Kaplan Retains Great Place to Work Certification for Third Year
Event summary
- Kaplan earned the Great Place to Work Certification™ for the third consecutive year in 2026, with 82% of employees affirming it as a great workplace.
- 90% of Kaplan employees reported feeling welcome upon joining, significantly above U.S. averages.
- The company highlights initiatives like AI Hackathons, Kaplan 4 Kaplan (K4K) engagement programs, and the Develop U learning platform to foster employee connection and growth.
The big picture
Kaplan’s certification underscores the growing emphasis on workplace culture as a competitive differentiator in the education sector. As remote work becomes standard, companies like Kaplan are investing heavily in virtual engagement and AI-driven tools to retain talent and drive innovation. The recognition also highlights how employee experience can translate into market-leading performance, particularly in industries reliant on skilled labor.
What we're watching
- Sustainability of Remote Culture
- Whether Kaplan can maintain high employee satisfaction as remote work continues to dominate.
- AI Integration Impact
- How the company’s AI initiatives will affect operational efficiency and student outcomes.
- Leadership Development
- The effectiveness of Kaplan’s Emerging Leader program in preparing future managers.
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