It's been testing times for Wipro in the last two years when employee
satisfaction levels dipped to an all time low. At #8 this year, Wipro
Technologies is back in the reckoning. The company's HR scores have always
been one of the best in the survey and it comes at #3 on that scorecard.
Wipro's key focus last year was on strengthening its learning culture. From
an organizational standpoint, this is important with the complexity of projects
outsourced increasing over the years. From an employee standpoint this is
beneficial as employee learning is enhanced in the process. The Global Learning
Alliance Program initiated last year is aimed at the development of senior
leaders. The learning alliance comprises Alcan, L'Oreal, Nissan,
Schnieder Electric and Wipro.   Â
The Stanford Advanced Management in collaboration with Stanford University is
a specially customized management program to suit Wipro's needs. So far, 100
program managers across geographies have been covered. A Project Manager (PM)
Academy was also launched to groom and develop high caliber PMs through a
three-stage framework of behavior, performance and technical skills. A
'Coaching for Leadership' program has been launched with the aim to coach
500 managers.
DQ Rank |
Pratik Kumar, executive |
High ratings |
Score | Industry rank |
    | |
High value on honesty and integrity |
82 | 19 | ||
High standards of corporate governance |
96 | 6 | ||
Professional company |
95 | 7 | ||
Low ratings |
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High stress at work |
98 | 3 | ||
Good work-life balance |
82 | 19 | ||
Pay is good |
75 | 20 | ||
Dream job wishlist |
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Policies and procedures |
100 | 1 | ||
Training & development opportunity |
93 | 2 | ||
Company image |
95 | 3 |
An initiative entitled 'Above & Beyond' has been initiated to reward
some of the best performers in the company. This initiative is an effort to give
instant recognition to all performers in addition to regular rewards and
recognition programs.
Wipro has also put in place a 'half day working' and 'work from home'
policies to cater to personal exigencies. Training emerged as an area of
strength for Wipro Tech according to the survey. Brand equity is also a high
point for this technology giant. However, job content and salary emerge as pain
points.