Employee Benefits, Gurgaon

We offer health cover to all employees, which includes spouses and their children. Everyone can enjoy the same comprehensive cover, regardless of previous medical history. Dependent parents can be included in the scheme (at an additional cost).

Becoming overwhelmed by stress can lead to mental health problems or worsen existing issues. AKQA has many places for employees to reach out for support and advice.

Employees are eligible for a health check-up every 1.5 years with MAX Healthcare. Tests include organ health, diabetes, eye check-ups and consultations with specialist doctors.

AKQA Insight features presentations, case studies and points of view from across the AKQA global network, plus external guest speakers and key figures from innovative disciplines.

At AKQA, we ensure employee development is a priority. We coach and mentor our people and guide them for future roles through line management.

We offer team and individual development opportunities, including industry-related events and accredited qualifications.

Everyone can benefit from our subscription to LinkedIn Learning – an online training platform that providing thousands of courses. AKQA also gives you access to Udemy, Frontend Masters and Coursera, online platforms that provide an extensive list of accredited courses by Google and more.

For us, our people and clients are our priority and when it comes to the development of our people, we take it seriously. At AKQA we ensure that we follow line management, where we coach and mentor our people not only for the projects but also guide them for future roles.

We offer 18 days’ annual earned leave per year plus bank holidays.

At AKQA, we have a yearly holiday calendar, offering ten fixed plus two optional holidays (there are four optional dates to choose from).

We recognise the importance of quality time away from work; AKQA is open to flexible working patterns, from reducing weekly hours to working from home.

Employees can request an extended leave period of a maximum of three months to focus on other aspects of life.

We recognise our employees’ achievements with awards, including employee of the year. We also celebrate significant milestones of three, five, and ten years of service with a reward.

We pay a financial bonus if you refer a candidate who ends up being permanently employed by AKQA.

Through partnerships with our clients and local businesses, we can offer employee discounts on food, haircuts, beauty treatments, travel and retail. Through WPP, AKQA employees can also benefit from discounts of up to 20%.

We know connecting with colleagues is important, whether in-person or virtually. So at regular times throughout the month, we host events, breakfasts, lunches, annual parties and more to bring our teams together.

Complimentary herbal teas and drinks are available. There are coffee machines throughout the studio and a subsidised vending machine and we are always trialing new, healthy products.

To ensure time off with new babies is as rewarding as possible, AKQA offers a 26-week maternity package, including a gift.

New parents are entitled to ten days of paid leave immediately after their baby is born.

As an AKQA employee, you’re eligible to be enrolled on to the Term Life Insurance scheme, with varying levels of cover.

We offer ten days of sick leave per year, plus time off for family emergencies if needed. We also provide seven days of paid casual leave for urgent and unavoidable situations.

AKQA employees are eligible to enrol on an accidental insurance policy, covering any extra expenses associated with injuries.