152 new faces. A healthy employee culture. Leader-led conversations about what makes great teams last. This month we followed the numbers, heard from the people behind them, and explored the stories shaping Pine Labs. Dive in to learn more about what shaped Pine Labs this month.
From podcast recommendations to hiring philosophy, our conversation with Sam covered a little bit of everything. Here's a glimpse into the routines, perspectives, and experiences that shape the way he leads and builds teams.
What should Pine Labs listen to next month? Submit one music or podcast pick for the June playlist.
Recommend A Pick →Recruitment, onboarding, and first impressions from our newest joiners.
Senior Engineering Manager · Engineering
My experience with Pine Labs has been very positive. The interview and onboarding processes were smooth, well-structured, and well-supported. I’m excited to begin my journey with Pine Labs.
The numbers, momentum, and hiring activity that shaped the month.
From 3.1 in August 2025 to 3.9 in May 2026, the direction is clear: employees and candidates are noticing the experience getting better.
A quick look at the culture moments recently promoted through Life at Pine Labs: learning, play, midweek energy, and small reasons to gather.
The next few dates worth bookmarking across the month.
A compact guide to the June moments employees can plan around, from family day to a little court-side energy.
A focused Pride Month conversation with a guest speaker, built for reflection, allyship, and practical inclusion.
A Noida family day built around office tours, activities, performances, lunch, and a little extra joy.
A short guided reset designed to help teams pause, breathe, and return to work with a bit more focus and energy.
A mixed doubles evening for employees across skill levels, with enough friendly competition to make the week interesting.
Choose your sign and get a playful forecast translated into Pine Labs' culture pillars through a lighter editorial lens.
The humans behind the work — and what they do when they're not building Pine Labs.
Golf has become a regular ritual for me, from casual practice sessions to the occasional great shot that gives a high lasting the entire week.
When the day gets busy, I reach for a pencil. It's my way to slow down and give ideas a place to land outside of a screen.
Niranjan finds his reset on the open road, in quick 100 km rides outside Bengaluru to longer journeys home, in the rhythm, fresh air, and stories collected with close friends.
Have something fun, small or big, from a whiteboard doodle to a club outside work? Send it in and we may feature it in a future edition.