The 5 best places to work in Lombardy: the Best Employers 2026 ranking
Italy's Best Employers 2026 recognizes the 450 best companies to work for in Italy based on an independent survey conducted on a large sample of 20,000 employees across the country.
Lombardy confirms its position as the driving force of the Italian economy, not only for its production figures but also for the quality of the working environment its companies offer. According to the 2026 edition of Italy's Best Employers , the ranking compiled by Statista based on over 300,000 responses from Italian employees, the region boasts a significant presence among the nation's best employers.
The ranking, now in its sixth edition, has expanded its evaluation criteria this year to more accurately capture organizational well-being: not just smart working , pay, and benefits, but also sustainable workloads , quality of equipment, relationships with superiors, and, crucially, equal opportunities for female workers . Special attention has been paid to women's career prospects and the ability to negotiate fair pay.
As human resources experts emphasize, successful companies are those that offer shared projects, continuous growth, and aligned values . The challenge is to respond to the "disengagement" of the new generations with authentic professional development proposals. But let's take a look at the top five Lombardy companies in the ranking .
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