The 2026 World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards Winners have been announced! Is your organisation a winner?
View the full winners list HERE!
Plunket is New Zealand’s largest provider of support services for children under five and their families, reaching nine out of ten Kiwi babies. It is a unique and “niche” employer for those passionate about community health and early childhood development. Employees are part of a 110-year legacy of advocacy and care, working in a mission-driven environment that provides free home visits and 24/7 support through its national PlunketLine.
Mediclinic operates a vast network of private acute-care hospitals across South Africa and Namibia. It is a highly-rated employer for healthcare professionals due to its commitment to internal equity and individual development. Unique benefits include a “14th cheque” bonus scheme for eligible nurses and a robust Employee Assistance Program (Wake) that offers primary care, disability management, and chronic disease support for staff.
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare giant known for transformational breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals and medical technology. It is a premier employer governed by “Our Credo,” a 75-year-old values framework that prioritizes the needs of patients, families, and employees. Consistently ranked among the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” it offers industry-leading professional development and benefits designed to support mental, physical, and financial well-being.
If you are a winning organisation, please contact happiestworkplaces@workl.com or book a meeting with our team to find out more.
| Rank | CompanyName | Industry | Country | HappinessScore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Amazing Home Health Care | Health and Social Care | United States | 81 |
| 2 | Amcal pharmacy | Health and Social Care | Australia | 83 |
| 3 | Netcare | Health and Social Care | South Africa | 81 |
| 4 | Mediclinic South Africa | Health and Social Care | South Africa | 82 |
| 5 | Plunket | Health and Social Care | New Zealand | 81 |
| 6 | Spellman Care | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 81 |
| 7 | Eli Lilly Ireland | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 80 |
| 8 | Institute of Healthcare Management | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 80 |
| 9 | Clemenceau Medical Center Hospital | Health and Social Care | United Arab Emirates | 79 |
| 10 | Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital | Health and Social Care | South Africa | 78 |
| 11 | Nicosia General Hospital | Health and Social Care | Cyprus | 78 |
| 12 | 365 Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 13 | Northern Ireland Medical & Dental Training Agency | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 80 |
| 14 | Ability Health Solutions | Health and Social Care | Australia | 79 |
| 15 | Home Instead UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 16 | Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 17 | Abbey Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 18 | Castlegar Nursing Home | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 77 |
| 19 | BEACON HOSPITAL | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 82 |
| 20 | Skyn Doctor | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 21 | Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board ABMU | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 22 | North Tyneside council | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 23 | Ascot House Retirement Home | Health and Social Care | New Zealand | 77 |
| 24 | Tallaght University Hospital | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 78 |
| 25 | Bluebird Care | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 26 | Healthcare Australia | Health and Social Care | Australia | 77 |
| 27 | NMC Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Arab Emirates | 76 |
| 28 | Biophar life sciences | Health and Social Care | India | 76 |
| 29 | Accomplish Group | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 30 | NHS Blood and Transplant | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 76 |
| 31 | Aegis Aged Care | Health and Social Care | Australia | 76 |
| 32 | Bolton Clarke | Health and Social Care | Australia | 75 |
| 33 | 1st Homecare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 76 |
| 34 | Newcross Healthcare Solutions | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 35 | Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 36 | Helping hands Home Care | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 37 | Happy Home Health Care | Health and Social Care | United Arab Emirates | 75 |
| 38 | Active Social Care | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 39 | Good Shepherd Personal Care | Health and Social Care | United States | 75 |
| 40 | South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 41 | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 75 |
| 42 | NICE | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 43 | Optum | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 44 | North Bristol NHS Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 45 | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 46 | Mind | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 47 | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 48 | Medtronic | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 74 |
| 49 | Devon Partnership NHS Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 50 | Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 51 | Blue Care | Health and Social Care | Australia | 74 |
| 52 | Age UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 77 |
| 53 | City Health Care Partnership CIC CHCP | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 54 | Kettering General Hospital NHS Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 55 | Johnson & Johnson USA | Health and Social Care | United States | 74 |
| 56 | Spalding Dental Surgery | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 57 | Allied Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 58 | Ramsay Health Care UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 74 |
| 59 | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 60 | A Pineywoods Home Health Care | Health and Social Care | United States | 74 |
| 61 | GlaxoSmithKline UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 62 | Optegra Eye Health Care Poland | Health and Social Care | Poland | 73 |
| 63 | Boston Scientific Ireland | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 73 |
| 64 | Pfizer Ireland | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 73 |
| 65 | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 66 | AstraZeneca UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 67 | Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 68 | Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 69 | Bon Secours Health System | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 73 |
| 70 | AbbVie UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 71 | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 72 | Children's Health Ireland | Health and Social Care | Ireland | 73 |
| 73 | Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 74 | Barwon Health | Health and Social Care | Australia | 73 |
| 75 | Baxter UK | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 76 | Royal Melbourne Hospital | Health and Social Care | Australia | 73 |
| 77 | Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustnewcastle hospital | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 78 | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 79 | Optegra Eye Health Care | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 80 | NHS dentistry | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 81 | NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 73 |
| 82 | Addenbrooke's Hospital | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 83 | Airedale NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 84 | Somerset NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 85 | Barchester Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 86 | 7 Day Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 79 |
| 87 | University Hospital Southampton | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 88 | Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 89 | Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 90 | Swansea Bay University Health Board | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 91 | Fosse Healthcare | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 92 | Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 93 | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 94 | County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 95 | Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 96 | 247 Nursing & Medical Services | Health and Social Care | Australia | 79 |
| 97 | Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 98 | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 99 | Nuffield Health | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
| 100 | Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | Health and Social Care | United Kingdom | 72 |
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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