Work & Life Balance

PEOPLE |

CAREERS |

QUALITY |

COMMITMENT |

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO BFL

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	The Management at Bharat Forge is very sensitive and responsive towards the needs and difficulties of its workforce and similarly, its employees have time and again reciprocated, its responsible and matured outlook, towards achieving the common goal in terms of productivity, quality, cost-efficiency, industrial peace, good housekeeping and customer satisfaction.

	At Bharat Forge, we believe that people make the difference. We understand the family pressures on our employees and believe that programs that provide the employee with work / life balance are essential to provide an atmosphere, where our employees can flourish professionally and personally. The Management provides to its employees, all facilities, that not just conform to the laid down labour laws or statutes, but far beyond them. It provides its employees the opportunity to grow with the organisation in an atmosphere where they can unleash their creative talents for individual and company benefit. Their families too are brought within the ambit of company welfare schemes, by way of vocational training opportunities, personality development programmes, and community centers. We place considerable emphasis on continuous training. Welfare, safety training, health and improvement in living standards of its employees have almost figured topmost in BFL’s agenda. This mutual appreciation and understanding of each others ‘requirements and difficulties and more importantly, showing solidarity with which each other in the moments of need, have indeed added newer dimensions to the human and industrial relations at BFL. The culture at Bharat Forge is a true reflection of the value that BFL places in its employees. The following initiatives illustrate just a few of the work / life balance programs at BFL :

	Training and Development :
	At Bharat Forge we believe that Training & Development Programmes are necessary for improving the quality of work of the employees at all levels, particularly in a world of fast changing technology, changing values and environment. MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT Prevention of organizational and individual obsolescence. Modification of desired attitudes, knowledge and skills for improved effectiveness. Promotion of value orientation towards quality, excellence and accomplishment. TRAINING CENTRE A well equipped group training centre with complete audio-visual facilities and in-house & external faculty imparts training on advanced skills on an ongoing basis. Shop floor training is also a formalised process at the training centre. The different types of trainings that are imparted are as follows : BEHAVIORAL TRAINING To prepare our employees for the changes that are taking place in the socio-economic Situation due to globalization we conduct behavioral training on the following topics : Managerial Effectiveness Time Management Communication Skills Work Culture Presentation Skills TECHNICAL TRAINING - SKILL & PURPOSE BASED TRAINING Training for technical skills is imparted through - Classroom- Explaining through the medium of lectures On-the -job training- where they work upon deepening skills. OTHER [GENERAL] TRAINING '5' S SPC COMPUTER TRAINING SAFETY TRAINING NDUCTION TRAINING
	Community Centres :
	The Kalyani Group Community Centre is where the benefits of industrial progress are enjoyed by the employee and his/her family. The centre is a space for social emancipation, recreation, and income generation. Run with a professional attitude toward community development, the activities of the community centre include: Income generation for women At the Community Centres, women stitch uniforms including shirts, trousers, boiler suits, aprons, and handgloves which cater to the in-house requirements of Bharat Forge.
	Personality development camps Day camps for the women include training in : Communication Skills Responsible Parenthood Health / Nutrition Time Management Bank / Postal Transactions Dealing with Alcoholism Skill development programmes Cookery, painting, embroidery, purse/bag making and ceramic painting. Medical check-ups Well known, qualified doctors visit the community centers on a regular basis. This clinic helps in early detection of health problems. Extracurricular activities The community centre also organises excursions and competitions in cookery, interior decoration, and essay writing. Women are also encouraged to participate in drama and dance, besides festivities like Haldikumkum, Navratri, and Independence Day. Camps for children Personality Development Camps during vacations, include: Writing and elocution skills Dramatics Art and craft Leadership qualities Environmental awareness Study classes Evening coaching for children are conducted by a trained teacher. Home Management Course for adolescents Conducted to teach adolescents basic skills of home management. The topics include: Intra-family interaction Discipline at home Home management/budgeting Health / senior citizen care / nutrition Sex education Competitions Elocution Essay writing Drawing The Kalyani Group has initiated a Teacher's Training Programme for teachers from schools situated at Mundhwa, Hadapsar, and Vadgaonsheri.

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