Smart Shaped named PLATINUM company and ranks for the third year in ChooseMyCompany

For the third consecutive year, Smart Shaped S.r.l. is included in the ChooseMyCompany evaluation ecosystem (a certified employee feedback platform), communicating its "PLATINUM" accreditation in the 25–99 team member category for 2026. This page provides full transparency regarding our year-by-year timeline, what ChooseMyCompany measures, and how our Employees® survey results drive a measurable 2026 roadmap.

In our industry, certifications and badges are only meaningful if their underlying data is clearly understood and directly informs daily operations. That is why we are sharing the results of our latest internal Employees® survey (powered by ChooseMyCompany) and detailing how those metrics translate into concrete operational choices regarding company culture, project delivery, and our 2026 roadmap.

Why Smart Shaped Appears in the ChooseMyCompany Rankings for the Third Year

Smart Shaped S.r.l. is featured for the third consecutive year in the ChooseMyCompany ecosystem thanks to its ongoing adoption of the Employees® framework—a certified employee feedback survey. Repeating this evaluation annually demonstrates long-term commitment and operational continuity rather than a one-off achievement.

For 2026, we announce our "PLATINUM" accreditation in the 25–99 employee segment. ChooseMyCompany's public directory displays 17 certified reviews for 2025, though this figure represents published responses rather than total survey invitees. Source: ChooseMyCompany — Smart Shaped Software (Employees).

What ChooseMyCompany Measures and Why Platinum Recognition Matters

ChooseMyCompany (a European platform for gathering and certifying organizational feedback) evaluates stakeholder sentiment via verified surveys and reviews. Within the workplace domain, the Employees® feedback program feeds certified reviews as well as official labels and rankings such as HappyIndex®AtWork and WeImpactIndex® (benchmarking engagement and ESG impact pillars). Formal documentation can be reviewed via ChooseMyCompany Corporate and its 2025 rankings documentation (Classements Employees 2025).

The term "Platinum" refers to an accreditation level utilized in corporate communications, while official terminology may vary across editions and specific indices. For clarity, we align directly with ChooseMyCompany's public definitions, citing official sources or verifiable statements when referencing rankings.

Transparency in evaluation processes builds trust in regulated sectors such as banking and artificial intelligence, reinforcing Smart Shaped's commitment to responsible management. This approach integrates seamlessly with our focus on enterprise AI governance and EU AI Act compliance as well as ongoing updates regarding AI Act implementation deadlines.

How to Interpret Participation Rates and Employee Survey Results

High participation rates increase survey credibility by broadening the feedback base and minimizing sampling bias. Our survey recorded a 96.2% participation rate, with 25 out of 26 employees completing ChooseMyCompany's anonymous Employees® questionnaire.

• Active Listening: 88% feel their opinions are genuinely considered.
• Overall Satisfaction: 85.2% (year-over-year growth), significantly exceeding the global index baseline of 64.9% cited in the report.
• eNPS / Advocacy: 88% would recommend working at Smart Shaped to a friend.

For the 2025 ranking cycle, ChooseMyCompany reported evaluating over 66,000 employees across 425 organizations (November 4, 2025), confirming the statistical robustness of its platform benchmarks: Classements Employees 2025. Broader research connects workplace engagement with organizational outcomes: Gallup highlights that "Teams with higher engagement are more likely to have stronger productivity outcomes..." (updated 2026; meta-analysis): Gallup — Employee Engagement and Productivity.

Key Strengths at Smart Shaped: Safety, Support, and Workplace Relationships

The strongest survey indicators point to a company culture anchored in psychological safety, managerial support, and strong interpersonal relationships—factors that ensure team stability and operational continuity during complex digital transformation projects.

Our highest survey scores confirm our strategic focus on organizational culture:

• Physical & Psychological Safety: 100% of the team reports feeling physically safe at work, while 96% state they work in a healthy environment that constructively manages stress and supports a psychological safety culture.
• Relationships & Leadership: 92% appreciate the quality of team dynamics (sincerity, collaboration, team spirit). This extends to leadership, with 92% feeling supported by their direct managers.
• Purpose & Sustainability: 88% take pride in the software products and services we deliver, while 92% believe Smart Shaped actively addresses environmental and sustainability challenges.

These attributes prove essential for clients in high-stakes industries, where team retention, knowledge transfer, and delivery quality impact project timelines and success.

How Smart Shaped Positions Itself Against Industry Benchmarks

When complete public data for all competitors is unavailable, the most reliable comparisons leverage measurable metrics (such as participation) alongside official platform benchmarks. ChooseMyCompany's 2025 evaluation dataset covers over 66,000 employees and 425 companies (November 4, 2025), offering a clear baseline for ranking methodologies.

The most significant differentiator is not a static placement, but our multi-year trajectory and high participation rate. Achieving near-total employee engagement eliminates sampling bias, making team feedback a highly dependable guide for operational priorities in a 25–99 person tech company.

