Havas India’s continued certification reflects its dedication to creating a workplace that is not just productive, but also deeply human-centric.
Mumbai: Havas India, one of the country’s fastest-growing advertising networks, has been certified as a Great Place To Work® CertifiedTM for the third consecutive year. This prestigious recognition underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to fostering a progressive, inclusive, and people-first culture.
In just 6 years, Havas India has grown from three agencies to a formidable network of 25 agencies and over 2,500 employees, achieving unprecedented expansion while staying deeply invested in its people. This year, the company has once again excelled in the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey, with top scores in three key parameters: ensuring a physically safe workplace, treating employees fairly regardless of sexual orientation, and upholding equity irrespective of race and caste. These benchmarks align with Havas India’s core philosophy of building an inclusive, high-trust environment where diverse talent thrives.
A Culture of Trust, Equity, and Wellbeing
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture, evaluating organizations based on trust, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience. In India, it assesses over 2,400 organizations annually across 22 industries, recognizing those that foster High-Trust, High-Performance Culture. Havas India’s continued certification reflects its dedication to creating a workplace that is not just productive, but also deeply human-centric.
Havas India’s people-first approach has led to transformational initiatives that support professional development, diversity, and wellbeing at every stage of an employee’s journey. Programs such as Havas BOLT, Havas SPARK, EmpowHers, Women Who Inspire, Flex Your Lexi, and the Maternity Bounce Back program have significantly contributed to talent retention and career growth within the company. The network’s sustained efforts in gender equity have also yielded remarkable results, with its female workforce representation rising from 19% to 42% in just a few years, with a strong presence in leadership roles.
Vandana Tilwani, Chief HR Officer, Havas India & Chief Inclusion Officer Havas APAC, commented, “Securing the Great Place To Work Certification™ for the third year in a row is a testament to the values we stand for at Havas India. We have built an organization where trust, safety, and inclusivity are non-negotiable, and where every individual’s potential is nurtured, regardless of background or identity. This recognition isn’t just about where we are today – it’s about the future we are shaping. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on strengthening our culture, ensuring equity, and fostering an environment where people don’t just work, but truly thrive.”
A People-Centric Future
Havas India’s culture transformation is a blueprint for the modern workplace, proving that growth and people-centricity can go hand in hand. As the network continues to expand its footprint in India, its focus remains on redefining what it means to be an employer of choice in the dynamic advertising and media industry.
To learn more about Havas India and its workplace initiatives, visit https://www.greatplacetowork.in/great/company/havas-group-india
With its unique Village model, it is an integrated network present across 3 Villages in Mumbai, Gurugram and Bengaluru, and regional offices in Kolkata, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Chennai, with over 2500+ professionals and associates.
As one of India’s fastest growing and agile networks, Havas India has bagged multiple new clients across verticals and won several prestigious awards, including the network being Great Place To Work Certified thrice in a row (Nov 2022 – Nov 2023, Dec 2023 – Dec 2024 & Jan 2025 – Jan 2026), consistently being featured in the top 3 at R3 New Business League rankings, and winning at Campaign Asia-Pacific Agency of the Year awards, London International Awards (LIA), e4m Indian Marketing Awards, ABBY One Show, Campaign Women Leading Change awards, and more. Our CSR programs, DE&I initiatives, and being actively involved in various industry associations is what keeps us invested as a network that has a clear mission of making a meaningful difference to brands, businesses and people.
