The Best Companies for Women 2025: Shaping Workplaces Where Women Thrive in 2026
Which companies are creating workplaces where women can truly thrive? The Fairygodboss Best Companies Awards spotlight women that support, elevate, and empower their workforce—fostering cultures where women can grow, feel valued, and bring their full selves to work.
The Best Companies for Women lists were created in 2017 to highlight organizations where women love to work. Our research consistently shows that a woman’s job satisfaction is directly tied to the level of gender equality she experiences in the workplace.
Wondering how the awards are determined?
This year’s engagement-based awards are powered by Fairygodboss platform data, reflecting how women actively explore, engage with, and apply to companies on our site. These metrics provide a real-time view into which employers are resonating most with women job seekers.
Award Categories for 2025
This year, we’re looking back on 2025’s outstanding companies and leaders that are still thriving and hiring in 2026. They’re recognized across the following categories:
The Best Companies for Women 2025 lists will be announced soon!
Building better workplaces takes a collective effort. From companies committed to equity to professionals who explore, engage, and share their perspectives, this work is shaped by the community that makes it possible.
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