Forbes Ranks The World's Best Employers In 2024. Is Your Company On The List?

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Compiled in partnership with market research firm Statista, the ranking surveyed over 300,000 employees across more than 50 countries who work for multinational corporations with more than 1,000 workers. 

These companies operate across at least two of the six continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America, and Oceania.

Employees were asked to evaluate their employers based on factors including:

• Salary
• Talent development opportunities
• Remote work options
• Whether they would recommend the company to others
• And more

A total of 850 companies from 48 countries made the list. Companies did not pay to participate or be selected.

Microsoft is a global technology company that develops and sells software, hardware, and cloud services. Its products include the Windows operating system, Microsoft Office suite, and Azure cloud platform, along with devices like Surface and Xbox.

Industry: IT & software services
Country: USA
Employees: 221,000

Alphabet is the parent company of Google, overseeing a wide range of businesses, including search, advertising, and cloud services. It also invests in innovative projects like self-driving cars through Waymo, life sciences via Verily, and other emerging technologies.

Industry: IT & software services
Country: USA
Employees: 182,502

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in electronics, known for producing a wide range of consumer and industrial products, including smartphones, televisions, and home appliances. The company also plays a major role in the semiconductor, display panel, and telecommunications industries.

Industry: Semiconductors, electronics, electrical engineering
Country: South Korea
Employees: 270,372

Adobe is a leading software company that specialises in creating tools for digital media and marketing, including industry-standard products like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Creative Cloud. It also offers solutions for document management through Adobe Acrobat and PDF technology, as well as digital marketing and analytics platforms.

Industry: IT software & services
Country: USA
Employees: 29,000

BMW Group is a global leader in premium automotive manufacturing, producing luxury vehicles and motorcycles under the BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce brands. The company is also at the forefront of innovation in electric mobility and sustainable transportation solutions.

Industry: Automotive and suppliers
Country: Germany
Employees: 154,950

Delta Air Lines is a major American airline providing domestic and international flights across six continents. Known for its extensive network and customer service, Delta also offers cargo, travel management, and loyalty programme services.

Industry: Transportation and logistics
Country: USA
Employees: 90,000

Airbus is a global aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and delivers commercial aircraft, helicopters, military transport, and space systems. It is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world and plays a key role in advancing aerospace innovation and technology.

Industry: Aerospace & defense
Country: Netherlands
Employees: 147,893

IKEA is a global home furnishings retailer known for its affordable, flat-pack furniture and modern Scandinavian designs. The company offers a wide range of products, including furniture, home décor, and kitchenware, with a focus on sustainability and functionality.

Industry: Retail and wholesale
Country: Sweden
Employees: 208,000

LEGO Group is a Danish company known for its iconic plastic building blocks that allow for creative play and construction. It produces a wide range of toys, games, and educational products aimed at fostering imagination and problem-solving skills in children and adults alike.

Industry: Packaged goods
Country: Denmark
Employees: 27,000

IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a multinational technology and consulting company that offers a wide range of services, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and enterprise solutions.

Industry: Semiconductors, electronics, electrical engineering
Country: USA
Employees: 187,000

KB Financial Group is a South Korean financial services company that offers a comprehensive range of banking, insurance, and asset management services. 

Industry: Banking and financial services
Country: South Korea
Employees: 17,261

Intel Corporation is a leading American technology company best known for designing and manufacturing semiconductor products, particularly microprocessors that power personal computers and servers. The company also develops various technologies for computing, artificial intelligence, and IoT (Internet of Things).

Industry: IT software & services
Country: USA
Employees: 131,000

Sony Group Corporation is a Japanese multinational conglomerate known for its diverse range of products and services, including consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and financial services. It is famous for its PlayStation gaming consoles, high-quality audio and visual equipment, and as a major player in film and music production through its Sony Pictures and Sony Music divisions.

Industry: Conglomerate
Country: Japan
Employees: 110,000

Bosch is a German multinational engineering and technology company that produces a wide range of products and services, including automotive components, industrial equipment, consumer goods, and building technology.

