Magic Bus India Foundation Achieves Sixth Consecutive Great Place To Work® Certification
Magic Bus India Foundation has once again been honored with the prestigious Great Place to Work® Certification, marking an impressive sixth consecutive year of this recognition. This achievement underscores the organization's unwavering dedication to fostering a workplace environment deeply rooted in its core values of passion, integrity, respect, innovation, and collaboration. It highlights Magic Bus's focus on creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions to the organization's mission.
Leadership Perspectives on the Milestone
Balbir Singh, CEO of Great Place To Work, India, commented, "At Great Place To Work®, we believe a great workplace is built through trust, purpose, and a people-first approach. By earning this Certification, Magic Bus India Foundation has demonstrated its commitment to prioritizing employee experience and cultivating a culture where people thrive. This milestone celebrates the team's dedication to creating a workplace that inspires excellence."
Jayant Rastogi, Global CEO of Magic Bus India Foundation, expressed, "Being certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year is a significant milestone for Magic Bus. It reflects the strong culture we have built and the commitment of our people, who bring our purpose to life every single day. This recognition is a testament to the passion, resilience, and belief of our teams in creating opportunities for young people from underserved communities. Their dedication enables us to equip youth with the skills, confidence, and pathways to sustainable livelihoods, helping them transform their futures and contribute meaningfully to India's growth story."
Monika Bawa, CHRO of Magic Bus India Foundation, added, "We are proud to receive this recognition, which reflects the strong culture and shared values that define Magic Bus. Our people are at the heart of our work, and we remain committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and well-being. By investing in our teams and enabling them to grow, we empower them to drive meaningful impact and advance our mission of transforming young lives."
Impact of a Certified Workplace
By placing people at the center of its approach, Magic Bus continues to strengthen a culture that encourages purpose-driven work, professional growth, and shared success. This recognition underscores the organization's ongoing efforts to create a workplace where teams are inspired to collaborate, innovate, and drive lasting social impact.
According to research from Great Place To Work, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and are twice as likely to be paid fairly, earn a fair share of the company's profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.
About Magic Bus India Foundation
Magic Bus India Foundation is one of India's leading NGOs in education and skilling. Over the past 27 years, the organization has expanded its reach and impact across the country through innovative, inclusive, and gender-responsive programs.
- Adolescent Programme: This initiative equips adolescents aged 12 to 18 years with life skills and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), reaching over 38 lakh adolescents. Implemented across 22 states and Union Territories, it is strengthened through partnerships with 11 state governments and NITI Aayog, covering nearly 30% of India's aspirational blocks. Girls account for 52% of participants.
- Livelihood Programme: Empowering youth aged 18 to 25 years by equipping them with life and employability skills. Since 2015, over 7.15 lakh youth have been skilled, with 80% placed in sustainable jobs. Young women constitute 60% of participants, reflecting a continued focus on gender equity.
- Rural Livelihood Programme: This program empowers women by strengthening life skills, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills. It has supported over 2000 women across seven states to establish and sustain enterprises and move towards financial independence.
About Great Place To Work®
Backed by 30 years of data, Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Through its proprietary For All™ Model and Trust Index™ Survey, it gives organizations the recognition and tools to create a consistently positive employee experience. Its mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all, driving business growth, improving lives, and empowering communities.
Through globally recognized and coveted Great Place To Work Certification™ and highly competitive Best Workplaces™ Lists, Great Place To Work enables employers to attract and retain talent, benchmark company culture, and increase revenue. Its platform allows leaders to capture, analyze, and understand the experience of every employee, comparing outcomes with data collected from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries worldwide.
