Top Workplaces Certification

Show your commitment to a top employer experience 

How Top Workplaces certification and awards differ

The Top Workplaces Certification is a different type of distinction from Top Workplaces awards.

Here are how the Top Workplaces awards and Top Workplaces Certification compare: 

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Top Workplaces Certification

Showcases a commitment to using employee feedback to improve your organization

Based on results from Workplace Survey and Workplace Practices questionnaire

Can promote certification soon after your survey closes

Celebrates your commitment to building an outstanding employee experience

Boost your employer brand

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Top Workplaces Awards

Celebrates your place as a winner of the Top Workplaces competition as an employer of choice in your region, industry, or in the country 

Based on results from Workplace Survey

Can use the distinction once the award is published

Celebrates your organization’s strong workplace culture

Boost your employer brand

The importance of employer brand

Did you know? Organizations with a strong, verifiable employer brand experience big benefits, including: 

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43% reduction in hiring cost

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Hire talent up to 20% faster

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34% reduction in new hire turnover

Three steps to become Top Workplaces certified

Your organization can become certified in three simple steps: 

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Survey your employees using the Workplace Survey and meeting or exceeding a minimum score threshold 

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Complete the 10-question Workplace Practices Questionnaire, demonstrating an active employee listening strategy. 

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Purchase your organization’s Top Workplaces Certification to gain immediate access to the official badge and promotion guide. 

Once complete, you can show off your new credentials and begin building your employer brand immediately. 

Become a Top Workplaces certified organization for just $1,500

Rest assured – you won’t be charged upfront. After achieving the minimum score on the Workplace Survey, you will be invited to complete the Workplace Practices Questionnaire and finalize your purchase. 

To start, complete the form below to receive your Top Workplaces Certification welcome email.