Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium carmakers, has earned the Great Place To Work Certification™ for the second consecutive year, underscoring its continued focus on building a trusted, inclusive and people-centric workplace. Notably, Kia India is the only car manufacturer in India to achieve this recognition two years in a row.
The certification is based entirely on confidential employee feedback, highlighting strong levels of trust, pride and engagement across the organisation. In the most recent assessment cycle, Kia India recorded an impressive 93% employee participation, reflecting a culture rooted in openness, collaboration and shared ownership.
“Organizations progress when people are trusted to think, speak, and act with ownership,” said Mr. Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director & CEO, Kia India, said, “This recognition reflects the everyday choices our teams make—how they collaborate, raise the bar, and support one another. At Kia India, we remain focused on creating an environment that enables our people to grow confidently, contribute meaningfully, and succeed together.”
The certification reaffirms Kia India’s people-first philosophy and its continued focus on strengthening organisational culture as a key driver of sustainable growth.
Kia India’s workplace culture is driven by a strong emphasis on collaboration, transparency, diversity, and continuous learning. The company has put into practice structured development programmes, comprehensive employee well-being initiatives, and open communication platforms to support employee engagement and long-term capability building. The Great Place To Work™ Certification™ further strengthens Kia India’s position as an employer of choice, enabling stronger talent attraction and retention while translating a people-first culture into improved organizational and business outcomes.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership practices that drive sustained business performance, innovation, and employee retention.
Commenting on the recognition, Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work®, India, said, “At Great Place To Work®, we believe that strong workplace cultures are built on trust, purpose, and consistency. By earning this Certification for the second year in a row, Kia India has demonstrated a sustained commitment to employee experience and a work environment where individuals are empowered to perform and grow.”
According to Great Place To Work® research, employees at certified organisations are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to perceive fairness in compensation and equal access to growth and advancement opportunities. Job seekers are also 4.5 times more likely to find high-quality leadership in certified workplaces.
