Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Employee welfare
Industrial progress of a country depends on its committed Employee force.
The schemes of Employee welfare may be regarded as “a wise investment”
which should and usually does bring a profitable return in the form of
greater efficiency.
Welfare is a broad concept referring to a state of living on an individual or a
getup is a desirable relationship with the total environment – ecological,
economical and social. Employee welfare includes both the social and
economic contents of welfare.
Social security
There is a common proverb called “man is a social animal” and right from
inception he is struggling for his security. Social security is having dynamic
concept in the modern age, which influences the social as well as economic
policy.
Though the social security programs are differ from country to country,
they have these characteristic in common
The objective of the study carried out at “Bhiwani Textile Mills” is to know
how Employee welfare & social security system of the organization
motivates their employees.
The objective is to know the prevailing Employee welfare & social security
system of the organization is efficient and effective and to know, are the
employees satisfied with the system and if not what changes they would like
to prefer.
Welfare may help minimize social evils, such as alcoholism, gambling, drug,
addiction & the like---
In order to get the best out of a worker in the matter of production, working
conditions require to be improved to a large extent. The workers should at
least have the means and facilities to keep him in a state of health and
efficiency. This is primarily a question of adequate nutrition and suitable
housing conditions. The work place should provide reasonable amenities for
his essential needs. The worker should also be equipped with the necessary
technical training and a certain level of general education.
Artificial Humidification
Under section 15 of The Factory act 1948 provides that in respect of all the
factories in which the humidity of the air is artificially increased.
The State Government may make rules:
CONCEPTUALIZATION
Employee Welfare
There is a common proverb called “man is a social animal” and right from
inception he is struggling for his security. Social security is having dynamic
concept in the modern age, which influences the social as well as economic
policy.
It is now widely believed that social security can act as a catalyst for social
transformation and progress. In this respect Mr. Francis Blanchard former
Director general ILO has appropriately said that “Social Security is an
instrument for social transformation and progress and must be
preserved supported and developed” as such . Furthermore far from being
an obstacle to economic progress as is all two often said social security
organized on a firm and sound basis will promote progress since once men
and women benefit from increased security and are free from anxiety for the
morrow. They will become more productive.
Employee Welfare
Economic Services
These provide some additional economic security over and above wages or
salaries, such as pension, life insurance, credit facilities etc.
Recreational Services
Facilitative Services
Social Security
The need of social security measures arises to help the people when they are
unemployed and exposed to risk such as sickness, maternity, old age etc.
Health Insurance
Maternity Benefits
Compensation for Employment Schemes
Worker’s Pension-Cum-Insurance Schemes
Compulsory And Voluntary Social Insurance
a) Social Insurance
It is a mechanism through which benefits are provided to
the contributors necessary for satisfying wants during old age, sickness etc.
b) Social Assistance
It is a program through which the Government attempts to
ameliorate the distress caused by the contingencies of life.
c) Public Service
Such programs are usually financed directly by the
Government from its general revenue in the form of cash payments
Indian textile industry is one of the oldest industries in the largest in the
country; Indian textile industry has undergone many transformations during
its progress from historic periods to the present modern shape.
The textile industry occupies a unique place in our country. One of the
earliest to come into existence in India, it accounts for 14% of the total
Industrial production, contributes to nearly 30% of the total exports and is
the second largest employment generator after agriculture. Textile Industry is
providing one of the most basic needs of people and the holds importance;
maintaining sustained growth for improving quality of life. It has a unique
position as a self-reliant industry, from the production of raw materials to the
delivery of finished products, with substantial value-addition at each stage of
processing.
Although the development of textile sector was earlier taking place in terms
of general policies, in recognition of the importance of this sector, for the
first time a separate Policy Statement was made in 1985 in regard to
development of textile sector. The textile policy of 2000 aims at achieving
the target of textile and apparel exports of US $ 50 billion by 2010 of
which the share of garments will be US $ 25 billion. The main markets
Between Grasim and its subsidiaries, the Group has 11 composite plants,
seven split grinding units, four bulk terminals — inclusive of one in Sri
lanka and 10 ready-mix concrete plants. Importantly, it gives the Group a
strong national presence, with a leadership position in 17 states.
