The silicon valley of India. The cool start-up hub of India. Bangalore is a home to big and small companies, dozens of industries and thousands of people who come from different parts of the country with different culture. In fact, Bangalore is no longer just the IT capital of India but also houses the aeronautics, automotive components, biotechnology, electronics machine tools, space research, science research, defense science research and silk industry.

But what is driving the success stories of industries of Bangalore? The quickly expanding Bangalore, has some of the best companies to work for, with a unique workforce, distinct company culture and high employee engagement. In turn, these tactics help employees feel empowered and valuable, which results in great work and employee happiness.

Let’s check what HRs of top 10 companies of Bangalore are doing to create a culture of a great place.

Below are the 10 best companies to work for based in the Bangalore, which have been placed in the top 100 best places to work by Great Places to work 2016.

1.Google India Private Ltd.

‘Fitness and fun are woven into Google’s history’





National Rank ( Via GPTW): 01

Industry: Information Technology| Software

Glassdoor Rating: 4.6/5

Headcount: 1683

Perks: Some of the elements of uber cool work culture of Google, which makes it one of the best companies to work for in India are:-

Flexible work schedule

Outdoor and indoor games

Massage parlors

Fully equipped gym

Sleep pods

Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Free pet zone

Health Insurance

Check out this YouTube Channel: Life at Google

Why it’s a great place to work?

The place where it all starts with people and ends with people has to be placed among top echelons of cool workplaces. The Googlers get to enjoy umpteen fun activities and employee benefits during their stint at Google.

De-stressing Zone : The Google has designed its office with ‘break-out’ spaces where employees can have ‘space out’ moments. The management at Google believes that the relaxed mind can only produce fun-filled innovation. We think they are rightly doing this. What do you say?

: The Google has designed its office with ‘break-out’ spaces where employees can have ‘space out’ moments. The management at Google believes that the relaxed mind can only produce fun-filled innovation. We think they are rightly doing this. What do you say? Employee Engagement: Google acknowledges its employees for its creative story of success and therefore ‘bureaucracy buster’ day is organized where employees can suggest changes to be a part of policy making.

Google acknowledges its employees for its creative story of success and therefore ‘bureaucracy buster’ day is organized where employees can suggest changes to be a part of policy making. Women’s initiatives: Google offers academic scholarships to future leaders in technology and supporting employee resource groups like Women@Google.

No doubt, why Google has been hitting the top spot in the list of best workplaces continuously! Let’s see what other 9 HRs are doing to keep the employee happiness index high in their organizations.

2. American Express India

‘Creating an inspiring and best workplace is the top priority’

National Rank ( Via GPTW): 02

Industry: Financial Services & Insurance| Banking/Credit Services

Glassdoor Rating: 3.7/5

Headcount: 10,498

Perks: American Express India employees rate it as one of the best companies to work for in India because:–

Smart Savings program

Health benefits

Onsite fitness center

Onsite child care

College tuition reimbursement

Mothers’ nursing rooms

Why it’s a great place to work?

With more than 90% millennial of the total workforce, Amex has inculcated a work culture of gratitude and appreciation for each other among its employees. But if you are wondering what more has catapulted American Express to the second rank in the listing of high employee engagement this year?

Then the answer is, American Express is one of those organizations which have fostered a corporate environment which is interactive, cool and winning at the same time. Also, don’t be surprised if you hear Zumba music from their office buildings. “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.

Says a female staffer: “It’s not just a job. With rewards like “Rewards Blue” and programs like “Reach Out”, you feel much inclusive in the team.”

3. Ujjivan Financial Services Private Ltd.

‘Employees first, Customers second’

National Rank (Via GPTW): 03

Glassdoor Rating: 3.9/5

Industry: Financial Services & Insurance

Headcount: 7853

Perks: Ujjivan Financial Services Private Ltd is honored as one of the best companies to work for in India, because of its lucrative perks.

Medical Insurance for self and family

Flexible working hours

Group term and accident Insurance

Employee stock options plan

Staff Loans

Housing Loans

Maternity and Paternity leaves

Staff education Grant

Why it’s a great place to work?

