The San Diego Union-Tribune Names Cognella a 2025 Top Workplace
Cognella recognized for exemplary company culture for the ninth consecutive year
San Diego, CA – December 1, 2025 – For the ninth consecutive year, Cognella has been named a Top Workplace by The San Diego Union-Tribune. The list of top workplaces is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute, to name a few.
“Receiving this distinction for nine years running is a true reflection of the incredible people who make up our team,” said Bassim Hamadeh, Cognella Founder and CEO. “Our teammates inspire us every day to nurture a culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous development. We’re proud that Cognella is a place where individuals feel valued and motivated to contribute their best while being truly open to both giving and receiving feedback. This recognition underscores our belief that success starts from within.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That’s paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
About Cognella®
Cognella® is redefining academic publishing by creating teacher-driven, student-centric higher education course materials in print and digital formats under three imprints: Cognella® Academic Publishing, Cognella® Custom, and Cognella® Active Learning. Cognella also publishes engaging nonfiction titles featuring modern perspectives as Cognella® Press. Learn more at www.cognella.com.
About Energage
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Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
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