Build the Reputation 

That Attracts the

Nation’s Best Talent

Start by nominating your organization to participate 

Top Workplaces awards are your best recruiting tool yet

Job seekers are more selective than ever. They want real proof that your organization is a top employer. Top Workplaces awards, backed by employee feedback, provide that credibility. Don’t just tell your employer brand story show job seekers that your company is the place they want to work. 

Earn job seeker trust

Job seekers prioritize company reputation in their search 

Build employer brand strength

Stand out as an industry leader with 80+ awards

Be a recruitment powerhouse

50% increase in qualified candidates and faster hiring rates. 

Job seekers prioritize company reputation in their search
Candidates reject offers from companies with bad reputations

“Top Workplaces helps us recruit amazing talent. It’s a differentiator that sets us apart from our competition and a critical component of our promotion strategy.

Tom Goris, Managing Partner, Northwestern Mutual  

Credibility: The Top Workplaces difference

Some employer recognition programs use judges, self-serving essays, or pay-to-play schemes to determine the winners. Here’s what makes Top Workplaces more credible:

Credibility through feedback

Top Workplaces awards are trusted because they are based on authentic employee feedback from a research-backed survey. 

Credibility through visibility

Top Workplaces awards are published by leading outlets like USA TODAY, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. 

Credibility: The Top Workplaces difference

Some employer recognition programs use judges, self-serving essays, or pay-to-play schemes to determine the winners. Here’s what makes Top Workplaces more credible:

Credibility through feedback

Top Workplaces awards are trusted because they are based on authentic employee feedback from a research-backed survey. 

Credibility through visibility

Top Workplaces awards are published by leading outlets like USA TODAY, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. 

Top Workplaces Award Badges 2025

The only employer recognition program that is simple, confidential, and free

Earning credible employer recognition makes it easy to participate with minimal disruption: 

✔ Participate in Top Workplaces 

✔ Survey your employees 

✔ Win a Top Workplaces award 

✔ Receive a Top Workplaces profile 

✔ Get published as a Top Workplace  

Top Workplaces is risk-free and confidential.

Confidentiality is our priority. Your program involvement and survey results remain private, with only the names of winning companies being shared. Participating offers no risks – just opportunities to elevate your reputation and success.  

Position your organization as an industry leader

One research-backed survey unlocks regional, national and industry awards. Top Workplaces awards are published by leading media outlets, including USA TODAY, Monster, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, and more.  

Start building the reputation that brings top talent to you.

Take the next step in gaining credible employer recognition — nominate your organization for Top Workplaces today.