripAdvisor, LinkedIn, and Jet.com.

The 2017 Boston Timmy Awards recognized winners across four award categories to spotlight diversity and growth within the city, highlighting local tech startups, workplace diversity, management, and work culture. Pega was chosen out of more than 200 nominees for its ability to promote technical creativity, innovation, and learning, as well as how it rewards its employees.

Presented by Tech in Motion, an international event series bringing local tech communities together to meet, learn, and innovate, the Timmy Awards celebrate regional tech communities and the companies and individuals leading the way to create the best places for tech professionals to work. A list of 2017 Boston winners and finalists is available here.

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“We’re pleased to be recognized for creating an environment that is rewarding for our staff, with great benefits and opportunities for creativity and growth,” said Jeff Yanagi, senior vice president, human resources, Pegasystems. “We’re proud of the contributions our team of dedicated and talented staff make every day to ensure our and our clients’ success.”

“We are excited to recognize Pegasystems as Boston’s Best Tech Work Culture of 2017,” said Mandy Walker, director of marketing at Tech in Motion and Motion Recruitment Partners. “Since the inception of the Timmy Awards in 2015, companies have continued to raise the bar each year. We love bringing the community together to celebrate the best of the best and want to extend our congratulations to Pegasystems from the entire Tech in Motion community.”