Mumbai: Happiest Places to Work has announced the launch of the Happiest Places To Work Awards™, positioning it as India’s first awards platform dedicated exclusively to recognising organisations that excel in workplace happiness.
The inaugural edition will culminate in a grand ceremony in Mumbai towards the end of July, bringing together leading voices from across corporate India.
At a time when workplace culture and employee experience are increasingly influencing business outcomes, the initiative aims to spotlight organisations that consistently foster positive, meaningful, and engaging work environments.
The awards will be chaired by Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Group, and evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising industry leaders including Achal Khanna, CEO of SHRM APAC & MENA; Harit Nagpal, MD & CEO of Tata Play; Pavitra Singh, CHRO & VP at PepsiCo India & South Asia; Dr. Atul Hegde, Founder & Chairman of YAAP Digital; Dr. Prajjal Saha, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of HR Katha; Nitu Bhushan, Director HR South Asia at Nestlé; Pushp Kumar Nayar, Executive Director HRD at Bharat Petroleum; and Sunita Cherian, former Chief Culture Officer at Wipro.
“Workplace happiness is becoming central to how organizations grow and perform. Platforms like these help bring that conversation to the forefront,” said Harsh Goenka.
Commenting on the launch, Raj Nayak, Founder, Happiest Places to Work®, said,“Organizations often overlook the everyday employee experience. These awards recognise companies that get it right consistently—where how people feel at work truly matters.”
About the Awards
The Happiest Places To Work Awards™ aim to recognise organisations that prioritise employee experience as a core business driver. The evaluation process is built around a structured Happiness Dialogue, supported by a culture audit and a final jury review.
Open to organisations across sectors and sizes, the awards are designed to offer actionable insights into workplace culture and employee sentiment.
Event Highlights
- India’s first awards focused entirely on workplace happiness
- Participation from CEOs, CHROs, and senior business leaders
- Recognition across sectors and categories
- A platform for conversations beyond policy, focusing on real workplace culture