“Our employees matter to us, and we do everything we can to make sure that they are content,” Samit Ghosh, CEO said

Headquartered in Bangalore, this micro-finance company believes that employee happiness and employee engagement is directly proportional to growth in productivity, loyalty and financial growth. In the endeavor of becoming one of the largest microfinance units with largest geographical footprint, management at Ujjivan has always aligned its policies with its core principle of “employees first, customers second”. It is the top management and employees, working in sync, to achieve common objectives of the organization, are what make Ujjivan one of the best workplaces.

4. SAP Labs India Private Ltd



‘Absence of sir-ma’am culture give special freedom and space to employees’

National Rank (Via GPTW): 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:-

20-week long maternity and paid adoption leaves for women

Work from home for four days in a month

Why it’s a great place to work?

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. SAP Labs has a slew of initiatives to keep employees motivation high.

Initiatives for women : Women employees are entitled to twenty weeks of paid maternity leave with additional facilities during and post pregnancy.

: Women employees are entitled to twenty weeks of paid maternity leave with additional facilities during and post pregnancy. SAPlings in-house crèche : This crèche caters to 250 children in the age group of nine months to six years. Under this program. children are provided with day-care, Montessori education, summer camps as well as other activities.

: This crèche caters to 250 children in the age group of nine months to six years. Under this program. children are provided with day-care, Montessori education, summer camps as well as other activities. Care for Life

One of the most impactful initiatives has been an Employee Benevolent Fund called ‘Care for Life Fund’ which is a purely voluntary, employee funded and employee managed initiative, used to provide financial support to employees and their families in times of unexpected and unforeseen emergencies.

One of the most impactful initiatives has been an Employee Benevolent Fund called ‘Care for Life Fund’ which is a purely voluntary, employee funded and employee managed initiative, used to provide financial support to employees and their families in times of unexpected and unforeseen emergencies. Other activities

SAP has 33 interest groups, each catering to specific fun activities like drama, music, art, dance etc to help employees pursue an interest of their choice.

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!

5.Intuit Technology Services

‘I would love to retire with Intuit- Glassdoor Review’

National Rank (Via GPTW): 10

Industry: Information Technology| Services

Glassdoor Rating: 4.3/5

Headcount: 943

Perks: Intuit is one of the best organizations to work for in India as it cultivates a culture of motivation and appreciation among its employees.

LGBT discussions

Options to return after a career break

Start new projects outside office

Maternity and paternity leaves

Why it’s a great place to work?

Committed to having a high employee engagement within its organization, Intuit has fostered a work culture which offers every employee an opportunity to grow, discover and expand their personal and professional horizons through a seamless transition between their roles at home and office. Apart from regular awards and perks, Intuit management has adopted some of the employee-friendly strategies.

Intuit Again , which allows women technologists on to return after a career break.

, which allows women technologists on to return after a career break. Intuit Leap, to groom leaders of future generations and to provide a collaborative atmosphere that helps them to give their best each day.

If all this isn’t enough, how many people get to see their CEO dancing like Michael Jackson? Yes, Brad Smith actually did the moonwalk when he visited the Bangalore office in October last year.

6.Cisco Systems (India) Private Ltd

‘Everyone is a part of reward process at Cisco, not just the leaders’



National Rank (Via GPTW): 20

Industry: Information Technology| Services

Glassdoor Rating: 4/5

Headcount: 9330

Perks: Cisco knows that by taking care of little things that make a world of differences in the lives of its employees, makes it as one of the best places to work.

World Class gym

Health Clubs

Indoor and outdoor games

Flexible working hours

Birthday Day Off

Maternity and paternity leave

Why it’s a great place to work?

Cisco is creating a place where employees can relish the freedom to innovate and make a meaningful difference.

Connected recognition : Thank you means so much when it comes from peers and managers. Cisco believes in celebrating its employees and therefore has initiated a concept of “Connected Recognition”. Here unlike other organizations, where appreciation and awards come from the top, 80% of the recognition comes from each other in case of Cisco employees.Anyone can nominate and reward someone who is contributing to the fun culture, and this does not require any manager’s approval.

