Best Workplaces™ for Women
The Best Workplaces for Women™ process is a programme that aims to recognise those top organisations which, rather than provide a great work environment for everyone in general, are creating positive and supportive workplaces for women in particular.
This award takes the global standard Best Workplaces methodology as its basis, and recognises organisations that go above and beyond to ensure that the women in their workforce are treated fairly when it comes to pay, recognition, training and promotion opportunities; where they can take the time off they need to attend to childcare or other family commitments; and where they are encouraged, empowered, and supported to do their best work.
Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024
Insights & Interview Report
The Best Workplaces for Women™ recognises organisations which, while providing a great work environment for all employees, are creating positive and supportive workplaces for women in particular. They are paving the way for other organisations to create inclusive environments for all employees. In this report, you can read all about the lived experience of 9 women working at the Best Workplaces™ for Women, and how their organisations strive to create a truly inclusive workplace culture. Hear from PepsiCo, Cpl, CluneTech and more, and take a look at how your organisation can apply to be recognised as a Best Workplace for Women™️ next year.
Congratulations to all the Best Workplaces for Women™ recognised in 2024!
How to become a Best Workplace for Women in 2025?
To be considered for any recognition as a Best Workplace™ for Women, participating organisations are required to be Certified™ as a Great Place to Work first. The Certification™ is the first step towards any Great Place to Work recognition.
What we look for in the Best Workplaces for Women:
- The overall experience that women have in an organisation, based on their Trust Index score
- Minimum variance in the Trust Index score between women and men
- The number of women in manager and leadership roles
- Minimum variance in the responses to the following statements:
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- "People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender"
- "Managers avoid playing favourites"
- "I am offered training or development to further myself professionally"
- "Promotions go to those who best deserve them"
- "I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary"
- "People are encouraged to balance their work life and their personal life"
- "I can fulfil my career aspirations working here"
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"I am developing professionally working here"
Timeframe & Cost
Deadline: Trust Index survey completed by mid-December 2025.
Included with participation in the Best Workplaces in Ireland or Certification programmes.
