It's as easy as 1, 2 and 3!

Step 1 – Register Your Organization

Congratulations, you have already completed this step!

Step 2: Trust Index© Employee Survey

The most essential measure of whether a company is a great workplace is whether employees say it is.

This assessment is the starting point for any organization, as it is focused on measuring the behaviours that lead to a trusting workplace environment, the most critical factor for creating a great workplace. The assessment asks employees about behaviours that measure the way in which credibility, respect and fairness are expressed in your workplace. It also collects data about the levels of pride and camaraderie in your environment. The survey tool is validated annually, and is commonly viewed as the gold-standard measure of great workplaces in both business and academic research.

To get your survey started, please:

1. Download and review:

2. Reserve your preferred survey dates A.S.A.P. by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

3. Complete the Step 2 Form and send the required communication to your employees at least 2 weeks prior to your survey start (Communication Sample available).

4. Return the Employee Spreadsheet to the best workplaces team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Step 3: THE CULTURE BRIEF© AND CULTURE AUDIT© MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

The Culture Brief collects factual information about your company’s employee population and benefits. The Culture Brief focuses on those questions critical to securing your Certification and largely focus on quantitative metrics concerning your workplace. All companies participating in our Recognition Programs are required to complete a Culture Brief.

The Culture Audit collects detailed information about the programs, practices and policies which support your workplace culture. Only companies who are contenders for our Best Workplaces list are required to complete the Culture Audit. The Culture Audit accounts for 1/3 of and organizations score for the Best Workplaces lists.

In order to make the best use of your time and resources, we are asking organizations to complete the Culture Brief and Culture Audit in 2 parts:

• All organizations must complete the Culture Brief.
• Only list contenders must complete the full Culture Audit.

You will be notified if you are a list contender based on your Trust Index scores and/or previous placement on one of our lists.

To get your Culture Audit started, please:

1. Download and review Culture Brief and Culture Audit Questionnaire.
2. All organizations: Upload your completed Culture Brief by the day your survey closes.
3. List contenders only: Upload your Culture Audit plus any supplementary material you wish to include by October 31, 2016.

The Best Workplaces team is on hand to support you as you respond to your Culture Brief and Culture Audit questionnaires.

Have questions about the New Culture Brief and Culture Audit Template?

Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

TIMELINE AND IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• Your Trust Index Survey will be open for 2 weeks and can begin any Monday. Please notify us of your preferred survey dates asap. The Step 2 Form and Employee Spreadsheet is due 2 weeks prior to your survey start date.
• Your Culture Brief is due the day your Trust Index Survey closes.
• Certification is awarded on an on-going basis. Organizations will be notified if they are Great Place to Work-Certified™ within a week of completing the Trust Index Survey and Culture Brief.
• Great Place to Work-Certified™ organizations are automatically eligible for ALL Great Place to Work® lists during their 12 month certification period.
• Click here to review Best Workplaces list deadlines.
• Your Culture Audit is due October 31 if you wish to be considered for the Best Workplaces in Canada list.