Best Places to Work Certification

Introduction

Become Certified as a Best Place to Work Organization

The Best Places to Work Certification Program is a nationally recognized standard in the United States, honoring organizations that excel in employee engagement and HR practices. The program helps U.S. organizations assess, enhance, and showcase their workplace culture. Participants go through a structured four-week certification process—including assessment, benchmarking, and improvement strategies—designed to create a workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. Certified organizations are celebrated for exceptional employee experiences and benefit from stronger employer branding and improved long-term performance.

Start your journey

Assessment Model

Evaluate Your Organization Across 8 Key Workplace Factors

Insights

Companies Highlights

1000+

Certified companies annually

10M+

Happy employees

95%

Employee Retention Rate

Why choose our certification?

Transform Your Workplace

Gain industry recognition, enhance your workplace culture, and leverage a competitive advantage in recruitment, marketing, and business development

Build Trust & Credibility

Demonstrate your commitment to employee welfare with third-party validation that sets you apart from competitors

Attract Top Talent

82% of job seekers research company culture before applying. Stand out as an employer of choice

Improve Retention

Certified companies see 40% lower turnover rates and significantly higher employee engagement scores

Industry Recognition

Join prestigious company rankings and gain visibility through our marketing partnerships and PR opportunities

Enhanced Culture

Our assessment process helps identify areas for improvement and provides actionable insights for growth

Competitive Advantage

Use your certification in recruitment, marketing, and business development to differentiate your brand

How It Works

Simple 4-step Process

Our streamlined certification process is designed to be through yet efficient, providing valuable insights while minimizing distruption to your business

1

Project Kickoff (1 week)

You will receive all the necessary documentation along with communication toolkits to help you prepare for the official launch of the program

2

HR Assessment and Employee Survey (2 weeks)

Your HR team will complete the HR assessment, while your employees will be invited to evaluate your organization across eight key workplace factors through a secure and confidential platform

3

Analysis and validation (1 week)

We analyze and validate the collected data to provide more than just numbers — offering a clear and accurate picture of your engagement level and the alignment of your HR practices with our People Framework standards

4

Certification

If your organization meets the required threshold, congratulations! You’ll be officially certified as a Best Place to Work and can begin enjoying all the recognition and benefits that come with it

Testimonials

What certified companies say about us

The Best Places to Work certification gave us clear insights into our HR practices and employee engagement. It helped us strengthen our workplace culture and implement meaningful improvements. I highly recommend it to any organization aiming to be an employer of choice.

Robert J. Hare, Head of HR

This certification gave us a clear view of our strengths and areas to grow as an employer. The process helped us create a more inclusive and engaging workplace. It’s an excellent tool for any organization wanting to lead in employee satisfaction.