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2025 Asia's Best Workplaces Ranking Released

The Great Place To Work® Institute (GPTW) has unveiled its long-awaited 2025 rankings of the best companies to work for in Asia. This edition marks the 11th iteration of the list, showcasing a comprehensive evaluation of employee experiences across the region. A staggering 3.2 million surveys were conducted to represent the sentiments of approximately 7.5 million employees in 14 Asian and Middle Eastern countries, offering a vivid picture of workplace culture and satisfaction.

What is the 2025 Best Workplaces Ranking?

The ranking is based on surveys conducted among employees in 14 countries, including Greater China, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, the Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Vietnam. The GPTW evaluates workplaces based on two critical aspects: "ease of working" and "sense of purpose," differentiating companies that offer exceptional employee experiences. All selected companies have consistently reported positive workplace interactions from all employees, regardless of their position or employment type, marking them as leaders in workplace satisfaction.

This year, a total of 200 firms made it into the rankings, categorized into large enterprises (over 500 employees) and small to medium-sized enterprises (10-499 employees). Notably, 47 of these companies have receivedGPTW's certification for being a great place to work in Japan, with seven firms making it into the coveted top 10. These firms are not only recognized in Japan but also praised for their outstanding workplace culture across the Asian region.

Companies on the List from Japan

In Japan's large enterprise category (over 500 employees), the following companies made the cut:
1. Hilton
2. DHL Express
3. Marriott International
5. Cisco
7. AbbVie
9. DISCO
10. Accenture
14. CrowdStrike
16. Stryker
17. Salesforce
18. Cadence
19. Micron
23. HP Japan
24. TP
27. GLOBIS
28. SAP
29. Agilent Technologies
31. Synopsys Japan
32. Adobe
33. American Express
52. Five Group
63. RAKUS
64. Money Forward
67. ServiceNow
82. Vector Informatik
86. Trek Bicycle
94. Dears BRAIN

In the small-to-medium-sized enterprise category (10-499 employees), the following made the list:
16. Achievement Corporation
23. Atrae
27. Mahalo Inc.
30. Event21
41. Frontier Holdings
43. The Chemours Company
52. Tanium
54. K.K. Box Japan
55. Apex K.K.
63. IGOODS
66. ANGELUX
67. Techtouch
70. Legaseed
76. RERISE
82. NAHATO
85. FCE Group
87. Messe
92. AirTrunk
96. Assurant Japan
98. PARTNERS CO., LTD.

The detailed list can be found on the official GPTW website.

Selection Criteria for Rankings

To obtain a spot on this esteemed list, a company must be ranked in the Great Place To Work rankings of at least one country in Asia or the Middle East. Notably, the previously separate global enterprise category has been integrated into the large companies category.

To earn recognition as a great workplace, companies must score above a specific threshold based on feedback from their employees, as well as report active involvement in cultivating a positive workplace culture through initiatives such as diversity, work-life balance, and community engagement.

About the Great Place To Work® Institute

With its operations encompassing around 170 countries and an impressive database of over 21,000 companies annually, the GPTW Institute is recognized as one of the most influential benchmarking organizations globally. Their robust methodology has been utilized over the past 30 years to help organizations enhance their reputation as great employers. In Japan, the research institute collaborates with the GPTW Institute to give local recognition to exceptional workplaces that meet the set criteria.

The next time you're looking for a fulfilling work environment, consider the companies mentioned in this year’s Best Workplaces ranking. These organizations prove that a great workplace can have a significant impact on employee engagement and overall satisfaction.