How TIME and Statista Determined the Best Employers of 2026

TIME, in partnership with Statista, the leading global provider of market and consumer data and rankings, has published the second annual "Best Employers” ranking. Employers can help shape the workforce in a country. However, employee workplace satisfaction not only impacts company culture, but can influence productivity, innovation, profitability, and industry reputation. Here's how the winners were selected.MethodologyThe research project “Best Employers of 2026” was based on surveys conducted using several online access panels to guarantee a representative sample of employees across each country, starting with Brazil, India, and Australia. In Australia, 200,000 employer evaluations were conducted for companies from all sectors employing at least 200 people in the country. In India, 760,