Methodology

Plant-A Insights Group conducted an in-depth study to develop a robust database of approximately 7,000 employers across the U.S. with more than 1,000 employees. This initiative involved analyzing various workplace factors, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of employee satisfaction and organizational performance. The dashboard enables companies to benchmark their workplace against competitors across 10 key workplace-related categories.

A comprehensive database from extensive research​

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Refining the Employee Experience Survey Through HR Insights

Greatest Workplace Insights conducted a pre-study survey with HR professionals in the U.S. to identify key factors influencing employee satisfaction. These insights were used to refine our employee survey and develop specific statements about the employee experience for inclusion in the questionnaire.

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Mapping Employee Sentiment: 580,000 Reviews Over Four Years

The study includes over 580,000 employee interviews in the U.S. and more than 7.7 million comprehensive company reviews, collected in four survey waves over four years, making it one of America’s largest independent employee studies.

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Measuring Employer Perception

Designed to be demographically representative of U.S. Census Data, the study evaluates participants’ familiarity with U.S. employers across various industries, assessing overall recommendations and 10 key workplace categories, covering over 250 data points per company.

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Blending Recency with Continuity

This recent survey was conducted between April and October 2025; however, the 2023, 2024, and 2025 survey waves have also been incorporated into the overall findings with a reduced weight.​