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  • CDK India Ranked Among Top 100 Mid-size Workplaces in 2025 by Great Place to Work

    CDK India

    Pune: CDK India, a leading provider of automotive retail software solutions, has been honoured among India’s Top 100 Great Mid-size Workplaces 2025 by Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and employee experience.

    The recognition affirms CDK India’s commitment to cultivating a high-trust, inclusive, and empowering work environment.

    It marks the company’s debut appearance on the Top 100 list, although CDK has been certified as a Great Place to Work in India since 2020 and in the U.S. since 2022. In 2025, the company also earned recognition in Canada.

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    The rankings are based on anonymous employee feedback collected through Great Place to Work’s Trust Index Survey, evaluating key metrics such as trust, leadership effectiveness, innovation, financial growth, and organizational values.

    “We are especially proud to be recognized in the Top 100 Mid-size Workplaces for the first time,” said Ashish Saxena, Senior Director of Human Resources, CDK India. “This validates our sustained efforts to build transparent, scalable systems that support personal growth and team collaboration.”

    CDK India: Key Employee Engagement Highlights
    • 92% of employees feel they can take time off when needed
    • 93% said they felt welcomed when they joined the organization
    • 87% acknowledged strong camaraderie and hospitality at the workplace

    The recognition is a testament to CDK India’s proactive approach in integrating people-centric policies with business strategy, ensuring employee well-being, productivity, and retention.

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    “This achievement reflects the strength of our systems – designed not just to inspire, but to deliver results for people and communities we serve,” said Sandeep Jain, Managing Director, CDK India.

    “We remain committed to building a resilient and inclusive workplace that supports both professional and personal growth.”

    With over three decades of global experience in assessing employee engagement, Great Place to Work identified 100 standout organizations in India’s mid-size category this year. CDK India’s debut on the list positions it as an employer of choice in India’s competitive tech and software industry.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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