Kia India has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year, reaffirming its commitment to building a people-first, inclusive and high-trust workplace. With this recognition, the company has become the only car manufacturer in India to receive the Great Place To Work® Certification™ in back-to-back years, further strengthening its position as an employer of choice in the automotive sector.
The certification is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects strong levels of trust, pride and engagement across the organisation. In the latest assessment cycle, Kia India recorded a 93 per cent employee participation rate, highlighting a culture of openness, collaboration and active employee involvement.
Employee Feedback Highlights Trust And Engagement
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is globally regarded as a benchmark for workplace culture and employee experience. Kia India’s consecutive recognition underscores the consistency of its people-centric practices rather than one-time cultural initiatives.
High participation levels in the survey process indicate that employees feel confident sharing honest feedback, a key indicator of organisational transparency. Employees reported a strong sense of pride in their work and trust in leadership, reinforcing the company’s emphasis on inclusivity and mutual respect.
Industry experts note that sustained employee engagement is particularly significant in the manufacturing sector, where workforce morale and collaboration directly impact productivity and long-term operational performance.
Leadership Focus On Ownership And Collaboration
Commenting on the recognition, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “Organizations progress when people are trusted to think, speak, and act with ownership. 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 leadership at Kia India continues to position workplace culture as a strategic priority, aligning employee growth with business sustainability. The company’s approach focuses on empowering teams, encouraging accountability and fostering collaboration across functions.
This leadership philosophy has played a central role in shaping Kia India’s internal culture as it continues to expand its presence in the Indian automotive market.
People-First Strategy Strengthens Employer Brand
Kia India’s workplace culture is driven by a strong emphasis on collaboration, transparency, diversity and continuous learning. The company has implemented structured development programmes, employee well-being initiatives and open communication platforms aimed at enhancing engagement and long-term capability building.
The Great Place To Work® Certification™ further strengthens Kia India’s employer brand, supporting talent attraction and retention in a competitive market. According to Great Place To Work® research, employees at certified organisations are 93 per cent more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to perceive fairness in compensation and access to growth opportunities.
Balbir Singh, CEO, Great Place To Work® India, said the consecutive certification reflects Kia India’s sustained commitment to employee experience. He added that strong workplace cultures are built on trust, purpose and consistency, all of which are evident in Kia India’s people-first approach.
As the automotive industry undergoes rapid transformation, Kia India’s recognition highlights the growing role of strong workplace culture in driving innovation, resilience and long-term business performance.
