‘The Company We Keep’ takes a critical look at what’s ailing in Indian corporate culture

Business and management books have a distinct appeal among their readers. The razor-sharp focus of the narrative, datapoints, and supporting arguments make for an engrossing read. And since the book is about organisational culture, it is particularly hard to put down. And if, like me, you’ve worked with both Indian and foreign-based multinational companies, then each word in Divya Khanna’s The Company We Keep: Insights into Indian Corporate Culture will speak to you.

An alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Khanna has worked with well-known advertising brands and has over two decades of experience. From lesser-observed interactions, she analyses behaviour and develops insights for several brands to leverage in their everyday work. And that’s precisely what she does with this book as well, which she has developed with the help of data and research provided by Quantum Consumer Solutions, results from online surveys conducted through SurveyMonkey, LinkedIn, and Google Forms, and expert advice from four consultants – Ashok Capoor, Kalyani Capoor, RR Nair, and Rohit Krishan Gulati. What one gets, as a result, is an interesting potpourri of ideas and issues facing both employees and employers.

To cover a gamut of topics, considerations, and pain points, the book is...

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