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Employee-Owned Defense Technology Integrator Recognized for Exceptional Workplace Culture
Washington, D.C. (April XX, 2026) – Saalex Corporation, an Advanced Technology Systems Integrator for the aerospace, defense, and federal sectors, today announced that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award.
The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that values employee listening and engagement. USA TODAY showcased the winners online and at the National Awards Summit in Las Vegas.
The winners are determined by authentic employee feedback captured through a confidential survey conducted by Energage, the HR research and technology company behind the Top Workplaces program since 2006. The results are calculated based on employee responses to statements about Workplace Experience Themes, which are proven indicators of high performance.
“This recognition belongs to our nearly 1,000 employee-owners who make Saalex what it is every day,” said Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of Saalex Corporation. “When your people have a real stake in the mission and the company, it changes everything about how they show up. We have built something special here, and this award validates what our team already knows.”
“Earning a USA TODAY Top Workplaces award is a testament to an organization’s credibility and commitment to a people-first culture,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This award, driven by real employee feedback, is more than just a recognition. It’s proof that your employees believe in the organization and its leadership. Job seekers and customers look for this trusted badge of credibility and excellence. It signals a company that values its people, and that kind of culture resonates in today’s competitive market.”
About Saalex Corporation
Established in 1999 under the visionary leadership of Travis Mack, Saalex Corporation has transformed into an Advanced Technology Systems Integrator. Saalex delivers cutting-edge artificial intelligence, automation, software modernization and development, information technology, and cybersecurity solutions to advance missions across the defense, space, and intelligence markets. With nearly 1,000 dedicated employee-owners, we specialize in strengthening battlefield capabilities across undersea warfare, surface warfare, air warfare, and the expansive reaches of the space program.
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 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 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.
