Vulnerability is not a word that often comes to mind when people talk about high performance or resilient teams. For many, vulnerability carries a cultural connotation of weakness - we’re taught to fear it, avoid it, and hide it. But here’s the truth: vulnerability is the ultimate act of courage.

We are so excited to unveil the Top 60 organisations that have earned a place on the 2025 Best Places to Work™ Awards shortlist! These businesses are at the forefront of creating workplaces where people feel respected, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

We’re living in a world where uncertainty is constant, and the traditionally linear, static and top-down approach to strategic planning is failing. Markets are shifting. New competitors are emerging. And technology is accelerating faster than most organisations can keep up with. The carefully crafted five-year plans that were once the cornerstone of long-term success are becoming outdated before the ink can dry.