Research

The Great Place to Work^® Institute pursues research programs that provide valuable information for those people and organisations interested in the process of creating and sustaining a great workplace, The following represent some of the principal resources we have available for the public or for use with our clients.

The Best People Practices^© Database

The Institute has compiled a database of Best People Practices^© that contains nearly 1,000 examples of progressive people practices developed and implemented in great companies. These practices have been collected from the data we receive while assessing "The Best Workplaces in Europe," "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America," and the best workplaces in other countries around the world. This material is supplemented by an extensive database compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor, and on-going research from newspapers, magazines, conferences and trade publications. We share practices from this database with clients through our reports, presentations and work-shops, and with the public through our public speaking activities.

Best People Practices^© provide examples of practical ways in which companies further the development of Trust, Pride and Camaraderie in their workplaces. Considering a variety of practices prior to taking action can lead to thought-provoking discussions about how to create a great workplace within one's own organisation.

The 100 Best and Trust Index^© benchmarks

These two benchmarks present the most accurate representation of the level of trust that can be created in great workplaces, and in workplaces that are on the path to becoming great. These benchmarks present the average of the positive responses to the Trust Index^© employee survey for employees of the "100 Best Workplaces in Europe", and for employees of the top third of the Institute's consulting clients.

Companies who use our Trust Index^© survey or purchase our Customized Benchmark Report can compare their employee responses to these distinct benchmarks thereby helping them to clearly see the strengths to build on and opportunities for improvement within their own organisation.