GPTW recognises Godfrey Phillips India among the 'Best Companies to Work for 2021'

The recognition by GPTW which ranks companies worldwide on outstanding people, practices, and workplace cultures is a validation of the dynamic culture that Godfrey Phillips stands for, said the company release.

The global FMCG company is also recognized for benefits that include medical support for employees and their families, the release said while adding that the pandemic allowed the company to enjoy the fruits of the effort, as employees exhibited high engagement and innovative solution orientation that reflects in business results.

The flagship company of Modi Enterprises also propagates consistent communication with an emphasis on an emotional connection with employees, it said.

Dr Bina Modi, President & Managing Director of Godfrey Phillips India, said, “The biggest test of humanity has been the pandemic. I believe that an intrinsic human strength emerges in a crisis that is almost superhuman.  We strove to harness that strength, that power. It was this strength that helped us override the business challenges. We left no stone unturned to ensure humanity, empathy, security, and care for our employees and they reciprocate with positivity."

Bhisham Wadhera, the CEO, Godfrey Phillips India Limited, said, “I have always called myself the Chief Empowerment Officer. Our philosophy of ‘People First’ is a value that is driven down right from our promoters to leadership to the last mile. We constantly endeavor to listen, to trust, to connect, to provide autonomy, and encourage learning from failures; I believe these practices have helped us overcome the biggest challenge of the century. Being recognized by GPTW year on year encourages us to stay firm on our fundamentals.”