Become a Quantum Certified Workplace™
Recognition for organizations building thriving teams — through engagement, performance, and employee development.
The Quantum Certified Workplace™ designation celebrates organizations actively shaping cultures where teams thrive.
Different from employer of choice contests based on scores alone, this certification honors your commitment to action — connecting engagement insights with meaningful strategies for performance management and employee development.
For Companies Focused on People, Performance, and Progress
Quantum Workplace's certification program is for organizations that believe thriving teams don’t happen by chance. It’s designed for leaders who are actively investing in engagement, performance, and development, and want to be recognized for the work behind their culture — not just their scores.
Whether you’re a Best Places to Work® winner, just beginning to shape your people strategy, or somewhere in between, this certification celebrates your intentional effort to build a workplace where people and performance grow together.
Why Get Certified?
Turn Your Commitment Into Credibility
A Quantum Workplace certification will help you attract top talent, retain and re-engage employees, and differentiate your brand.
Attract
Attract
Showcase your trusted, third-party validation to candidates
Retain
Retain
Celebrate your people and the programs that help them thrive
Differentiate
Differentiate
Stand out in the marketplace as a company that takes action
How it Works
Earn and showcase your validated workplace certification in three easy steps.
Survey Your Employees
Participate in a Best Places to Work® contest, meet the necessary response and score benchmarks, and access your results.
Share Your Practices
Submit your performance management and employee development programs for review by a panel of judges.
Celebrate Your Certification
Earn your badge and share your story across your career site, social media, and PR channels.
What Comes with a Certification?
Every certification recipient will receive a designed badge, press assets, and recognition from Quantum Workplace.
Certification Badge
Display a third-party certification proudly on your website, career pages, and job postings.
Press & Social Toolkit
Ready-made assets to announce your recognition internally and externally.
Third-Party Recognition
Be featured as a certified workplace in a formal Quantum Workplace announcement
Quantum Workplace Certification FAQ
What is the Quantum Certified Workplace™ designation?
The Quantum Certified Workplace™ designation celebrates organizations that are doing the work to create thriving teams. It goes beyond a survey score to acknowledge a company’s active investment in people-driven programs. The designation is given by Quantum Workplace.
Who can become a Quantum Certified Workplace™?
Any company that participates in a Best Places to Work® contest and purchases a reporting package is eligible. Companies that meet participation and score requirements, and share details about their performance management and employee development practices, qualify for certification.
How is this different from Best Places to Work® recognition?
The Best Places to Work® award is based on regional or national employee survey results and determined by the program's publication partners. A certification from Quantum Workplace recognizes an organization's effort and investment in broader people practices, spanning across engagement, performance, and development initiatives. It honors your effort to create thriving teams, even if you haven’t yet made the top list in your region and size category.
What do certified companies receive?
Certified companies earn:
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A Quantum Certified Workplace™ badge for websites, job postings, and offer letters
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A Press & Social Toolkit with ready-made assets for announcements
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Third-party recognition on Quantum Workplace's digital channels
How long does certification last?
Your Quantum Certified Workplace™ recognition is valid for 12 months. Companies can renew annually by meeting the latest participation and submission criteria.
How do I apply for the certification?
Organizations are automatically evaluated after completing their Best Places to Work® participation and report purchase. If eligible, you’ll be asked to share your performance and development practices if you did not disclose them during the contest registration process. Once reviewed and approved, you’ll receive your certification badge and toolkit via email.
Is there a cost to become certified?
There is no separate fee for certification. Companies that purchase a Best Places to Work® reporting package and meet the certification criteria are automatically awarded Quantum Certified Workplace™ status.
Why does Quantum Workplace offer this certification?
Quantum Workplace created this certification to recognize the intentional effort and commitment organizations put into building better workplaces. It’s designed to celebrate progress, elevate employer brands, and inspire continued investment.
Can we promote our certification publicly?
Yes! Certified organizations are encouraged to use their badge and toolkit to share their achievement on LinkedIn, press announcements, job boards, internal channels, and more. The more you showcase your recognition, the more your employer brand benefits.
Where can I learn more about Quantum Workplace's certification?
Email bestplaces@quantumworkplace.com to get more information on the certification process and eligibility details.
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Email our team to learn how your company can become a Quantum Certified Workplace™.