Top Swiss Employers: GastroSocial

ValueQuest presents the Excellence@Work Award to employers who receive particularly positive ratings from their employees. GastroSocial meets the key criteria for this employer award with a motivation score of 84 points and an exceptionally high participation rate in the most recent employee survey. 275 out of 286 employees took part in the survey. This corresponds to a response rate of 96 percent.

The results reveal a corporate culture characterized by high motivation, a strong sense of belonging, and trust. The progress made since the last survey is particularly encouraging: employee motivation at GastroSocial has increased by two index points . As a result, GastroSocial has been awarded the Excellence@Work Award 2026 as an excellent employer.

Read the full GastroSocial success story here.

High participation in the employee survey creates a solid foundation

An employee survey provides a meaningful picture when as many employees as possible share their experiences. With a response rate of 96 percent, GastroSocial has been particularly successful in this regard. The high participation rate shows that employees are willing to share their perspectives and actively help shape the future of their work environment.

For GastroSocial, this broad participation provides a valuable foundation: strengths become apparent, areas for development can be precisely identified, and discussions about specific measures can take place on the basis of solid data.

What does employee motivation mean?

Employee Motivation refers to employees’ willingness to approach their tasks with dedication, perseverance, and personal energy. It goes beyond mere satisfaction: Highly motivated employees identify with their work, take on responsibility, and contribute to shared goals. For organizations, it is therefore a key indicator of the quality of the work environment and collaboration.

In the latest employee survey, GastroSocial achieved 84 out of 100 index points for employee motivation. This score is two points higher than the result from the previous survey. The distribution of motivation scores underscores the strength of the result: 83 percent of employees report high levels of motivation.

87 Percent Ambassadors: Strong Connection to GastroSocial

87 percent of employees are considered ambassadors for GastroSocial. These employees demonstrate a strong sense of commitment to their work and the company.

Leadership, fairness, and the work environment receive particularly positive ratings

With regard to the work environment, the immediate supervisors as well as Fairness & Responsibility received the highest ratings, 88 points,. The Work Environment / Organization follows with 87 points. These figures show that employees view their immediate supervisors, respectful treatment, and the organizational framework very positively.

These strengths align with scientific findings on the importance of fairness and leadership in the workplace. A study by Gomes and Marques found a direct correlation between perceived organizational fairness, work engagement, commitment, and job satisfaction. A further study involving 912 participants also shows that perceived support from direct supervisors is integrated into the relationship between fairness, work engagement, and job performance. However, these scientific studies provide a plausible explanation for why positive ratings of leadership and fairness are particularly relevant to corporate culture.

Top Employer Award for GastroSocial

The ValueQuest Employer Award recognizes GastroSocial’s positive development and the high value the organization places on its employees. The combination of a 96 percent response rate, 84 motivation points, and 87 percent of employees serving as brand ambassadors paints a picture of an employer with a strong culture of trust and responsibility.

Employee motivation at GastroSocial has continued to rise since the last survey. This is precisely where the value of recurring employee surveys lies: they provide organizations with a reliable foundation for highlighting successes, prioritizing actions, and continuously improving their status as an employer.

We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to GastroSocial on winning the Excellence@Work Award 2026 and on this outstanding result in the employee survey.