Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, is set to release Malaysia’s inaugural Best Workplaces list on 26 February. This marks the first time the methodology behind the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For has been applied in Malaysia. The list, based on feedback from 45,000 employees across 95,000-strong workforces, highlights 20 organisations excelling in workplace culture across various sectors, including technology, hospitality, and finance.
The introduction of this list comes at a pivotal time for Malaysia, which is experiencing significant economic growth and a competitive talent market. Evelyn Kwek, Managing Director of Great Place To Work ASEAN and ANZ, stated, “It’s an extremely dynamic time for this country, and as the nation presses forward with these big ambitions for growth, it makes sense for organisations here to have a benchmark for attracting and retaining high-quality talent.”
The rankings are determined using the Great Place To Work Trust Index Survey, which evaluates employee experiences across all roles and levels. To be considered for the list, organisations must first achieve Great Place To Work Certification by scoring at least 65% on the survey.
Malaysia’s economic landscape, characterised by a 5.2% growth last year and significant investments from North American tech giants, underscores the importance of workplace culture as a strategic differentiator. Kwek emphasised the role of trust in high-performing workplaces, noting that “high-trust workplaces earn up to 8.5 times more revenue per employee than the market average.”
The Best Workplaces list aims to provide a benchmark for Malaysian companies, fostering a culture of trust and inclusiveness as the nation builds its next-generation workforce.
