Mumbai: Havas India, an advertising network, has been recognized as a Great Place To Work® CertifiedTM for the third consecutive year. This prestigious certification highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to creating a progressive, inclusive, and people-first workplace culture.
Over the past six years, Havas India has expanded from three agencies to a robust network of 25 agencies with over 2,500 employees. Despite this rapid growth, the company has remained focused on its people, securing top scores in the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Havas India excelled in three key areas: ensuring a physically safe workplace, upholding fairness regardless of sexual orientation, and fostering equity across race and caste. These achievements align with Havas India’s core philosophy of cultivating a high-trust, inclusive environment where diverse talent can flourish.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, evaluating organizations based on trust, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience. In India, over 2,400 organizations across 22 industries are assessed annually for their commitment to fostering a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture. Havas India’s sustained recognition reflects its dedication to creating a workplace that is both highly productive and deeply human-centric.
Havas India’s people-first approach has led to transformative initiatives that support professional development, diversity, and wellbeing throughout the employee journey. Programs such as Havas BOLT, Havas SPARK, EmpowHers, Women Who Inspire, Flex Your Lexi, and the Maternity Bounce Back program have been pivotal in talent retention and career growth. Notably, the company has made significant strides in gender equity, increasing female workforce representation from 19% to 42% in recent years, with a growing number of women in leadership roles.
Vandana Tilwani, Chief HR Officer, Havas India & Chief Inclusion Officer, Havas APAC, commented, “Securing the Great Place To Work Certification™ for the third year in a row is a testament to the values we stand for at Havas India. We have built an organization where trust, safety, and inclusivity are non-negotiable, and where every individual’s potential is nurtured, regardless of background or identity. This recognition isn’t just about where we are today – it’s about the future we are shaping. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on strengthening our culture, ensuring equity, and fostering an environment where people don’t just work, but truly thrive.”
A People-Centric Future
Havas India’s culture transformation serves as a blueprint for the modern workplace, demonstrating that growth and people-centricity can go hand in hand. As the network continues to expand its footprint across India, it remains dedicated to redefining what it means to be an employer of choice in the dynamic advertising and media industry.
