Research forms the core of the Top Employers project. Through objective, fact-based research, we determine whether an organisation meets the requirements to be certified as a Top Employer. Key drivers, practices and policies are reviewed thoroughly.
The research process consists of four steps:
1. Shortlist
The first step in identifying the nation's Top Employers is to prepare a shortlist of organisations that qualify for the research phase. This is based on a thorough market assessment made in close collaboration with our leading HR partners.
2. The HR Best Practices Survey
In the research, all critical areas of the HR management of the participating organisations are assessed. Primary Benefits, Secondary Benefits and Working Conditions, Training and Development, Career Opportunities and Company Culture are reviewed thoroughly.
3. Review and Audit
In the third step of the research phase, CRF Institute reviews and audits the results. The review is executed with one or more senior (HR) managers of the organisation. An independent auditor, Grant Thornton, then performs an additional audit to check that procedures are followed correctly and that the ratings are based on the actual answers of participants.
4. Rating and Selection
The ratings from the research phase determine whether or not the participating organisation is certified as a Top Employer. Only those organisations that meet the requirements receive the Top Employers Certification Seal.
> Government Recognition for the Top Employers project
Research forms the core of the Top Employers project. Through objective, fact-based research, we determine whether an organisation meets the requirements to be certified as a Top Employer. Key drivers, practices and policies are reviewed thoroughly.
The research process consists of four steps:
1. Shortlist
The first step in identifying the nation's Top Employers is to prepare a shortlist of organisations that qualify for the research phase. This is based on a thorough market assessment made in close collaboration with our leading HR partners.
2. The HR Best Practices Survey
In the research, all critical areas of the HR management of the participating organisations are assessed. Primary Benefits, Secondary Benefits and Working Conditions, Training and Development, Career Opportunities and Company Culture are reviewed thoroughly.
3. Review and Audit
In the third step of the research phase, CRF Institute reviews and audits the results. The review is executed with one or more senior (HR) managers of the organisation. An independent auditor, Grant Thornton, then performs an additional audit to check that procedures are followed correctly and that the ratings are based on the actual answers of participants.
4. Rating and Selection
The ratings from the research phase determine whether or not the participating organisation is certified as a Top Employer. Only those organisations that meet the requirements receive the Top Employers Certification Seal.
> Government Recognition for the Top Employers project