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London – USA - 20th January 2026: Best Places to Work is proud to announce the Top 15 Best Places to Work in Europe for 2025, recognizing organizations that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to workplace excellence, employee engagement, and people-first leadership across the region.
This year’s ranking highlights employers from diverse industries, including pharmaceuticals, technology, manufacturing, retail, and services, all united by a shared dedication to fostering inclusive, supportive, and high-performing work environments.
Leading the 2025 ranking is Takeda, followed by Servier and Pluxee, each recognized for their strong leadership cultures, continuous investment in employee development, and deep commitment to well-being and inclusion. McDonald’s ranks fourth, reflecting its sustained focus on creating engaging and inclusive workplaces at scale, while BKT earns recognition for its strong organizational values and forward-looking people practices.
AstraZeneca, Dipharma, and Agricrafters follow, distinguished by their emphasis on employee engagement, innovation, and long-term talent development. MSD and Pfizer further reinforce the presence of global healthcare leaders in the ranking, recognized for fostering environments where employees feel valued, empowered, and inspired to grow.
The ranking is rounded out by Mēness Aptieka, Central Europe Technologies, and Konecta Group, all noted for building positive, agile, and people-centric workplace cultures, while Motor Distributors and Frime complete the Top 15, acknowledged for their strong commitment to employee engagement and operational excellence.
As part of the certification process, Best Places to Work evaluated organizations based on key criteria including leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, workplace flexibility, diversity and inclusion, and overall employee experience. The companies recognized in the 2025 ranking have excelled in creating environments that support both professional growth and personal well-being.
The Top 15 Best Places to Work in Europe for 2025 are:
- Takeda
- Servier
- Pluxee
- McDonald’s
- BKT
- AstraZeneca
- Dipharma
- Agricrafters
- MSD
- Pfizer
- Mēness Aptieka
- Central Europe Technologies
- Konecta Group
- Motor Distributors
- Frime
These organizations set a powerful example for employers across Europe, demonstrating that investing in people, culture, and leadership is essential to long-term success and organizational resilience.
About Best Places to Work
Best Places to Work is an internationally recognized certification program regarded as the Platinum Standard for identifying and celebrating outstanding workplaces worldwide. The program helps organizations benchmark their HR practices, enhance employee satisfaction, and showcase excellence in employee experience.
Across Europe, Best Places to Work partners with organizations each year to provide actionable insights, strengthen workplace cultures, and support sustainable business growth through employee-focused strategies.
For more information, visit www.bestplacestoworkfor.org.
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