New program honors businesses committed to employee well-being, engagement and retention; applications open March 30
SelectCobb is proud to introduce its new Employer Excellence Certification, celebrating Cobb and metro Atlanta businesses that go above and beyond in fostering a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace. This initiative recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to employee well-being, engagement, and long-term retention through innovative and inclusive workplace practices.
On March 30, applications open and businesses are invited to submit information on workplace flexibility, employee engagement and development, employee benefit packages, workplace safety and more. Once the application window closes on May 22, applications are reviewed and scored by a committee of human resources professionals.
Based on committee scoring, applicants with 10 or more full-time employees will earn a Gold, Silver or Bronze Employer Excellence Certification.
Businesses with 2–9 full-time employees are evaluated within a micro-business-focused framework that accounts for scale, resources, and organizational structure. Should these businesses meet the scoring threshold, they will be awarded an Employer on the Rise Certification. This is a singular certification based on meeting scoring requirements and not categorized into Gold, Silver, or Bronze Categories.
Each certified business will be announced at SelectCobb’s Economic Development Summit on Aug. 26 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Certified businesses will each receive a media toolkit, including digital badges, press release templates and other items to help promote their certified status.
“Great workplaces don’t happen by accident — they are built with intention,” said Dana Johnson, Executive Director of SelectCobb and Chief Operating Officer of the Cobb Chamber. “The Employer Excellence Certification allows us to celebrate companies that are investing in their people and strengthening our region’s workforce. When businesses prioritize culture, development and employee well-being, it creates a ripple effect that benefits our entire community.”
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/w4n33wcm. For more information, please contact Katie Scott Troy at ktroy@cobbchamber.org.
