Business Today Magazine and Taggd conducted an online survey with 35,000 people to determine the best companies to work for in India. TCS topped the list, while Accenture India and ICICI Bank followed at the 2nd and 3rd spot respectively.
The BT-Taggd Best Companies to Work for in India survey acknowledges the best companies for their proactive employee well-being practices, and provides insights to India Inc. about what policies make companies ideal places to work.
TCS' attributes include creating a stimulating, rewarding, and inclusive work environment. It provides comprehensive health insurance, occupational health centres, periodic health screening, and financial & emotional well-being through TCS Cares. TCS recognises the need for a diverse, inclusive workforce, and invests in reskilling internal talent.
Accenture is ranked second due to its fair, objective process and policies along with growth and learning opportunities, and flexibility at work. It offers a 6-month-long inclusive internship program. The company's iAspire platform offers visibility to in-demand career paths for employees. With its 'Career Reboot 2.0' programme, it hires and re-skills women professionals.
ICICI Bank is ranked at 3rd spot in the list for its fair and objective processes, scope for learning and growth, and job security and stability. The lender has a learning initiative "Digital Academy" with partners like IIIT, NIIT, Manipal UNext, and more. It also encourages direct engagement of senior management. ICICI Bank has a one-stop app to attend to employees' queries.
Google India features among the top 5 for its flexible work arrangement. The tech giant provides opportunities to Googlers for complete remote work. It also provides the right environment and programmes to support women. The company has pay equity for women since 2017. Returning mothers at Google India can put in half their weekly working hours and get their complete salary during their first two weeks back at work.
The survey found HDFC Bank in high standing in areas like fair and objective processes, growth and learning opportunities, and flexibility at work. The lender has a specific focus on women and persons with disabilities. It started the 'CEO Club' initiative to identify next-generation leaders. The bank is leveraging technology to on-board talent, impart learning and run wellness and diversity programmes.
Backed by well-being initiatives, people growth initiatives, Amazon India has emerged as one of the top companies in the BT-Taggd Best Companies to Work For in India ranking this year. The company is establishing a company-wide system for employee feedback. it is also going beyond gender to ensure that policies, hiring practices, reviews, and facilities are inclusive for all.
Another private lender that has featured in the top 10, is Axis Bank for its fair and objective policies, growth & learning opportunities, and flexibility at work. It has a 'GIG-A Opportunities' programme for hybrid and remote working. Axis Bank has a 'ComeAsYouAre' charter for the LGBTQ+ community both for its employees and customers. Under its mentoring programme, senior managers including MD & CEO mentor at least 9 individuals.
Creating an unparalleled work environment that fosters connection, collaboration, celebration, care, and culture—the five essential elements that make up its Employee Engagement Framework, aptly called the 5Cs, and other measures have helped Infosys emerge as one of the top companies in the BT-Taggd Best Companies to Work For in India ranking this year. Women make up nearly 40% of its workforce due to various initiatives like 'Restart with Infosys'.
Wipro is ranked among the top 10 companies to work for in India due to its fair and objective policies, learning opportunities and growth for employees, and workload management, and flexibility. Wipro has biannual appraisals: Once for feedback, and once for performance. It is on an inclusion journey encompassing gender, disability, and LGBTQ+. The company is embracing a hybrid work culture.
Abbott India's key attributes that make it one of the best companies to work for in India include care & value for employees, skill equipment process, and policies for work-life balance. The company provides customised counselling to support employees and families. It also offers a wide range of benefits related to insurance, lifestyle, and development.
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