A study of the "Best Companies to Work For in India" was launched by Business Today - Mercer Human Resource Consulting - TNS. The survey partners, BT-Mercer-TNS, endeavored to bring to light through this survey, the companies in India which are the best companies to work for and highlight aspects of their culture, HR processes and work practices which make them stand out. It focused on seeking inputs on four areas, including employee perception, HR processes and policies, HR metrics and stakeholder perceptions.

The survey was conducted on-line through interactions with various stakeholders of the company based on predefined criteria. In the first phase, employee feedback was sought on some critical aspects of organizational success such as communication, culture, alignment between organizational objectives and individual aspirations. In the second phase, a comprehensive HR audit instrument was administered to assess if HR was successfully playing its role as a strategic partner, as a change agent, as an employee champion as well as an administrative expert. A dipstick study from various stakeholders (new recruits, former employees, campuses, industry fora and search firms) also provided an understanding of how well a company was perceived by its environment, as a great place to work in.

This study cut across companies from 14 sectors across the country with highest representation from the Information Technology sector. Hughes Software Systems (HSS) emerged a winner and was ranked among the top 10 companies to work for in India. Strong market performance, sustained financial growth over the last few years and excellent people management practices are significant contributors in helping HSS achieve this position.

Last updated : October 25, 2006