The HR100 ranking by HRO Today has unveiled a significant link between human resources excellence and business success, highlighting how top-performing HR departments contribute to their companies’ financial outperformance. The ranking, which evaluates nearly 1,000 companies across eight core HR areas, shows that companies in the top 25 enjoy a median EBITDA per employee of $152,000, compared to $99,626 for those in the bottom 25, marking a 41.6% difference.

Further underscoring the importance of HR excellence, the average two-year revenue growth for top-ranked companies stands at +12.0%, significantly higher than the +9.0% growth observed in the bottom 25. This 28.6% difference in growth rates illustrates the tangible benefits of investing in HR practices that foster workplace culture, employee benefits, diversity and inclusion, among other areas.

The methodology behind the HR100 ranking involves aggregating and weighting data from 55 established benchmarking and ranking programs, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of HR departments. This approach allows for a balanced assessment based on both external recognition and internal achievements, providing a reliable index of HR excellence.

Interestingly, the correlation between HR excellence and business performance is consistent year after year, with Fortune 500 companies collectively experiencing a 6% increase in revenue between 2024 and 2025, half the rate of those at the top of the HR100. This data reinforces the notion that HR is not just a support function but a critical driver of business growth and profitability.

For those interested in exploring the complete HR100 ranking, more information can be found at https://www.hrotoday.com/2025-hro-today-hr100-the-complete-list/.

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