Great Places to Work in India

 With the Diwali season just over and thanksgiving just around the corner, here is a look at 15 companies in India that topped the list in 2021 of Great Place to Work.  What makes them stand out, and what best practices do they have for their people that are worth emulating.  

1.      DHL (Transportation)

2.      Mahindra & Mahindra (Automotive)

3.      Intuit India (IT)

4.      Aye Finance Pvt Ltd. (Finance)

5.      Synchrony International Services Pvt Ltd (Finance)

When more than 90% of your employees (more than 110,000) say its great to work for you, it means the company has shown exceptional care for their employees and their communities. For instance, DHL employees believe management would lay people off only as a last resort and that they receive a fair share of the profits made by the organization.

Sometimes its not just about remuneration. Ninety four percent workers also rate the service they deliver as “excellent” and believe the management has a clear view of where the organization is going, and how to get there.

6.      Harrisons Malayalam Ltd (Agriculture)

7.      Salesforce (IT)

8.      Adobe Inc (IT)

9.      Cisco Systems India Pvt Ltd (IT)

10. Barbecue Nation Hospitality Ltd (Retail)

Employees at Harrisons Malayalam Ltd say they get clear communication about what the company is planning for individuals and their growth plan in advance. Managers and leaders are also chosen from within the company indicating strong commitment in their home-grown people.

At Barbecue-Nation Hospitality, the HR and Operation team visit the remote villages and meet the village elders and family members to showcase the working at Barbeque Nation before they hire. Addressing key points about the facilities, growth and benefits with their families fosters a sense of pride that their child is working with Barbeque Nation.

The company focuses on developing an organisation which is transparent, demarcates clear responsibility, ensures effective communication flow and provides clarity to each individual, explains Rahul Agrawal, founder of one of India’s leading casual dining restaurant chains. It currently owns and operates 147 outlets in India six international.  

11. Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd (Finance)

12. Mahindra Rural Housing Finance Ltd (Finance)

13. REA India Pte Ltd (E-commerce)

14. Ericsson India Pvt Ltd (Telecom)

15. Brillon Consumer Products Pvt Ltd (Manufacturing)

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank was recognized among the best places to work for women in 2019, and continues to be so.

When Ujjivan evolved into a bank, the count of employees doubled and new policies, processes and products were introduced. Yet, they continue to invest heavily in training and upskilling all their employees.

“We invest in creating an environment that fosters continuous learning and it remains one of our top priorities,” insists CEO, Samit Ghosh.

What we find is a common theme running through employee testimonials from all these great workplaces. Where people feel valued, where there were opportunities for advancement, where there was transparent senior leadership and mission-driven company cultures, those were the places that held strong even in the face of adversities.

*More than 10,000 organisations from 60 countries are assessed and benchmarked each year before the list of Great Places to Work are released.