Smartworld Secures Great Place to Work Certification Fifth Year

06 Jan 2026 CW Team

Gurgaon, 5 January 2025: Smartworld Developers has earned the Great Place To Work® Certification for the fifth consecutive year, covering the period from December 2025 to December 2026, in the mid-size organisations category. The recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on building a people-led, future-ready workplace culture.

Built around the four pillars of People, Projects, Purpose and Performance, Smartworld promotes a culture centred on ownership, agility and accountability. With a workforce of over 650 professionals, the organisation emphasises trust, transparency and meaningful impact for customers and employees alike.

Headquartered in Gurgaon, Smartworld Developers operates across low-rise luxury housing, high-rise residential projects and branded residences, with a growing footprint in Gurgaon and expansion underway in Noida and other major metros. The company is pursuing an accelerated growth strategy, including plans for a public listing in the coming years.

Commenting on the achievement, Vikas Malhotra, President – Human Resources, Smartworld Developers, said, “Earning this certification for the fifth time in a row reflects the strength of our culture and the trust our people place in the organisation. We prioritise ideas over hierarchy, enable young leadership, and encourage continuous learning so every individual can grow, take ownership, and contribute meaningfully.”

Smartworld follows a flat decision-making structure supported by transparent communication, cross-functional collaboration and regular leadership engagement. A merit-led approach to compensation, responsibilities and career progression, along with structured reward and recognition programmes, underpins its inclusive and performance-driven work environment.

The Great Place To Work® Institute assesses organisations based on employee experience and workplace culture, with certification widely regarded as a benchmark for employer credibility and trust.

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