Greatest Workplace Insights – The Benchmarking Database for Top Performing Companies

Greatest Workplace Insights is a comprehensive performance benchmarking platform designed exclusively for top-performing companies in the U.S. Powered by data from Newsweek’s and Plant-A’s America’s Greatest Workplaces studies, it aggregates insights from over 400,000 customer interviews.

With an intuitive dashboard powered by in-depth analytics, users can uncover organizational strengths, identify areas for improvement, and benchmark against top-performing employers. Whether your goal is to boost employee satisfaction, attract and retain top talent, or enhance workplace culture, Greatest Workplaces Insights provides the actionable intelligence you need to drive measurable progress and become a destination employer.

What We Offer

Industry Benchmarking

​Compare your company’s performance with top employers in your field. See where you stand in key areas like employee satisfaction, benefits, work-life balance, and workplace culture.​

Comprehensive Employer Insights

​Our platform provides detailed analytics on multiple aspects of your workplace, from employee engagement to leadership effectiveness, helping you identify what sets you apart and where improvement is needed.​

Employee Feedback at Your Fingertips

See what your employees think about your company through a clear, concise review of satisfaction ratings, feedback trends, and sentiment analysis. Understand what’s working and what isn’t.​

Tailored Recommendations

​Receive personalized recommendations to enhance your workplace strategy. Whether you need to boost employee retention or improve your recruitment processes, we offer data-driven solutions to help you succeed.​

Onboarding Experience & Role Readiness

Compare onboarding efficiency and new hire integration across teams or regions

  • Time to full productivity
  • Satisfaction with onboarding content
  • Access to systems, tools, and team support
  • First 90-day experience rating

Internal Support Efficiency

Evaluate how effectively internal teams (HR, IT, Facilities) support employees

  • Average resolution time for support tickets
  • Satisfaction with HR/IT service
  • Utilization of self-service portals
  • Accessibility of wellbeing resources

Talent Growth & Performance Enablement

Benchmark career development and performance management practices.

  • Frequency and quality of 1:1s and feedback
  • Participation in training and L&D programs
  • Career path visibility and internal promotions
  • Manager support effectiveness

Operational Workflow & Tool Effectiveness

Identify bottlenecks in day-to-day tools and work practices across departments

  • Productivity tool usage (e.g., task management, communication tools)
  • Meeting load and effectiveness
  • Cross-functional collaboration ease
  • Digital friction and tool fatigue indicators

Culture, Belonging & Inclusion

Measure DEI progress and cultural cohesion across demographics and locations.

  • Psychological safety and team trust
  •  Belonging and inclusiveness scores
  • Fairness of opportunity (e.g., recognition, development access)
  • Employee voice and openness to feedback

Leadership & Strategic Alignment

Assess how well leadership communicates and connects with teams.

  • Understanding of company strategy
  • Trust in senior leadership
  • Effectiveness of change communications
  • Visibility of leadership decisions

Retention, Turnover & Exit Insights

Predict attrition trends and benchmark exit themes across teams and competitors.

  • Voluntary turnover rate by role/region
  • Key drivers of attrition from exit data
  • Tenure trends and high-risk turnover indicators
  • Stay interview insights

Assess how your workplace performs compared to industry peers, identify key moments that influence employee satisfaction, and track the impact of your culture and HR initiatives over time. As a data-rich benchmarking database, Greatest Workplaces Insights equips you with the insights needed to measure, compare, and continuously improve your organization’s performance in today’s competitive talent market.

Key Employee Journeys

With Greatest Workplaces Insights, identify the critical moments that shape employee satisfaction and engagement. Gain clear insights into what matters most to your people—across the employee lifecycle.

Benchmark Against Industry Leaders

Evaluate your organization’s performance across key employee experience metrics and see how it compares to top employers in your sector. With access to rich benchmarking data, Greatest Workplaces Insights helps you understand where you stand and how to improve.

Understand Why Employees Feel the Way They Do

It’s not just about knowing how employees respond at key moments—it’s about understanding why. Greatest Workplaces Insights delivers deeper insights into employee sentiment, helping you pinpoint specific opportunities to elevate engagement, retention, and workplace culture.

Key Workplace Categories

Image & Reputation

  • Positive Reputation
  • Innovation Leadership
  • Company Pride
  • Brand Image
  • Marketability Boost

Working Environment

  • Team Communication
  • Transparent Decisions
  • Convenient Facilities
  • Resource Accessibility
  • Supportive Leadership
  • Health Focus

Career Progression & Training

  • Parental Leave Equality
  • Career Advancement
  • Training Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition
  • Professional Growth
  • Parental Leave Support

Company Culture

  • Trust & Respect
  • Cultural Alignment
  • Open Feedback
  • Leadership Vision

Belonging & Community

  • Veteran Appreciation
  • Veteran Support Programs
  • Racial Equality
  • Gender Equality
  • LGBTQ+ Equality
  • Health Condition Support
  • Fair Treatment
  • Equal Pay
  • Zero Tolerance for Harassment
  • LGBTQ+ Support

Mental Well-Being

  • Mental Health Support
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Mental Health Comfort
  • Empathy for Mental Health

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation Satisfaction
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Fair Raises & Bonuses

Work-life Balance

  • Respect for Boundaries
  • Healthy Workload
  • Parent & Caregiver Support
  • Fair Workload Distribution
  • Remote Work Support
  • Work Flexibility

Sustainability

  • Environmental Commitment
  • Sustainability Awareness
  • Sustainable Operations

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