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    Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2026
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    52
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    KnowBe4

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    Verified by the BPI research team· Last updated Jun 12, 2026· See methodology

    KnowBe4 ranks #52 on the 2026 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces®, awarded by Best Practice Institute — recognized in the Technology sector, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, United States.

    Rank
    #52 of 100
    Award year
    2026
    Industry
    Technology
    Headquarters
    Clearwater, Florida, United States
    Historical rankings
    Rank 2024
    #85
    Rank 2025
    #51

    KnowBe4 stands out for a culture built on radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development that invites people to be themselves. That culture shows up in the day-to-day experience, with work designed to be fun and engaging whether remote or in person. Leadership clarity also matters: the company is led by CEO Stu Sjouwerman and unites teams around a mission to help organizations manage social engineering by training people to make smarter security decisions. Employee sentiment backs this up: 90% love their manager, 91% love their colleagues, and 86% love their workplace, with a 4.4 out of 5 overall rating and 83% who would recommend the company to a friend. KnowBe4 has been Certified as a Most Loved Workplace since 2022. It also earns specialty recognitions including for Diversity, Women, Young Professionals, Career Advancement, Parents and Caregivers, Volunteering, and LGBTQ+. Together, these practices and outcomes help people feel connected to the mission and to each other at KnowBe4.

    Best Practice Institute

    Best Practice Institute is the research organization behind Most Loved Workplace® certification, the SPARK Model, the Love of Workplace Index™ (LOWI™), and The Workplace Report.

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    The report format includes executive summaries, research-backed articles, company examples, methodology notes, and practical implications for retention, hiring, culture, leadership, and employee experience. New research and analysis is published on an ongoing editorial cadence at /workplace-report.