Certification Announcement
Trident Group, one of the world’s largest home‑textile manufacturers and a global leader in terry towels and wheat‑straw‑based paper, has been awarded its first Great Place to Work certification. The certification is based entirely on real‑time employee feedback, with 95 % of Trident employees rating the company as a great place to work, a figure that is significantly above the national average.
Employee Benefits and Well‑being Initiatives
The company attributes the high‑trust score to a suite of progressive policies, including menstrual leave, paternity leave, adoption assistance, and flexible short leaves that allow employees to manage health and personal commitments without trade‑offs. These policies are complemented by comprehensive health and life insurance, regular health check‑ups, and lifestyle benefits covering rental, travel, dining, and shopping.
Executive Comments
Pooja Luthra, Group Chief Human Resources Officer of Trident Group India, stated that the certification validates the firm’s commitment to employee wellbeing, especially amid technological disruption and workplace uncertainty. Sarah Lewis‑Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place to Work, noted that the certification is earned solely through employee feedback and confirms Trident Group as a top employer providing a high‑trust, high‑performance culture.
Great Place to Work Research Insights
According to Great Place to Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified workplace. Employees at certified workplaces are 93 % more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, receive a fair share of company profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
About Trident Group
Trident Limited, the flagship company of the Trident Group conglomerate, is headquartered in Ludhiana, Punjab. It operates vertically integrated businesses in textiles (yarn, bath and bed linen), paper (wheat‑straw‑based), and chemicals, with manufacturing facilities located in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh. The group supplies national, captive, and retailer‑owned brands and has received multiple awards for product quality, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
About Great Place to Work
Great Place to Work certification is recognized worldwide as the definitive employer‑of‑choice recognition, based solely on employee‑reported workplace experience. Each year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply for certification.