People and Management October 2018 | Page 41

www.peopleandmanagement.com THE SPIRIT OF ONBOARDING ENABLING PERSONAL GROWTH FOR ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH INFLUENCING FOR FREE- THINKING At the Godrej Headquarters in Mumbai, a new type of experimental space called the Godrej India Culture Lab has taken shape. The aim of the Lab is to create a culture of free-thinking for employees to generate new ideas and innovate for 75 percent of employees felt as though they are more pressurised to be productive than creative at work. Serving as a catalyst to create conversations around powerful thoughts of employees, the Lab’s cultural investigations have spanned across various themes that are relevant to contemporary India. Success, to them, is a continuous process of exploration and discovery, intended to empower innovation. The welcome program at Marico, titled ‘Slice of Marico’ includes a personalised gift, a letter as well as a poster displaying the Spirit of Marico. The posters capture the company values and purpose with a super-hero theme intended to inspire. Studies show that 69 percent of employees are more likely to stay in an organisation for a longer tenure if they experience great onboarding, resulting in high loyalty and retention. Through this program, new hires have a slice of the culture embedded in them right from the day one, building a bond and sense of pride. At Oerlikon Drive Systems India, blue-collar employees are given behavioural training on building self-confi dence and self-esteem. In addition to this, white-collar employees are given training for building leadership excellence, time management, confl ict management, and workmen management among others. Across the world, a shocking 48 percent of the employees believe that their personal development is not taken seriously by their employer, making them feel undervalued. Through this training, Oerlikon is able to lay emphasis on individual development and personal growth, which ultimately contribute to the larger picture of organisational growth. Vol. 9 Issue 6 • Sep-Oct 2018, Noida / Pre-Event Edition | 41