Great Place To Work Certification
Earning the Great Place To Work® Certification demonstrates your ability to create outstanding employee experiences, sets you apart in a competitive talent market, and reinforces your reputation as an employer of choice.
Based entirely on confidential employee feedback, Certification recognises organisations that consistently create positive workplace experiences built on trust, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. It is more than a badge of recognition. It is an internationally recognised standard that helps organisations measure culture, benchmark themselves against the market and identify opportunities for improvement.
By listening directly to employees through our globally trusted methodology, organisations gain valuable insights into what drives engagement, retention, wellbeing and performance. Certification demonstrates to current and future talent that your organisation is committed to creating a workplace where people can thrive.
79% of graduates indicate they would be more likely to apply at a company that is recognised as a great employer by its employees!
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In Great Place To Work certified™ companies, 83% of employees aspire a long-term commitment to their organization.
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In Great Place To Work certified companies, 85% of employees enthusiastically recommend their workplace to friends and family.
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In Great Place To Work certified companies, 90% of employees enthusiastically share their pride in being part of their organisation when talking to others.
Great is not a destination. It's a journey.
Achieving Great Place To Work® Certification is an important milestone, but it is not the end goal. The real value lies in what comes next.
Certification gives you a clear picture of how employees experience your workplace today. It highlights what's working well, uncovers opportunities for improvement and provides the data needed to make informed decisions about culture, leadership and the employee experience.
The most successful organisations use Certification as the starting point of a continuous improvement journey. By listening, learning and taking action year after year, they strengthen trust, enhance engagement and create a workplace that evolves alongside the needs of their people.
First things first: What are the steps to becoming a Certified organisation?
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Survey your employees and submit your Culture Brief™
Send out the employee survey and fill in our Culture Brief, a short questionnaire about your company's history and demographics. Analyse the results as soon as the survey is closed and, if you’ve met the threshold, get immediately Great Place To Work certified!
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Get certified
As a certified organisation, you’ll get a custom Certification badge, valid for 12 months. Proudly share your achievement with your employees and the rest of the world!
Criteria for certification:
- Minimum 50 employees (based in Belgium or abroad)
- Survey score of 65% or higher
- A minimum response rate
- Completed Culture Brief
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Celebrate
Break out the confetti! Getting Great Place To Work certified means more than just a label and bragging rights. It means recognition as a company that puts its people first and strives to be amongst the greatest employers in Belgium. This milestone is your chance to celebrate your employees, join a global community of exceptional companies and put your company name on the map of desirable workplaces.
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Get on our Best Workplaces™ lists
Organisations looking to be recognised on a Best Workplaces™ list first start by getting Certified. Through the Certification process, we capture valuable employee feedback using our research-driven employee survey and details about the programmes and practices that make your workplace unique.
It pays to be a Best Workplace! Earning a spot on our prestigious Best Workplaces™ list catapults you to the forefront of every job seeker’s radar. It not only enhances your employer brand but also sets you apart from the competition. Our Best Workplaces™ Lists are featured in influential media outlets like Jobat Go for happy, H-tag, and Références, ensuring maximum exposure for your employer brand.
What is Great Place To Work® Belgium?
Great Place To Work® Belgium supports organisations in showcasing excellence in workplace culture — locally, across Europe, and around the world.
How can my company gain recognition?
With a single application, your organisation can be considered for several prestigious rankings:
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Best Workplaces™ Belgium
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Best Workplaces™ Europe
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World’s Best Workplaces™
Who can apply?
Any organisation, from start‑ups to multinationals, can apply. Great Place To Work® offers a trusted framework for showcasing your commitment to a strong employee experience. Organisations with more than 50 employees are ready to begin the journey.
Why choose Great Place To Work®?
Recognition by Great Place To Work® signals credibility and cultural excellence. As the only globally recognised authority that evaluates workplace culture through the authentic voice of employees, it offers a trusted and rigorous methodology. This credibility helps attract talent, boosts employee pride, and strengthens your employer brand.
What's in it for you?
Achieving certification demonstrates your commitment to a positive work environment. Your success will be featured on our website and social media platforms, giving you well-deserved recognition. Want to show off the label? From window stickers and awards to our famous red cubes, you can discover all our merchandise in our webshop once Certified! Connect with a network of like-minded organisations and encourage collaboration and inspiration.
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