annual-report-FY2021

139 MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21 The Company's focus continues towards propagating proactive and employee centric practices. Bonus settlements were amicably agreed upon at all locations. The sustained efforts towards building a transformational work culture resulted in zero production loss in the last nancial year and helped create a | | COLLABORATIVE HEALTHY PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT Open Door Policy Proactive and employee-centric shop oor practices, a focus on transparent communication of business goals, an effective concern resolution mechanism, and a rm belief that employees are the most valuable assets, are the cornerstones of the Company's employee relations approach. An 'open door policy' with constant dialogue to create win-win situations, have helped build trust and harmony. Mahindra Skill Excellence With an objective of developing skills and fostering togetherness at the workplace, the organisation implements mul t iple training and engagement programmes on an ongoing basis. These include various behavioural and functional programmes such as team effectiveness, individual effectiveness, safety and environment, quality tools, TPM, skill building programmes, union leadership development. The Mahindra Skill Excellence initiative with a holistic approach to enhance the skill and capabilities of shop floor associates is receiving good participation across manufacturing facilities. As a result of this effort, till the previous year associates from the Company had participated at various international skill competitions which included China Arc Cup 2020, WorldSkills 2019 and Beijing Arc Cup. However, since Pandemic has grappled entire globe and countries are struggling to ght back COVID-19 effect, in F21 all international competitions were put on hold. Ÿ st One of our associates won the 1 prize in 135 GMAW process (welding) in the China Arc Cup 2020 Ÿ Our associate won the 'Medallion of Excellence' at WorldSkills 2019 Ÿ At the Beijing Arc Cup, one of our associates won the bronze medal in Finished Product category and a female associate from the Company was awarded as 'Excellent Female Welder' A Healthy Work Environment Signicant emphasis was laid on improving health and wellness of employees through annual medical check-ups, screening camps, health promotional activities and awareness. Balanced nutritious food has become a way of life at Mahindra over the past four years. The Company maintains an 'Employee Health Index' at an individual level and this has been a useful tool in identifying employees who require focussed counselling and monitoring. The 'Wellness App' is available to employees for quick access to critical health related information.