Welspun Living is continuing to set the standards for workplaces in the textile industry. For the second year running, we have secured the Great Place to Work® (GPTW) certification, but this time with even stronger numbers. The 2024 recognition isn’t just a badge; it’s proof that Welspun’s focus on its people is hitting the mark, and employees are responding louder than ever. Welspun Living proudly sets benchmarks for employee well-being in the textile industry in India. After all, we’re not just a leading textile manufacturer but a family.
Last year’s Great Place to Work India certification was a milestone, but this year’s results show something deeper: momentum. The Trust Index Score, which measures employee confidence in leadership and workplace fairness, climbed from 96% to 97%. What’s even more telling is the “Overriding/ Great Place To Work Statement”, where employees answer whether they truly believe Welspun is a great workplace, jumped from 96% to a near-perfect 99%. When almost every employee agrees, it’s hard to ignore.
But here’s what stands out most: 96% of employees participated in the survey, up from 76% last year. That’s not just engagement, it’s trust. People didn’t just show up; they spoke up, confident their voices would matter.
CEO Dipali Goenka credits the win to Welspun’s culture, built on four pillars: Learning, Innovation, Trust & Transparency, and Endurance (LITE). These aren’t posters on a wall. They’re alive in daily actions and initiatives, such as monthly town halls where leadership tackles tough questions, or “skip-level” meetings that let junior staff connect directly with executives. Employees aren’t just heard; they’re empowered to shape policies.
Then there’s the focus on growth. Welspun’s Learning & Development programs and employee benefits aren’t check-the-box trainings. They’re tailored to help teams build skills that matter, both for their roles and their careers. For a textile company operating in such a fast-paced industry, this commitment to growth isn’t optional, it’s survival. We’re always setting the standards with the best practices to motivate employees.
Great Place to Work® isn’t a trophy you win once. It’s a yearly reminder to us that we’re an example the industry must look up to, and we want to continue setting new standards. For Welspun, improving scores back-to-back shows we’re not resting on our laurels. Take transparency: Last year’s certification highlighted open forums and town halls. This year, those same forums led to tangible changes, like expanded mental health support and clearer paths for promotions.
The certification also sends a message beyond the company walls. In a competitive job market, top talent looks for workplaces that walk the talk. Welspun’s back-to-back wins make it a magnet for innovators who want to grow without sacrificing their well-being.
In her letter to employees, Dipali Goenka kept it heartfelt but clear: “This isn’t my achievement, it’s yours.” She tied the win directly to everyday actions, teams collaborating across time zones, managers mentoring new hires, and employees speaking up in surveys. Her closing challenge? “Let’s use this win as fuel. Next year, we aim higher.”
Welspun isn’t stopping here. We’re actively enhancing employee benefits in the textile industry in India. Plans are already in motion to expand flexible work options and double down on inclusivity initiatives, like their Tree of Deeds program, which supports underserved communities near their Anjar plant. The goal? To prove that a great workplace isn’t just about perks, it’s about purpose.
Two certifications in two years isn’t luck. It’s the result of treating employees as partners, not just workers. High trust scores and near-universal approval don’t come from free snacks or ping-pong tables. They come from respecting people’s time, investing in their futures, and building a culture where everyone feels they belong. It all comes down to an environment that cultivates employee satisfaction at Welspun Living. We aim to revolutionize workplace culture in India. Peer reviewed studies have time and again proven that a positive work environment is a necessity for productivity.
As companies scramble to fix burnout and quiet quitting, Welspun’s story offers a blueprint for the textile industry in India: Listen relentlessly, act on feedback, and never stop improving. Here’s to making it three in a row. Want to step up your career? Join Welspun Living’s journey to revolutionize textiles and become a part of the story!
