How Great Place To Work Informs the Annual People Strategy at YASH Technologies?
About The Company
YASH Technologies is a leading technology integrator specializing in helping clients reimagine operating models, enhance competitiveness, optimize costs, foster exceptional stakeholder experiences and drive business transformation.
- Employees Strength: 4800+ India – based Employees
- Industry: Information Technology
- Indian HQ: Indore
“Our 14-year partnership with Great Place To Work has been a steady influence in building our people strategy. As we’ve grown, this association has helped us build and sustain a strong, values-driven employer brand. With customized analysis rooted in our employees’ feedback, business priorities and aligned with the latest industry intelligence, we’ve developed robust performance management systems and best-in-class rewards and recognition practices. These efforts have significantly boosted employee morale and motivation, leading to stronger engagement and higher retention.”
– Mohnish Makode, Global Lead – HR Business Partnering, Total Rewards, PMS & HRSS, YASH Technologies
YASH Technologies is a leader in providing technology solutions, with a workforce of over 4800 employees with 8 development centres across India. Since its inception, the company has prioritized employee experience and organizational culture as key drivers of success. The leadership team recognized early on that a high-trust, high-performance culture would be instrumental in achieving long-term business growth.
YASH Technologies began its journey with Great Place To Work® in 2011 to evaluate and enhance its workplace culture. Over the past 14 years, this partnership has grown stronger, earning the company recognition on prestigious lists such as India’s Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM, Women, and Millennials- a testament to its deeply rooted people-centric culture.
Key Highlights:
- Great Place To Work Certified for 8 years in a row
- 1 in every 4 employees has been with Yash Technologies for 5+ years
- 91% of employees say that they would strongly endorse their workplace to their family and friends
- Recognized in India’s Best Companies To Work For list for over 7 years
“Our collaboration with Great Place To Work has been a deeply rewarding journey, reaffirming our commitment to a people-first culture. Achieving certification and consistently ranking among the Top 100 Best Workplaces is a testament to this dedication. However, beyond recognition, the true value lies in the rich knowledge exchange and collective insights gained through Great Place To Work events. These gatherings not only inspire us to raise the bar but also equip us with actionable insights that help us foster a high-trust, high-performance culture rooted in employee well-being and empathy. At the core of it all, it’s our people who make YASH a Great Place To Work. Their passion, trust, and belief in our culture drive us forward. We take pride in what we’ve built together—and we’re even more excited for what’s ahead!”
Culture as a Business Priority
A Business-led Approach to the Trust Index Survey
At YASH Technologies, the Great Place To Work assessment is treated as a business priority, extending beyond the HR function to involve leaders across the organization. A dedicated team of business leaders, influencer leaders, and associates drive the process, ensuring broad representation and alignment with cultural objectives. Ambassadors focused on Areas of Leadership (AOL) work closely with business units to translate survey insights into actionable strategies. On an organization-wide level, internal roving reporters, play a key role in gathering real-time feedback on employee sentiment and engagement, enabling continuous improvement. This business-led approach ensures that feedback from Great Place To Work surveys and other mechanisms directly informs decision-making and drives meaningful enhancements across the organization.
When Employees Speak, the Trust Index Listens
Translating Trust Index Insights into Practices
Until 2016, the area of Rewards and Recognitions was identified as one requiring enhancement, based on the findings from the Great Place To Work Survey. In response, YASH Technologies transformed its traditional recognition system and introduced the vRISE program, leading to a comprehensive revamping of the R&R framework. Since the introduction of these practices, the company has observed a 10-point increase in employee perception regarding celebrations and recognitions.
Revamp of the Rewards & Recognition Framework
Through the vRise framework, YASH Technologies has elevated its Rewards and Recognition program by developing a dedicated vRise Portal that makes celebrating achievements seamless and engaging. Designed with a user-friendly interface and an exclusive online rewards catalogue, the portal encourages employees to celebrate both major and minor accomplishments, reinforcing the core value of “Employee Delight.” Its transparent nomination process ensures fairness and minimizes bias, while user-focused features enhance the overall experience. Key highlights include a Wall of Fame showcasing awardees, video guidance on the process, a detailed FAQs section and User Manual, a YASH Vintage Club for long-service awardees, and a comprehensive List of Reward Categories—making recognition both meaningful and accessible.
