Seramount’s Annual Application

2025 Annual Application

The 2025 Annual Application is now closed.

Results for the 2025 Annual Application will be released on a rolling basis during summer 2025. To learn more about our initiatives and how to apply, please email [email protected]

With a single application, you gain access to five world-renowned competitions: 

  • 100 Best Companies
  • Top Companies for Executive Women
  • Best Companies for MCW
  • Inclusion Index
  • Marketing, Media & Ad Tech Survey

2025 Application Overview

This recording addresses the importance of participating in the Annual Application, reviews common questions about the application and its process, provides tips on key functionalities in the online application, reviews resources available to help firms collect their data, and highlights the updates and improvements made to this year’s application.

Key Insights

  • 46% of employee turnover stems from an unhealthy company culture
  • 83% of Gen Z job candidates emphasize the importance of a company’s commitment to inclusive excellence.

Seramount’s Best Companies annual surveys are renowned as a critical means of evaluating the progress of organizations that are committed to fostering inclusive workplaces. By applying, you gain access to a wealth of resources and insights to elevate your strategy and achieve tangible business outcomes. 

Why Apply?

  • Get Trustworthy, Accurate, Competitive Data: Participating in Seramount’s initiatives allows you to measure yourself in a variety of ways against other best-in-class and upcoming organizations. With public data harder to access these days, Seramount is the safest and most trusted way to assess progress
  • Uncover Unseen Opportunities: Seramount’s rigorous evaluation process provides a comprehensive assessment of your company’s organizational well-being and talent initiatives, covering the latest trends and best practices.
  • Benchmark and Track Your Progress: Consistent participation in our Best Companies surveys allows you to measure your progress year-over-year, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Who Should Apply?

Organizations with over 500 employees that are committed to understanding and improving their workplace culture and retaining top talent are eligible. Each year, hundreds of organizations participate across industries, including finance, technology, insurance, retail, healthcare and more. 

There is no cost to apply and participation is confidential. The names of companies that do not make the lists or indexes are never revealed. Additionally, companies that do make the lists or indexes have the option of remaining anonymous.

The Seramount Advantage

  • Research-Based Methodology: Our evaluation criteria are meticulously crafted by  PhDs and executives thought leaders,  ensuring alignment with cutting-edge workplace principles. 
  • Trusted Expertise: Seramount boasts a 40-year legacy of excellence in researching and consulting on talent and organizational well-being. 
  • Global Reach: Participation in our surveys span industries and regions, providing a global framework for excellence in talent, workplace culture and engagement. 
  • Unbiased Evaluation: Our assessment process is data-driven and objective, free from any “pay-to-play” dynamics. 
  • World-Class Support: Our expert team of advisors is committed to providing personalized guidance and support to ensure a seamless end-to-end application journey. 

Embark on Your Journey Towards Inclusive Excellence