What we do

For more than 20 years the Great Place to Work^® Institute has:

We help companies improve corporate performance and raise the quality of work life for their employees. Our extensive research and experience in this area has confirmed our definition of a Great Place To Work^® as one where:

You TRUST the people you work for,
have PRIDE in what you do, and
ENJOY the people you work with

This definition is embodied in the framework of the Great Place To Work^® Model^© which is the foundation for all our work. Learn more about our Model »».

A Great Workplace Is a Great Business

Leaders of great workplaces and independent financial analysts alike acknowledge the many business benefits associated with becoming and sustaining a great place to work. Among these benefits are significant competitive advantages including higher productivity, greater retention and increased innovation and creativity.

The Institute works with other publications throughout the world to select "Lists of Best Workplaces" that appear in 40 different countries. See the US Best Companies Lists: "100 Best" and "Small & Medium."

Consulting and Education Services

The Institute offers a variety of services to organizations interested in transforming their workplace cultures, including:

Workplace Experts

Our employee centered approach, thorough research on workplace cultures, database of best people practices, and underlying Great Place to Work^® Model^©, all serve as the basis for the design and delivery of our services.

Our 20 years of research and experience dedicated to workplace transformation, combined with our commitment to integrity is what sets us apart in the marketplace.