The definition of a favorable workplace has shifted significantly over the past decade, with the rise—and then fall again, in some industries—of remote and flexible work, and expansion of employee benefits. Most employees today define a good workplace by their career growth, belonging, and purpose. For companies, it’s about engagement, innovation, and long-term success. With the launch of a new Excellent Workplace rating, TIME and Statista are bringing these perspectives together to set a new global benchmark for employer excellence. The Excellent Workplace rating evaluates organizations across 14 categories that reflect the full employee lifecycle and draw on self-determination theory, focusing on human motivation. The framework looks at hiring practices, leadership, culture, career development, and more to define outstanding workplaces today. Participating companies can choose between a comprehensive HR audit, or an extended option that combines the audit with an employee survey, in order to be rated. To pursue a rating for your company, apply here. If you have additional questions, you can email excellentworkplace@statista.com.As the global talent landscape grows increasingly competitive, Statista and TIME’s Excellent Workplace rating delivers credibility and clarity: a trusted signal for employees, and a strategic tool for leaders who want to shape the future of work. Rated companies will be listed below.