MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. | Integrated Annual Report 2021-22

Focussed Hiring Structured hiring programmes that attract and recruit diverse talent through mindful and positive communication, specialised hiring consultants, and deeper engagement channels. We also want to improve gender diversity in areas of technology and business operations, which is also going to be a thrust area for the Company. Talent Management Prioritising career development of women at all levels with access to senior leaders alongside the opportunity to develop new skills - specific programmes like Hi-potential Women Mentoring for broadening capabilities of the women employees to make them ready for leadership roles. For managerial band, women mentoring programme was launched to enable career guidance and coaching from senior leaders. The sustained efforts toward building a transformational work culture resulted in zero production loss in F22, and helped create a collaborative, healthy and productive work environment. In F22, we again organised 'Nayi Soch - Naya Dristikon', a 'Mindset Transformation' training for cell members and union leaders that covers various skill building programmes aligned with digitisation at workplace. TRANSFORMATIONAL WORK CULTURE Industrial Relations We have witnessed a very positive Industrial Relations scenario across all manufacturing locations for the Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors. The Company amicably con- cluded long-term-settlement (LTS) for 8 plants. Mahindra continues to propagate proactive and employee-centric practices. Health & Safety Employees' health and safety is a priority at Mahindra. In F22, significant emphasis was laid on improving the health & wellness of employees and their families through annual medical check-ups, screening camps, and health promo- tional activities. Ÿ 'Employee Health Index' is maintained at an individual level and this has been a useful tool in identifying employees who require focused counselling and monitoring. Ÿ The 'Wellness App' is available to employees for quick access to critical health-related information. Ÿ Exclusive COVID-19 awareness sessions for employees and their family members. Ÿ We provide paternity leave, ranging from 7-15 days to all new fathers to build a gender inclusive workforce. MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. Integrated Annual Report 2021-22 39