India Gets Its First Workplace Happiness Awards, Led by Industry Stalwarts

Happiest Places to Work has launched India's first Workplace Happiness Awards, aiming to recognise organisations that foster positive daily employee experiences and culture. A distinguished jury will assess entries, with participation open to all sectors and company sizes to emphasise practical, daily well-being at work.

Happiest Places to Work has launched the Happiest Places To Work Awards, described as India’s first awards focused only on workplace happiness. The inaugural event will take place in Mumbai towards the end of July. Senior leaders from India’s corporate sector are expected to attend.

The awards aim to highlight organizations that build positive work culture. They focus on everyday employee experience and its link to business outcomes. The launch comes as workplace culture and employee experience gain importance. The organisers say the awards will recognise companies that sustain meaningful work environments.

Jury and leadership

The awards will be chaired by Harsh Goenka, Chairman, RPG Group. A jury of senior business and human resources leaders will judge entries. They represent diverse sectors and roles. Their involvement is meant to give the awards strong professional backing and rigour across assessment stages.

Leaders’ comments on workplace happiness

“Workplace happiness is becoming central to how organizations grow and perform. Platforms like these help bring that conversation to the forefront,” said Harsh Goenka. Raj Nayak, Founder, Happiest Places to Work, said many organizations overlook daily employee experience and feelings at work.

Awards process and participation

The awards recognise organizations that take everyday work experience seriously. The process uses a structured Happiness Dialogue with employees. It also includes a culture audit and final jury review. Organizations of any size and sector can take part in the programme.

Entry details and assessment focus

Entries are now open on www.happiestplacestoworkawards.com. The organisers describe the process as straightforward. They say it is designed to give organizations clear insight. The focus is on how employees feel at work each day, beyond policies and formal benefits.

Event highlights and expected participation

The organisers describe this as India’s first awards focused only on workplace happiness. They expect participation from CEOs, CHROs and business leaders. Recognition will cover multiple sectors and categories. The event plans to host discussions on real culture, going beyond written policies and standard practices.

About Happiest Places to Work

Happiest Places to Work partners with organizations to understand employee experience. It aims to help companies improve how people feel at work. The focus is on practical, meaningful steps. The group says it works closely with leaders and teams to guide that process.