MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA LTD. | Integrated Annual Report 2022-23

COMPANY OVERVIEW RISE TO CREATE VALUE RISE TO BE FUTURE READY RISE FOR A MORE EQUAL WORLD CORPORATE INFORMATION STATUTORY REPORTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DIGITAL LEARNING INITIATIVES From F22 onwards, our focus has been to bring world-class digital learning content to our employees across all management grades. Here are some ways in which we are enabling rise through digital connect. l Strategic partnerships with key content partners such as Udemy, HMM Spark etc. l EdCast by Cornerstone, a learning experience platform for employees across a number of our Group companies. l Digital Learning World: A new cutting- edge learning management system that offers diverse learning experience via online macro learning, live virtual trainings, and classroom training. l Rise@Work, an intranet portal to help employees connect, collaborate and co-create. This portal injects the spirit of Rise through digital disruption. l ChatBot is a tool backed by AI that conducts a conversation with employees and presents ready solutions to their queries. In a short period of time, our e-learning platforms have seen approximately 90% adoption rate and more than 1 million items of learning consumed. MAHINDRA SKILL EXCELLENCE The Mahindra Skill Excellence is an internal platform that aims at holistic skill enhancement programme for the shop floor associates. Over the years it has matured and in the current year 2,967 associates have participated from across all its manufacturing units. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION At Mahindra, we prioritise Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) in our workplace and strive to provide equal opportunities to all individuals. Our policies ensure that no discrimination occurs based on gender or disability regarding employment, promotion, termination or other related issues. To enforce our commitment to D&I, the Group Diversity Council has implemented a metrics-driven scorecard with a strong emphasis on gender diversity. We also grant flexibility to our Group Companies regarding other aspects of D&I. As part of our Equal Opportunity Policy, we equip our new recruits with the necessary training to perform their job functions eff iciently. Our training programmes include the 'Speak Up' campaign for awareness about Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) and refresher modules provided by our Ethics Counsellors. With a well- structured framework, we ensure harmonious implementation of policies through a central HR Council. ENABLING POLICIES Our HR policies have been reviewed, revised and framed keeping employees at the core: Employee Benefits include professional and medical allowance, education assistance, mobile reimbursement, option of sabbatical etc. Work Conditions cover flexible working hours policy, work from home arrangements and part time work options etc. 43