Global research, training and consultancy firm, Great Place to Work, has revealed the Best Workplaces for 2023 in the Retail, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare, Technology, and Media, Advertising and Marketing industries.
These industries have gained recognition for their dedication to establishing a positive workplace atmosphere that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration, an emailed statement by the company said.
The companies on these lists have also set a standard for others to emulate by creating a conducive environment that supports personal and professional development.
They prioritise the well-being of their employees and strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Their commitment to diversity and inclusivity is highly commendable, as they ensure that all individuals feel esteemed and treated with respect.
These companies also invest in enhancing their employees’ skills and knowledge through training programmes and opportunities for career progression.
Great Place to Work: Celebrating companies making a positive impact
“The companies on this year’s lists have demonstrated a commitment to creating a positive work environment for their employees, and it shows in their success. Whether it’s through innovative technology, exceptional customer service, or groundbreaking research, these companies are making a difference in their respective fields,” Great Place to Work Middle East’s managing director for UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait Ibrahim Mougharbel said.
The industries’ organisational culture also fosters teamwork, original thinking, and imagination, resulting in exceptional products and services.
Echoing the same sentiment, Great Place to Work Middle East’s managing director for KSA, and Bahrain Tanzeel Rehman said: “It’s clear that these companies prioritise creating a positive and supportive work environment, which is essential for employee satisfaction and retention. The companies on this list are setting an example for others in their commitment to supporting their employees’ well-being. We applaud all of the companies on this year’s list for their dedication to their employees and their contributions to their industries.”
Best Workplaces in the GCC for Retail:
| RANK | COMPANY NAME |
|---|---|
| 1 | THE One |
| 2 | Welldone Solutions |
| 3 | AlHadaya Center |
| 4 | Splash UAE |
| 5 | Alpha Nero |
| 6 | Kaneen |
| 7 | Al Shabib Trading Est |
| 8 | Emax |
| 9 | Haraj |
| 10 | International Diplomatic Supplies |
| 11 | Ajmal Perfumes Group |
| 12 | Dole |
| 13 | Shoe Business UAE – Shoe Mart |
| 14 | Chalhoub Group |
| 15 | Centrepoint |
| 16 | Coty |
| 17 | Babyshop UAE |
| 18 | Refill Roastery |
| 19 | Mohebi Martin Brower |
| 20 | ABCOM DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| 21 | Max |
| 22 | Lifestyle UAE |
| 23 | Theeb Rent A Car Company |
| 24 | Apparel Group |
| 25 | The Giving Movement |
| 26 | Eyewa |
| 27 | Landmark Group |
| 28 | FAN MANIA |
| 29 | Zay – Kuwait |
| 30 | Arabian Trading Supplies |
Best workplaces in the GCC for Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
| RANK | COMPANY NAME |
|---|---|
| 1 | PRA Consultancy |
| 2 | LLH Hospital & Medical Centers |
| 3 | Burjeel Day Surgery Center, Al Reem Island |
| 4 | Khobar Health Network – Al Kornaish |
| 5 | Sfanah Charity Health Services Association |
| 6 | Burjeel Farha |
| 7 | Get Smart |
| 8 | Burjeel Medical City & Burjeel Darak |
| 9 | Medeor Hospitals |
| 10 | Tajmeel Medical & Dental Centers |
| 11 | Burjeel Royal Hospital, Al Ain |
| 12 | Burjeel Holdings |
| 13 | Burjeel Medical Center & MHPC |
| 14 | Lean Business Services |
| 15 | Biogen |
| 16 | Lifecare Hospitals |
| 17 | Burjeel Hospital AUH |
| 18 | AcedrA BioPharmaceuticals |
| 19 | Medtronic Meta FZ-LLC |
| 20 | BD |
Best Workplaces in the GCC for Technology
| RANK | COMPANY NAME |
|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Cities Solutions Company |
| 2 | Hawsabah |
| 3 | ZenHR |
| 4 | Coberg Technologies |
| 5 | Opx |
| 6 | Savvy Games Studios |
| 7 | Shift Electronics LLC |
| 8 | Oxford System Integration |
| 9 | ARC Solutions |
| 10 | Cisco |
| 11 | DLI-IT GROUP |
| 12 | ShortPoint |
| 13 | Lucidya |
| 14 | Edarat Communication and Information Technology Company |
| 15 | ImageGrafix Software FZCO |
| 16 | Saudi Azm for Communication and Information Technology Co |
| 17 | Sirar by Stc |
| 18 | Talabat |
| 19 | Beaconsmind |
| 20 | Visiontech Systems International LLC |
| 21 | Hilal |
| 22 | Publicis Sapient |
| 23 | AQAR Application |
| 24 | Red Hat |
| 25 | Digital Mobility Solutions |
| 26 | Versuni |
| 27 | Amiviz |
| 28 | Unifonic |
| 29 | Edenred |
| 30 | Cipher Company for Cybersecurity |
Best Workplaces in Media, Marketing and Advertising in the UAE
| RANK | COMPANY NAME |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cogent Solutions Event Management |
| 2 | Event Lab FZ LLC |
| 3 | Chain Reaction |
| 4 | McCANN HEALTH MENA |
| 5 | COMMONWEALTH//McCANN |
| 6 | Hill + Knowlton Strategies |
| 7 | Smartt Studio |
| 8 | SEO SHERPA |
| 9 | Weber Shandwick MENAT |
| 10 | Rotana Media Services |
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