Vedanta Recognized as a Kincentric Best Employer 2023

Bengaluru, 13 March 2024: Vedanta Limited, a globally diversified natural resources company, is proud to announce its recognition as a Kincentric Best Employer 2023 for the second consecutive time, and inclusion in the elite “Best Employer Club”. This prestigious award underscore Vedanta’s commitment to fostering exceptional employee experiences and cultivating a culture of engagement, especially in today’s evolving business environment.

Through its Best Employers Award, Kincentric, a Spencer Stuart Company, recognises and celebrates organisations that demonstrate exemplary performance in employee experience, leadership, agility, and engagement. Vedanta’s commitment to creating an environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated has earned it this esteemed recognition.

Commenting on the development, Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Limited & Non-Executive Director, Vedanta said: “We are honoured to receive the Kincentric Best Employer award for the second year in a row. We take immense pride in our diverse and talented workforce, whose passion and dedication drive our success. We warmly congratulate all our employees for this recognition and thank them for their commitment to make Vedanta an employer of choice.”

As Vedanta progresses on its journey of growth and transformation, the company remains committed to its ‘People-First’ approach, prioritizing the well-being and development of its employees. The Kincentric Best Employer recognition serves as a testament to Vedanta’s relentless pursuit of excellence in all aspects of its operations.

“At Vedanta, people are our greatest asset, and we are very proud of our globally benchmarked people practices. Being awarded the Kincentric Best Employer and our inclusion in the Best Employers Club is a testimony of our robust HR programs and the trust and affection our people have towards Vedanta. Through our industry-leading policies and leadership programs, we strive to empower them to grow in both, personal and professional capacities”, said Vedanta Group CHRO, Ms. Madhu Srivastava. Bottom of Form

“We are delighted that Kincentric has reaffirmed our employee-centric work culture through the coveted award. This recognition serves as a cornerstone in establishing a compelling global employer brand, resonating with our deep-seated focus of developing leadership from within.” said Deputy Group CHRO – Vedanta Ltd, Mr. Praveen Purohit.

Vedanta’s people centric initiatives encompass the various areas of professional development, health, safety, and community engagement. From robust training and development programs to comprehensive health and wellness initiatives, Vedanta ensures that its employees have access to resources and opportunities that enable them to reach their full potential. Recently, the organization introduced its revolutionary Parenthood Policy, detailing the ease in working options for new parents, and also launched an Inclusion Policy for transgender employees. Vedanta has ranked No. 3 globally in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 in the metal & mining sector.

“Over the years, we have seen organizations that have a relentless focus on aligning business and people strategy and keeping pace with the dynamic business world emerge as the Best Employers”, says Anurag Aman, MD and Market Leader for Kincentric India.

With over 50 years of employee research and decades of experience and specialist expertise in culture and engagement, leadership assessment and development, HR and talent advisory, and diversity, equity and inclusion, Kincentric partners with organizations to improve their health from the inside, transform at scale and achieve Best Employer levels of performance.