Pharmaceutical firms Takeda and Bristol-Myers Squibb and fast food chain McDonald’s have been named among the top 25 best places to work in Europe for 2023 by Best Places to Work.
The international certification programme recognises employers across the world using workplace culture assessments and a global database of more than 25 million employees. Every year, the programme partners with more than 500 organisations across different industries in Europe to help them measure, benchmark and improve their HR practices and access to the tools and expertise to deliver effective and sustainable change.
To be considered for the list, employers must be identified as outstanding in at least in one European country. According to Best Places to Work, the top 25 employers this year demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with more than 95% of employees stating that individual differences do not affect the way people are treated within their organisations.
The top 25 best places to work in Europe are:
- Takeda
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- McDonald’s
- Servier
- Rebeldot
- Sodexo
- MSD
- AlumierMD
- Deskbird
- Arctic
A Best Places to Work spokesperson said: “Best Places to Work is considered as the platinum standard in identifying and recognising top workplaces around the world, providing employers the opportunity to learn more about the engagement and the satisfaction of their employees and honour those which deliver an outstanding work experience with the highest standards in regards to working conditions.
“In light of the current business environment and talent shortages, Best Places to Work’s research and analysis has identified several critical differentiating factors of leading organisations in Europe, including inspiring leadership, talent focus, agility and community engagement.”