Best companies to work for 2012: Define goals and empower the team to achieve results, says Anish Ramachandran

Great Place to Work is one where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the company of the people they work with.

The study conducted in India is based on the same model and methodology that is followed in carrying out similar studies elsewhere, including the US and the Europe where the results are published in the Fortune Magazine and The Financial Times, respectively.

Full Coverage: Best companies to work for

The list of top 50 and the list of best companies in various industry verticals, emerge as a result of the most extensive workplace study in India - " India's Best Companies to Work for" Study which is conducted by The Economic Times and Great Place to Work Institute, India (greatplacetowork. in).

The Economic Times spoke to Anish Ramachandran, Senior Director, Human Resources, South Asia, Intel Corporation on the biggest HR challenges faced currently, HR initiatives taken and qualities that the company looks for while hiring.

Duration at present job:

11 years

Past organisations you've worked with:

Novell Inc, Coats Viyella plc

One HR initiative you are really proud of:

Our processes that drive selection for integrity.

Qualities you look for while hiring:

Ability to demonstrate initiative, drive and ownership

According to you, the biggest HR issue at present:

Ensuring a climate that fosters employee engagement and commitment.

Your people mantras:

1) Draw the big picture-and empower the team to achieve the results.

2) Engagement drives commitment.

3) People love to be challenged and a leader's biggest task is to constantly challenge employees to achieve higher, bigger and better.