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2026 全球最優工作環境企業ランキング

The 2026 edition of the Global Best Workplaces rankings has been revealed by Great Place To Work® in collaboration with Fortune Media. This year, Hilton stood out as the top company, marking its second consecutive year at number one, following extensive evaluations based on over nine million employee surveys collected from various countries between 2025 and 2026.

Great Place To Work® operates on a global scale, analyzing workplaces in approximately 170 countries and assessing over 21,000 companies each year to identify those that meet its rigorous criteria for a great workplace culture. The resulting list highlights the top 25 multinational corporations that have maintained an excellent working environment despite significant challenges over the past five years, including the shift in work expectations post-pandemic, economic uncertainties, and rapid technological advancements. Almost half of the companies featured in this year’s list have been recognized annually over the past five years, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to employee satisfaction and a positive organizational culture.

Top 25 Companies of 2026

1. Hilton
2. Cisco
3. Accenture
4. Marriott International
5. AbbVie
6. DHL
7. TP
8. Salesforce
9. Stryker
10. Siemens Healthineers
11. Allianz
12. Specsavers
13. MetLife
14. Hyatt
15. Hilti
16. Micron Technology
17. Experian
18. Cadence
19. SC Johnson
20. Alshaya Group
21. Crowdstrike
22. Viatris
23. Dow
24. World Wide Technology
25. Trek Bicycle

Criteria for Selection

The companies awarded a ranking in this list were chosen based on two key criteria:

• - They must have been recognized as a great workplace in at least five regions including Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, North America, and Australia between 2025 and early 2026, utilizing survey results used for the 2026 rankings.
• - They must employ more than 5,000 employees globally.

The Certification and Ranking Process

Great Place To Work® recognizes certified companies and annually publishes a list of the best workplaces based on a specific survey score threshold. In Japan, the rankings are categorized into three segments based on employee numbers: large enterprises (over 1,000 employees), medium-sized enterprises (100-999 employees), and small enterprises (25-99 employees).

Survey Structure

The survey comprises two types of questionnaires:
1. Employee Survey: Featuring 60 multiple-choice questions, 2 open-ended questions, and 8 demographic and perception questions answered anonymously by employees.
2. Company Survey: Questions regarding corporate culture, company policies, and various human resources practices, which companies must answer comprehensively.

About Great Place To Work®

With operations in around 170 countries, Great Place To Work® evaluates employee engagement each year, recognizing companies that reach defined standards. The methodology, backed by 30 years of data, is widely utilized for recruitment branding, investor relations, and human capital disclosures. In Japan, the Great Place To Work® Institute is operated by the certified organization conducting evaluations for companies wishing to participate in the rankings. For those interested in joining the rankings in Japan, more information can be found on their website.