Security integrator IK Systems of Victor, N.Y., announced it has earned the Great Place to Work certification for the third consecutive year. This year, 98 percent of employees affirmed that IK Systems is a great place to work, marking a significant increase from last year’s 94 percent.

Great Place to Work is a globally recognized authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviors that drive market-leading revenue, employee retention and innovation.

“Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience,” stated Sarah Lewis-Kulin, vice president of global recognition at Great Place To Work. She emphasized that Certification is the sole official recognition earned by the real-time feedback of employees regarding their company culture. “By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that IK Systems stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.”

Founded in 1986, IK Systems is a full-service, low-voltage systems integrator specializing in video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire safety, audio/mass notification systems, facial recognition, WAN/LAN/Mesh solutions, network security, communications and cloud services.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized once again as a Great Place to Work,” said COO Melissa Marcella. “Our employees are the heart of our company, and their dedication and enthusiasm are what make IK Systems an exceptional place to work.”

Vice President of Operations Jarrod Turner commented, “The insights we gained from the certification process over the past years have been invaluable. We are thrilled to see our efforts reflected in the increased satisfaction scores and are committed to continuing to improve our workplace.”

According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93 percent more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company’s profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.