Mercer China Unveils the Recipients of Its 2025 Star Employers Awards

SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) and a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, today announced the recipients of the 2025 China Star Employers Awards at its Best Employers Summit. DBS Bank (China) Limited, Domino's Pizza (China), Ingersoll-Rand (China) Investment Company Limited, Shanghai Disney Resort, Starbucks China, and Universal Beijing Resort are among the organizations recognized as Star Employers.

With 24 years of development and refinement, the Star Employers program (formerly Best Employers) is a recognized industry award, validated by Mercer’s global consulting team and numerous outstanding employers. This year, 14 companies made the list, winning across various categories and representing diverse industries, including banking, food and beverage, consumer retail, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, industrial manufacturing, logistics and steel. The award selection is primarily based on Mercer’s employee engagement data, with companies in the top 25% of engagement scores qualifying.

“Employee experience (EX) programs and expenditures are receiving increased attention by executives, and organizations are strategically focusing their EX efforts where they can achieve the greatest return on investment. Our data suggests that companies are balancing organizational objectives with employee needs to maximize the impact of EX initiatives. This combined focus is what defines a Star Employer and transforms EX into a powerful competitive advantage for the company,” said Eric Lu, Mercer China’s Career Leader.

In today’s ever-evolving talent landscape, focusing on employee engagement, organizational agility, leadership and talent management is essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Mercer’s Star Employers program highlights excellence in these areas. The success stories of award-winning employers set industry benchmarks and inspire companies to strive for broader innovation, resilience and competitiveness. By celebrating employee experience and well-being, the program fosters a positive talent ecosystem that benefits both organizations and the communities they serve.

Catherine Li, Marsh McLennan China’s CEO and Mercer China’s President, shared: “Chinese companies are currently facing unprecedented global uncertainty and intense talent competition. In response, companies must partner closely with their employees to build agility and resilience, thereby strengthening their ability to manage risks effectively. The Star Employers program showcases exemplary companies that can inspire others to foster a deeper trust with their workforces and prioritize the employee experience.”

Through the Star Employers program, Mercer continues to foster cross-industry collaboration by sharing leading management practices and advancing human-centered, technology-driven and responsible management models that help Chinese companies gain a competitive edge.

2025 Mercer China Star Employers Award Recipients

Star Employers

• ANTA Sports Products Limited
• DBS Bank (China) Limited
• Domino's Pizza (China)
• Everest Medicines Limited
• Ingersoll-Rand (China) Investment Company Limited
• LHH FESCO
• Ocean Network Express (China) Ltd.
• Shanghai Disney Resort
• Shanxi Jincheng Iron and Steel Holding Group Co., Ltd.
• SIKA CHINA REGION
• Starbucks China
• Universal Beijing Resort

Pioneering Leadership

• Shanghai FTS Cosmetics Co., Ltd.

Talent Focus

• Shanghai STAL Precision Stainless Steel Co., Ltd

About the Mercer's Star Employers program
Mercer’s Star Employers program evaluates companies using benchmarks from Mercer’s global employee engagement database of 15 million employees. To capture the unique characteristics of the Chinese market, the program incorporates additional assessment methods, including interviews with senior management and audits of corporate governance materials. Companies are assessed across four key dimensions: employee engagement, organizational agility, leadership and talent focus. This comprehensive approach enables the identification and celebration of leading employers in China.

About Mercer
Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.