Work culture is increasingly becoming a deciding factor for candidates. People are a lot more concerned now about the company where they are going to join.
People say money is important, but not the prime driving force. They don’t want to hate going into work everyday morning. Candidates raise more questions about work culture than their compensation.
Command and control structures, lack of autonomy, no respect for personal – professional boundaries, frequent changes in roles & reporting are considered as red flags in an organization.
Many Indian companies plagued with toxic leadership and behavior. Longevity and work culture more a challenge at startups.
This results in metal health issues, wellness issues and other physical ailments arising out of stress.
Candidates actively tapping their networks & running due diligence about potential company, bosses & colleagues.
Recently a prospective senior hire with an offer from a trading company changed his mind after finding out about its promoter’s controlling approach and lack of work life boundaries.
It’s time for Indian Inc to focus on work culture within the organization to attract the best talents
