OPC 5 Certification

Organizational Practices Compliance 5

What is OPC 5?

OPC 5 (Organizational Practices Compliance 5) is a strategic workplace certification framework developed by CSEED that evaluates and certifies organizations across five key pillars of healthy and ethical organizational practices and workplace environment:

Designed with the vision of making modern workplaces more compliant, inclusive, and growth-oriented, OPC 5 bridges the gap between compliance and company culture. It provides a clear structure for organizations to measure, enhance, and be recognized for their internal environment and employee-centric policies.

Why OPC 5 Matters?

In today’s competitive and evolving work landscape, companies are expected to offer more than just salaries and job titles. Employees—and stakeholders demand a transparent, ethical, inclusive, and growth-focused environment.

OPC 5 helps organizations:

Benchmark internal practices against national labor laws and international workplace standards.
Foster employee trust and satisfaction through verified compliance with good governance and ethical practices.
Align HR policies with strategic growth, wellbeing, and long-term sustainability.
Attract top talent by demonstrating commitment to workplace excellence.

What OPC 5 Covers - The 5 Pillars

Policy

Evaluation of HR and operational policies including working hours, leaves, appraisals, grievance redressal, and alignment with local labor laws and international standards.

Practice

Assessment of real-time workplace practices including employee engagement, inclusivity, fairness in implementation of policies, and code of conduct.

Progression

Evaluation of employee growth initiatives, training, mentorship, career development, and leadership pipelines that support long-term workforce progression.

Perception

Analysis of internal sentiment through anonymous employee feedback to understand satisfaction, inclusiveness, and lived experiences within the organization.

Privacy

Review of HR data protection mechanisms and confidentiality protocols, which ensure secure handling of employee records, data and sensitive information.

How OPC 5 Certification Works?

1 Initial Assessment

A baseline evaluation of the company’s current practices through documentation review and employee insights.

2 Gap Analysis Report

Detailed identification of gaps between existing practices and OPC 5 benchmarks, along with tailored recommendations.

3 Transformation Window

Organizations are given time to implement necessary improvements based on the gap analysis.

4 Final Audit

An on-site or virtual audit conducted by CSEED evaluators (or approved partners) to verify implementation across all 5 Ps.

5 Certification + Health Score

Certification is granted based on compliance level, and organizations are awarded a Workplace Health Score (A+, A, B+, etc.) to reflect maturity level.

Who Can Apply for OPC 5?

SMEs aiming to establish professional and ethical workplace standards.
Corporates looking to audit and elevate internal HR practices.
Startups building a people-first culture from the ground up.
Public or private sector organizations undergoing workplace transformation.

Benefits of Being OPC 5 Certified

A clear, measurable roadmap to improve workplace culture and long-term sustainability.
Verified recognition for ethical, inclusive, and people-centred workplace practices.
Stronger employer brand that attracts and retains high-quality talent.
Reduced compliance risk through alignment with labor laws and global standards.

Ready to Begin?

Start your journey toward an OPC 5 Certification today.