: Thank you means so much when it comes from peers and managers. Cisco believes in celebrating its employees and therefore has initiated a concept of “Connected Recognition”. Here unlike other organizations, where appreciation and awards come from the top, 80% of the recognition comes from each other in case of Cisco employees.Anyone can nominate and reward someone who is contributing to the fun culture, and this does not require any manager’s approval. Flexible Work Arrangements: Balancing all of the life’s responsibilities and joys are personal to every individual. There’s no “one size fits all.” That’s why work-life balance at Cisco is at the discretion of each employee and his or her manager. We give our employees the tools and technologies to work anywhere, anytime.

Don’t be surprised if you often see Cisco employees touting their #WeareCisco experience on social media, especially on their birthdays. Birthday day offs are just another element of their cool work culture for high employee engagement and motivation.



Also, read a blog by contented Cisco employee here.

7.Adobe Systems India Private Ltd.

‘At Adobe we take wellness of the employees to heart’

National Rank (Via GPTW): 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.

Employee Stock purchase plan

Health services

Education reimbursement

Fun indoor and outdoor games

Long-term insurance plan

Vehicle maintenance

Wellness Reimbursement Program

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?

Check out all the benefits, awards and perks by Adobe here.



8. EMC, India

‘Creating a caring and inspiring workplace with high employee engagement’



National Rank (Via GPTW): 33

Industry: Information Technology| Storage/Data Management

Glassdoor Rating: 3.8/5

Headcount: 6079

Perks: EMC believes that a workplace which is a people place, is always counted among the best companies to work, by employees.

Employee Stock purchase plan

Health services

Education reimbursement

Fun indoor and outdoor games

Long-term insurance plan

Free onsite gym

Group-term insurance

Why it’s a great place to work?

With IT & ITES sector, contributing one-third to the list of best workplaces, EMC is known for creating a caring, inspiring and respectful environment. Its policies are based on professionalism, recognition, diversity and respect.

“It is an honor to make it to the top 100 companies and is a reflection of the hard work and commitment of our 6000 talented and inspirational employees across the country. We are passionate about creating a culture where people have the freedom to exemplify their best work practices in a work culture they enjoy,” said one of the senior management people.

9.Brigade Enterprise Limited

‘Happy Employee= Happy Customer’





National Rank (Via GPTW): 39

Industry: Construction & Real Estate| Contracting

Glassdoor Rating: 3.6/5

Headcount: 672

Perks: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Building one of the best organizations to work for employees, is always a continuous process. Some of the employee benefits adopted by Brigade group are:-

Health services

Fun indoor and outdoor games

Long-term insurance plan

Group-term insurance

Why it’s a great place to work?

One of the India’s leading Real Estate players headquartered in Bangalore, Brigade Group has cemented its numero uno position in the Real estate industry, as one of the best workplaces for the second consecutive year. It has been recognized for encouraging a collaborative environment, empowering people to showcase their best and consistently building & sustaining a trust-based work culture.

“There hasn’t been a single day in my 25 years career that I did not want to come to work here. I love my job and I enjoy working with Brigade Group.”, said one of the oldest employees of Brigade.

Read more insights about employees’ experiences at Brigade.

10.Forbes Marshall Private Limited

‘Communications are transparent and accessible’



National Rank (Via GPTW): 49

Industry: Manufacturing & Production

Glassdoor Rating: 3.8/5

Headcount: 1440

Perks: Forbes Marshall is one of the best companies to work for because:

Health services & Regular Checkups

Fun indoor and outdoor games

Long-term insurance plan

Wellness Reimbursement Program

Group-term insurance

Why it’s a great place to work?

Where even today term “flexitime” is still unheard in the manufacturing industry, Forbes Marshall initiated this concept 25 years back. And with time, the organization has gone ahead an extra mile every year, to make sure that employees enjoy fun environment at the workplace. Employees rank the company high on credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.

Office environment is friendly and communications are transparent and accessible, especially when it comes to female employee engagement, they have a special platform called “Apna Adda”.

Forbes Marshall has over seven decades of experience building steam engineering and control instrumentation solutions.

As you can see, company culture, community service, employee engagement, employee happiness, motivation, appreciation, and recognition can be shown in many different ways. And we think you’ll agree each of these companies are pretty cool. Smaller steps towards a healthier, happier workplace can make a big difference in how productivity for organizations. Xoxoday aims to ensure that companies focus more on peer-to-peer appreciation and build a happy and desirable workplace. Find about our extensive employee engagement programs and rewards and recognition platform.

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