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Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices

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A certification program that enables organizations to assess and improve the workplace environment

Top Employers Institute has certified 2,300 organisations in 121 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of 12 million employees globally. 

1991-2004 The journey begins

We began our dedication to the improvement of people practices through the world of publishing. Our series of books focused on outstanding employers, leading managers and companies with strong HR strategies.

The journey begins

2005-2007 Publisher to certifier

During this time frame we introduced our now world-famous Certification Seal as well as the annual certification cycle and our dedicated research methodology.

Publisher to certifier

2008-2012 Time to synchronize

One brand, one methodology, one positioning, one way of working. During this time in our story, we saw the unified alignment of the organization.

Time to synchronize

2013-2016 The global authority

Top Employers goes global. A rapidly expanding time for the organisation with international expansion based on our global methodology.  

The global authority

2017 - present day 2,300 and beyond

With 11 offices around the world, we continue to grow on a global scale. Top Employers Institute's new purpose is introduced: accelerating the impact of people strategies to enrich the world of work. 

2,300 and beyond

Become a recognized Top Employer

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