Pursuing Workplace Excellence: The August 2026 Certification List
In August 2026, Great Place To Work® Japan unveiled its latest list of certified companies demonstrating exceptional workplace environments, based on voices of actual employees. Established in Tokyo, this organization conducts thorough research and analysis concerning workplace satisfaction across roughly 170 countries.
What Is the Certification for Great Places to Work?
The certification, recognized globally, evaluates and recognizes companies based on the results of the "Great Place To Work survey," which measures employee engagement. This assessment is conducted monthly, providing an ongoing insight into workplace quality and employee satisfaction. Additionally, an annual top 100 ranking is published to highlight those companies that stand out for their high levels of engaging workplace culture.
August 2026 Certified Companies List
The following companies have received the prestigious Great Place To Work® certification for August 2026 (in no particular order):
- - KEC Glows
- - Rios
- - Event21
- - Quolega
- - Leveraging Group
- - WILLCO
- - New Management Service
- - Laugh
- - Cascade Home Group
- - Qsol
- - AI CROSS
- - Data Analytics Lab
- - Goods-N
- - Dear Brain Group
- - Nagataya
- - Resource Creation
- - Co-op Funeral Services
- - Morita
- - Amb
- - Now Village
- - Yamaha Motor Solutions
- - SARUCREW Group
- - With Up Certified Public Tax Accountants
- - Fire Kids
- - Gilberto
- - Cartwheel
- - TEAM BLUE
- - Natixis
- - Natixis Investment Managers
- - HubSpot
- - Tech Touch
- - The Next Flame
- - PlusA
- - SHO-SAN
- - Gravis Architects
- - FERNET
- - Procia IT Management
- - Japan Project Solutions
- - Japan Medtronic
- - Wonder Table
- - Abe Construction
- - ASP Japan
- - Good Neighbors Japan
- - En Region
- - Wasshoi Tohoku Group
- - Laboro.AI
- - BRITA
- - Hilton
- - Protiviti
Please note, this list is subject to updates, and for the most recent information, you are encouraged to check the official sources often.
Enhancing Workplace Satisfaction for All
At Great Place To Work® Japan, the concept of workplace satisfaction integrates both "work environment" and "sense of purpose." With these dual pillars in mind, the organization is dedicated to supporting companies in enhancing workplace satisfaction as a roadmap for sustainable growth. Their mission centers around the belief that any organization can foster a fulfilling workplace, aiming for a future where workplaces throughout Japan can thrive in a culture rich with engagement and satisfaction.
About Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® is an internationally recognized research institution that annually surveys over 21,000 companies in employee engagement across approximately 170 countries. It publishes certifications and rankings for businesses meeting certain standards of workplace satisfaction in collaboration with leading media. The organization employs a methodology backed by 30 years of sampling data, which has been effectively embraced for employer branding, investor relations, and human capital disclosures. In Japan, the Great Place To Work® certification program is operated under the license of Great Place To Work® by Great Place To Work® Japan (GPTW Japan).
Through its continuous efforts, Great Place To Work® strives not only to recognize but also to inspire companies to enhance their workplace culture, impacting employees' lives positively on a broad scale.