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HyderabadOctober 14, 2011
Ranked 13thamongst Best Companies to Work For (GPTW India
2011)
Ranked 2nd in Celebrating and Creating Fun at work
Ranked 2nd in Professional Services Category
Ranked in the Top 15 Exciting Emerging Cos. to work for
(NASSCOM, 2008)
Ranked in the Red Herring Global 100 ( 2011)
.
Founded in 2002, in Mumbai
Provide communication solutions to non-native researchers and
pharmaceutical companies.
Solutions include scientific and academic editing, translation and
transcription, medical writing and English education.
250 Cactizens, across multiple nationalities
Offices in Mumbai, Tokyo, Philadelphia, Seoul & Shanghai
About Cactus
A Great Place To
Work
Building Culture
Reinforcing Values
Focusing on Happiness
Inspiring Leadership
Building Culture
“The uniqueness of this organization is that it is able to clearlydefine who should be working here and what values thecompany stands for.
It is successfully able to project the image of a warm, open, andprogressive company.
Here, people are given responsibility, encouraged to contributeto the company, and asked to take charge of their ownprogress” “
Comment from a Cactizen - extracted from GPTW 2011 Report
Our business
How we work
How we relate to our team
Our values
Culture & Values
Booklet
How culture is defined
Designations
If you attach great importance to designations, you might feel
undervalued at Cactus.
Here, designations will not earn you respect.
Your capabilities will.
“Cactus is a cultural melting pot, with a unique mix of talented individuals from across India and abroad.
This diversity is something that makes Cactus very special and creates an intellectually stimulating work environment”
Quote from a Cactizen – extracted from GPTW 2011 Report
Diversity
Offsite Sessions
A survey on culture statements
Open debate on what we stand for
Break out groups make recommendations
Offsites
Reinforcing Values
Values
Offsite Discussio
n
Value Champions Meet people who bring
to life our values, through their work at Cactus
Find out what it takes to live our values.
Offsite Discussio
n
Do our current values drive decisions?
Have we assigned specific behaviors to the values?
Are values integrated into the hiring, review and reward process?
How should we identify and deal with value breaches?
Offsites
“I find Cactus unique for its fun-filled atmosphere, and the interesting work we do. The work culture and ethics are super, and make me feel proud to be associated with Cactus. Employees of all levels interact freely without any airs or superiority complex.
I feel free to approach anyone, anytime without hesitations; this enables high comfort levels. The balance of work and fun is great too. I look forward to come to office every morning, which is simply amazing! I am a happier person now!”
Quote from a Cactizen – extracted from GPTW 2011 report
HappinessFocus
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Happometer
Vision Community
Minimum Rules
Open Communication
Process Ownership
Pay for Performance
Collaborative approach
Collaborative approach
HRInitiatives
I Owe you
Fun @ Work
Intranet
HR Initiatives
“Cactus is fun place to work with. I enjoy working here, everyday some other new things get to learn. Organization does a lot for employees. there are many recognition programs for employees like Ace achiever award, value cards etc. To create fun environment HR is always active with some other events, activities, picnics etc.”
Extracted from GPTW 2011 Report
Fun @ Work
DrawingCompetitionDrawing Competition
Red Day Red Day Mummy Returns
Red Day
Collaborative approach
Twin’s Day
Cactus Cup (IPL Style)
Role of leaders
Cactus Choir
Indian Wedding
Role of leaders
Inculcating right values
Strengthening culture
Focusing on employee happiness
Having fun
Remaining accessible
A Great Place To
Work
Building Culture
Reinforcing Values
Focusing on
Happiness
Inspiring Leadership