India, 7th October 2024: Hilti India has been recognised among India’s Best WorkplacesTM for Women in the Top 100 (Mid-size) category by the Great Place to Work® Institute for the second time in a row. This achievement aligns with Hilti’s commitment to being a “Great Employer for Everyone, Everywhere” and demonstrates its focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The company has consistently been certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years and has maintained a spot among the top 20 best workplaces for two years in a row.
The latest recognition reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to promoting an inclusive and empowering environment, supporting the growth and success of its diverse workforce. Hilti’s equitable and fair work environment has consistently made it earn this recognition despite Great Place to Work’s rigorous assessment process and the large number of participating organizations that make it highly competitive.
Hilti India prioritizes employee welfare with industry-leading benefits designed to support its employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Whether it’s Hilti 360 wellness program, which focuses on the holistic health of employees, or the best-in-class parental leave policies with 9 months for maternity and 6 weeks for paternity over 6 months, Hilti emphasizes creating a flexible environment where people feel supported in every aspect of their lives.
Elaborating on this achievement, Ms Devika Tandon, Director HR at Hilti India, said, “Being acknowledged among India’s Best Workplaces for Women shows our continuous efforts in creating an inclusive workplace. We will keep supporting our employees through our caring and performance-oriented culture, helping them in their continuous development. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity, and we are committed to creating an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, can reach their full potential.”
Globally, the Hilti Group employs around 34,000 people across 120 countries. Its foundation of success lies in the caring culture, together with a focus on high performance. This enables and empowers the team members to think and act with an entrepreneurial spirit, exercise sound judgment and enjoy what they do. Women make up 28% of the company’s overall workforce worldwide. The focus on gender diversity not only attracts top talent from various industries but also promotes ‘Diversity of Thought’. Hilti’s culture of internal job movement has enabled many employees to build long, fulfilling careers, taking on diverse roles across multiple countries.