SpongeIron
It is the largest merchant producer of sponge iron in India.
Chemicals
Grasim has India's second largest caustic soda unit.
Textiles
Its premium brands, the Grasim and Graviera range of fabrics, have
A BRIEF HISTORY
Grasim was incorporated on August 25, 1947, just 10 days after India
became independent, manufacturing textiles made from imported raw
materials. It is now a global leader in viscose staple fibre (VSF), the
country's largest merchant producer of sponge iron and the second-largest
caustic soda maker in India; and poised to be India's largest cement
manufacturer.
2004
Completion of the implementation process to demerge the cement
business of L&T and completion of open offer by Grasim, with the
latter acquiring controlling stake in the newly formed company
UltraTech
Board reconstituted with Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla taking over as
Chairman
The Staple Fibre Division and Engineering & Development Division
of Grasim, Nagda receives SA 8000:2001 certification from SAI in
recognition of its social accountability initiatives
2003
Grasim's Chemical Division receives the SA 8000 (Social
Accountability) and OHSAS 18001 certifications.
1999
Grasim's viscose staple fibre (VSF) and rayon grade pulp units at
Mavoor are closed down owing to lack of raw material.
Third issue on September 16, 1999 to Indian Rayon's GDRs holders:
Three GDRs in Grasin for every 10 GDRs in Indian Rayon, on
demerger of its Cement business into Grasim. Nos: 1,624,336
1998
Grasim's first major acquisition overseas – the Atholville Pulp Mill in
Canada.
Grasim acquires Dharani Cements Ltd.
Grasim acquires Shree Digvijay Cements Ltd.
The cement business of group company, Indian Rayon and Industries
Ltd (IRIL), is transferred to Grasim in a corporate restructuring
exercise.
1996
The first phase of Grasim's fourth VSF plant commissioned at
Kharach, Gujarat.
1995
Grasim commissions two greenfield cement plants – Grasim Cement
at Raipur (Madhya Pradesh) and Aditya Cement at Shambhupura
(Rajasthan).
1968
Rayon production commences at Mavoor, Kerala.
1963
Grasim sets up its first rayon grade pulp plant at Mavoor, Kerala; the
first to make rayon grade pulp from bamboo and other hardwoods.
Grasim purchases a composite textile mill at Bhiwani, Haryana.
1962
Grasim starts an engineering division to provide plant and machinery
for VSF production.
1954
Grasim begins rayon production at Nagda.
1950
Grasim launches production of fabrics at Gwalior using imported
rayon – a man-made cellulose fibre.
1947
Grasim Industries Ltd is incorporated.
For acquisition of data from different levels of the organization, I have made
“QUESTIONNAIRE FOR EMPLOYEES” form and
“QUESTIONNAIRE FOR TOP MANAGEMENT”
For analysis of data statistics methods are used to arrive at the conclusion.
SAMPLE
For the purpose of the study, the field has been divided into category-
management and Employees at all levels. The sample size of 50 employees
is divided into 25 from Top management, & 25 from remaining Employees
at all levels). Apart from their written choice the form of questionnaire, they
have also been interviewed for cross checking and proving authenticity of
their choice.
Bhumika Sharma Page 18
Hindu Institute of Management
QUESTIONNAIRE
The data is collected from Top Management and staff workers with the help
of a questionnaire prepared for this purpose. Data was also collected through
personal interaction with all the respondents.
TABULATION OF DATA
The data collected has been classified and put into pie charts. On the basis of
these classifications, pie charts interpretations have been made. Classifying
all the information according to the levels and experience of the respondents
has done.
Employee welfare means anything done for the comfort and improvement,
intellectual or social, of the employees over and above the wages paid
which is not a necessity of the industry
According To Arthur James Todd
According To ILO
Statutory
Voluntary
Under the Act the following Welfare Facilities are provided
STATUTORY
Statutory welfare facilities comprise of those facilities required to maintain
compulsory standard of health and safety of workers, such as How to work,
Cleanliness
Under section 11 of the Factory act, 1948 provides for the cleanliness of
manufacturing of production department workers are responsible and for the
cleanliness of outside and inside the mill, Four Sweepers are recruited.
