PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), a prominent technology partner for some of the world’s largest hospitality chains, was awarded the esteemed PeopleFirst HR Excellence Awards 2025 in two key categories: Corporate Social Responsibility and Best HR Practices for Employee Engagement. The awards were presented at an international CXO conference held in Dubai on Thursday, July 24.
“These honors strongly affirm PAR’s dedication to creating a positive impact within the company and the wider community,” said Ritesh Chhabra, Vice President and India Head at PAR Tech. He, along with Bineeta Anand, Head of HR-India, attended the ceremony in Dubai to receive the awards.
Mr. Chhabra added, “At PAR, our commitment is to foster a people-first culture while contributing back to society. Our well-structured Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives implemented in Jaipur are deeply committed to driving meaningful change and advancing social progress in education. The PeopleFirst Awards recognize the tremendous efforts of our teams and our employee-centric approach.” He expressed sincere gratitude to PeopleFirst for the recognition.
In addition to the awards, Mr. Chhabra took part in a panel discussion titled, “The Importance of Micro-Cultures in a Global Organization,” where he shared his experiences in building and sustaining a unified ‘One Team’ culture at PAR. He emphasized the significance of setting clear goals, overcoming functional and geographic divisions, and practicing empathetic leadership all essential to cultivating a collaborative and high-performing global workforce.
The PeopleFirst HR Excellence Awards 2025 honor the most effective HR initiatives worldwide. Known as a leading event in the HR field, the awards attract top organizations, teams, and individuals from various industries globally. This year, the competition saw over 100 entries from sectors including manufacturing, automotive, telecom, IT, banking, financial services, and insurance.
The jury praised the quality of PAR Tech’s nomination and presentation, highlighting the company’s dedication, innovation, and pursuit of excellence in human resource management.
Based in New York, USA, PAR Technology has a strong global presence, including major operations in Jaipur and Gurugram, India. For over 40 years, PAR has delivered comprehensive software, hardware, and service solutions to leading restaurant chains and franchises worldwide. Today, its offerings cover the entire hospitality spectrum from independent table-service restaurants to international quick-service chains and luxury resorts supported by a global service network. With nearly 100,000 installations in 110 countries, PAR continues to revolutionize the hospitality industry through cutting-edge technology.
