ARDSLEY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:ACOR) has been named as one of the 100 Best Medium Workplaces based on an independent survey by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work®. The survey included more than 52,000 employees at over 450 companies based in the United States. Companies included on the list showed strong corporate culture, a commitment to employee benefits, a deep engagement among employees, and a clear sense of mission.
“We’re gratified to receive this recognition. Our associates have established a culture that values trust, collaboration and open communication. This culture is an extension of our mission to develop therapies that improve the lives of people with neurological disorders,” said Ron Cohen, M.D., Acorda's President and CEO. “Developing new, life-changing medicines is an incredibly challenging undertaking, which our associates embrace. Being able to come to work with like-minded individuals, in a supportive, rewarding and fun environment, helps us to stay focused on that mission.”
In addition to being named one of the Best Medium Workplaces, Acorda was also recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work in 2016 as one of the Best Workplaces for Women (second year in a row), as well as Best Workplaces for Baby Boomers and Best Workplaces for Millennials. The Company has also been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in New York for six consecutive years by the Best Companies Group, ranking 3rd in 2016 among employers with more than 250 associates. These recognitions highlight Acorda’s commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values the contributions of all associates.
The Best Medium Workplaces list was determined by surveying employees on factors such as their feelings on management’s credibility, the degree of support for employees' personal and professional lives, employees’ overall job satisfaction, and sense of camaraderie. Fortune and Great Place to Work also assessed corporate culture, salary and benefit programs, hiring practices, internal communication, training, recognition programs, and diversity efforts in determining the final rankings.
For more information on careers at Acorda, please visit http://www.acorda.com/careers.
About Acorda Therapeutics
Founded in 1995, Acorda Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing therapies that restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.
Acorda has an industry leading pipeline of novel neurological therapies addressing a range of disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, post-stroke walking difficulties, migraine, and multiple sclerosis. Acorda markets three FDA-approved therapies, including AMPYRA® (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website at: www.acorda.com.
