Is your organization, a "Great Place To Work"? Do you believe an organization with a strong corporate culture, where employees are happy with what they are doing and their happiness is infectious, always scores high on credibility? As a capital city of India, Delhi has always been known for its political activities and the presence of various government offices and essential administration. With the expanding economy, Delhi has earned the title of World's top 30 'super-cities', with the invent of foreign investment boosting the sectors in the city like Information technology, real estate, retail, ITES, hospitality and many more. In this article, we take a look at the 10 best companies to work for in Delhi.
The vibrant city bustles with some of the best companies to work for, with unique company cultures that appreciate the employees and communities they serve.
Let’s see what the organizations of Delhi-NCR are focusing on; to build a culture which lays the foundation for exceptional work.
Below are the 10 best companies to work for based in the Delhi-NCR which have been placed in the top 100 best places to work by Great Places to work 2019.
National Rank: 01
Industry: Information Technology| Software
Glassdoor Rating: 4.6/5
Headcount: 1683
Perks: Of course, there is nothing unlikeable about this tech titan. Some of the perks of uber cool work culture of Google, which ultimately makes it hit the topmost position in the venerable list in of the best companies to work for in India are:-
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Why is it a great place to work?
Google stands head and shoulders above the rest because it knows how to pamper its employees. But, if you think that their plush offices and umpteen fun activities are the only reasons that they are placed among top echelons of cool workplaces, then you still need to know a lot more about its employee benefits, which they have made after rigorous analytical approach.
"At Google, it all starts and ends with people," says Rajan Anandan, vice president & managing director of Google, South East Asia & India
No doubt, why it receives thousands of applications daily! Let’s see what other 9 organizations are doing to keep the employee happiness index high in their corporate environment.
National Rank: 02
Glassdoor Rating: 3.7/5
Headcount: 10,498
Perks:American Express India employees have an extreme sense of pride in working at one of the best companies to work for in India.
Why is it a great place to work?
With more than 90% millennial of the total workforce, Amex has not only inculcated a work culture of gratitude and appreciation for each other among its employees, in fact it has also set a benchmark with lowest attrition rate in industry.
American Express is one of those organizations which have fostered a corporate environment which is interactive, cool and winning at the same time.
“Mental and physical health are places where we want to do more work. We want to make sure that employees come and talk about it. We are working out ways to tackle stress and go beyond employee happiness,” says Sanjay Rishi, president, American Express South Asia.
National Rank: 04
Glassdoor Rating: 4/5
Industry: Information technology
Headcount: 4638
Perks: Teleperformance India is honored as one of the best companies to work for in India, because of its lucrative perks.
Why is it a great place to work?
Completely man-power intensive organization, Teleperformance India which gets 70 % of its core business from Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations not only took the leadership status in BPO industry by capitulating fourth position in list of best places to work in India but also broke the two stereotypes about this industry high attrition and short management spans; with its cutting-edge thinking of having no HR department at all.
People practices at Teleperformance, no doubt reflect that if a company wants to score higher on employee happiness, employee engagement, and weave recognition into culture, then the best way is to give power of recognition back into the hands of employees each and every one of them. Apart from re-wiring HR system, management has realigned some of its policies for enhanced employee-experience delivery.
National Rank: 06
Industry: Hospitality| Food & Beverage Services
Glassdoor Rating: 3.8/5
Headcount: 8200
Perks: Stick with this global hospitality giant long enough and you'll find yourself staying for free at hotels all around the world. That’s a perk that awaits Marriott International associates who put in 25 years with the company. But this is just one of many sweet reasons why it is one of the best companies to work for in India.
Why is it a great place to work?
"You can work in almost any capacity from manual to executive almost anywhere in the world! It’s fun working here when you try to give the best of your best.", one of the employees of Marriott said.
Marriott's history of taking care of its employees dated back to its early days, when its founder, JW Marriott, counseled the company's employees individually on their personal problems at his first hotel. He valued their presence, kept them posted about the latest happenings in Marriott and moreover gave them excellent training.
JW Marriott always ensured that employees who joined the company felt themselves a part of the Marriott family. And since then as the chain has grown in India with 39 hotels, the management has always remained cognizant of the fact that the tradition of welcoming work culture, employee engagement, teamwork, and appreciation should not be diluted.
If all this isn’t enough, well, how many people get to enjoy a stay with family in Marriott Hotel on their birthdays? Yes, Marriott follows some endearing human resource practices, like treating even junior associates (the internal term for employees) to a one-night stay in a Marriott hotel on their birthdays, with their families. It makes for a great birthday present, isn’t it?
Employer Quotes
Neeraj Govil, Market Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International Inc said. “Every person who works for Marriott is called an 'associate,' not an employee and our associates are an indispensable asset on which our success is anchored. Our associates are at the core of all our achievements, forming an unbeatable power that drives our company’s excellence.
