Some companies take better care of their staff than others. Businesses that focus on creating a positive work environment stand to benefit in the end by retaining skilled workers. The latest Forbes list of the world’s best employers for this year highlights some of these companies. Below is a look at the top 10.
Increasing uncertainty among employees
Various factors, such as current geopolitical unrest and the growing cost of living, contribute to employees feeling uncertain about their future in the labour market. People are also increasingly concerned about the rapid evolution of generative AI in the workplace.
Forbes’ list of the world’s best employers
How Forbes compiles the list
Forbes, in collaboration with the market research company Statista, created this list by surveying over 300 000 employees from more than 50 countries. These employees work for multinational corporations that have at least 1 000 workers and operate in at least two of the six global regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.
Participants were asked if they would recommend their company to others. They also evaluated it based on factors like salary, opportunities for talent development, and options for remote work.
Additionally, respondents could rate companies they were familiar with through their own experiences or through friends and family who were employed there.
World’s best employees: Top 10
| Rank | Company | Country | Industry |
| 1 | Microsoft | US | IT Software and Services |
| 2 | Alphabet | US | IT Software and Services |
| 3 | Samsung Electronics | South Korea | Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering |
| 4 | Adobe | US | IT Software and Services |
| 5 | BMW Group | Germany | Automotive (Automotive and Suppliers) |
| 6 | Delta Air Lines | US | Transportation and Logistics |
| 7 | AIRBUS | Netherlands | Aerospace and Defence |
| 8 | IKEA | Netherlands | Retail and Wholesale |
| 9 | Lego Group | Denmark | Packaged Goods |
| 10 | IBM | US | Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering |
How does the list compare to last year?
Some interesting changes have occurred when comparing this year’s top 10 to last year’s top 10. Last year, Samsung Electronics held the top spot followed by Microsoft. Apple ranked fourth last year while it has fallen off the top 10 list this year. Ferrari is another company that featured on last year’s top 10 but not on this year’s top 10.
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