Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour
Rockwell Automation has received Great Place To Work certification across 14 markets in Asia Pacific for 2025, based on employee feedback about the firm's workplace culture.
The certification covers Australia, New Zealand, the Chinese mainland, India, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Great Place To Work conducts surveys with employees and evaluates their experience of trust and workplace culture. It then issues certifications in each market.
Rockwell Automation said 80% of its employees in the region described the company as a great place to work in the latest survey. This level is above the benchmark for Great Place To Work certified companies.
The group employs about 26,000 people worldwide. It focuses on industrial automation and digital transformation for manufacturing and industrial customers.
Regional recognition
The Asia Pacific recognition spans both mature and emerging industrial economies. It covers major manufacturing bases in China, India and Southeast Asia.
It also covers developed markets such as Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. These markets have strong demand for advanced industrial technology and engineering skills.
Great Place To Work describes itself as a global authority on workplace culture and employee experience. It uses a proprietary Trust Index Survey to measure employee sentiment.
Evelyn Kwek is Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ. She highlighted the criteria for certification.
"This certification only recognizes organizations that have intentionally built environments where people feel trusted and supported to do their best work. Over three decades of research, and millions of employee voices collected in our data, have shown that when that trust is strong, businesses grow in ways that lift people, communities, and entire economies," said Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN & ANZ.
Great Place To Work said its research links trust-based cultures with stronger business performance. It cited benefits such as higher revenue, better employee retention and increased innovation.
Employee survey data
The organisation said the certification relies entirely on what employees report about their workplace. It does not use external financial or operational data.
According to its research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified workplace. Employees at certified organisations are also more likely to view their work environment positively.
Great Place To Work said staff at certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to going to work. It added that they are twice as likely to say they are paid fairly, share in company profits and have a fair chance at promotion.
More than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply for Great Place To Work certification each year. Only organisations that meet the trust and culture thresholds receive the label.
Rockwell's culture focus
Rockwell Automation has positioned its workplace culture as a factor in its regional growth. The company has expanded its presence in Asia Pacific as industrial firms invest in automation, data and software.
Scott Wooldridge is President, Asia Pacific, at Rockwell Automation. He said the award reflected internal culture priorities.
"This recognition across Asia Pacific is a proud moment for Rockwell Automation. It reflects our commitment to a culture of trust, inclusion, and innovation. Our culture continues to empower our people and create meaningful impact for our customers, partners, and other stakeholders," said Wooldridge.
Rockwell Automation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It operates in more than 100 countries and works with manufacturers on factory automation and connected industrial systems.
The company said it continues to invest in its people and regional organisation. It plans further growth across Asia Pacific industrial and digital markets.