Forbes has released its first ever list of top employers. For this, we took data on the largest public companies in the world and analyzed over 36,000 references from the Statista service. Employees of 2,000 companies were asked to evaluate their employer and the likelihood that they would recommend a friend or family member to join an organization in which they work. They were also asked to recommend other companies in which working conditions deserve respect.

Based on Forbes reviews top 500 best employer companies in the world. We present you the first ten.

10. LG Corp

The South Korean company, which employs 82 thousand people, opens the rating of “dream work”. The company’s website says that employees will receive “ample opportunities for growth and decent rewards for productive work at every stage.”

On profile sites there are enough positive and negative reviews about working at LG Corp. The biggest negative is constant overtime, but the company is praised for paying without delay, free lunches, clean and comfortable rooms.

9. Investor AB

Swedish investment company founded in 1916. In order to attract and retain the right employees, the company focuses on creating a respectful and friendly environment in the team and the ability to constantly grow professionally. Additional benefits of working with Investor AB: free meals, flexible work hours and frequent free seminars on relevant topics. And at Christmas, company employees receive greeting cards - it would seem a trifle, but nice.

8. IBM

The American manufacturer of IT services, hardware and software pays great attention to the empowerment of women working in the company. The internal culture and working conditions in the corporation provide employees with a working environment in which they can succeed in the technological field.

Another advantage of working at IBM is the ability to "do business" without leaving home. The American corporation is one of the pioneers of remote work. Thousands of IBM employees in the USA work from their home offices.

7. Williams

The employees of this American oil company speak highly of its training programs and relaxed atmosphere in the team. However, as one Williams employee wrote, “corporate culture is very harsh. This is not a good place for creative people. They often feel very depressed. " And you should count on retirement only with a long term of work in the company.

6. Daimler

The founders of this company, Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz, created automotive history. As a pioneer in the field of automotive technology, the Daimler company today continues to produce cars of the notorious German quality. She, in particular, owns a 15% stake in KamAZ and a 10% stake in Tesla Motors.

Daimler employees are attracted by higher salaries than their competitors, long vacations, flexible hours and the ability to work from home. The company has many areas for work, from development to automobile production.

5. Noble Energy

The top five best employer companies in 2017 are opened by the American Noble Energy, engaged in oil and gas production. At the disposal of the staff are gyms, frequent team building events, free coffee and a high salary. In addition, great attention is paid to work safety.

4. Apple

The fourth in the list of the most prestigious employers, Apple, is the most expensive brand in the world. Its employees not only receive large salaries, but are also entitled to special discounts on Apple products. In addition, Apple regularly rewards its employees with “beer parties,” and also hires music stars who perform at apple product anniversaries.

3. Japan Exchange Group

A Japanese financial corporation that operates several securities exchanges, including the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange. Working in it is very prestigious, although it may seem very tiring for Europeans, because of the traditional workaholism of the Japanese.

2. Microsoft

Free drinks for employees, respectful attitude to newcomers, promotion of innovative thinking - these are the strengths of working in a corporation. Over 150 Microsoft art campuses can be seen on 150 Microsoft campuses. According to Microsoft, art helps reduce stress in the workplace and increase productivity.

Since November 2015, Microsoft has fully paid 20 weeks (instead of the previous 8) of maternity leave. Moreover, both a woman and a man who for any reason takes care of a newborn can take a vacation.

In addition, the employees of the corporation have a long good tradition - to celebrate the anniversary of work, “stamping” colleagues M & M’s chocolates. And the inventors are given a bonus of 1,500 dollars for each patent, a special certificate and a wooden “memorial plaque”.

1 Alphabet

The holding, which has incorporated several companies previously owned by Google Inc, is traditionally one of the best places to work. Free gourmet dishes, luxurious lounges, well-equipped play areas - and this is not a complete list of benefits for employees. One of the biggest benefits in recent years has been health insurance for part-time workers.

Currently, Alphabet employs about 72 thousand people.

Curious fact: Apple, Google and Microsoft, one of the best companies in the labor market, are also among the top 3 most expensive brands in the world.

The Forbes selection was not without Russian representatives. These are the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (at 214 line), MICEX (at 466 place), PhosAgro (at 468 place) and VTB Bank (486 out of 500 positions).

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