Back-to-back Great Place To Work® Certification™ reinforces Kia India’s employer-of-choice
positioning
Currently, the only car manufacturer in India to be recognised consecutively with this certification
NEW DELHI, India, 28 January 2026: Kia India, one of country’s leading mass- premium
carmaker, has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for the second consecutive year,
reinforcing the company’s commitment to building a trusted, inclusive, and people-centric
workplace. Kia India is currently the only car manufacturer in the country to receive this
certification for two consecutive years.
The certification is based entirely on confidential employee feedback, reflecting high levels of
trust, pride, and engagement across the organisation. In the latest assessment cycle, 93%
employee participation was recorded, demonstrating a strong culture of openness and
collaboration.
“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
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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.