Industry: Automotive and suppliers
Country: Germany
Employees: 429,400

Apple Inc. is known for designing, manufacturing, and selling consumer electronics, software, and online services. Its flagship products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and wearable devices like the Apple Watch, along with software platforms such as iOS and macOS, and services like Apple Music and iCloud.

Industry: Semiconductors electronics
Country: USA
Employees: 161,000

Nike is a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment, renowned for its innovative products and marketing strategies.

Industry: Clothing, shoes, sports equipment
Country: USA
Employees: 79,400

Dell Technologies is a multinational technology company that provides a broad range of products and services, including personal computers, servers, storage solutions, and IT infrastructure.

Industry: Semiconductors, electronics, electrical engineering
Country: USA
Employees: 133,000

Standard Bank Group is a leading financial services organisation based in South Africa, offering a wide range of banking and financial solutions, including personal and business banking, investment, and insurance services.

Industry: Banking and financial services
Country: South Africa
Employees: 50,451

Cisco Systems is a global technology company specialising in networking hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions.

Industry: Semiconductors, electronics, electrical engineering
Country: USA
Employees: 84,900

Logitech International is known for designing and manufacturing innovative computer peripherals and accessories, including mice, keyboards, webcams, and gaming devices.

Industry: Semiconductors, electronics, electrical engineering
Country: Switzerland
Employees: 7,300

Hilton Worldwide Holdings is a global hospitality company that operates a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts, including well-known brands such as Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, DoubleTree, and Hampton Inn. 

Industry: Travel & leisure
Country: USA
Employees: 45,000

NVIDIA Corporation is renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Originally focused on gaming and professional graphics, NVIDIA has expanded its offerings to include AI computing, data centre solutions, and autonomous vehicle technology.

Industry: Semiconductors, electronics, electrical engineering
Country: USA
Employees: 23,358

Adidas is a global sportswear manufacturer based in Germany, known for producing athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories. 

Industry: Clothing, shoes, sports equipment
Country: Germany
Employees: 59,030

Amazon is primarily known for its e-commerce platform. Beyond online retail, Amazon provides cloud computing services through Amazon Web Services (AWS), produces consumer electronics like the Kindle and Echo devices, and has expanded into digital streaming, artificial intelligence, and logistics.

Industry: IT Software & services
Country: USA
Employees: 1,525,000

Osaka Gas primarily supplies natural gas and provides various energy services, including gas utility services and power generation. 

Industry: Construction, chemicals, raw materials
Country: Japan
Employees: 21,139

Volkswagen Group is an automotive manufacturer that encompasses a wide range of brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Škoda, and Lamborghini.

Industry: Automotive and suppliers
Country: Germany
Employees: 684,000

Marriott International is a global hospitality company that operates and franchises a diverse portfolio of hotels and lodging facilities across multiple brands, including Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and Courtyard by Marriott.

Industry: Travel & leisure
Country: USA
Employees: 411,000

Rossmann is a prominent German drugstore chain that offers a wide range of products, including health and beauty items, personal care products, household goods, and groceries.

Industry: Retail and wholesale
Country: Germany
Employees: 62,100

Mercedes-Benz Group produces luxury vehicles, buses, and trucks.

Industry: Automotive and suppliers
Country: Germany
Employees: 166,000

L'Oréal is a cosmetics and beauty company known for its extensive range of skincare, makeup, haircare, and fragrance products. The group offers well-known brands such as Lancôme, Garnier, Maybelline, and more.

Industry: Packaged goods
Country: France
Employees: 88,000

86. Petronas Chemicals 
Industry: Drugs and biotechnology
Employees: 50,000

162. Maybank
Industry: Banking and financial services
Employees: 42,000

257. Public Bank
Industry: Banking and financial services
Employees: 19,000

357. IHH Healthcare
Industry: Healthcare & social services
Employees: 70,000

543. Gamuda Berhad
Industry: Construction, chemicals, raw materials
Employees: 4,219