Experian (LSE: EXPN, OTCQX: EXPGY) has landed a spot on the 2025 Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Tech Workers, claiming the 42nd overall ranking and improving four places from its previous showing. This recognition reflects survey feedback from more than 25,000 U.S. technology professionals, as well as public perceptions gathered by research firm Statista over a three-year span.
For many people in the tech field, Experian might be best known for credit scores and fraud prevention tools, but this year’s accolade points to something deeper going on inside the organization. By securing a spot among technology’s top 300 employers in a crowd of America’s most competitive companies, Experian is staking out territory as a company where employees can count on more than just a solid paycheck. The Forbes-Statista survey considered factors that actually impact daily work life, ranging from compensation and opportunities for growth to schedule flexibility and the freedom to share new ideas with leadership.
Technologists are not short on options these days, so moving up the rankings shows that Experian’s approach is resonating. Jeff Softley, CEO of Experian North America, interprets the award as confirmation that the company’s efforts to build an innovative and supportive workplace are actually working. Softley makes no secret that Experian’s business depends on agile thinkers across technical disciplines, it’s culture, he says, fuels the innovation that powers solutions for both businesses and consumers worldwide.
What does Experian say sets it apart from other tech employers? For one, its flexible working models have put it ahead of the curve as hybrid and remote work have become standard. The company’s global Mental Health First Aiders program, including nearly 400 trained volunteers in 23 countries, is designed to give employees a support network that extends beyond their daily to-do list.
Career development is also a priority. Employees have access to leadership programs, a digital curriculum through Experian University, and opportunities to advance through platforms like the Leadership Exchange portal and Global Careers Week. These resources are designed to empower staff at every level to sharpen their skills and put themselves in a position to advance. Combined, these programs offer a snapshot of an employer that treats professional growth and mental health as core aspects of its culture.
The Forbes list evaluates companies with more than 1,000 U.S. employees, based on a range of touchpoints identified by actual workers, not just HR departments or recruiters. Respondents were candid about compensation, the methods companies use for handling ideas, and whether tech is really integrated into the corporate DNA or just window dressing. Experian’s move up to 42nd place signals that it is not just talking about technology but embedding it into how teams work.
Beyond its people, Experian’s global business stretches from its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, to offices and teams in 32 countries worldwide. Staff number more than 25,000 and bring together skill sets from data analytics to software engineering, with client groups spanning industries like financial services, healthcare, automotive, insurance, and digital marketing. The company continues to invest in both advanced technology and the workers who put these tools to use. As one of the mainstays of the FTSE 100 Index, Experian shows that it is possible to combine global business reach with an employee-focused culture.
Experian’s 2025 recognition by Forbes may not come as a complete surprise to insiders, but it is a fresh sign for tech job seekers that there are still places aiming to blend opportunity with support. With an active approach to flexible work, wellness, and skill-building, Experian is showing that tech employers can adapt to what workers want and remain competitive, without slipping into the clichés or buzzwords so common in press releases.