Why Workplace Culture Drives Retention, Productivity, and Client Trust

A robust company culture directly impacts retention, productivity, and brand reputation by stabilizing project teams and elevating delivery quality. For a consultancy like Smart Shaped S.r.l.—executing digital transformation, artificial intelligence, blockchain/DLT, and big data initiatives across banking and academia—team stability serves as a key technical capability, reducing handover friction, re-work, and delivery risks.

According to Gallup research, business units in the top quartile of employee engagement achieve 18% higher sales productivity and 23% higher profitability compared to those in the bottom quartile (updated 2026; meta-analysis): Gallup — Employee Engagement and Productivity. The same study notes 21% lower turnover in high-turnover organizations and 51% lower turnover in low-turnover environments for highly engaged teams.

“Teams with higher engagement are more likely to have stronger productivity outcomes than teams with lower engagement.”

— Gallup, Workplace Research (updated summary 2026)

For us, this translates into reliability for our clients and underpins our strategy on work-life balance as a driver for productivity and retention, alongside formal corporate social responsibility initiatives (see Smart Shaped's UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality certification and welfare commitments). Demonstrating applied innovation, we also showcased tangible AI developments during major industry events in 2026 (see Smart Shaped's hands-on AI demonstrations at MWC 2026).

Concrete Action Plan: Smart Shaped's 2026 Initiatives

This recognition kicks off a structured 2026 operational plan derived directly from Employees® survey feedback, targeting clear goals across talent development, project delivery, and innovation. Progress will be tracked using internal KPIs, documentation milestones, and regular review intervals.

Our key focus areas for 2026 center on rolling out a transparent career progression framework, embedding continuous feedback mechanisms, expanding leadership development programs, increasing compensation transparency, and enhancing employee well-being initiatives.

These initiatives build upon existing programs for talent development (see growth and talent acquisition at Smart Shaped) and our established engineering practices (see Agile methodologies and innovation at Smart Shaped).

Addressing Open Challenges: Our 2026 Improvement Plan

The improvement areas highlighted by the Employees® survey serve as an actionable roadmap for 2026, pointing directly to where we need greater structure and transparency. Addresssing these points openly reinforces trust across our team and client base.

An organization striving for workplace excellence must confront its operational gaps alongside its successes. This year's survey provided clear guidance on where to concentrate our organizational development efforts.

Challenge 1 — Clearer Career Pathways. While 84% of the team expresses satisfaction with learning and skill development, only 72% report having a clear line of sight on career advancement, promotion criteria, and professional growth opportunities. 2026 Action Plan: We are releasing a formal career progression matrix with defined competency levels, supported by structured 1:1 career reviews.

Challenge 2 — Feedback Regularity. Survey data indicates that our team—comprising 85% IT, Data, and Tech specialists—requires more consistent feedback cycles. Beyond annual reviews, we are establishing quarterly pulse checks, formalizing review cadences, and enhancing compensation structure transparency.

For broader insights on managing organizational growth alongside international expansion, see challenges and opportunities in Smart Shaped's internationalization.

“We ensure that every individual can express themselves freely under identical conditions.”

— ChooseMyCompany, institutional statement on review collection

FAQ: ChooseMyCompany and Smart Shaped Results

Does the number of public reviews on ChooseMyCompany equal the total survey participation rate?

No. The number of published certified reviews (17 reviews labeled for 2025 on our profile page) reflects public entries, not total internal participation. Calculating participation requires knowing the total invited population. Our 96.2% participation rate (25 out of 26 employees) represents total internal survey completion.

What is the difference between Employees®, HappyIndex®AtWork, and WeImpactIndex®?

Employees® is the overarching employee feedback program used to gather surveys and certified reviews. HappyIndex®AtWork and WeImpactIndex® are specific recognition labels and ranking indices that benchmark engagement and ESG pillars. They are interrelated but represent distinct evaluation parameters within ChooseMyCompany.

Is "Platinum" an official title issued by ChooseMyCompany?

"Platinum" is utilized as an accreditation tier in corporate communications, though official label naming conventions vary by edition and index. Smart Shaped distinguishes between participation within the ChooseMyCompany program and publicly verified ranking directories.

Why does Smart Shaped publish its survey improvement areas publicly?

Survey data is only useful when tied to operational accountability. Transparently sharing areas like career path clarity (72% satisfaction) drives internal alignment. Furthermore, establishing a 2026 roadmap with clear KPIs allows stakeholders to track our measurable progress over time.

What is the relationship between employee engagement and technical team performance?

The relationship is established as a statistical correlation across industry research. Gallup reports that business units in the top quartile of engagement realize +18% in sales productivity and +23% in profitability over bottom-quartile teams (updated 2026; meta-analysis). At Smart Shaped, our goal is to translate high engagement into team stability and exceptional delivery quality across complex technology projects.