Idaho company ranked among best employers in the world, Forbes says. Which one?

Working for a massive company can come with its own ups and downs.

Although businesses with a global presence often have access to resources that smaller, more locally-focused operations don’t, they also have high demands.

Sometimes that means a poor work-life balance.

Forbes recently went in search of the world’s best employers — focusing on companies that prioritize workers’ wellbeing and “don’t guard a culture of overwork.”

The publication’s 2025 list of the best big companies to work for includes transportation giant Delta Airlines, automotive company BMW Group and tech companies Microsoft, Alphabet and Adobe.

One Boise-based company made the cut.

Here’s which one:

What are the best global employers to work for?

Forbes teamed up with market research firm Statista to survey more than 300,000 employees in more than 50 countries. The anonymous surveys focused on employees at corporations with global operations and more than 1,000 employees.

Participants were asked how likely they’d recommend their employer to family and friends.

Companies were also rated on criteria including work-life balance, company reputation, salary and career advancement opportunities, Forbes said.

Additionally, survey respondents were invited to evaluate employers they’d worked for in the past two years.

Responses were tallied and put in a scoring system that included data from the last three years, with an emphasis on newer data, according to Forbes.

The companies with the highest scores made Forbes’ ranking of the top 900 employers.

Which Idaho employer ranks among the world’s best?

Micron Technology, Inc., made Forbes’ list of the world’s best places to list, ranking at No. 366.

The semiconductor manufacturer was founded in Boise in October 1978 and remains headquartered in the Gem State capital.

Micron has 50,000 employees around the world and earns $31.1 billion in revenue annually, according to Forbes.

“We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all,” Micron said on its website. “For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.”

What makes Micron in Boise a good place to work?

Employees at Micron have access to a “comprehensive suite of competitive benefits,” including medical, dental and vision insurance and a variety leave-of-absence options, according to the company’s website.

The company also offers paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with matching company contributions and stock options for staff.

“Many U.S. locations offer onsite or near-site health centers, fitness areas, wellbeing rooms and mother’s rooms,” Micron said on its website, as well as flexible work options, online training courses and free counseling and crisis resources.

There’s even an academic advancement program with tuition support for job- and industry-related courses.

“From our roots in Boise, Idaho, Micron has grown into an influential global presence committed to being the best memory company in the world,” the company said on its website. “This means conducting business with integrity, accountability and professionalism and supporting our global community.”

This wasn’t the first time a Forbes ranking has featured Micron in 2025.

Micron came in third place on Forbes’ list of America’s best employers for tech workers. The Idaho company was No. 142 on Forbes’s list of the world’s top companies for women.

Forbes ranked Micron at No. 228 on its Global 2000 list, which ranks the largest companies in terms of sales, profits, assets and market value.

What are top 10 places to work in the world?

According to Forbes, these were the best employers around the globe in 2025:

• 1. Microsoft in Redmond, Washington
• 2. Delta Air Lines in Atlanta
• 3. Alphabet in Mountain View, California
• 4. Adobe in San Jose, California
• 5. BMW Group in Germany
• 6. NVIDIA in Santa Clara, California
• 7. Sony in Japan
• 8. IBM in Armonk, New York
• 9. Apple in Cupertino, California
• 10. Lego Group in Denmark