EMPLOYEE WELFARE

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WHAT IS EMPLOYEE WELFARE?

y Referred to as betterment work for employees. y Relates to taking care of the well being of workers by

employers, trade unions, governmental and nongovernmental organizations.

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According to the Royal Commission on Labor

y Labor welfare is a term which must necessarily be elastic,

bearing a somewhat different interpretation in one country from another, according to different social customs, the degree of industrialization and educational level of workers.

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Merits
y Motivates employees y Employee Retention y Minimized social evils y Better Job satisfaction y Cuts down labor

turnover

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Demerits
y Huge investment y Employees being

dissatisfied

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Types of welfare activity

Inside the work place-Intra mural facilities Facilities within the factories like medical, compensation, drinking water Outside the work place-Extra mural facilities Facility provided outside the factories like accommodation, recreational facilities,educational facilities
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Inside the work place

Conditions of environment Safety and cleanliness of the work environment Good house keeping-compound walls and lawns Convenience and comfort-illumination, seating arrangements Safety measures-machine fencing,goggles, first aid, helmets Visible posters and warnings

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Inside the workplace

Convenience Provisions for wash basins, bathrooms and waste disposal Provision for drinking water Canteen service Recreation rooms,rest rooms and libraries.

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Inside the work place

Health services Health center Dispensary First aid Health education Counseling Ambulance service

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Inside the work place

Women and child welfare Maternity aid Child care Separate facilities for women Womens recreation Family planning services

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Inside the work place

Others Employment follow up-comfort and awareness Economic services-loans, insurance Labour management services-counseling, safety committee Employee education-library, AV unit,literary classes,news bulletin etc.

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Outside the workplace

Comfortable and hygienic residences Sanitation and water disposal Proper roads and lighting facility Plentiful markets Security Health and medical services

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Outside the workplace

Welfare activities by the government Factories Act of 1948 Washing facilities Rest rooms First aid boxes Canteen and shelters Crche for more than 30 women Welfare officers for more than 500 workers
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Outside the workplace

Mines Act of 1952 Crches for more than 50 women Canteen for more than 150 workers Shelter for more than 250 workers Shower baths and sanitary latrines Welfare officer for more than 500 workers

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Outside the workplace

Plantation Act of 1951 Recreation facility for workers and their children Educational facility Housing facility for all workers Umbrellas, blankets, raincoats and other amenities

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Outside the workplace

Contract Labour Act 1970 A canteen for more than 100 employees Rest rooms and alternative accommodation Sufficient supply of drinking water washing facilities etc First aid boxes

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Outside the workplace

Labour welfare officer- schedule 49 of Factories Act Present in a factory of more than 500 workers Supervision of safety and welfare programmers Counseling of workers and adjustment in work environment Formulate welfare policies Liasoning with officials and resolving disputes

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y POLICING THEORY y Labour exploitation y RELIGION THEORY y Investment aspect y Atonement aspect y PHILANTHROPIC THEORY y Affection for mankind y Good working conditions y PATERNALISTIC THEORY y Also known as Trusteeship theory

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y PLACATING THEORY
y Welfare activities will please workers and will make

them work well.

y PUBLIC RELATIONS THEORY

y Welfare activities to create good impression on the

minds of the public

y FUNCTIONAL THEORY
y Welfare activities provided to make workers more

efficient

y SOCIAL THEORY
y Obligation on the part of the organization to provide for

the employees welfare

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1.Welfare Policy
 Objectives  Approach  Range

i) Type of facilities ii) Coverage of employees

 Timeliness
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2.Organisation For Welfare

 The Factories Act ,1948 mandates that every industrial

establishment must appoint a welfare officer if the number of employees is 500 or more.
 It is argued that the prime responsibility for welfare

should rest with the line manager or the HR manager.

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3.Assesment Of Effectiveness
 Effectiveness of welfare must be assessed periodically.  Two methods of assessment :

i) Trend Analysis ii) Opinion Survey

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Welfare Facilities At ITI

(A) CARE

i) Medical Facilities  For the employees covered under ESI scheme.  EFT scheme  Medical Reimbursement ii) Township Administration iii) Welfare Funds

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Welfare Facilities At ITI

iv) Educational Scheme v) Welfare Association & Clubs vi) Other Welfare Measures  Non-Officers Canteen  Officers Canteen  Transport  Uniform  Safety
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Welfare Facilities At ITI

(B) TERMINAL BENEFITS vii) Employees Provident Fund viii) Gratuity Scheme ix) Group Insurance Scheme

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Latest Trends
y I Wega y Health Scribe y Subex Systems y Infosys y Hewlett Packard

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Conclusion
y If a tailor makes mistake it becomes a fashion y If a scientist makes a mistake it becomes an invention y If an HR manager deploys a retention strategy it

becomes a welfare measure

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