The CRF Institute is the independent organisation behind the Top Employers projects. The CRF Institute identifies top performers in the areas of HR, leadership and strategy. 

Since 1991 the CRF Institute has developed its proprietary methodology, research and deliverables. It has grown into an international organisation with operations in twelve countries on three continents. 

Steven Veenendaal, CEO: "Our methodology and its implementation are one-of-a-kind in the market today. The specific combination of HR policy research, certification, and promotion is unique. This was endorsed by the assessment of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, which recently found our Top Employers Certification Seal to be a 100% reliable measure of HR excellence.” 

Veenendaal: "Over the years, we have assessed and certified thousands of organisations using our methodology. To give participants maximum value, we diligently protect our objectivity, independence and selectivity.” 

The CRF Institute's HR projects include Top Employers (locally known as Best Employers South Africa, Top Arbeitgeber Deutschland and Der Schweiz and Top Employeurs France) and verticals such as Top Arbeitgeber Automotive, Top IT Employers, Britain's Top Legal Employers and Careers SA.  Our Leadership projects include Leading Managers in South Africa and Spain. Our Strategy projects include Futuro in Spain.

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