Forbes 2025: Sabancı Holding Named Turkey’s Best Employer

Global business magazine Forbes, in collaboration with research firm Statista, has unveiled its prestigious “World’s Best Employers 2025” list — and Turkey’s Sabancı Holding has achieved a remarkable leap. Rising 144 places to claim the 51st spot worldwide, Sabancı was also recognized as Turkey’s number one employer among 900 companies evaluated across the globe.

This marks a major milestone for Sabancı Holding, which has now appeared on the Forbes World’s Best Employers list for eight consecutive years, solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s most respected multinational groups.

144-Place Surge: A Record Achievement

In the 2024 edition, Sabancı had ranked 195th, but in 2025, it soared to 51st, achieving one of the largest upward jumps of any company featured. The accomplishment highlights the holding’s commitment to people-centered leadership, employee satisfaction, and sustainable workplace practices amid a fast-evolving global economy.

Sabancı’s strong showing reflects the group’s growing international presence and its ability to foster a corporate culture that blends innovation, inclusion, and performance.

Survey Based on 300,000 Employees in 50+ Countries

The Forbes–Statista ranking was compiled using responses from over 300,000 employees across more than 50 countries. The survey measured how likely workers were to recommend their own employers and evaluated companies on a range of qualitative factors, including:

• Employee recommendation rates

• Career development opportunities

• Work-life balance initiatives

• Corporate reputation and ethical standards

Sabancı’s consistent improvement across these metrics propelled it to become one of the top 60 employers in the world, a first for any Turkish company.

Recognition Beyond Forbes: TIME’s Global List

The holding’s international recognition extends beyond Forbes. Earlier this year, TIME magazine also listed Sabancı among the “World’s Best Companies,” where it ranked 131st globally — once again the highest-ranked Turkish company in that report.

These consecutive accolades from Forbes and TIME underscore Sabancı Holding’s success in building an inclusive, future-ready, and globally competitive corporate environment.

A Global Employer with Turkish Roots

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Istanbul, Sabancı Holding operates across banking, energy, industry, and digital technologies. Its strong financial performance, coupled with its focus on innovation and sustainability, has positioned it as a regional powerhouse with global reach.

The group’s 2025 recognition by Forbes not only reaffirms its employee-first philosophy but also places it among top-tier global employers alongside giants like Google, Microsoft, and Samsung.

In the words of one industry observer, Sabancı’s rise reflects “how a Turkish company can set global benchmarks in leadership, culture, and workplace excellence.”