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We identify the best firms for AI professionals through an independent, employee-driven survey administered to each organisation's AI, data and ML teams. Responses are scored across five culture pillars — Alignment, Execution & Accountability, Growth & Learning, Inclusion & Belonging, and Psychological Safety — and only companies clearing the benchmark on every pillar earn the AI Professionals certification.
AI workplace certification is an independent, research-backed recognition that signals an organisation is one of the best companies for AI professionals to work for. It matters because AI talent is scarce and mobile — a credible AI employer recognition badge helps top AI engineers, data scientists and researchers shortlist where they apply, and helps employers benchmark their culture against industry peers.
AI employer recognition shortens the trust gap with candidates and signals to your existing AI team that their experience has been independently validated. Companies named among the top AI companies to work for consistently report stronger inbound applications, faster offer acceptance, and better retention of senior AI talent.
Any India-based organisation that employs AI, machine learning, data science, data engineering or applied research talent is eligible. Pure-play AI companies, AI/analytics divisions of larger enterprises, GCCs, product firms and AI-first startups have all participated in past cycles.
End-to-end the AI workplace certification typically runs 4–6 weeks: nomination, employee survey rollout to your AI teams, response analysis, and certification announcement. Top-scoring organisations are also shortlisted for the annual list of the 50 best companies for AI professionals.
Pricing depends on organisation size and the number of AI/data teams surveyed. Contact the Best Firm team at [email protected] for a tailored quote — nomination itself is free.