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Inside RDC

A Great Place to
Work. By Design.

Six consecutive GPTW certifications. A culture built on ISHQ, RISHTEY, and a people philosophy that runs from campus hiring to off-roll absorption — touching every person, every week.

6Consecutive GPTW
Certifications
92%GPTW
Score
81Net Promoter
Score
5%Mid & Senior
Attrition
80%Leaders Promoted
Internally
01 · Foundation

Cultural Foundation

The emotional infrastructure of a dispersed operation. Daily reinforcement, not framed posters.

  • ISHQ & RISHTEYEmotional ownership and relationships as the connective tissue across 140+ plants.
  • I-DEPOSIT ValuesIntegrity, Dedication, Empathy, Commitment, Innovation, Trust — reinforced daily.
  • Seven MantrasA universal code from plant operator to CEO: Know Your Goals, Sharpen Your Saw, Own the Business.
  • Lucky DipWeekly culture quiz, 83 editions. Employees look forward to Saturday.
  • We@RDCQuarterly e-magazine written by employees, about employees.
02 · Alignment

DISHA: Annual Alignment

One day a year, India-wide, every voice heard. The full programme cascades vision into individual KPIs.

  • 96% participationIn 2025 across 13 locations India-wide.
  • Full-day programmeYear in review, vision, goal cascading, recognition, re-energisation.
  • Bedhadak Bolo"Speak Fearlessly" session where every voice is heard without fear of consequence.
  • Employee-led success storiesPeers share achievements — not corporate videos.
  • Closed feedback loopAll actions compiled in Google Sheets and shared with every employee.
03 · Learning

Learning Ecosystem

The only LMS in the Indian RMX industry, a Quora-style peer learning platform, and a structured career pipeline from operator to CEO.

  • Deeksha LMSOnly LMS in the Indian RMX industry. 120+ courses, gamification, Kora Kagaz peer learning.
  • BITS Pilani WILPCompany-sponsored MBA & B.Tech for working employees. 45 currently enrolled.
  • Great Managers Institute100+ plant managers developed as mini-CEOs.
  • RPLDP & RQLDPPlant and Quality Leadership Development Programmes — a structured career pipeline.
  • Kaushal Multi-SkillingTri-colour competency assessment at plant level. Kaushal Index 3.6/5 (target: 3.5).

Less than 20% external hiring even as the company scaled from 17 to 140 plants.

Campus-First, Always
04 · Pipeline

Talent Pipeline

Campus-first model. Hunger over pedigree. The company scaled 8× without 8×ing external hiring.

  • Campus-first modelLess than 20% external hiring even as the company scaled from 17 to 140 plants.
  • CUBsPool campus drives at Tier-2 & Tier-3 engineering colleges. Hunger over pedigree.
  • COLTsWalk-in continuous hiring throughout the year to refresh the talent pipeline.
  • 522+ campus hiresIn 2024–25. 400+ in 2023–24.
  • SARTAJ20-parameter monthly plant benchmarking. Targets raised every year.
05 · Recognition

Recognition & Rewards

35% of all employees recognised every month. The system celebrates trainers, families, and individual excellence.

  • Prerna Awards351 awards in the last year. 35% of all employees recognised monthly.
  • Guru SammanHonours in-house trainers who develop new joiners.
  • SHISHU PrernaMonthly scholarships for employees' children. Investing in the family.
  • Star of the YearHighest individual honour, celebrated at DISHA in front of peers across the country.
06 · Inclusion

Life Milestones & Inclusion

First flights. First international travel. Same uniform for everyone. Inclusion made visible.

  • Meri Pehli UdaanCompany-sponsored first flight experience for 300+ employees who had never flown.
  • Meri Pehli Videsh YatraFirst international travel for 55 employees with 5+ years at RDC.
  • PragatiStructured off-roll to on-roll absorption. 17 employees promoted to permanent payroll last year.
  • Common UniformOn-roll and off-roll employees wear the same uniform. Inclusion made visible.
  • Off-roll PMSStructured performance management and fair increments for all contract employees.
External Recognition
Top 50 Mid-Size Workplace India 2025 Best Workplaces for Millennials 2024 Best Managed Companies — Deloitte 2025 Best Brand in Cement & Building Material 2025

"The system must stretch people, not sort them. Identify the hungry ones early. Give them the tools, the accountability, and the room to grow."

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