Ingersoll Rand Named Among India’s 25 Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place to Work® Institute
New Delhi, September 16, 2019: Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments has been ranked among India’s Best Workplaces for Women 2019: Top 25. This recognition is based on a rigorous assessment conducted by the Great Place to Work® Institute and is an acknowledgement of the company’s High-Trust, High-Performance Culture.
‘India’s Best Workplaces for Women’ is a celebration of the best work cultures in the country, especially the ones that have made work environment feel welcome and safe for their women employees. Great Place to Work® Recognition is a ‘Gold Standard’ – the most prestigious and the most credible employer brand recognition in the world. Every year, more than 10,000 organizations from over 60 countries partner with Great Place to Work® Institute for assessment, benchmarking and planning actions to strengthen their workplace culture. In India, more than 900 organizations applied to Great Place to Work® Institute to undertake the assessment this year, making it the largest study in the space of Workplace Recognition.
Commenting on this accomplishment, Anil Gopinathan, Vice President & General Manager, Ingersoll Rand Engineering and Technology Centers in India, said “It is a moment of pride for us that our efforts towards diversity and inclusion in the organization have been recognized. In fact, Ingersoll Rand is the first in its industry segment to commit to address the gender gap by being part of the Paradigm for Parity® coalition with an aim to bring gender parity in corporate leadership structure by 2030. Diversity bolsters our intellectual and innovation capital and yields great business results.”
Shirin Salis, Vice President, Human Resources at Ingersoll Rand in India said, “We are delighted to be recognized among India’s Best Workplaces for Women based on key parameters such as fairness, genuine & demonstrated care and growth opportunities. It reiterates our belief in a rich progressive, diverse and inclusive culture. We are committed to attract, grow and retain our women talent, and their successful engagement in bringing passion to every business challenge is an outcome we take pride in.”
Ingersoll Rand has been successfully fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion into its business. The company has a competitive advantage due to its unique and varied talent pool and is committed towards building a culture that is inclusive and respectful at its core. Ingersoll Rand has employee-led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Inclusion Networks that serve as a catalyst for employees on a site-by-site level to learn about other cultures, embrace differences, and appreciate the strength and value of a diverse workforce. Adding to its suite of policies and programs that encourage gender diversity, the company had recently introduced ReLaunch program for women engineers who have taken a voluntary break from work and are now ready to re-enter the workforce.
About Ingersoll Rand:
Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane®—work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. Ingersoll Rand products range from complete compressed air systems, tools and pumps to material and fluid handling systems. The diverse and innovative products, services and solutions enhance our customers’ energy efficiency, productivity and operations. We are a global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com
About Ingersoll Rand in India:
Ingersoll Rand is committed to India and is implementing strategies for product innovation and design for Industrial Technologies; Food Safety; Energy Efficiency and Sustainability. The company is based out of 21 locations in the country. Ingersoll Rand believes that Innovation for emerging economies is critical for products to succeed in these markets. The company has two world class manufacturing facilities at Naroda and Sahibabad; and Engineering and Technology Centers at Bangalore and Chennai. Ingersoll–Rand (India) Limited is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.co.in
