Puglia’s Rising Stars: Three Companies Recognized Among Italy’s Best Workplaces in 2026

Puglia is gaining recognition as a hub for excellent workplaces, with three companies – Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, GalileoLife, and Apuliasoft – named among the 75 best in Italy in 2026 by Great Place to Work Italia. This ranking, based on feedback from over 210,000 employees across 415 Italian organizations, highlights a commitment to fostering positive work environments.

Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana: A Leader in Hospitality

Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, a hotel management group founded in 2023 and based in Fasano, secured the 9th position in the Large company category. Great Place to Work Italia profiles the company as dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences through a management model that values local territories and traditions. The group currently manages five hotels in Italy and employs 885 people. Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana’s focus is on its employees, fostering talent, competence, and authenticity.

Employee feedback, as reported by Great Place to Work Italia, indicates high levels of pride (90%), celebration of special events (90%), and welcoming of new hires (91%). The company also scores well on impartiality (93%), manager communication (82%), and community contribution (84%).

GalileoLife: Innovating in the Pharmacy Sector

GalileoLife, a team of professionals supporting Italian pharmacists in modernizing the pharmacy concept, achieved 2nd place in the Medium company category. Based in Maglie, GalileoLife’s success is rooted in its innovative approach to the pharmaceutical industry.

Apuliasoft: Driving Software Development in Bari

Apuliasoft, a software development company located in Bari, earned the 8th spot in the Medium company category. The company contributes to Puglia’s growing tech sector.

The Best Workplaces Italia 2026 Ranking

The Best Workplaces Italia 2026 ranking, compiled by Great Place to Work Italia, demonstrates a strong correlation between employee trust and company performance. Companies recognized in the ranking have an average Trust Index of 85%, a 1% increase from 2025 and significantly higher than the Italian national average of 44%. Overall satisfaction among employees in these companies is also high, at 87%, exceeding the Italian norm by 44 percentage points. Borderline24 reports that this high level of trust is linked to a 20% increase in revenue.

Key Takeaways

• Three Puglia-based companies – Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana, GalileoLife, and Apuliasoft – were recognized as top workplaces in Italy in 2026.
• Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana ranked 9th in the Large company category, focusing on hospitality and employee development.
• GalileoLife and Apuliasoft both secured positions in the Medium company category, demonstrating innovation in their respective sectors.
• The Best Workplaces Italia 2026 ranking highlights the importance of employee trust and its positive impact on company performance.