Today, the world of work is transforming at a rapid pace. Not only have we worked our way through a once-in-a-generation global pandemic, but also decades of automation, the rise of AI and a new shift to WFH culture have reshaped the way our professional lives look like today. Despite all the transitions, most people always dream to secure a job at a reputed company and grow their careers along the way. India is one of the largest hubs for big tech companies and these firms hire lakhs of people from the Indian market every year. When most people think about a good company to work for, they mostly associate it with the perks and benefits offered by the organization.

In today's era, corporate world has become the perfect example for the Darwin's theory of `survival of the fittest', where organizations are constantly striving to raise the bar for themselves at the innovation front. With people

being the prime source of innovation, everything starts right from inculcating a strong workplace culture that treats employee like an asset to having the entrepreneurial culture which best suits career growth while acting as a propeller thrusting an organization to newer heights. Building an empowering environment and the entrepreneurial mindset is easier said than done, especially when it comes to bigger organizations.

It is essential that a perfect entrepreneurial culture must be instilled via positive reinforcement and continual communication, where risk-takers are encouraged, taking ownership is rewarded, and creative impulse is cherished. From Google to Apple, and Microsoft to Facebook, there are numerous firms whose names would naturally pop into your mind when we talk about the best companies to work for.

In this current issue of CEO Insights magazine, we have put showcased the success stories of `Best Companies to Work for - 2021'. While it's no secret that best companies have good work culture creates engaged employees that work harder and are more productive in nature and are less likely of leaving their companies, we have taken various other factors into consideration before curating this special edition. Read to know how these companies go the extra miles to provide the best of the working conditions and act as breeding ground for talents to flourish and grow within the organization.

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