Hero Electric, India’s oldest and largest electric two-wheeler company, is taking strides through technological advancements and innovations to meet the growing e2W demand. Hero Electric is also establishing a new R&D center to redefine standards for features, quality, safety, and technological innovations for its products.
Commenting on these developments, Mr. Sohinder Gill, CEO of Hero Electric, said, “Our teams have been our greatest strength and most valuable asset. We constantly strive to make our work environment stimulating and exciting, throwing up challenges to the employees to innovate and conceive new ideas. The new R&D setup will be the nerve center of our future product development incorporating the latest and the best technologies in electric two-wheelers. The R&D center will collaborate with academia and incubators across the globe to work on mid and long-term strategies of our product.”
Hero Electric is taking active steps to bolster HR-driven programs for skill building and talent acquisition through integrated and unique recruitment drives. Hero Electric proactively identifies and engages with the right talent and current employees through innovative measures. Hero Electric’s unique ‘Hero Care’ program allows opportunities to grow and build together by supporting individuals at various phases of life on both professional and personal levels, from skilling them to building their dream houses. Recently Hero Electric was certified as a Great Place to Work, by the Great Place to Work Institute. This is a testimony to the company’s commitment to holistic employee development through career growth activities, employee engagement plans, CSR activities, employee stories, and cultural diversity.
Mr. Manu Sharma, AVP, HR, Hero Electric, said, "Employees are our top priority as they are our brand ambassadors and torch bearers of a green future. We have created a culture that nurtures and simultaneously pushes them to flourish. We want to build a talent community to engage with potential talent and current employees. Electric is the future in mobility and, Hero's experience in the green mobility space makes it a perfect organization to explore, evolve, grow and contribute to a greener tomorrow."
Hero Electric is committed to its vision of creating a more sustainable, connected, and accessible future of E2W mobility and continues to witness a robust demand across the country. The company recently inaugurated numerous dealerships across markets and rolled out its first batch of electric scooters from Mahindra’s Pithampur plant in Madhya Pradesh. Recently, Hero announced its 2nd plant in Ludhiana to expand the manufacturing capacity to cater to the rising e2W demand.