
Commented Amit Gossain, Managing Director, KONE Elevator India, “This is a proud moment for us to be recognized as a great employer and reinforces our commitment to our people and their growth aspirations. At KONE, we have never compromised on organizational culture and have always endeavored to foster a collaborative culture built on trust and mutual respect that will eventually inspire people to work together towards the same goal”. Expressing his view on the recognition, MP Saravanan, Director - HR & CSR, KONE Elevator India, said, “At KONE Elevator India, we believe that our people are key to our success, and we have invested in creating an environment conducive for professional and personal growth. We have created an inclusive work environment where all employees have equal opportunities to progress. We would like to thank our employees for making this recognition possible”.
Great Place to Work® Certification is one of the most prestigious achievements for any organization across the globe. The participating organizations are assessed through two lenses and, on meeting the qualifying criteria on each of them, are certified as a Great Place to Work for a period of 1 year. The two lenses are called Trust Index© and Culture Audit©.
KONE Elevator India is focused on the employee experience holistically as it builds on its foundation of KONE Values, culture and engagement. The organization has several learning opportunities covering a wide range of professional skills to ensure the development of current and future leaders. Diversity and inclusion are inherent parts of the way KONE Elevator India works, and the organization continues advancing diversity & inclusion through progressive policies, practices & benefits, professional development & well-being programs, across every level and role. In recognition of its contributions towards building sustainable careers for women, KONE Elevator India emerged as the 100 Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) 2019 by AVTAR Group and Working Mother Media, for the fourth successive year.
Even during the Covid-19 crisis, KONE has devised an effective work from home schedule and is keeping the employees engaged and motivated to help them navigate through this phase with various activities and courses on well-being and stress management through its e-learning platform and virtual meetings. While many people are working from home, KONE technicians, whom they call their superheroes, are tirelessly working to ensure all their elevators are working smoothly and effectively in hospitals and buildings.