Recognition

AKQA recognised as the 9th Most Loved Workplace in the World by Newsweek

30 May 2023
Most Loved Workplace Banner

AKQA has been certified and recognised by Newsweek as a Top Ten Global Most Loved Workplace. The certification is backed by analysis from the Best Practice Institute.

Newsweek commented: “AKQA’s culture is built on trust, recognition and accountability for living the company values. The culture calls for actions over words, stresses transparency and respect, and encourages collaboration and growth. Employees are empowered to create their own work through the AKQA Framework. There are ample opportunities for employees to collaborate with the aim of making the customer’s life better.”

Ajaz Ahmed, founder and CEO of AKQA, said: “This award is wonderful recognition for AKQA’s 6,500 employees. It is their love for the work and contribution that’s being celebrated. We are tremendously honoured to be in 9th position in this list of 100 fantastic companies we respect and admire. AKQA’s commitment to creating a workplace that reaffirms our guiding ethos is at the forefront of our priorities. This incredible recognition from Newsweek and Most Loved Workplaces inspires and encourages everyone in our team of the shared responsibility to make further strides into the future.”

A diverse group of twenty people sit and stand on wooden benches outdoors, surrounded by lush green plants. They are smiling and casually dressed, posing together for a group photo.
SOMA+ São Paulo - Tree of Wealth
Four people climb a large brown tree with yellow circular objects on its branches, reaching for the objects against a light blue sky. They wear bright red, white, blue, and black clothing.
AKQA Perspectives - Shining a light on purpose
A lush, green island with tall cliffs and trees rises from calm blue water under a bright sky with clouds, surrounded by distant mountains and birds flying overhead.
AKQA - A Journey to the Unknown
Four people stand together smiling. Two of them hold small, yellow, animal-shaped trophies. The background features a pattern of repeating geometric shapes.
Future Lions - Further Together

Amy Oliver, Chief People Officer of AKQA, said: “We are proud to be certified a Most Loved Workplace and named in Newsweek’s first-ever top 100 global workplaces. This is testament to the company culture we are building. We are continuously striving for better ways to listen and respond to our people’s needs and nurture respect and inclusion, and this recognition will fuel our ongoing dedication to employee experience.”

Nancy Cooper, Global Editor in Chief of Newsweek, said: “While workplace dynamics continue to evolve, the power of a positive culture remains constant. The companies featured on the 2023 Global Most Loved Workplaces list embody this transformative spirit, proving that when companies prioritise their people, success naturally follows.”

Most Loved Workplace has published AKQA’s certification page here and the full Newsweek list of organisations included here.

In May 2023, AKQA was also named Digital Agency Global Network of the Year, recognising the world’s creative and commercially successful agencies.

Related Work

Campaign Agency of the year

Digital Agency Global Network of the Year ↘

Recognition

FC Innovators

AKQA awarded Best Workplace for Innovators ↘

Recognition

BE-kjackson 01

Celebrating Black Excellence ↘

Our people

Eight people stand side by side indoors, smiling at the camera. They are dressed in black and white clothing and are posing in a modern room with plants and large windows in the background.

The future, faster. ↘

Our people

What’s your

next frontier?
Footer Fallback Image Gradient
Footer Fallback Image Gradient
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Perspectives
  • AKQA Companies
  • Sustainability
  • News