2026 Workplace Trends

Data-Driven Insights

Our analysis of 32,503 top-ranked companies reveals powerful patterns about what makes a great workplace in 2026.

Key Findings

What the Data Tells Us

Culture Drives Leadership Trust

Companies with culture scores above 90 have significantly higher CEO approval:

90%

High Culture

73%

Low Culture

CEO Approval Matters

Companies with CEO approval above 90% average an overall score of:

92

High CEO

74

Low CEO

Remote-Friendly = Better WLB

Companies scoring high on remote friendliness also score higher on work-life balance:

87

High Remote

70

Low Remote

Average Scores Across All Companies

CultureCompensationBenefitsWork-Life BalanceCareer GrowthDiversity & InclusionInnovationLeadershipRemote Friendliness60708090100

Company Size Distribution

Industry Distribution