Apple has topped Singapore's Best Employers 2025 ranking, scoring 8.68 in a major study of workplace attractiveness based on over 14,000 employee responses.
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A big survey asked more than 14,000 workers in Singapore what they think of their employers. Based on their answers, Apple came out as the best company to work for, followed by other well-known firms like Heineken and BMW. The survey looked at things like pay, work-life balance, and how people feel about their bosses.
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👍 👎 Vote ↓Singapore’s best employers for 2025 have been revealed, with tech giant Apple leading the pack in a comprehensive study of workplace attractiveness.
In a recent article by The Straits Times, a large-scale study has identified the most attractive employers in Singapore for 2025.
The study, titled “Singapore’s Best Employers 2025”, is based on an independent employee survey.
It took into account the opinions of thousands of employees and scores for hundreds of companies.
The survey recognised the 250 highest-scoring employers in Singapore.
Global data firm Statista conducted the survey anonymously through online access panels.
The study involved over 14,000 employees who completed the online survey.
Participants came from diverse backgrounds, representing employees working for large companies in Singapore.
The field phase ran from September to early November 2024.
Over 380,000 recommendations were evaluated in the process.
The evaluation was based on two main criteria: direct and indirect recommendations.
For direct recommendations, respondents rated their willingness to recommend their employer on a scale of 0 to 10.
Indirect recommendations involved employees’ willingness to recommend other employers within their industry.
According to The Straits Times, “Employers received a calculated score based on the direct and indirect recommendations, with a greater weighting given to direct recommendations.”
Companies were ranked based on their total score, which could theoretically range from 0 to 10.
The study revealed the top employers in Singapore for 2025, with Apple leading the list with a score of 8.68.
Here are the top 10 employers and their scores:
| Rank | Company | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple | 8.68 |
| 2 | Asia Pacific Breweries (Heineken Asia Pacific) | 8.56 |
| 3 | BMW Group Asia | 8.54 |
| 4 | The LEGO Group | 8.48 |
| 5 | GSK | 8.42 |
| 6 | Starbucks Coffee Singapore | 8.38 |
| 7 | Koufu Group | 8.35 |
| 8 | 8.28 | |
| 9 | Novartis | 8.27 |
| 10 | Airbus | 8.24 |
The study grouped employers into 27 different industries, covering a wide range of sectors.
These industries included Construction, Oil & Gas Operations, Utilities, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace & Defence, and many others.
To be eligible for the ranking, companies needed to have at least 200 employees in Singapore.
The survey asked employees more than 40 questions about various aspects of their job and work environment.
These aspects included salary, work-life balance, potential for development, colleagues, superiors, equipment, and employer reputation.
The rankings of best employers 2025 provide valuable insights into workplace attractiveness in Singapore.
As stated in The Straits Times, “The scores of the 250 awarded companies are above average and constitute the best 11 per cent of eligible companies in the basic list.”
This highlights the quality and competitiveness of the top-ranked employers.
The study’s results can be a useful resource for job seekers looking for attractive employment opportunities in Singapore.
For employers, these rankings can serve as a benchmark for improving their workplace practices and attracting top talent.
The comprehensive nature of the study, involving a large number of employees and companies, adds credibility to the results.
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