People and Management October 2018 | Page 49

www.peopleandmanagement.com THE GREATER GOOD NETWORK INSPIRATION ‘ON AIR’ LET’S TRADE LEAVES With the rapid ascent of workplace fl exibility, employers are now focusing on supporting and addressing the questions of leaves. The Holiday Exchange Program at Kantar’s GDC is a unique initiative where employees are given an opportunity to exchange their Indian Holiday with any other day of the year, thus giving them the fl exibility to choose, depending on their personal needs. The exchanged day gets added to the total pot of leaves which can be used anytime within the year. The initiative aims to provide complete freedom and fl exibility, enabling them to achieve their work-life balance. Our Research on India’s Best Companies reveals that 86 percent of the working professionals in India take pride in their organisation, partly owing to the organisation’s contribution to society. At Cadence Design Systems, employees have access to a dedicated Volunteer Connection Portal called ‘E-Cadence Cares’. The portal highlights local volunteer opportunities and enables employees to form teams to volunteer together. It also spotlights the inspiring work that employees have done around the globe. By tracking volunteer hours and receiving rewards upon reaching service milestones, employees are inspired and motivated to contribute towards a social cause. As most retail organisations have highly dispersed nature of operations, they often face challenges while communicating with staff members. Shoppers Stop Ltd. has introduced an Internal Radio Service branded as ‘SSL Radio 91’ which aims at eliminating gaps in communication. Through this medium, they are effectively able to reach all associates in stores and is one of the simplest ways of keeping them informed and inspired. They broadcast messages on diverse subjects such as organisational values, store operations, self- development, and key messages from senior management. Vol. 9 Issue 6 • Sep-Oct 2018, Noida / Pre-Event Edition | 49