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World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards

The World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards, powered by WorkL, is the world’s largest program celebrating happy workplaces – as chosen by their employees.

Each January, the happiest organisations are recognised with these awards for their commitment to promoting a happy and positive work environment on the World’s Happiest Workplaces List

In addition to recognising the World’s Happiest Workplaces, we also celebrate the organisations with the highest happiness scores across a range of categories:

Most Inclusive: Workplaces with the highest diversity and inclusion scores, across gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability.
Best for Wellbeing: Workplaces with the highest wellbeing scores.
Best for Women: Workplaces with the highest workplaces happiness scores for women.
Most Engaged Employees: Workplaces with the most engaged employees.
Best for Management: Workplaces with the highest workplace scores for management.
Best for Development: Workplaces with the highest workplace happiness scores for career development.
Best for Disabled Employees: Workplaces with the highest workplace happiness scores for disabled employees.
Best for Ages 19-24: Workplaces with the highest workplace happiness scores for ages 19-24.
Best for Age 55+: Workplaces with the highest workplace happiness scores for age 55+.
Best for LGBTQ+ Employees: Workplaces with the highest workplace happiness scores for LGBTQ+ employees.
Industry stars: Workplaces with the highest workplace happiness scores, across our 26 industries.

Winning Rosettes

All winning organisations are identifiable by a rosette on the World’s Happiest Workplaces List.

Green Rosette: All organisations with Workplace Happiness score above 70%.
Gold Rosette: All organisations who are recognised as a Top 100 in a category.

World’s Happiest Workplaces Partners

Join forward-thinking organisations championing workplace excellence, fostering environments where employee wellbeing and business success flourish together.

Industry Partners for Non-profit Organisations and Charities

Chartered Management Institute — Industry Partner for Business and Management Services

Fire Industry Association — Industry Partners for Non-profit Organisations and Charities

LEAD Network — Industry Partners for Retail

Industry Partner for Marketing and Advertising

Category Sponsor for Women

NCVO — Industry Partners for Non-profit Organisations and Charities

Industry Partner for Real Estate, Rental and Leasing

Retail Times — Industry Partners for Retail

Retain Trust — Industry Partners for Retail

The Women's Organisation — Category Sponsor for Women

The News Movement — Global Partner for Ages 19-24

Partner for Best for Wellbeing

World’s Happiest Award Winners in 2025 Announced!

More than 1 million of employees nominated over 100,000 organisations in our World’s Happiest Workplace Awards in 2025. We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 winners showcasing the organisations which have been ranked by their employees as the happiest workplaces among the top in their industry for each country.

Recognised as a World's Happiest Workplace?

Congratulations! Find out more details on the recognition you’ve received and get tailored guidance and resources on how to effectively publicise your accomplishment to maximise its impact by booking a quick and free call with our team.

World's Happiest Workplaces FAQs

What is the World’s Happiest Workplaces List?

The World’s Happiest Workplaces List is the largest global database on workplace happiness with over 100,000 organisations from 50+ countries. Organisations are entered and ranked on the list based on their employees’ happiness scores when completing their Happy At Work Test by WorkL. An organisation can qualify as a World Happiest Workplace only if they score above 70%.

How can an organisation enter into the World’s Happiest Workplaces List?

An organisation can enter the World’s Happiest Workplaces List when their employees take the free and anonymous Happy At Work Test by WorkL.

What is the World’s Happiest Workplace Awards?

The World’s Happiest Workplace Awards are announced every January and include a list of all the organisations which are going above and beyond to provide a great experience for their employees.

When are the next World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards announced and how can I enter my organisation?

The next World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards will be announced on Tuesday the 14th of January 2026. To enter the awards, all you need to do is take the Happy At Work Test and add the name of your organisation. If your organisation scores more than 70%, it will automatically qualify as a World’s Happiest Workplace and will be chosen as a potential award winner after comparing to other organisations in your industry and country.

Couldn’t find what you’re looking for? Please contact us at happiestworkplaces@workl.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.