Annual study by USIQ · Seven countries · 2027 edition
World's Best Employers 2027: The Study in Seven Countries
World’s Best Employers is an annual study by USIQ, the United States Institute for Quality. It covers employers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Türkiye. In each country our research team screens 15 percent of all companies and scores them against public data sources in ten core areas. Every employer that reaches at least 300 of 500 points receives the World’s Best Employer award for its country.
Data collection and scoring: November 10–30, 2026. The 2027 results will be published on December 1, 2026.
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What is the World's Best Employers study?
The World’s Best Employer award recognizes companies that are attractive places to work, based on evidence that can be checked from the outside. We don’t run one employee survey and call it a ranking. We bring together many signals: how employees rate their employer on review platforms, results from workplace surveys, existing employer awards and certifications, and what companies publicly offer their people.
Each country has its own edition, its own sources and its own list. The method is the same everywhere, so the results follow one consistent standard.
In research terms, this is a meta-analysis. It pulls together evidence that already exists and weighs it with one consistent scoring model. Only employers the study has already recognized can order a marketing package.
Results and methodology by country
Each country has its own study page in the local language and its own list for 2027. The lists go online on December 1, 2026.
| Country | Companies screened (15%) | Data sources | Study | 2027 list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | more than 900,000 | 36+ | United States study | United States 2027 |
| United Kingdom | more than 405,000 | 20+ | United Kingdom study | United Kingdom 2027 |
| Germany | more than 525,000 | 55 | Germany study | Germany 2027 |
| Austria | more than 109,500 | 34 | Austria study | Austria 2027 |
| Switzerland | more than 93,000 | 19 | Switzerland study | Switzerland 2027 |
| France | more than 855,000 | 15+ | France study | France 2027 |
| Türkiye | more than 585,000 | 55 | Türkiye study | Türkiye 2027 |
The public lists show up to 1,000 of the highest-scoring employers per country. Results for all other recognized employers are available on request.
How the 2027 study works
The study runs once a year in five phases:
Defining the research question
We start from published research on what employees look for in an employer and turn it into clear criteria.
Selecting primary sources
For each criterion we pick sources that deliver comparable data. The number differs by country, from more than 15 in France to 55 in Germany and Türkiye.
Collecting and coding the data
From November 10 to 30, 2026, our teams gather data on the companies screened in each country and code it into the scoring model. AI helps us handle the volume. People check the results.
Analysis
Every employer receives points in ten core areas, up to a maximum of 500.
Awarding
In each country, every employer with at least 300 points is named World’s Best Employer 2027. The results are published on December 1, 2026.
The ten core areas we assess
The 500 points are spread across ten fixed areas, so no single factor decides the result: Subjective ratings sit next to objective facts, such as a certification a company already holds. Together they give a fuller picture than any one source could.
Who is behind the study?
World’s Best Employers is conducted by USIQ – United States Institute for Quality (usiq.org). USIQ develops quality standards and certifies companies against them. USIQ is a brand of Quality Standardization and Certification LLC, based in Sheridan, Wyoming, and a partner in the international Quality Standard Network (quality-standard.com).
The study is independent and not affiliated with other rankings that use a similar name.
Frequently asked questions
What is World's Best Employers?
An annual study by USIQ that identifies attractive employers in seven countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Türkiye. Each country has its own edition and its own list.
How are the World's Best Employers 2027 selected?
In each country we screen 15 percent of all companies against public data sources in ten core areas, from employee reviews and surveys to awards, certifications and press coverage. Each employer can reach up to 500 points. Every employer that reaches at least 300 points receives the award.
How many employers are recognized in 2027?
That depends only on the scores. Every employer that reaches at least 300 of 500 points is recognized, and there is no fixed quota. The number for each country will be published with the results on December 1, 2026.
Can a company apply or pay to be included?
Employers don’t apply. The study team identifies the recognized employers itself, and only employers the study has already recognized can order a marketing package.
When will the 2027 results be published?
On December 1, 2026. All data is collected and scored between November 10 and November 30, 2026. Employers that qualify are recognized for the year 2027.
Where can I see the results for my country?
On the country pages in the table above. Each public list shows up to 1,000 of the highest-scoring employers of the country. Results for all other recognized employers are available on request.
Is this study related to other rankings with a similar name?
No. World’s Best Employers by USIQ is an independent study. It is not affiliated with other rankings or media lists that use a similar name.
Questions about the study?
Write to us if you have questions about the 2027 study, your result or how to use the seal.
