Ahola Named a 2026 Top Workplace — Six Years Running!

Ahola Payroll & HR Solutions is proud to announce we’ve once again been named a Northeast Ohio Top Workplace by cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer — marking our sixth consecutive year receiving this honor.

This recognition is especially meaningful because it is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage, a leader in employee engagement technology. The survey measures key aspects of workplace culture, including employees feeling respected and supported, empowered to grow, and enabled to succeed.

“For six straight years, our employees have continued to validate the culture we’ve worked hard to build together,” said Michael Paull, President & CFO of Ahola. “As a family business, we believe long-term success starts with investing in people. We’re proud to foster an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the work they do every day. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team and the strong culture they help create.”

“This award speaks directly to the commitment, collaboration, and care our employees bring to Ahola every day,” said Sonya Ahola James, Executive Vice President. “We’re incredibly grateful to our team for helping shape a workplace culture centered around trust, growth, and service. Celebrating six consecutive years as a Top Workplace is an exciting milestone, and we look forward to continuing that momentum together.”

Founded in 1967, Ahola has proudly supported thousands of businesses across the country with payroll, HR, workforce management, and compliance solutions — all while remaining true to its family-business roots and commitment to personalized service.

We’re honored to receive this recognition once again and remain committed to creating a workplace where employees can thrive — because when we take care of our people, they can better take care of our clients and communities.

 For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

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