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HCLTech Ranked Among Forbes’ Top Companies for Women
Forbes made a list of companies that women say can be good places to work.
The ranking was based on a survey of about 7,500 women in 15 countries.
HCLTech, an Indian technology company, placed 40th.
Microsoft came first, with Apple second and Manulife third.
The survey asked about things such as pay, working conditions, fairness, and parental leave.
Many women said they leave jobs when they cannot advance their careers.
Others said they may leave for better pay or because work hours are not flexible.
Forbes and Statista also set rules about companies’ international reach and the gender-gap record of the countries where they operate.
HCLTech ranked 40th in Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 list.
Microsoft retained first place, followed by Apple and Manulife; L’Oréal ranked fourth.
Forbes and Statista surveyed around 7,500 women across workplaces in 15 countries.
About 43% of respondents said they left jobs because of limited career advancement; 42% cited better pay elsewhere.
Companies needed significant international operations and a base in a country meeting a gender-gap threshold to qualify.
- Who
- HCLTech and other companies included in Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 ranking.
- What
- HCLTech ranked 40th; Microsoft ranked first, followed by Apple and Manulife.
- Where
- The survey covered workplaces in 15 countries; HCLTech is headquartered in Noida and operates in nearly 60 countries.
- When
- The ranking is for 2026; the article does not specify when it was released.
- Why
- The ranking assesses companies as workplaces for women, using survey responses about recommendations, working conditions, and gender-related factors.
Workplace factors women value
Reasons women leave jobs
Career growth
Workplace factors women value
The ranking survey considered whether women and men have equal opportunities for career advancement.
Reasons women leave jobs
About 43% of surveyed women said a lack of career advancement opportunities leads them to leave jobs.
Pay and conditions
Workplace factors women value
Respondents rated employers on salary and working conditions, among other factors.
Reasons women leave jobs
42% said the possibility of earning more for the same job elsewhere was a reason to leave.
Flexibility and work-life balance
Workplace factors women value
A safe, inclusive workplace, flexibility, and a healthy work-life balance were identified as important to women’s decisions to stay.
Reasons women leave jobs
33% cited inflexible working hours, and another 33% cited difficulty balancing work and home life.
Key facts
- HCLTech rank
- 40th
- Top-ranked company
- Microsoft
- Survey size
- Around 7,500 women
- Countries surveyed
- 15
- Career advancement
- About 43% cited lack of advancement opportunities as a reason for leaving jobs.
- Better pay elsewhere
- 42% cited the possibility of earning more for the same job at another company.
- Work flexibility and balance
- 33% each cited inflexible working hours and difficulty balancing work and home life.
Sources
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