SAIL Earns Great Place to Work Certification for Third Straight Year 2026–27

SAIL Secures Great Place to Work Certification for 2026–27

Steel Authority of India Limited has once again been recognised as a Great Place to Work , securing the prestigious certification for the period February 2026 to February 2027 . This marks the third consecutive year the Maharatna PSU has received the honour, underscoring its sustained commitment to trust, inclusivity, and employee-centric organisational practices.

Recognition by a Global Workplace Authority

The certification was awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute after a comprehensive organisation-wide assessment. The evaluation was driven primarily by confidential employee feedback, focusing on trust in leadership, workplace fairness, pride, and overall employee experience.

As per the Ministry of Steel, Steel Authority of India Limited registered a significant improvement in its Trust Index score , reflecting stronger employee confidence in management decisions, workplace policies, and institutional values.

Trust Index Highlights Employee Confidence

The Trust Index is the core metric used by the Great Place to Work Institute to benchmark workplace culture globally. SAIL’s improved score indicates progress in creating a transparent, respectful, and empowering environment where employees feel valued and motivated. Officials noted that the results mirror consistent efforts to align organisational goals with employee well-being and professional growth.

Progressive Human Resource Reforms

A key contributor to this recognition has been SAIL’s focus on modernising human resource practices. Central to this effort is SAIL DARPAN , the company’s performance management system, which emphasises clarity of roles, measurable outcomes, and alignment between individual performance and organisational objectives.

In addition, SAIL has broadened learning and development avenues, allowing executives to undertake domain changes supported by structured training programmes . These initiatives are designed to build agility, cross-functional capability, and long-term leadership readiness.

Academic Collaborations and Leadership Perspective

To strengthen managerial capability and organisational learning, SAIL has entered into academic partnerships with leading institutions, including several Indian Institutes of Management, XLRI, and the Administrative Staff College of India. These collaborations support executive education, leadership development, and best-practice adoption.

Commenting on the achievement, Amarendu Prakash said the certification reaffirmed the organisation’s belief in a people-first culture and reflected the trust employees place in SAIL’s collective vision and values.

Important Facts for Exams

• SAIL is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Steel

• Great Place to Work certification is based primarily on employee feedback

• The Trust Index measures trust, fairness, and workplace experience

• SAIL DARPAN is SAIL’s internal performance management framework

Sustaining a People-Centric PSU Culture

The third consecutive Great Place to Work recognition positions SAIL as a benchmark among Indian public sector enterprises for workplace culture. Beyond accolades, the certification reflects a deeper institutional shift towards transparency, learning, and employee empowerment—critical factors as SAIL navigates technological change and competitive pressures in