Under section 13 of The Factory act provides that suitable provisions shall
be made in every factory for security and maintaining in every workroom.
o Exhaust fans are also fitted to carry out the dust and fumes and
for circulation of fresh air.
Artificial Humidfication
Under section 15 of The Factory act 1948 provides that in respect of all the
factories in which the humidity of the air is artificially increased.
Canteen
Lighting
Washing Facilities
Under section 42 of Factories Act 1948 lay down that every factory has to
provide these facilities:
Crèches
Under section 47 of the act every factory employing more than 150
workers must provide adequate and suitable shelters, rest rooms and a lunch
room with provision of the drilling water, where workers can eat their meals
at the time of rest interval.
Drinking Water
Welfare Officer
The officer who doing the work regarding the facilities which are provide to
workers for their welfare, known as Welfare Officer.
The State Government may makes rules under section 49 (1) and (2) of
The Factories Act as
Compensatory Holidays
The provisions of section 52, a worker is deprived of any of the weekly
holidays for which provision is made in sub-section (1) that section he shall
be allowed, within the month in which the holidays were due to him.
Spread-Over
The period of work of an adult worker in a factory shall be so arranged that
inclusive of his intervals for rest under section 55, they shall not spread
over more than ten and half-hours in any day.
DEFINITION OF SOCIAL
SECURITY
Social Security is that security, society furnishes through appropriate
organization against certain risk to which its member are exposed.
According To ILO
Administration
% Of What
Contribution
Description Employees Employers
EPF 12% of Wages 12% of Wages
10% of Wages in case 10% of Wages in case
less then 20 persons. less then 20 persons.
PENSION 8.33% of Employee NIL
Share. Central
Government to
Bhumika Sharma Page 31
Hindu Institute of Management
contribute 1.16%
DEPOSIT LINK 1% NIL
INSURANCE
Coverage
Administration
The Act has categorized the injuries in the following manner and the
calculation of compensation there under
Partial Disablement
Coverage
The Act covers all workers whose income does not exceeds Rs. 7500/- per
month and are employed in factories other than seasonal factories which run
with the aid of power and employing 10 or more than 10 persons and on 20
or more than 20 persons without aid of powers.
Administration
Benefits
Coverage
The Act covers workers employed in a factory or any industry specified in
Schedule-I in which 20 or more workers are employed or which the Central
Government notifies in its officials Gazette. The Act does not apply to co-
operative societies employing less then 50 persons.
Administration
Benefits
Coverage
The act is applicable to all establishments not covered under the Employees’
State Insurance Act, 1948.
Administration
Administration
Benefits
Administration
Under the Act, an employee whose salary or wages does not exceed more
than Rs.3500/- is eligible to get Bonus up to the salary of Rs. 2500 per
month @ 8.33% if he has completed One-Month Service. If the employer
is interested to pay bonus on higher salary / wages than he can pay bonus
Upto any limit. The rate of Bonus will be increased in case Company earns
more Profit up to 20%.
Every employee who has completed One Month is eligible for the Bonus.
Eligibility
Minimum Bonus
Maximum Bonus
Strongly Agree
12%
Agree
4%
Analysis
56% employees strongly agree that they get welfare facilities from
company.
28% employees only agree.
4% employees strongly disagrees that they get welfare facilities from
company.
8%
Strongly Agree
4%
48% Agree
Strongly Disagree
40%
Disagree
Analysis
12%
yes
no
88%
Analysis:
This chart depicts, the company have any Ambulance Room or Ambulance
Van.
Analysis
40% (10) strongly say that they joined the organization because of
Good Salary Package offered.
16% (4) employees said that they joined organization for status.
32% (8) employees said that they joined the organization because of
welfare schemes.
12% (3) employees joined the organization because of others reasons.
Analysis
20% (5) employees are very satisfied with their current job profile.
48% (12) employees are only satisfied with their current job profile.
24% (6) employees said that they are not so satisfied with their current
job profile.
8% (2) employees said that they are unsatisfied with their current job
profile..
