LINKEDIN SPECIAL... LinkedIn Top Companies 2017: Where India wants to work now.. 6 TO 10

LinkedIn Top Companies 2017: Where India wants to work now.. 6 TO 10

6.HCL TECHNOLOGIES..IT AND SERVICES

HCL Technologies’ culture can be summed up in one unique word: “Ideapreneurship.” (The company’s even trademarked the term.) It’s the belief that every employee should be empowered to come up with great ideas then be able to put them into practice to solve both operational and customer challenges. The information technology company is the fourth largest software services exporter, helping companies navigate new technologies like Internet of Things and machine learning.

Number of global employees: 111,000

Talent pipeline: The company recently recruited 200 high school students into an on-the-job training program for software engineers with the goal of developing a pipeline of skilled tech talent for entry-level jobs.

At the helm: HCL is providing the technology that will power this year’s Volvo Ocean Race, the world’s longest sailing competition covering 46,000 nautical miles and four oceans.

7.ADOBE ..COMPUTER SOFTWARE

 US-based Adobe, India is a key innovation hub. Nearly 30 percent of the company’s research and development is centered in the country, its biggest R&D location outside of its headquarters. Adobe, which develops products like Photoshop and InDesign, has also been hiring rapidly in India, filling 1,500 positions in the last year. “We have probably grown faster in India than anywhere else in the world,” said CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Number of local employees: 4,500

Health focus: Adobe provides special health perks like doctors that visit campuses and provide consultations free of charge to employees and their families. It also reimburses up to ₹37,663 for gym memberships, fitness classes and other wellness activities.

Take a break: Adobe offers long-time employees sabbaticals after they reach certain milestones, from four weeks paid time off after five years of continuous service to six weeks off after 15, 20, 25 or more years at the company.

8.ALPHABET…IT AND SERVICES

Alphabet — still better known as its main division, Google — has a legendary culture. The bikes, the food, the foosball; you’ve heard it a million times. But those aren’t what keeps the company on this list. What does? The opportunity and resources employees are given to tackle problems big and small. Many of these solutions, like being able to download maps or YouTube clips for offline access, started in India before going global.

Number of global employees: 72,000

A few words from the founder: “In the technology industry, where revolutionary ideas drive the next big growth areas, you need to be a bit uncomfortable to stay relevant,” says Larry Page.

Local innovation: Google recently launched its Solve for India program to engage with entrepreneurs and developers in smaller cities around the country, like Pune and Hyderabad, who are trying to solve distinctly Indian problems.

9.OYO ROOMS..HOSPITALITY

Moving up to No. 9 from 16th place last year, OYO Rooms is experiencing growth in all categories. On the funding side, the branded network of budget hotels is closing out a $250 million fundraising round, which will bring its valuation to $850 million. The company is plotting geographical expansion as well, with plans to move into Nepal this year after expanding into Malaysia last year. To support this growth, the company plans to hire 4,000 employees this year.

Number of employees in India: 1,700

First day traditions: New employees are welcomed with a nickname like “Warrior” or “Spartan” to get them excited about their new career.

Office culture: All employees work together in an open office with bench-like tables. There’s even an Office Mayor, who is responsible for employee experience.

10.RELIANCE INDUSTRIES…OIL AND ENERGY

Reliance Industries, best known for its dominance in retail, oil and energy, has also transformed the Indian telecommunications industry in the last few years through its subsidiary Reliance Jio, which just debuted long-awaited fibre home broadband services. The company also backs startup accelerator GenNext Hub, which uniquely helps top Indian startups grow rapidly by becoming a client. The Hub’s “Scalerator” approach facilitates contract discussions between startup founders and RIL leaders.

Number of employees in India: more than 50,000

Claim to fame: Reliance is the largest polyester yarn and fibre producer in the world.

Company motto: "Growth is Life".

Editor's note: The Top Companies list is the first ranking of its kind to be based entirely on actions of users. Our insights team, working with our global editorial team, analysed literally billions of actions taken by our 500+ million members to come up with a blended score that we used to rank the winners in each geography. As with all LinkedIn Lists, LinkedIn and Microsoft are excluded from consideration.

Adith Charlie

Tech Editor @ LinkedIn

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