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Attaining the Great Place To Work® Certification™ goes above mere acknowledgment – it’s a potent instrument that molds your company’s trajectory. From drawing in top-tier talent to becoming the preferred choice for customers, this certification distinguishes your organization and propels enduring success.
What does Great Place To Work Certification represent?
Workplace Excellence Recognition represents a company-wide commitment to fostering a culture of high trust and high performance. It serves as a compelling endorsement, signaling to employees, customers, and the broader market that your company prioritizes its people and is devoted to their welfare and development.
The cornerstone of this recognition is the Trust Index Survey, a comprehensive tool that evaluates the level of trust between employees and leadership, the equity of workplace practices, and the overall employee experience.
This recognition isn’t a singular event; it’s a strategic, ongoing campaign to sustain and elevate your workplace culture, bolstering your reputation among potential employees, customers, and business partners.
Attracting top talent with an enhanced employer image
Our 2023 workforce study revealed that 76% of job seekers prefer companies that are Great Place To Work Certified over those that are not.
Job seekers are significantly more likely to choose a company when they know it has been recognized based on employee feedback. Recognition enhances your employer image, serving as a powerful endorsement of a company culture that values its employees. Consequently, you attract higher-caliber applicants who are motivated, skilled, and seeking long-term career growth.
Enhance your company culture against specific metrics
At the heart of Great Place To Work Certification is the Trust Index™ Survey, which provides an in-depth analysis of your company’s culture. This survey not only measures trust between employees and leadership but also offers insights into areas like perceived fairness, sense of belonging, and leadership effectiveness.
By conducting this survey annually (or as many recognized companies do, pulse regularly throughout the year), you gain actionable data that helps you maintain a clear view of your strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring your culture evolves positively over time.
One client highlights the value of this approach, noting that the data provides clear focus areas, while the comments offer rich insights into how to improve. Another client emphasizes the importance of the survey as a stable, reputable measurement through all the swings of business.
Showcase your badge of honor
Recognition comes with a digital badge that serves as a constant reminder of your organization’s achievements. Companies often display this badge in hiring campaigns, on social media profiles, job listings, and even in physical office spaces. This badge is an essential starting point for telling your brand story and reflecting the values that shape your employer image.
Clients have shared their experiences promoting their recognition distinction, noting the engagement on social media and the opportunity to remind people about their workplace excellence.
Qualify for top company culture awards
The Great Place To Work Certification opens doors to greater visibility by making your company eligible for prestigious workplace lists, such as those recognizing companies that care and best workplaces for millennials, women, DEIB etc. These awards not only enhance your employer image but also provide additional recognition that can attract top talent and improve employee morale.
Amplify your employer brand and drive traffic
When your company achieves Great Place To Work Certification, you gain a powerful tool to amplify your employer brand. Every recognized company receives a profile page on the certifying organization’s website, which is a key channel for potential new hires to discover your company.
Clients often see a significant boost in web traffic when they promote their recognition – especially at events, conferences, and on their careers page. As job seekers often search for a company’s workplace recognition status, ensuring they find positive information can make a crucial difference in their decision to apply.
Build employee pride and retention
Being recognized for workplace excellence fosters a sense of pride among employees, which is crucial for engagement and retention. Pride is an essential piece of the employee engagement puzzle. Research has found that when employees feel proud to work at a company, they are:
– six times more likely to endorse their workplace to others.
– two times more likely to want to stay with the company for a long time.
Recognition shows that your organization is doing something different and that employees are proud to be part of it.
Reinforce your company values and culture
Recognition runs deeper than external acknowledgment – it’s a strong internal tool for reinforcing your company values and culture. As one marketing executive explains, continuously reminding team members that they work at a great place encourages them to maintain that standard.
By celebrating your recognition, you remind employees that they are part of something special and that their contributions are recognized and valued.
One client shares how celebrating fosters internal dialogue about why employees love their workplace.
Join a community of other excellent workplaces
Great Place To Work Certification puts your company well alongside some of the world’s best workplaces. You’ll also join a vibrant community of like-minded organizations, sharing best practices and celebrating together during special events.
Additionally, recognized companies often gain special access to annual summits where HR leaders come together to share ideas, learn from top workplaces, and leave inspired with new strategies to enhance their workplace cultures.
Appeal to shareholders, customers and other business stakeholders
A high-trust culture, as measured by the Trust Index Survey, is key to earning recognition – and it’s also a driver of better business performance. RSM study demonstrates that the shareholders’ investment in India’s Best Companies To Work For have yielded ~14X returns on the initial investment, outperforming the bullion and stock indices by a factor of 3.73 . Consumers are increasingly choosing to do business with companies that treat their employees well.
Companies recognized as top workplaces perform significantly better in the stock market than the market average. This recognition also signals to customers and shareholders that your company is committed to ethical and sustainable business practices, aligning with modern environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expectations.
Celebrate as a team
Celebrating recognition is more than just a party – it’s a key leadership behavior that fosters connection and reinforces your company’s values. According to one CEO, “The most important things to celebrate are the values of the organization and how people help the organization achieve its purpose.”
When you celebrate as a team – whether it’s work anniversaries, personal milestones, or organizational wins – it sends a powerful message to your employees about what truly matters.
Best workplaces reinforce their values when honoring employees for their contributions, which can transform the workplace into a more cohesive, engaged, and enjoyable environment – an experience that drives well-being across all generations.
Create goodwill and employee trust
Inviting employees to participate in the Trust Index Survey not only helps you earn recognition but also builds goodwill and trust within your organization. Employees appreciate the opportunity to voice their opinions, and ongoing listening signals that their happiness and well-being are top priorities.
Earning a Great Place To Work Certification is more than a mark of distinction—it’s a strategic investment in your company’s culture, reputation, and future success. By promoting a high-trust workplace, you not only attract top talent and boost employee pride but also enhance your employer brand, improve business performance, and create lasting goodwill among stakeholders. This certification sets the foundation for long-term growth, driving both internal engagement and external recognition, all while positioning your organization as a leader in workplace excellence.
Get Certified to Showcase Your Commitment
Achieving Great Place To Work Certification is an excellent way to demonstrate your organization’s commitment to employees’ overall wellbeing and experience. This Certification not only enhances your employer branding but also helps attract and retain top talent. It highlights to current and prospective employees that your organization values their health, happiness, and overall wellbeing.
By implementing a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration, you can create a workplace where employees feel strong, healthy, and connected. Certification also provides a benchmark for continuous improvement, helping you identify areas where you can further enhance employee well-being and overall workplace culture.
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