Prove your PeopleFirst Culture
with real insight
Certified PeopleFirst™ shows your culture is real, trusted, and future-ready
“Inspiring workplaces don’t just say they lead with people, they live it. Now you can prove it.”
Why Certified PeopleFirst™
The most inspiring organizations don’t just say they’re PeopleFirst. Their people feel it.
Certified PeopleFirst™ is the global workplace certification that helps you prove your people-first culture is real, thriving, and future-ready.
We measure what matters most:
How it works
A clear and credible process
Download information pack
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Launch the Certified PeopleFirst Survey
A 64-question survey, completed in under 10 minutes per employee, designed to measure Belief, Belonging, and Future Confidence across your organization.
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Get Rapid Insight
Receive your position on the PeopleFirst Matrix and COMPASS scores — clear, visual results that show where you stand and what to focus on. You’ll also get your certification outcome based on defined thresholds.
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Celebrate Your Certification
If you qualify, you’ll receive your official Certified PeopleFirst™ badge, insight report and brand-ready assets to proudly share your achievements.
Bonus: Exceptional organizations may also qualify for Platinum, Gold, or Silver certification levels.
What you receive
- Certified PeopleFirst™ badge (valid for 12 months)
- Certificate of achievement
- Belief, Belonging, and FutureReady™ scores
- Insight Report including your position on the PeopleFirst Matrix and COMPASS results
- Social-ready assets to showcase your story
- Optional access to our expert partner network for deeper analysis
If your scores are exceptional, you may also earn Platinum, Gold, or Silver recognition tiers.
Why it matters now
- Talent is discerning
- AI and change are transforming work at an incredible rate
- Your culture must be real, resilient and ready for the future
Certified PeopleFirst™ helps you stand apart, with proof your people believe in where you’re going.
Certification or Awards or both?
Both are prestigious but they serve different goals
Certification proves culture. Awards celebrate it. Together, they tell your full story.
Visit The Inspiring Workplaces Awards.