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In a world where every company claims to care about people, HiveWell Certification separates those who actually do.
We validate what matters - trust, equity, and well-being - so you can attract, retain, and lead with credibility.
How many of these apply to your organization?
Hint: it's probably more than you think.
Not just for salary—for employers that acknowledge their humanity. Each departure costs 125% of annual compensation; 18-24 months to full productivity.
Annual engagement surveys generate charts, not change. 73% say feedback goes into a "black hole." People stop participating because nothing improves.
84% are promoted without leadership training. Good intentions meet skill gaps and create frustration. People don't leave companies—they leave managers.
Policies written in legalese that employees can't understand or access when needed most. No measurement of whether policies actually help people.
"Best workplace" awards while employees tell different stories on Glassdoor. Talent rejects offers after discovering culture inconsistencies. Top performers leave and share their real experiences publicly.
Employees are reaching breaking points faster than ever. Traditional management approaches that ignore human needs are creating unsustainable stress levels across all industries.
Only 32% of employees are actively engaged at work. The majority are mentally checked out, doing the minimum while actively looking for employers who see them as whole humans.
Employees increasingly question whether leadership cares about their wellbeing or just their output. This trust gap creates resistance to change initiatives and undermines organizational effectiveness.
When employees feel unseen, unheard, or undervalued, engagement drops and turnover rises - eroding performance and profitability. When you treat people like people, you build trust, resilience, and lasting performance.
We give leaders the proof and framework to transform intention into measurable impact.
We're raising the standard for what it means to be a great place to work.
HiveWell develops and verifies organizations that lead with humanity. From leadership training to policy consulting, we help companies create measurable systems of care — the kind that attract talent, retain teams, and earn trust.
Because culture isn't a claim. It's a credential.
Take the Culture Pulse Check ❯ to uncover your culture's strengths and blind spots — and see how close you are to certification readiness.
(not just leadership claims)
(no black boxes or politics)
(sustained excellence, not one-time achievement)
(measurable proof, not marketing)
HiveWell Certification helps you ensure and later prove your systems create workplaces where employees feel supported, valued, and connected—turning policies into lived culture.
No pay-to-play. No participation trophies.
Only organizations that demonstrate genuine human-centered practices earn certification.
Join the movement.
Help shape the future of workplace certification while transforming your culture—at no cost.
We're accepting 15 forward-thinking organizations to pilot the first comprehensive human-centered workplace certification in the US.
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Culture diagnostic. Transformation. Training. External recognition.
HiveWell Certification is a guided 7–8 month process that includes assessment, tailored training, implementation support, and independent validation.
Comprehensive culture evaluation across 5 pillars of employee well-being with anonymous employee experience surveys and custom transformation roadmap.
Evidence-based training tailored to your needs, including manager capability building, leadership development, and policy review for human-centered system creation.
Culture system integration and change management with final assessment and certification determination, plus external recognition and community access.
Unlike quick assessments or standalone training, the complete certification process builds the capabilities organizations need to earn and maintain external recognition.
Foundational excellence with systematic culture development
Comprehensive excellence with advanced practices
Industry leadership with innovation and measurable impact
We believe any organization working to improve employee experience deserves recognition.
Whether you're building foundational systems or leading industry innovation, certification acknowledges genuine progress toward human-centered practices.
No impossible standards, but no participation trophies.
Evidence-based methodologies validated across hundreds of organizations
30% reduction in turnover, 25% increase in productivity measures
Track real business impact with comprehensive analytics dashboard
Stand out with verified Human-Centered Workplace certification
Whether you're building foundational practices or leading industry innovation, certification provides the roadmap and recognition your culture transformation deserves.
3-minute evaluation across 5 pillars with immediate gap analysis
Apply to become a HiveWell Pilot Partner and help shape the next generation of human-centered workplaces.
30-minute strategy session to determine your best pathway
Find answers to common questions about certification process, costs, timeline, and outcomes.
Answer: HiveWell™ Certification is the first evidence-based, human-centered workplace evaluation built to recognize organizations that prioritize humanity in every system — from policy design to leadership behavior and lived experience. It verifies that your organization is not only a great place to work, but a Human-Centered Workplace™ — one where people thrive sustainably through fairness, empathy, and accountability. Certification is awarded at three levels — Rooted, Growing, and Thriving — reflecting the maturity of your human-centered systems.
Answer: Certification is valid for one year. Each year, certified organizations complete a renewal assessment to confirm standards are upheld and to track measurable improvement. HiveWell Certification isn't a one-time badge — it's a continuous commitment to human-centered leadership and systemic care.
