We’re incredibly proud to share that Connect Three has become the first company globally to achieve Platinum in the Inspiring Workplaces PeopleFirst Certification!
This recognition celebrates the culture we’ve built together, one rooted in purpose, collaboration, and continuous growth.
For us, this isn’t just a moment to celebrate, but a reflection of the everyday actions, ideas, and connections that make Connect Three an inspiring place to work. As we take a moment to reflect on how we got here, we’re also looking ahead, continuing to evolve, challenge ourselves, and create impact through people-first leadership.
What Does Platinum Mean?
Achieving Platinum level on our Inspiring WorkplacesPeopleFirst Certification places Connect Three among a select group of organisations recognised for truly people-first cultures. This award celebrates workplaces that go beyond good intentions, those that live and breathe values of trust, belonging, and purpose every day.
We scored:
- Overall People First Index: 96
- Belief: 95.7
- Belonging: 96.4
- Inclusion & Community: 100!
These scores reflect not just our policies or initiatives, but the genuine care, collaboration, and community that our people create. Platinum isn’t a destination, it’s proof that when we put people at the heart of everything we do, extraordinary things happen.
How We Achieved Platinum Certification
Earning Platinum didn’t happen overnight, it’s the result of years spent shaping a culture where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference. At Connect Three, we’ve always believed that an inspiring workplace starts with genuine connection, between colleagues, clients, and communities.
Our approach has been simple but intentional: listen deeply, act with purpose, and grow together. We’ve embedded wellbeing, inclusion, and learning into every part of our business, from how we design client projects to how we support each other day to day. Every initiative, conversation, and decision reflects our commitment to being a truly people-first organisation.
Most importantly, this recognition belongs to every person who contributes their ideas, energy, and care to make Connect Three what it is. Our culture is built by our people, and this award is proof of the impact that collective belief and belonging can create.
What We Learned Along the Way
Our journey to Platinum has taught us that building an inspiring workplace isn’t about a single initiative or a checklist, it’s about consistently nurturing the values and behaviours that make people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Some of the key lessons we’ve learned include:
- Listen first, act second: True insight comes from understanding the experiences and needs of our people, and then turning that feedback into meaningful action.
- Culture is continuous, not static: Creating a people-first environment requires ongoing attention, reflection, and iteration, what works today may need to evolve tomorrow.
- Small actions make a big impact: Everyday gestures of recognition, inclusion, and support compound over time, building trust and belonging across the organisation.
- Celebrate progress, not perfection: Achieving Platinum isn’t a finish line, it’s a milestone that reminds us to keep learning, experimenting, and growing together.
These lessons reinforce what we’ve always known: when people feel valued and empowered, they can do their best work, and that’s what makes Connect Three an inspiring place to be.
What’s Next for Connect Three
Achieving Platinum Certification is a milestone, but for us, it’s also a starting point. The recognition reflects the incredible culture we’ve built together, and now it’s time to take it even further.
Our focus moving forward is clear: continue to deepen connection, foster inclusion, and create opportunities for everyone at Connect Three to thrive. This means investing in development, listening even more closely to our people, and experimenting with new ways to make our workplace inspiring every single day.
We’re also excited to share our journey externally, providing insights, resources, and case studies that can help other organisations create cultures where people feel valued, supported, and empowered. Platinum is proof that when people come first, extraordinary things happen, and we’re just getting started.