Certification happens within four weeks of the process ending. The certification process consists of completing two steps: One person or team, usually from human resources, completes the culture brief questionnaire Your organization surveys all employees to get feedback with the Trust Index(TM) survey. After that, the certification team punches the numbers and within weeks, if a company meets the certifying threshold, Great Place To Work sends a congratulatory packet of certification materials, including a great place to work badge that companies have the license to use for one year to put on their website and in job postings for employees, candidates, and prospective residents to see. Get Started by Getting Certified