Published inUrban Company·PinnedUrban Company’s Annual Business Summary FY23Key highlights UC grew 45% YoY in FY23 while reducing losses India’s business broke even in Q1 FY24 Customer obsession. Partner empowerment. These two values have been central to Urban Company’s build journey. These values define our true north and form the bedrock of our day-to-day operations. In this Annual Business Summary for FY23, we highlight…Annual Report9 min readAnnual Report9 min read
Published inUrban Company·Sep 19Dignity on the riseUrban Company survey reveals 83% of Service Partners Witnessing Social Uplift The rapidly booming gig workforce is ushering in a new economic revolution globally. India is at the helm of it, housing the world’s youngest population and contributing half-a-billion workers to the gig economy. …Earnings6 min readEarnings6 min read
Published inUrban Company·Sep 19Narrowing the Gender Wage Gap among Urban Company PartnersFemale Urban Company Service Partners’ Monthly Earnings Nearly 15% Higher Than Male Partners in Central and Western India In today’s world, the gender wage gap continues to be a prevalent issue, with women often earning less than men for similar work. …Esg4 min readEsg4 min read
Published inUrban Company – Design·Sep 3Five methods we use to test our contentBy — Amit Das, SVP of Design — 1. Comprehension tests: Fancy term for: Did you understand or remember you consumed? One of the most common activities we do is to ask the participants to go through the flow (and content) at their own pace. This is typical during a standard Usability Test exercise.Uccontent3 min readUccontent3 min read
Published inUrban Company – Culture·Aug 28Envisioning growth and fostering clarity — Values that have helped Shubham ace at being a People ManagerMeet Shubham Pandey, Engineering Manager at Urban Company. Shubham has been at Urban Company for more than 7 years and currently leads Tech on the Partner payouts, financial reporting, accounting, taxation and compliance end. Outside of work, he likes to play Poker, learn about Web 3.0 …Work Culture4 min readWork Culture4 min read
Published inUrban Company – Design·Aug 25Esha Singh — Sr. Associate, Design OperationsFavourite place of work (office or home) and why? — Office - for collaboration and networking Favourite thing/ place in office or home?Meettheteam2 min readMeettheteam2 min read
Published inUrban Company – Design·Aug 25Alaima Zaidi — Sr. Associate, Design OperationsI’ve evolved from being the sharp-witted ENTP to the heart-driven ENFP, infusing my once-logical core with a newfound wave of empathy and creative zeal. Since childhood, my interests have traversed a diverse range of fields including dance, writing, sports, and the arts. …Meettheteam4 min readMeettheteam4 min read
Published inUrban Company – Design·Aug 25Kareen George — Content DesignerI’m Ka-reen. Drawn to all things beautiful, I like to think of myself as a Jack of all trades, unburdened by the rules of specializations. I am passionate about digital illustrations, bold customized typography, photo manipulation, mixed media art, textile surface manipulations… Think of me as a hobby hoarder, forever…Meettheteam4 min readMeettheteam4 min read
Published inUrban Company·Aug 25Foundation of Urban Company’s ESG RoadmapA deep-dive into Urban Company’s ESG Materiality Matrix — Our ESG Materiality Matrix reflects our pragmatic approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and identifies the most relevant and pertinent issues to our organization that fall under the ESG umbrella. With a focus on sustainability, social betterment, and transparent governance, this matrix serves as a navigational tool for…4 min read4 min read
Published inUrban Company – Design·Aug 25Ananya Rane — Design ResearcherI’m a Jack of All, and I like that. I love learning new things and I’ve tried everything from textile to pottery to coding to research. I like weaving as much as I like math. …Meettheteam3 min readMeettheteam3 min read