National Rank: 07
Industry: Information Technology| Services
Glassdoor Rating: 4.1/5
Headcount: 5339
Perks: Apart from awards, some unique perks which SAP Labs India offers to make itself count as one of the best companies to work for in India are:-
There is a “relentless tide of optimism” at this “dynamic” software titan, where “every challenge is viewed as a learning opportunity.” With SAP’s worldwide offices, employees feel they’re part of a “global community,” where “anyone in the world” is willing to lend a helping hand. Rising from 3.7 to 4.1 Glassdoor rating in one year, this global brand has garnished an impressive improvement in employee engagement and employee happiness by knowing each of their employees on personal level. Presently, SAP Labs has a slew of initiatives to keep employees motivation high.
Not enough? Ever heard of “Breakfast with Bosses” concept, where the employees get to enjoy the first day of the meal prepared by the senior management and with the managers? SAP employees enjoy this interactive experience daily!
National Rank: 08
Industry: Hospitality| Hotel/Resort
Glassdoor Rating: 4.2/5
Headcount: 4000
Perks: Oberoi is not just a company. It has consequently built itself into a brand, over years with unflinching employee-friendly strategies, that govern it’s positioning in the coveted list of best places to work.
Why it’s a great place to work?
“Oberoi believes in me”, says one of the staffer.
In hospitality sector, employee engagement closely correlates to customer satisfaction and it's all about EQ (emotional quotient). With more than 4000 employees and 30+ hotels in India, management at 51-year-old iconic Oberoi knows how to create a feeling of “home away from home” for employees. In addition to competitive pay package, Oberoi strives to give its employees a good work life and above all works toward empowering its employees for high employee engagement.
National Rank: 13
Industry: Information Technology
Glassdoor Rating: 3.9/5
Headcount: 1593
Perks: With the commitment of creating a strong and fun work culture, evidenced by high employee survey scores and strong people-related management practices, definitely Cadence is one of the best place to work, which allow its employees to relish corporate freedom. Established in 1987, the Noida site is the largest Cadence R&D site outside the U.S.
Why is it a great place to work?
Founded in 1987, this electronic design automation company enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today’s integrated circuits and electronics. With the employee-centric framework, Cadence Design System- India has showcased the depth of its shared, unified and vibrant culture raising its score of employee happiness and employee engagement.
National Rank: 21
Industry: Information Technology| Services
Glassdoor Rating: 4.3/5
Headcount: 3804
Perks: "If you want your organization, to become one of the titans of industry, then first step is making it one of best companies to work for all your employees”. Adobe is one of the best examples of this.
Why it’s a great place to work?
People at this software company, which makes ubiquitous programs like Acrobat and Photoshop, say they proudly stand behind its bold vision to change the future of creativity.
In fact, Staffers praise the Adobe’s endlessly interesting work and its passion for the arts, which is also one of the reasons for the motivation of employees.
With the employee-centric framework, Adobe has already embedded a culture of trust, camaraderie, respect and pride among its employees.
Which employees would not rate their place to work high on employee engagement and employee happiness, when they have all the fun clubs like skiing, hiking within their workplace?
Employer Quotes
"One of the best ways to learn is from the experiences of others – those who were either in a similar position, or those who we aspire to become someday."
-Adobe’s Chief Executive Officer, Shantanu Narayen
National Rank: 24
Industry: Information Technology | Software
Glassdoor Rating: 4.1/5
Headcount: 7021
Perks: “Value-based leadership transforms organizational culture.” Building one of the best organizations to work for employees, is always a continuous process. Some of the employee benefits adopted by Microsoft India are:-
Why is it a great place to work?
Microsoft is betting big on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Recently, Microsoft stopped ranking employees by performance, with the main criteria being individual accomplishments. On other hand, now Microsoft assesses individuals in three ways: their individual results and business impact; how much they contribute to the success of others; and how much their results build on the work of others.
“The culture is great and employee happiness is the first preference of the management here,” says a Microsoft. “I don’t have to give any explanation to my managers, as long as I deliver results.” It is building a corporate culture where individual ideas are nurtured and
valued.
Employer Quotes
"At our core, Microsoft is the productivity and platform company for the mobile-first and cloud-first world. We will reinvent productivity to empower every person and every organization on the planet to do more and achieve more."
-Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft.
‘It’s only when you treat employees with respect, you foster an environment of innovation and creativity’
National Rank: 32
Industry: Information technology| Software
Glassdoor Rating: 4.1/5
Headcount: 146
Perks: SAS Institute India is one of the best companies to work for because:
Why it’s a great place to work?
SAS -- the world's leading business analytics software vendor knows how to make life easy, fun and carefree for the employees. SAS reflects that apart from awards, the other clear recipe for high employee engagement, motivation and employee happiness is- supporting people relationships and maintaining a healthy work-life balance for more productive, satisfied and dedicated employees. Here are some of the favorite not-your-every-day-variety of benefits offered by this data analytics firm to make itself one of the best companies to work for in India.
Employer Quotes
“Our employees are the best of the best. As a leader it is important to ensure that our employees are motivated constantly. A motivated and a happy team is what make businesses successful. We continuously innovate internally to provide our employees an atmosphere they can excel in,”
-Sudipta K Sen, CEO & Managing Director of SAS Institute (India) Pvt. Ltd.