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REA India, the parent company of Housing.com and PropTiger.com, has been ranked 5th among India’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2024 by the Great Place to Work® Institute. This marks the second year in a row that REA India has been included in the Top-5 and the fourth consecutive year in the Top-25 Best Workplaces list.
The Gurgaon-based company was also recognized earlier this year as one of India’s Best Workplaces in Retail 2024 (e-commerce category) for the fourth time and as one of the Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by ALL for the second time, both by Great Place to Work® India.
The Great Place to Work® Institute assesses the workplace culture of nearly 1,000 organizations across various sectors in India each year. Their rigorous evaluation process is renowned for its accuracy and comprehensiveness, providing a detailed understanding of what constitutes a great workplace.
Dhruv Agarwala, CEO of REA India, commented on the achievement, stating, “In our quest to be the preferred brand for our consumers and customers, we have equally strived to be the preferred employer. An empowered and valued employee consistently delivers excellent customer service. Our placement among the 100 Best Companies To Work For reflects the exceptional environment we have created at REA India. Our strategic roadmap places ‘People’ as a key pillar, focusing on building a resilient and agile team that delivers the best property experience.”
Agarwala added, “As part of the REA Group, we are proud to lead the PropTech sector’s future, and this recognition reaffirms our commitment to excellence and solidifies our position as the industry leader.”
Rohit Hasteer, Chief Human Resource Officer at REA India, emphasized, “Superior employee experience is at the heart of our talent strategy. We are dedicated to ensuring our people are excited to ‘Come Home’ to REA India and give their best.”
Hasteer continued, “Our journey from good to great is driven by the incredible people at REA India. We nurture a high-trust, high-performance culture that supports individual growth and establishes REA India as an employer of choice. We aim to make our people feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their personal and professional goals.”
REA India has implemented several initiatives that have contributed to its repeated recognition. In 2023, the company introduced a comprehensive career progression plan for its PropTiger business, providing structured growth paths. They also partnered with leading business schools to offer Management and Leadership Development Programs, enhancing leadership skills within their Talent Management framework. A collaboration with LinkedIn Learning enables employees to develop and refine their skills.
Building on the success of the EmpowHER program launched in 2022, REA India introduced EmpowHER 2.0 in 2023, focusing on hiring women returning from sabbaticals or career shifts. The company also has unique policies such as the Gift a Leave policy, allowing employees to borrow leave in emergencies, and the Early Cheque-In policy, providing mid-month salary access.
These initiatives highlight REA India’s commitment to creating a supportive and growth-oriented workplace, reflecting the company’s core values and focus on superior employee experiences.
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By Ravi Kumar
