People & Culture
At Havas India, we celebrate the diverse personalities, perspectives, and passions that shape who we are. Our people bring their whole selves to work and we believe that when everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, they are empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive.
We are committed to creating an environment where every individual feels supported, respected, and challenged to do their best work. An environment that nurtures curiosity, encourages collaboration, and recognizes that different voices and experiences make us stronger.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to how we build our teams and our culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We welcome talent based on skills, potential, and passion irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic unrelated to performance.
At Havas, inclusion is not just a value - it’s how we work every day.
#LifeAtHavas is about coming together, learning from one another, and creating work that makes a meaningful difference for our people, our clients, and our communities.
We are committed to building a workplace as diverse as the world around us. Our action plan is designed to advance inclusion across our villages through initiatives that support gender equity, women’s empowerment, LGBTQ+ inclusion, wellbeing, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities ensuring everyone has the opportunity to belong and thrive.
We actively foster a workplace where every voice is heard, valued, and respected. We encourage open dialogue and provide multiple platforms for our people to share feedback, raise concerns, and help shape a stronger workplace culture.
HAVASay is our annual global employee engagement survey that enables employees to openly and honestly share their experiences of working at Havas. The insights gathered help us understand what’s working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and continuously strengthen our employee experience across markets.
Havas Voice is Havas India’s confidential email support channel that enables employees to speak up if they experience or become aware of behaviour that may be inconsistent with our values, culture, or codes of conduct. We are committed to providing a safe and confidential way for employees to raise genuine concerns, without fear of retaliation. All matters raised are treated seriously and handled with care and discretion. Employees can reach out at [email protected] for concerns that require attention or guidance.
Our development initiatives go beyond skill building to include meaningful industry exposure and dialogue. Havas Talks brings together experts and thought leaders, enabling employees to learn, engage, and stay connected to evolving industry perspectives.
Havas SPARK is Havas India’s internship program designed to offer freshers hands-on professional experience while building strong foundations for future careers.
Evolving each year, SPARK focuses on identifying diverse early-career talent with new-age skills and fresh perspectives nurturing tomorrow’s business leaders through inclusive learning, exposure, and mentorship.
Havas BOLT is our high-potential talent program focused on identifying and developing future leaders across the organisation. Through assessments and cohort-based learning experiences, participants build the capabilities and confidence required for accelerated career growth.
Learning and growth are central to career development at Havas. Programs such as The Art of Modern Management, Emerge, and NextGen help employees build future-ready skills, gain cross-market exposure, and strengthen leadership capability across the global network.
Our commitment to inclusive development is reflected through Femmes Forward, a leadership accelerator supporting women’s career progression.
This is complemented by Havas University, our integrated learning ecosystem offering certifications, curated learning journeys, and expert-led webinars. Employees also access Agora, a global knowledge-sharing platform, and Big Think+, featuring world-class insights from leading business minds shaping the future of work.
Our mental wellbeing program provides onsite counsellors across all Havas India Villages to ensure that employees have access to the resources required to support them in their wellness journey.
The Havas Wellness Calendar is a year-round wellbeing initiative designed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional health. Through monthly themes, expert-led sessions, screenings, and wellness activities, the programme encourages consistent focus on wellbeing across all Havas India Offices.
Havas India provides a comprehensive health insurance programme that supports the wellbeing of employees and their families. The coverage offers financial protection and access to quality healthcare, bringing reassurance when it matters most. This benefit reflects Havas India’s people-first approach and commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and caring workplace environment.
As a founding member of the Unstereotype Alliance - India Chapter, convened by UN Women, Havas India is committed to challenging harmful stereotypes in marketing and media. This commitment shapes not only our culture, but also the work we create ensuring inclusive, responsible, and progressive representation across all advertising narratives.
Advancing women’s growth and leadership remains a key priority at Havas India. In September 2021, we became one of the early organisations in India to sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) a UN Global Compact and UN Women initiative guiding businesses to promote gender equality across the workplace, marketplace, and community.
At Havas India, we value strong global partnerships and cross-cultural collaboration. We are associated with the Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI), a leading bilateral chamber that strengthens business engagement between India and France through knowledge exchange, industry forums, and strategic collaboration.
At Havas India, our commitment to people development, learning excellence, and inclusive growth has been recognised by leading industry bodies and professional forums.
Over the years, our learning practices, leadership programs, and workplace initiatives have received recognition across prestigious industry platforms reflecting the strength, consistency, and impact of our people-first ecosystem.
From global certifications to respected industry awards and forums, these milestones reaffirm our focus on building future-ready talent and creating a culture of continuous growth.
At Havas India, we are committed to conducting our operations in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. We actively work to minimise our environmental footprint through responsible resource consumption, waste reduction, and continuous improvement of our environmental performance.
We are ISO 14001: Environmental Management System (EMS) certified, reflecting our structured approach to environmental stewardship. This certification supports our efforts to identify and manage environmental risks, comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, reduce waste, emissions, and resource consumption, and promote environmental awareness across our workforce as part of our ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices.
At Havas India, we bring together diverse talent from across the industry - people who are curious, creative, and driven to make an impact. Our inclusive and progressive workplace empowers individuals to grow, collaborate, and do their best work.