The Most Attractive Employers in Germany's DAX40 Index in 2025

Who's winning the war for talent in Germany's DAX40 Index?

Amid growing competition for top-tier talent, a strong reputation is a powerful advantage. Caliber’s annual Employer Attractiveness Ranking reveals which of Germany’s publicly listed companies are leading the way — based on real-time insights from the people who matter most: their stakeholders.

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Top 10 Most Attractive Employers in Germany's DAX40 Index in 2025

The Employer Attractiveness Score reflects the share of people familiar with a company who say they’d be very likely to consider it as a place to work — based on a 7-point scale, counting only top ratings (6–7).

Top 10 most attractive employers in Germany's DAX40 Index in 2025
Rank Company 2024 2025
1 SAP 34% 50%
2 Merck 32% 46%
3 Siemens Energy 38% 46%
4 Qiagen 33% 45%
5 Brenntag 40% 44%
6 Porsche SE 35% 44%
7 Hannover Re 34% 43%
8 MTU Aero Engines 39% 43%
9 Porsche AG 37% 43%
10 Sartorius 41% 42%
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