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Key findings from BT-PeopleStrong Best Companies to Work For Survey 2013
The 2013 'Best Companies to Work For in India' study findings are interesting as they depict the perceptions and aspirations of employees in the turbulent economic climate.

Fractal Analytics allows employees to choose their own boss
Fractal Analytics allows employees unprecedented elbow room to decide their career paths. The leadership team's vision is that all employees should enjoy the same level of trust as senior executives.
BHEL's market dominant position, facilities offered make it a great workplace
That BHEL is a great company to work for is reflected also in its attrition rate of less than one per cent.
People, workplace transformation take front seat at RIL
When the company talked about transformation, people were pleasantly surprised. We take a closer look at the reason behind the decision.
Coca-Cola India has institutionalised its grooming, mentoring processes
Over the past decade, Coke has expanded operations in India at a frenetic pace, clocking 31 consecutive quarters of consistent volume growth. Along the way, the company has invested in its employees.
India's top employers 2013: Branding makes a telling difference
The Annual BT-PeopleStrong Survey puts back the spotlight on the power of employer's brand value. The new-age companies and legacy organisations have melded into our culture.
Business Today Survey: Top 5 companies to work for in India
Since 2010, Google has been in the top five of Business Today's Best Companies to Work For list, thanks to the initiatives taken to make its employees feel secure, at ease and responsible.
Rough weather notwithstanding, employees feel safe under the Tata umbrella
On the human resource front, the group companies continue to follow one of the basic tenets of group founder Jamsetji Tata that "people need to be taken care of and they will take care of the rest".

2014-08-03

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Jaitley has presented a tame Budget in context of what is needed for the economy

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