The portal has a dedicated section that celebrates innovation through thoughtfully designed award categories. The Innovator award honors employees who create reusable solutions for customers or introduce impactful improvements through creative thinking. The Spotlight – Unmatched Performance award recognizes individuals who exceed expectations and deliver exceptional contributions. The Kudos: Making a Difference award, a non-monetary recognition, celebrates those who demonstrate innovation and go above and beyond to drive business success.
Impact
In the Performance Year of July’23 to June’24, there were 1843 Awardees. Almost 40% of the entire YASH population has been rewarded in the last performance year which created a workforce that is motivated and has a positive attitude towards the management. The company has observed a 11-point increase in employee perception on motivation from 2016 to 2024.
Introduction of YASH University
Another key insight from the Trust Index survey highlighted the need for skill upgradation. Also recognizing its strategic importance, YASH Technologies, set a groundbreaking milestone by introducing YASH University, thereby consolidating learning resources for a workforce that spans the generational spectrum.
YASH University is designed to address the diverse needs of employees at various career stages through tailored technical, business, and leadership curriculums co-created with global leaders. Its intensive, context-driven learning approach focuses on equipping employees with future-ready skills, enhancing organizational capability. The university consists of over 45,000 learning assets covering emerging technologies, business skills, security, compliance, and leadership.
To ensure alignment with business strategy, YASH University conducts annual Training Need Analysis (TNA) and Half-Yearly Performance Reviews to identify targeted learning paths for accelerated career growth. This strategic focus has improved project readiness from 12% to 17% and increased learning engagement to 24%.
Key outcomes include:
- YASH Academy – Trained 847 resources with a 92% adoption rate and feedback ratings of 4.2/5.
- YASH School of Learning – Absorbed 2,420 new hires and laterals, implemented 42 fast-track learning journeys with a 90% adoption rate, and supported an average of 3+ career paths per associate.
Mr. Sai Vadapalli, Learning and Development Head, shares “We’ve actively pursued year on year industry benchmarking at Great Place To Work forums, extracting key learnings from high-profile executive insights. This enables us to rapidly implement best-in-class learning technologies and skilling programs, driving measurable improvements in organizational capability and performance, and positioning us as a leader across the industry.”
Networking Opportunities with Best Workplaces
Learning and Growing through Great Place To Work Knowledge Forums
Following the assessments, the knowledge-sharing forums facilitated by Great Place To Work offer strategic understanding and top-tier insights to bridge the gaps in workplace culture and implement meaningful changes. YASH Technologies has found immense value in the knowledge-sharing initiatives, namely Great Place To Work India For All Summit, Study Missions, and quarterly webinars, which have become pivotal in informing the organization’s people strategy. The events serve as catalysts for thought-provoking discussions around best practices, workforce needs, and competitive dynamics. This continuous exposure to new ideas empowers the organization to anticipate challenges and proactively shape its talent acquisition and retention strategies.
“The Great Place To Work events, especially the For All Summit, have been an enriching and transformative experience for us. The For All Summit introduces us to cutting-edge workplace trends, from hyper-personalization in employee experience to AI-driven engagement strategies. The keynote sessions by visionary leaders, combined with real-world case studies, have helped us reflect on how these trends apply to us as an organization. These forums also allow us to exchange ideas with peers, gaining diverse perspectives on pressing workplace challenges.
At YASH, we take pride in fostering an employee-centric culture. The mix of proven best practices from industry leaders and future-forward insights equips us to continuously evolve as a people-first company. Our learnings from Great Place To Work India’s events continue to shape our people strategies, ensuring that YASH remains a workplace where innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing drive success. We look forward to deepening our engagement with these platforms and leveraging these insights to create an even stronger, more inclusive workplace.”
Key Outcomes
The Way Forward
YASH Technologies’ journey offers valuable lessons for leaders seeking to create and sustain a great workplace culture. Its continued trust in Great Place To Work and strategic alignment of Trust Index insights with the Annual People Strategy contributes to higher employee engagement, thereby boosting business performance. Moving forward, its leadership remains committed to translating these insights into action. Participation in Great Place To Work knowledge forums will continue to provide valuable benchmarking and exposure to best practices, enabling leaders to anticipate industry shifts and adapt their people strategy accordingly. This enduring partnership reflects YASH Technologies’ trust in Great Place To Work as a cornerstone for sustained organizational excellence and future growth.
Author
Manasi Shete and Shambhavi Agrawal, Great Place To Work India
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