HLB Certified as a Most Loved Workplace
28 May 2025London – HLB has been named the #1 Most Loved Workplace® globally in Newsweek’s 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list, developed in collaboration with Most Loved Workplace®, a division of the Best Practice Institute (BPI). This prestigious recognition highlights companies where employees feel a deep sense of purpose, connection, and pride in their workplace—regardless of industry or location.
Now in its third year, the Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list is based on BPI’s Love of Workplace Index®, which draws on feedback from over two million employees worldwide. Companies that make the list are distinguished by their strong cultures built on trust, respect, and shared values.
“We are incredibly honoured to be recognised as one of Newsweek’s 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces®,” said Stephanie Rix, Chief People Officer. “This achievement reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a workplace where everyone feels respected, inspired, and connected. Our people are the driving force behind our success, and this recognition is a testament to their passion and belief in our shared purpose.”
The rankings consider employee sentiment across five key areas: optimism about the company’s future, sense of achievement, alignment of personal and company values, respect at all levels, and collaboration. Additional factors such as leadership, professional development, diversity, and belonging also play a role in determining the final rankings.
“As we mark five years of recognizing the world’s Most Loved Workplaces®, it’s an honor to spotlight companies that place employee well-being at the center of their workplace cultures,” said Jennifer H. Cunningham, Newsweek’s Global Editor in Chief. “In today’s rapidly changing world, this year’s list reflects a growing global shift toward human-centered leadership as a key driver of resilience and success.”
“This year’s Global Most Loved Workplaces® show what’s possible when leaders turn employee sentiment into business strategy,” said Louis Carter. “From trust to purpose to collaboration, these companies are using data-driven insights to build cultures people don’t want to leave. This year’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces® showcase how leading with love, trust, and alignment drives performance, loyalty, and lasting impact. We’re proud to work with Newsweek to highlight their achievements on a global stage.”
To view the complete 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list, visit https://rankings.newsweek.com/global-most-loved-workplaces-2025.
Notes to editor
About HLB
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Methodology
The 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list was developed in partnership with Best Practice Institute (BPI) using its proprietary Love of Workplace Index®, which includes direct employee survey responses and analysis across five core sentiment areas: employee satisfaction with future vision, career achievement, values alignment, respect, and collaboration. More than two million employees worldwide were surveyed across companies ranging in size from 10 to over 10,000 employees. Additional evaluation included written submissions and interviews with several hundred company executives, along with analysis of external public ratings. Newsweek’s global editorial team then conducted independent research to finalize the list—recognizing companies that place trust, belonging, and respect at the center of their business and workplace culture.
About Newsweek
Newsweek is the modern global digital news organization built around the iconic, over 90-year-old magazine legacy. Newsweek reaches 100 million people each month with its thought-provoking news, opinion, images, graphics, and video delivered across a dozen print and digital platforms. Headquartered in New York City, Newsweek also publishes international editions in EMEA and Asia.
About Best Practice Institute
Best Practice Institute is an award-winning leadership and organization development center, benchmark research company, think tank, and solutions provider. BPI is the only certifying body for Most Loved Workplace® and conducted the original research to create the model and criteria for becoming a Most Loved Workplace®. BPI’s research proves that Most Loved Workplaces® produce 3-4 times better customer service, employee performance, and retention than companies not loved by their employees.
For more information on how to apply to become a certified Most Loved Workplace, go to: http://www.mostlovedworkplace.com
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