Why become 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 PeopleFirst culture is real, thriving, and future-ready.
We measure what matters most:
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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, Culture 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 insight report and your certification outcome based on defined thresholds.
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Celebrate Your Certification
If you exceed the required threshold, you’ll receive your official Certified PeopleFirst™ badge and brand-ready assets to proudly share your achievements.
Bonus: Exceptional organizations may also qualify for Platinum or Gold certification levels.
What you receive
- Invaluable Insight Report including your position on the PeopleFirst Matrix and COMPASS scores
- Next steps guidance
- Certified PeopleFirst™ badge (valid for 12 months)
- Certificate of achievement
- Belief, Belonging, and FutureReady™ scores
- Social-ready assets to showcase your story internally and externally
- Optional access to our expert partner network for deeper analysis
If your scores are exceptional, you may also earn Platinum or Gold recognition.
Why being Certified PeopleFirst™ matters
- Trust is fragile
- The future is changing fast
- Talent is discerning and seeks out organzations that put their PeopleFirst
- AI and change are transforming work at an incredible rate – bringing anxiety, excitement and opportunity
- Your culture must be proven to be real, resilient and ready for the future
Certified PeopleFirst™ helps you stand apart, with proof your people believe in where you’re going and want to belong for the journey.
Where does your
organization stand?
The PeopleFirst Pulse is a quick, 10-question reflection. A streamlined version of our full 64-question Certified PeopleFirst diagnostic, that helps you see where your organisation might be on the Certified PeopleFirst journey, through your own lived experience
In just two minutes, you’ll discover your PeopleFirst Score, where your workplace could sit on the PeopleFirst Matrix and how close you could be to recognition on a global scale.
It’s free, insightful and the perfect personal first step toward understanding and strengthening belief & belonging in your culture.
Certify or Celebrate or both?
Both are important but they serve different goals
Certification proves culture from within. Awards recognise and celebrate it from without. Together, they tell your full story.
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“Going through the Inspiring Workplaces PeopleFirst certification was a truly meaningful experience for us.It gave us the chance to reflect on how we care for our people, celebrate what makes our culture special, and uncover new ways to help our team thrive. This recognition not only helps us attract amazing talent but also reminds our current team members that they are valued, supported and part of something bigger.
Most of all, it reinforces our commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can grow.”
Sharon Larwremce, COO, Aspire Chicago
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“We already survey our team annually but the PeopleFirst accreditation gave us a far more structured, meaningful and credible benchmark. The whole process was seamless – Inspiring Workplaces handled everything and even helped me communicate to the team about why we were undertaking the exercise. The fact that 100% of our team responded on time says it all.We were blown away by our score, especially as the accreditation is based solely on truly anonymous feedback. It’s incredibly reassuring to know that what we believed we were building is genuinely reflected in how our people feel. The end report offers a clear, in-depth picture of team sentiment across key pillars of belonging and connectedness.
It’s an invaluable tool for identifying areas to improve and ensuring our organisation continues to thrive by keeping our people engaged, valued and connected.”
Lesley Singleton, MD, Playtime PR