6 5 4 3 2 1
Analysis
2. Mark your satisfaction level with regard to following parameters related
to safety in your department. (6 is best and 1 is worst)
Parameters 6 5 4 3 2 1
Fire Protection 8 4 6 3 2 2
Hoists and Lifts 9 6 3 7 - -
Self-Acting Machine 4 3 4 3 6 5
Analysis
Parameters 6 5 4 3 2 1
Analysis
4 Are you satisfied with the compensation given to you in case you get
injured at the work place?
Sr. No. Option Chosen No. of employees % employees
1 Yes 18 72
2 No 7 28
Yes
72%
Analysis:
Analysis:
This chart depicts, the management gives Housing & Education facility to
workers
Yes
84%
Analysis:
This chart depicts, the management gives Medical benefits as apart of ESI
facility to workers
Unsatisfied
8%
Not So Very
Satisfied Satisfied
20% 28%
Satisfied
44%
Analysis
28% (7) employees are very satisfied with their current job profile.
44% (11) are only satisfied with their current job profile.
20% (5) employees said that they are not so satisfied with their current
job profile.
8% (2) employees said that they are unsatisfied with their current job
profile.
8. Are the methods used to give you welfare schemes are
genuine?
Sr. No. Option Chosen No. of employees % employees
Analysis
48% (12) employees said methods of welfare are genuine most of the
times.
16% (4) employees said methods of welfare are genuine only some
times.
20% (5) employees said methods of welfare are genuine once in a
while.
16% (4) employees said methods of welfare are never genuine.
Analysis
28% (7) employees ranked their organization as excellent.
44% (11) employees ranked their organization as very good.
24% (6) employees ranked their organization as good.
4% (1) employees ranked their organization as average.
SWOT ANAYLSIS
S = Strength
W = Weakness
O = Opportunities
T = Threats
STRENGTH
I was able to get response very quickly, as I didn’t have to face any
Red Tapism, need for higher management approval, etc.
WEAKNESSESS
The scope of the study was limited to the structured questionnaire and
discussion guidelines.
The scope of the study was limited to the verbal Interviews and
Guidelines.
OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunities assess the external attractive factors that affect the topic.
These opportunities exist in our surroundings.
The Employee Welfare & Social Security Schemes give opportunities for
long term survival & growth by providing social benefits to its employees
and reduced Employee absenteeism and increased productivity.
The threats are also external factors and influenced any object externally.
The threats related to my training topic are:
The company has not linked Gratuity Act with LIC as, which deprive
them of enjoying benefits of LIC Schemes whereas its competitors
provided this facility to their workers, hence company should think
about it.
FINDINGS
Although the workers were more or less satisfied with various facilities
provided by the company, still there were certain facilities with which the
workers were not satisfied and required improvements. Some of them are
listed below which I encountered during my study on Employee welfare &
social security in BTM , Bhiwani.
SUGGESTIONS
In my view the company should deduct PF and FPF on full basic
earning so that the employees at the time of retirement may able to get
maximum amount from pension Fund.
LIMITATIONS
There was also lack of time and workers also were hesitant in
responding in the working hours.
In our country the industrialization started very late but we have rapidly
catching up with the progress achieved elsewhere and the expectation and
aspiration of worker are rising rapidly. They are demanding increasing
power and authority in the design making process. The Govt. is also looking
sympathetically towards the working class.
In the end we can conclude that workers are happy with the physical
working conditions inside the factory. Workers are also happy with the
ANNEXURE
NAME - ………………………..
DATE - ………………………..
Q4. To what extent do you agree with the following statement “Human
resource planning is well integrated with strategic planning in our
company”.
A Strongly agree Agree
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Q5. Are the Employee welfare & social security facilities extended to
contract workers too?
A: YES NO
Parameters 6 5 4 3 2 1
Facility for Storing & Drying
Clothes
Rest Room
First Aid/Medical Service
Canteen
Q4 Are you satisfied with the compensation given to you in case you get
injured at the work place?
A: YES NO
BIBLIOGRAPHY
MAGAZINES
WEB SITE
www.wikipedia.org
www.grasimindia.com
www.google.com
www.yahoo.com