Companies with Great Managers to Work With™


Great People Manager Study® (GPMS) helps organizations assess and identify their managerial talent across these essential dimensions, recognizing those who excel as Great Managers to Work With™ (GMTW). This year, GPMS takes it a step further by recognizing organizations (with 500-999 employees) that foster and cultivate these outstanding leaders. These organizations will be honored as Companies with Great Managers to Work With™. The process is based on the People Manager Effectiveness Survey.`
The Business Impact Delivered
27%
Reduction in Attrition
22%
Increase in Performance Rating
100K
Managers Impacted
28%
Increase in Promotion Rate
3x
Improvement in Employee Engagement
500+
Organizations Partnered

Disclaimer: The organizations featured above are not recognized as Companies with Great Managers to Work With™ but have a significant number of managers certified as Great Managers to Work With™. We are proud to endorse them on our platforms.
Why participate?
Most sought-after
Leadership Recognition
Identify, certify & recognize your Great Managers to Work With™
Strengthens your Employer Brand as a home that cultivates and nurtures leadership.
Most credible manager profiles
with validity index
Trusted and actionable analytics to further strengthen your L&D program
Steps to get Recognised
Step 1
Registration
Organizations with
500-999 employees
Step 2
People Manager Effectiveness Survey

Step 3
Great Managers
to Work With™
At least 30% of participating managers get recognized as GMTWs
Testimonials
Our success is measured by the satisfaction of our customers
With recognition as Leadership Factories™ of India, we take immense pride in fostering a culture where leadership thrives at every level. This powerful tool from Great Manager Institute® has helped in endorsing our leadership practices, enhancing motivation and reinforcing our belief in cultivating a high-performance culture where talent is valued and nurtured.
Ravi Subramanian
Truhome Finance Ltd. Managing Director and CEO
Great Managers Institute® has been instrumental in developing exceptional leaders and equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to lead in a dynamic, ever-changing business environment. Our partnership with the Great Manager Institute® has been pivotal in this journey. Together, we’ve crafted a comprehensive leadership development program that empowers individuals to lead with purpose.
Balfour Manuel
Blue Dart Managing Director
Being recognized as one of the Leadership Factories™ of India shows to our stakeholders that we have the best leadership development processes. The assessment process by Great Manager Institute® involved a comprehensive audit of our practices by trained assessors and provided us with valuable insights and learning!
Anil Jadli
NTPC Limited Director HR
Great Managers Institute® has been instrumental in developing exceptional leaders and equipping them with the necessary skills and confidence to lead in a dynamic, ever-changing business environment. Our partnership with the Great Manager Institute® has been pivotal in this journey. Together, we’ve crafted a comprehensive leadership development program that empowers individuals to lead with purpose.
Gaurav Terdal
SMFG India Credit Co. Ltd. CHRO
Our partnership with Great Manager Institute® is closely aligned with our organization's goals in the areas of culture and people. We rely on Great Manager Institute®'s programs to enhance the capabilities of our first-time managers and mid-level managers. These individuals hold a significant role in our organization as they oversee 70% of our teams, making them the primary custodians of our organizational culture.
Vibhash Naik
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited CHRO
Great Manager Institute® has been a valuable partner in assessing and enhancing our leadership development practices at Apollo Tyres. Their expert insights, data-driven frameworks, and customized approach have enabled us to identify strengths, address gaps, and build a robust leadership pipeline. With their support, we are fostering a culture of continuous growth, inclusivity, and excellence across our organization.
Sunam Sarkar
Apollo Tyres Ltd Chief Business Officer
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