Where are the best workplaces to be in? If we believe in Forbes, they are big, American, sometimes German or Japanese, and in the tech business. But there are exceptions. For the eighth annual time, Forbes has presented its list of World’s Best Employers 2024. To determine the list, Forbes – in partnership with market research firm Statista – surveyed more than 300,000 employees in over 50 countries who work for multinational corporate groups that employ more than 1,000 workers and operate in at least two of the six continental regions of the world (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North America and Oceania).
Respondents were asked whether they would recommend their company to family or friends and rate it based on criteria such as salary, talent development, and remote work options. Participants could also rate companies they knew through their industry knowledge and through friends and family who worked there.
The sports industry did well and has three companies in the top 50. Almost. Nike got the best grades from their employees, which took them to the best sports brand and 16th place overall. It was pretty close, but still, a silver medal was given to Adidas, who ended up in 23rd place. Puma is is third behind its rivals in turnover and profit. On Forbes’ list, it’s the same place as Puma, ranked 51st. Crocs is is in place 361, and Under Armour is in 380. The best sports chain, according to Forbes, is Intersport, which ended up at 349.
Last time Forbes listed the best companies to work for, there was a sports company on the podium.
A complete list of Forbes’ Best Employers 2024 can be found here.
