About us
In a world where talent chooses culture over salary, organizations must prove they truly put people first. People First Place is India’s pioneering workplace certification designed specifically for SMEs and startups.
We measure what matters: fairness, growth, wellbeing, and trust—turning abstract culture into transparent metrics and a credible badge.
A few things we’re great at
Our certification is built on decades of HR research and proven frameworks, focusing on key drivers like trust, fairness, growth, wellbeing, and leadership integrity.
Fast, Transparent Certification
We deliver a comprehensive culture assessment and certification badge in just 10 days—no complex processes, no guesswork. Our 5-pillar model is clear, actionable, and easy to understand.
Trusted by Startups & SMEs
We specialize in serving growing companies with 50–500 employees, helping them prove their people-first culture to attract better talent and retain valuable employees.
Strong Data Privacy & Anonymity
Employee feedback is collected anonymously, ensuring honest responses and fostering trust between management and teams.
Actionable AI Insights that Drive Change
Beyond badges, we provide clear, prioritized reports highlighting strengths and specific areas to improve, empowering leaders to make data-driven culture decisions.
Affordable & Accessible
Unlike complex enterprise certifications, People First Place is affordable and designed for fast turnaround, making it accessible to Indian SMEs and startups with real impact.
Mission
Our mission is simple yet bold—to make people-first workplaces accessible and verifiable, not just a promise. Using our scientifically backed 5-Pillar model, we help companies understand their strengths and blind spots through a quick employee survey and company audit.
With People First Place certification, businesses attract top talent faster, retain employees longer, and demonstrate ethical leadership with data-driven proof.
Why Choose Us?
We are trusted by startups and growing firms alike, People First Place is not just a badge—it’s a movement for workplace fairness, growth, and balance that benefits everyone.
Real Results, Not Just Recognition
We don’t just give badges—we provide clear, prioritized reports based on your team’s honest feedback, empowering leaders to make meaningful culture improvements with measurable impact.
Privacy and Anonymity Guaranteed
Our certification process ensures 100% anonymous employee feedback, building trust within your organization and enabling candid insights that drive real change.
Accessible Expertise, No Hidden Costs
People First Place offers transparent pricing with no surprise fees, supported by expert guidance throughout, making world-class culture certification accessible for every growing business.
Testimonials
What Our Certified Companies Say:
Nothing builds trust like voices from the workplace. Here’s what some of our early adopters have to say about their People First Place certification experience.
Their stories reflect how transparent, actionable insights and a simple process helped transform culture, lower turnover, and attract top talent—proof that putting people first pays off.
“People First Place helped us uncover hidden culture gaps fast. The clear report and actionable steps reduced our employee turnover by 20% within just three months. The badge boosted our employer brand significantly.”
Anjali Sharma, CEO, TechNova Solutions
“The certification process was simple but powerful. Our team appreciated the anonymity, and the feedback surfaced insights leadership hadn’t seen before. Thanks to People First Place, we attracted better talent and increased employee engagement.”
Dev Patel, HR Head, ScaleUp Labs
Ready to prove your workplace truly puts people first?
Get certified in just 10 days and show the world your commitment to fairness, growth, and wellbeing.
People First Place is fast, affordable, credible, and impactful
78%
Average certified company score, proving strong culture
27%
Reduction in employee turnover after certification
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Clear pillars driving retention and engagement, backed by research
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days from survey launch to certification decision
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