OOC / For Employers
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You've built a great workplace. Now prove it.
Independent, public proof that wins candidates, reassures clients, and strengthens your employer brand.
The problem we solve
Every employer claims great culture. Almost none can prove it.
Independent certification turns culture claims into evidence candidates and stakeholders can trust.
Why proof changes the conversation
Talent markets run on trust, and trust is in short supply. Candidates have learned to discount what careers pages say about culture, because every organisation says the same things. Meanwhile, the employers genuinely doing the work, with fair policies, real development, and leadership that listens, struggle to distinguish themselves from those who merely claim it.
Independent certification resolves the standoff. When an external assessor with published criteria and no commercial stake in your result confirms that your workplace meets a rigorous standard, your claims stop being marketing and start being evidence. That is what the OOC mark puts behind every job listing, every offer letter, and every conversation with a candidate who is weighing you against someone else.
One assessment. Six useful outputs.
The OOC certification mark
licensed for your careers page, job listings, email signatures, offices, and marketing, for the full validity period.
Your public directory listing
a verified profile in the Certified Employer Directory, seen by candidates researching where to work.
The full assessment report
section-by-section scores, benchmarks against comparable organisations, and prioritised recommendations.
A certification announcement toolkit
ready-to-use assets and guidance for announcing your certification internally and externally.
Annual verification
the ongoing check that keeps your certification current and credible.
A pathway to the next level
a clear, evidenced route from Silver through Gold and Platinum to Diamond.
The process for you
What the journey looks like from your side.
One coordinator guides the evidence submission while employees contribute confidentially.
Read the employer journey
Certification is designed to run alongside your normal operations, not on top of them. After application and scoping, your team completes a structured self-assessment and evidence submission through our digital platform. Most organisations assign a single coordinator and involve function heads only where their area is being evidenced. Employee input is gathered confidentially and efficiently, with no burden on your HR team to administer it.
From application to certification typically takes 8–12 weeks, and our programme team stays with you throughout: clarifying requirements, flagging evidence gaps early, and keeping the timeline honest. You will always know where you are in the process and what happens next. The full stage-by-stage detail is on our certification page.
Transparent, size-based pricing.
Your quotation considers
Organisation size
+ certified scope
=
Never your result
Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond cost the same for organisations of equal size and scope. Outcomes are never for sale.
Illustrative plans from ₹1.8 lakh, scaled by organisation size
Every application receives a written quote before any commitment.
Case studies
Organisations that made it official.
A growing employer used its assessment report to prioritise manager development and employee listening.
A growing employer used its assessment report to prioritise manager development and employee listening.
A growing employer used its assessment report to prioritise manager development and employee listening.
Application form
Apply for certification.
Tell us about your organisation and we'll come back within two working days with your eligibility confirmation, a written quotation, and a proposed assessment plan. Applying creates no obligation.