Answer: HiveWell Certification validates that your culture is not built on slogans or perks — but on evidence, equity, and ethics. Certified organizations gain verified recognition as a Human-Centered Workplace™, a tiered badge (Rooted / Growing / Thriving) and official certificate, a comprehensive report with pillar-by-pillar analysis, Employee Culture Survey (ECS-20) insights for targeted action, and an optional public profile in the HiveWell Directory of Certified Organizations. Most importantly, certification tells the world your organization is designed for humans to thrive — not burn out.
Answer: The HiveWell Assessment measures six research-backed pillars that define a truly human-centered workplace: Life Stage Support & Leave – Family, caregiving, health, and hardship equity; Flexible Work Framework – Time, location, and autonomy fairness; Human-Intelligence Leadership – Empathy, accountability, and trauma-informed management; Crisis & Change Support – Organizational resilience and compassionate systems; Inclusive Culture & Measurement – Psychological safety, equity analytics, and restorative practices; Pay Equity & Ethical Practices – Transparent, just, and sustainable compensation systems. Each area is rated on a 0–2 evidence scale (not opinion-based), ensuring measurable, auditable outcomes.
Answer: HiveWell's dual-lens model collects feedback from both employees and organizational leaders. Employee Culture Survey (ECS-20): a short, research-based assessment capturing belonging, psychological safety, and manager support. Organizational Evidence Submission: HR and leadership teams document policies, equity audits, and accountability structures that support employees' lived experience. This combination ensures HiveWell Certification reflects what's written, what's practiced, and what's felt.
Answer: Certification eligibility requires participation from all employees legally employed by your organization at the time of survey launch and covered under your company's policies. This includes all full-time and part-time employees, all job levels (executives, managers, and individual contributors), all work locations (on-site, hybrid, and remote), both union and non-union employees, and recent hires onboarded prior to survey launch. A minimum of 70% employee participation in the ECS-20 survey is required for certification validity.
Answer: Organizations may choose to include extended workforce members — such as contractors, interns, or seasonal staff — when they play a consistent role in company operations or culture. These groups are not required but may be included to reflect a broader definition of workplace equity.
Answer: To protect data integrity, do not include individuals not legally employed by your organization or not covered by your standard employment policies. Examples include independent contractors or vendors employed by other entities, franchise employees (unless directly employed by the parent company), and furloughed workers who are not actively working or receiving pay. HiveWell's goal is accurate, ethical measurement — so results reflect your true employee experience.
Answer: Most workplace awards rely on opinion surveys or marketing submissions. HiveWell Certification goes further by combining evidence-based validation (policies, data, and proof), equity-focused scoring (built to uncover inequities, not mask them), annual auditing (to ensure sustained integrity), and human-centered science (grounded in organizational psychology and systems design). HiveWell Certification doesn't just measure happiness — it verifies health, fairness, and humanity at the system level.
Answer: Certified organizations receive the official Human-Centered Workplace™ badge with level and year, a pillar-by-pillar report highlighting strengths and growth areas, and an optional advisory debrief with HiveWell specialists. You'll also gain access to research insights and benchmarking data, plus potential feature consideration in HiveWell's annual Human-Centered Workplace Report. Annual renewal invites you to demonstrate measurable improvement and share your progress story with employees and your wider community.
Answer: Simply complete a short Readiness Inquiry Form on our website or email hello@joinhivewell.com. A member of the HiveWell team will schedule a discovery call to confirm eligibility and readiness, explain certification timelines, and provide onboarding details and next steps.
Answer: HiveWell's framework is built from peer-reviewed research in organizational psychology, public health, and systems change. All question sets and scoring logic are reviewed annually by our Advisory Board of experts in human-centered design, DEIB, and leadership ethics.
Answer: All employee responses to the ECS-20 survey are anonymous and confidential. No individual data is shared with employers — only aggregate results are provided once response thresholds are met. This ensures employees can speak honestly and that results reflect authentic organizational truth.
Answer: Yes. HiveWell may suspend or revoke certification if evidence is falsified, annual renewal requirements are not met, or retaliation against employee feedback occurs. This maintains the honor and credibility of the Human-Centered Workplace™ mark.
Answer: Yes. While based in the United States, HiveWell's framework aligns with international labor and wellbeing standards, allowing certification of organizations in any country that can demonstrate alignment with the six HiveWell pillars.
Answer: HiveWell Certification is evidence-verified, data-driven, and externally audited. We require documentation, demographic usage data, and employee validation before awarding certification. That means candidates, investors, and clients can trust that certified organizations truly 'walk the walk,' not just promote good intentions.
Answer: Engagement programs ask employees what they think. HiveWell Certification verifies what's true — using policies, usage data, and employee validation. It focuses on structural fairness, leadership behavior, and wellbeing outcomes rather than short-term morale.