1.
How
GroupM leveraged its shadow board YCO for key processes
A young
workforce is always welcome at any organisation, because the younger lot brings
in a fresh perspective. Despite being one of the most misjudged sections of the
workforce for their fickle mindedness and tendency to disengage from jobs
quickly, they can be valuable in keeping an organisation up-to-date with the
changing times. That is one of the reasons why shadow boards were created to
look for more relevance in the present times. GroupM’s initiative, aptly
called, Youth Executive Committee (YCO), was constituted to address the same
need. Rohit Suri, chief HR & talent officer – South Asia and corporate
communications, GroupM India, reveals, “In this digital age, there is a whole
lot that the younger generation can teach their more seasoned colleagues, and
so, we tap into their minds to help us unlearn and relearn.” The Youth
Executive Committee is a group of under-30 high achievers who work on projects
of organisational importance along with the Executive Committee (ExCo), helping
the YCO to sharpen and develop new skills. The YCO thus acts as a shadow board
for the ExCo. During its tenure, the YCO leads projects, which contribute to
the strategic goals of the organisation. These are projects which the ExCo
members have as part of their KPI, focused on building a high performing
culture within GroupM. With their orientation in the digital, technology and
new-media space, powered by their insights and first-hand experience as the
millennial generation, the YCO works on projects spanning areas of product,
process, partners, performance and people.
2.
How great engineers are
developed at Bajaj Auto
The success of a company depends
on how it trains its employees to become leaders and play a critical role in
its journey of growth and progress. Bajaj Auto follows this mantra very well,
and that is precisely why the Company is globally known for its engineering
excellence. The Company has chalked out a plan for the young engineers it hires
from the top engineering colleges of the country. “Over the years, Bajaj Auto
has inducted the best of talent from institutes of national importance, that
is, IITs and NITs, IISc, BITS, NID and COEP, with the senior leadership team of
its R&D and engineering departments involved in the selection process,”
shares Ravi Kyran, CHRO, Bajaj Auto. A specialised induction and training
programme has been designed for the new hires. The Graduate Trainee Engineering
(GTE) programme, is aptly called ‘Flying Start’. As per the Company, every
year, 150 top-notch engineers are inducted into this programme. They are
trained to hold critical roles in the Company and take on leadership positions
in the future. “The objective is to groom the best of them for leadership
roles,” mentions Kyran.
3.
How India
Philip Morris offers a cross-functional training to its employees
Sportspersons
are used to undergoing a cross-training regime, which helps them avoid
injuries, balance the development of muscle groups, and also prevent monotony.
Similar is the case with organisations. If the employees are given an
opportunity to work in different functions, they end up more balanced,
knowledgeable and productive. Also, such cross-functional employees ensure that
the organisation is able to survive better and longer. Employees who have
worked in different functions prove to be more helpful to the business, as they
can apply that diverse experience to a function, and also fill in for others if
required. FMCG company, India Philip Morris (IPM), has followed a culture of
cross-functioning training at the workplace for some time now. This joint venture
between Philip Morris brands Sarl of Switzerland and two Indian partners,
Godfrey Philips, India (GPI) and K.K. Modi Investment & Financial Services,
has only over a 100 employees in India on its payroll. Therefore, a strong
cross- functional training culture is bound to stand the Company in good stead,
especially in times of need, when its employees are able to take on the role
for each other ensuring smooth operation at all times.
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