The 2026 World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards Winners have been announced! Is your organisation a winner?
View the full winners list HERE!
The owner and operator of New Zealand’s largest and most strategic international airport, serving as the nation’s primary gateway for travel and trade. Its business includes aeronautical services and property development. Known for its values-driven culture, strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and an enhanced Parental Leave Policy.
The Australian division of the global technology leader that designs and sells a broad portfolio of networking hardware, software, security solutions, and telecommunications equipment. Cisco is known for its flexible hybrid culture, robust well-being programs (like ‘day-for-me’ mental health days), and commitment to social good.
A major digital ecosystem and e-commerce marketplace in the Middle East, offering a vast array of products from electronics and fashion to groceries. Backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund, it aims to be the region’s leading online shopping destination. The company offers competitive packages and a dynamic, innovative culture typical of a leading regional tech start-up.
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| Rank | CompanyName | Industry | Country | HappinessScore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashraf Business Management | Business and Management Services | United Arab Emirates | 93 |
| 2 | KAPI | Agriculture, Animals, Forestry and Fishing | Kenya | 88 |
| 3 | Magic Planet | Hospitality | United Arab Emirates | 93 |
| 4 | Sunshine Coast University Hospital Australia | Health and Social Care | Australia | 93 |
| 5 | Palliser Plains | Retail | Canada | 93 |
| 6 | Integral Communications | Marketing and Advertising | Ireland | 91 |
| 7 | EdConnect | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 92 |
| 8 | Medestiny | Health and Social Care | Qatar | 91 |
| 9 | The Daily Edited | Retail | Australia | 91 |
| 10 | BF Suma | Health and Social Care | Kenya | 89 |
| 11 | Barnard Marcus | Real Estate, Rental and Leasing | United Kingdom | 86 |
| 12 | Arista | Technology | United Kingdom | 87 |
| 13 | Ajira digital | Marketing and Advertising | Kenya | 88 |
| 14 | Unity OT | Health and Social Care | Australia | 87 |
| 15 | Zaparas Lawyers | Legal Services | Australia | 87 |
| 16 | VXI Philippines | Business and Management Services | Philippines | 86 |
| 17 | ServiceNow UK | Technology | United Kingdom | 92 |
| 18 | TaskUs Philippines | Business and Management Services | Philippines | 84 |
| 19 | Etsy | Retail | United States | 82 |
| 20 | Thrive Law | Legal Services | United Kingdom | 92 |
| 21 | HubGem Marketing | Marketing and Advertising | United Kingdom | 95 |
| 22 | The Iconic | Retail | Australia | 79 |
| 23 | IMCC Investment | Construction and Building Materials | United Arab Emirates | 94 |
| 24 | Trinity Grammar School | Education and Research | Australia | 79 |
| 25 | Bayer UK | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | United Kingdom | 85 |
| 26 | YouTube USA | Entertainment and Media | United States | 82 |
| 27 | KarePlus | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 79 |
| 28 | Walsall Housing Group | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 29 | Information Technology Solutions (ITS) | Technology | South Africa | 90 |
| 30 | Foundever Philippines | Business and Management Services | Philippines | 78 |
| 31 | Sunshine Coast University Hospital | Health and Social Care | Australia | 82 |
| 32 | Angel Hair & Beauty | Retail | Ireland | 88 |
| 33 | Cuvva | Financial Services | United Kingdom | 90 |
| 34 | Skin clinics | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 84 |
| 35 | Matter of Form Group | Technology | United Kingdom | 90 |
| 36 | Tribe Impact Capital | Financial Services | United Kingdom | 86 |
| 37 | Lancet Laboratories | Health and Social Care | South Africa | 78 |
| 38 | Noon | Retail | United Arab Emirates | 83 |
| 39 | Walsingham Support | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | United Kingdom | 84 |
| 40 | Arbtech Consulting | Business and Management Services | United Kingdom | 90 |
| 41 | HDFC Bank | Financial Services | India | 84 |
| 42 | ABSA South Africa | Financial Services | South Africa | 84 |
| 43 | Genpact Philippines | Business and Management Services | Philippines | 83 |
| 44 | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank | Financial Services | United Arab Emirates | 84 |
