The companies that, in 2025, received the seal of excellence awarded by the international reference organization in the assessment of work environments Great Place to Work, a distinction that identifies organizations with the highest levels of trust according to their own employees. According to the organization, this recognition is the result of a continuous evaluation process throughout the year, which considers the internal experience of the teams and the people management practices adopted by the companies.
The certification is based on the Trust Index questionnaire, which measures dimensions such as credibility, respect, impartiality, pride and camaraderie. Only organizations that achieve a minimum of 65% in the survey receive the Certified seal and are eligible to join the Best Workplaces ranking. According to the same publication, the final lists are the result of a group of companies previously certified and evaluated according to strict criteria.
The best companies with up to 50 employees
In the smaller category, organizations mainly linked to information technologies, media, engineering and real estate management stand out. Among the names identified are JTA – The Data Scientists, Peaceful Evolution, GeroDigital, Engel & Völkers, AdvanceWorks, Huild, IDEA SPACES, Grünenthal SA, Vopak IT and Mind4Group. According to Great Place to Work, these companies demonstrate high levels of internal trust and consistent practices for valuing teams.
Companies between 51 and 100 employees
In this group, biotechnology, information technology and specialized services companies stand out. According to the same source, the list includes Novo Nordisk, Present Technologies, TMF Group, Daiichi Sankyo, Merck, Bresimar Automação, Oddsgate, Stellaxius, ICT Strypes and Tridonic. The sectoral diversity highlights the scope of the program and the ability of different types of organizations to create positive work environments.
Organizations between 101 and 200 employees
Among the medium-sized companies, InterContinental Lisbon, Crossjoin Solutions, MetLife, AbbVie, CA Seguros, Innotech, GSK, Salsify, Medtronic and Controlar were distinguished. According to the publication, these companies combine solid organizational culture with structured people development practices, which is reflected in high levels of employee trust.
Best companies between 201 and 500 employees
For larger structures, Great Place to Work highlights Mind Source, Viatris, Hilton, Retail Consult, Goldenergy, Doutor Finances, dstelecom, Grünenthal Corporate Hub, DHL Express and Kuehne+Nagel. According to the same source, these organizations demonstrate the ability to maintain consistent leadership practices and investment in teams even with greater operational complexity.
In the universe of large companies, Noesis, Allianz Portugal, Cisco, ERA Imobiliária, Vestas, DHL Supply Chain, Banco Credibom, Solvay, EY and Synopsys Inc. were distinguished. According to the organization, these companies combine national and international impact with management structures that reinforce internal trust.
A people-centered methodology
It emphasizes that 75% of the final grade results directly from the opinion of employees, complemented by an assessment of people management policies. According to the organization, when trust, effective leadership and shared values are present, companies tend to record greater capacity for innovation and sustainable growth.
The applied survey analyzes the organizational environment in several dimensions and identifies not only strengths, but also opportunities for improvement. The organization indicates that this process works as the first step towards building action plans that aim for more balanced, collaborative and productive work environments.
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