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Earn Recognition On Our Best Workplaces™ Lists

All great workplaces, whether they are large or small, public or private, or from a broad range of industries, deserve recognition. Our Best Workplaces™ lists give your organisation the opportunity to attract the best talent, build brand recognition, and secure a competitive advantage as an employer of choice. 

And the great thing is – it’s 100% based on the voice of your employees. 

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What makes a Best Workplace?

Organisations looking to be recognised on Best Workplaces™ Lists first start by getting Certified™. From here, only the top-performing Certified™ companies are recognised as Best Workplaces™. This recognition highlights the organisations that go above and beyond to create positive workplace experiences, setting them apart as leaders in their industries.

How to get recognised as a Best Workplace™

1

 Survey Your Employees

 Select a 2-week period to launch our Trust Index™ employee survey
 
 
Survey
2

Complete the Culture Brief

Fill out a short questionnaire about your company's history and demographics
 
 
Culture Brief
3

Get your report and presentation

 We'll present your findings and benchmarks to your leadership team
 
 
Present
4

Get Certified & Earn Recognition

If your Trust Index™  results are 65%+, you'll be Certified™  and be eligible for our Best Workplaces™ lists
 
Celebrate

 

Upcoming List Deadlines
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Ireland's Best Workplaces™ 2025

29th of November 2024 26th of February 2025
Ireland's Best Workplaces™ For Women 2025 29th of November 2024 6th of March 2025
Ireland's Best Workplaces™ For Health & Wellbeing 2025 14th of March 2025 10th of April 2025
Ireland's Best Workplaces™ In Tech 2025 18th of April 2025 22nd of May 2025
Ireland's Best Workplaces™ In Hospitality 2025 16th of May 2025 12th of June 2025
Best Workplaces™ In Europe 2025 29th of November 2024 October 2025
World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 29th of November 2024 November 2025
     

The effects of the Best Workplace™ recognition

40%

More applications per job openings than their peers

70%

of Irish employees are more likely to want to work at a Great Place to Work® Certified™ organisation

93%

of Best Workplace™ employees would highly recommend their organisation's services and products

The benefits of being a Best Workplace™

A stronger employer brand

Being a recognised Best Workplace™ enhances an organisation's employer brand by demonstrating its commitment to employee wellbeing and engagement. This recognition serves as a powerful endorsement, helping to attract high-caliber candidates and boost the company's reputation as an employer of choice in the market.

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Gain a competitive edge for attracting and retaining top talent

Through their strengthened employer brand, organisations that have received recognition are able to recruit and retain highly skilled employees. Our Best Workplaces™ Lists are distributed with leading media, such as The Irish Times, The Irish Examiner, The Gloss Magazine and Silicon Republic to help your employer brand gain top exposure.

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Multiple recognition opportunities with just one application

We honour organisations across various industries by showcasing excellence in sectors like technology, hospitality, health, wellbeing, and equality. Our industry-specific Best Workplaces™ lists highlight top performers setting the standard for employee experience and workplace culture, from start-ups to multinational companies, recognising the best in workplace culture globally.

Best Workplaces - Multiple opportunities

Market Leaders Who Choose Great Place To Work®

Want to start your journey?

Learn how to secure a spot on the most prestigious Best Workplace lists in Ireland and worldwide. 

  • Earn positive brand exposure
  • Premium national media distribution: The Irish Times, The Irish Examiner, The Gloss magazine, & Silicon Republic.
  • Multiple Best Workplaces™ lists with just one application
  • Third-party validation of your workplace trusted by employees

Best Workplaces Lists FAQs

Who is eligible for Great Place to Work®’s Best Workplaces lists?

To be eligible for our Best Workplaces™ Programme, you will need a minimum of 20 employees and be Great Place to Work Certified, and for large organisations, to submit the Culture Audit™, an in-depth assessment of workplace practices and programmes.

How are the Best Workplaces lists selected?

The Best Workplaces lists recognise the top Certified™ organisations in Ireland, using the global standard Best Workplaces™ methodology as its basis. To be considered for a Best Workplaces™ recognition, participating organisations are required to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work in Ireland first, and for large organisations, to submit the Culture Audit™, an in-depth assessment of workplace practices and programmes. From here, only the top-performing Certified companies who pass a stringent assessment of their company culture and employee experience are recognised as Best Workplaces.

What is the criteria for an organisation wanting to participate in your Best Workplaces Programme?

Once an organisation is Certified, it is automatically considered for our Best Workplaces recognitions.

What are the Best Workplaces list deadlines?

Click here to find out all our Best Workplaces List deadlines [link]

Is there an investment required to become a Best Workplace?

For organisations interested in our Best Workplaces™ programme, being Certified™ is a prerequisite for eligibility. If your organisation is already Certified™, there is no additional investment to be considered for the Best Workplaces™ list. However, if your organisation is not yet Certified™, an investment will be required to complete the Certification process and have the opportunity to then gain eligibility for our Best Workplaces programme.

What happens if we don't make a list?

We never disclose the names or results of any organisation who does not receive recognition, but rather offer to support these organisations to improve their employee experience and achieve better results in the future. 

Our mission is to create a better world by helping organisations become great workplaces for all and our services go beyond recognition! We provide your leadership team provided with detailed survey results and actionable insights, ensuring a clear understanding of your organisation's culture strengths and opportunities. We provide bespoke consultancy which enables individual organisations to make continuous improvements based on key data and insights that target their unique set of needs at any given time. All our clients are assigned a dedicated Customer Success Project Manager to help with every step of the process in moving from good to great, including post-survey support.

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