| 45 | FNB South Africa | Financial Services | South Africa | 84 |
| 46 | Amazing Apprenticeships | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 88 |
| 47 | Edma flooring | Construction and Building Materials | United Kingdom | 88 |
| 48 | Cisco Australia | Technology | Australia | 76 |
| 49 | AHS Hospitality | Hospitality | Australia | 74 |
| 50 | Amazon UAE | Retail | United Arab Emirates | 79 |
| 51 | Fidelity ADT | Business and Management Services | South Africa | 82 |
| 52 | Shwapno | Retail | Bangladesh | 88 |
| 53 | Bed bath & beyond NZ | Retail | New Zealand | 75 |
| 54 | Boys and girls club | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 81 |
| 55 | M-KOPA | Financial Services | Kenya | 88 |
| 56 | Tata Motors India | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | India | 85 |
| 57 | University of Johannesburg | Education and Research | South Africa | 79 |
| 58 | Baloyi Ntsako Attorneys | Legal Services | South Africa | 85 |
| 59 | WorkL | Technology | United Kingdom | 85 |
| 60 | Accent on Education | Business and Management Services | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 61 | Birketts | Legal Services | United Kingdom | 86 |
| 62 | Ballinderry Childcare | Education and Research | Ireland | 87 |
| 63 | Chartered Management Institute CMI | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | United Kingdom | 80 |
| 64 | TimeBucks Kenya | Marketing and Advertising | Kenya | 85 |
| 65 | Matheson | Legal Services | Ireland | 83 |
| 66 | Equity Bank Kenya | Financial Services | Kenya | 82 |
| 67 | Sappi | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | South Africa | 82 |
| 68 | EThekwini municipality | Public Sector and Government | South Africa | 83 |
| 69 | Allgood Nutrition Australia | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | Australia | 80 |
| 70 | Abercrombie & Fitch | Retail | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 71 | The Den Kit Company | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | United Kingdom | 83 |
| 72 | The Cinnamon Trust | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | United Kingdom | 87 |
| 73 | TRENDSTONE CORPORATION | Advanced Manufacturing and Services | Philippines | 79 |
| 74 | Vodacom South Africa | Telecommunications and Publishing | South Africa | 81 |
| 75 | SAP Software Solutions | Technology | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 76 | South African Government | Public Sector and Government | South Africa | 74 |
| 77 | Allgood | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 78 | Shopify | Retail | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 79 | Ambassador Theatre Group ATG | Entertainment and Media | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 80 | Standens Barn Primary School | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 86 |
| 81 | Foundever | Technology | Canada | 78 |
| 82 | Costco Canada | Wholesale | Canada | 76 |
| 83 | #NAME? | Hospitality | Philippines | 83 |
| 84 | Golden Arches Development Corporation | Business and Management Services | Philippines | 81 |
| 85 | TaskUs | Business and Management Services | United States | 76 |
| 86 | CVS US | Retail | United States | 77 |
| 87 | Glanbia | Manufacturing of Consumer Goods | Ireland | 80 |
| 88 | Orient Financial Brokers | Financial Services | United Arab Emirates | 79 |
| 89 | First4lawyers | Legal Services | United Kingdom | 83 |
| 90 | AMV BBDO | Marketing and Advertising | United Kingdom | 81 |
| 91 | Fairtrade Foundation UK | Non-profit Organisation and Charities | United Kingdom | 80 |
| 92 | Koru Kids | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 85 |
| 93 | MTN Ghana | Telecommunications and Publishing | Ghana | 80 |
| 94 | Scottish Government | Public Sector and Government | United Kingdom | 76 |
| 95 | Kenya Ports Authority | Public Sector and Government | Kenya | 82 |
| 96 | Hansen Technologies | Technology | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 97 | Vision for Education | Education and Research | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 98 | Helping Hands Community Care | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 71 |
| 99 | Gloucestershire County council | Public Sector and Government | United Kingdom | 70 |
| 100 | Auckland Airport | Transportation and Logistics | New Zealand | 78 |
The data shown in the following table is a snapshot based on last year’s data up until 30/11/2025. To see the current scores, please visit the Worlds Happiest Workplaces List.
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