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Seize the opportunity to get recognized and receive the insights you need to build a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture™ today.
We Know the Path
Understand why current processes and systems are working—or not—and take action to improve the culture that enables them.
Trust Fuels Business Outcomes
Our 30 years of research, in over 40 countries around the world, has shown us time and again that investing in a high-trust workplace culture yields distinct, tangible business benefits.
National recognition
Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations are automatically eligible for ALL Best Workplaces lists for 12 months, and the annual Best Workplaces in Canada list in partnership with the Globe and Mail.
Leveraging an Authentic Employer Brand
Research has revealed that there are a proven set of strategic investments that Best Workplaces make to develop and sustain a high-trust culture – ultimately driving their leading brand and performance in the marketplace.
How it Works
Easy-to-use, the Trust Index© Survey enables you to analyze your employees' perceptions of the workplace, compare results to key benchmarks, and receive custom recommendations.
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Conduct the Survey
Choose a two-week period to deploy our world-renowned Trust Index© Survey to employees.
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The Culture Brief
Provide details about your organization's programs and practices through our Culture Brief™.
3
We Analyze Results
Summary report providing your average scores for the five dimensions of trust.
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Get Certified
If 7 out of 10 employees give you positive ratings on your survey, congratulations! You're Certified.
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Get Recognized
You'll receive a Great Place to Work® Certification badge and eligibility for all of our Best Workplaces lists for 12 months and your Great Place to Work® Online Profile for you to fact-check and publish.
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The Culture Audit
Certified organizations complete the more detailed Culture Audit© if you wish to be considered for our Best Workplaces in Canada National list, published in April (not required for Small organizations).
Upcoming award deadlines
All Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies have the chance to earn a coveted spot on one of our Best Workplace Lists produced annually. Once you are Certified, you are automatically considered for all upcoming Lists in the next 12 months.
Brand yourself as a nationally ranked Best Workplace and watch as new customers and recruits rush in.
Best Workplaces™ in Canada - 2019
Deadline for Certification
October 31, 2018
Planned Publication Date
April 26, 2019
Best Workplaces™ Legends
Deadline for Certification
October 31, 2018
Planned Publication Date
May 7, 2019
Best Workplaces™ for Inclusion
Deadline for Certification
December 3, 2018
Planned Publication Date
January 15, 2019
Best Workplaces™ in Retail and Hospitality
Deadline for Certification
December 16, 2018
Planned Publication Date
February 5, 2019
Best Workplaces™ for Women
Deadline for Certification
February 4, 2019
Planned Publication Date
March 5, 2019
Best Workplaces™ for Giving back
Deadline for Certification
December 10, 2018
Planned Publication Date
April 9, 2019
Best Workplaces™ for Wellness
Deadline for Certification
April 22, 2019
Planned Publication Date
May 22, 2019
Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services
Deadline for Certification
May 13, 2019
Planned Publication Date
June 11, 2019
How We
Support You
Our team is here to help you get the most out of your culture efforts.
Communication toolkit
for your employees
Customer support
along the way
PR toolkit
to leverage your badge and review
Professional guidance
to get your fellow leaders on board
"Capital One chooses to partner with Great Place to Work® because they provide us with valuable insights and data on how we can unleash our associates to pursue the best version of themselves."
Christina McClung
Head of HR, Capital One
"Working with Great Place to Work has allowed us to really narrow in on what separates a “good” workplace from a “great” one. We are able to gain valuable feedback to continually make improvements. Working with GPTW also allows us to benchmark to other organizations and ensure we are implementing and maintaining best practices."
Mike McDerment
CEO & Co-Founder, FreshBooks
"Working with Great Place to Work has allowed us to really narrow in on what separates a “good” workplace from a “great” one. We are able to gain valuable feedback to continually make improvements. Working with GPTW also allows us to benchmark to other organizations and ensure we are implementing and maintaining best practices."
Shiah Bazeley
Director, People & Culture, Vega
Why Great Place to Work?
Data Library Like No Other
Unparalleled benchmarking data and best practices from leading organizations around the world.
Industry-Proven Research Methodology
Our Trust Index® Survey is taken by millions of employees annually, and our Great Place to Work® Trust Model ® has guided research on workplace culture for decades.
Decades of Expertise
30 years experience in culture research and consulting.
We Practice What We Preach
We’re business-minded people at a mission-driven organization. We know what it takes because we live it.
National Recognition
Our partnership with The Globe and Mail means our customers get spotlighted in national press.
Culture For All
Unlike many of our competitors, we offer affordable solutions for small business too.