The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
JHARSUGUDA, NOV 24, 2023
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, triumphed big at the Grow Care Awards, further solidifying its reputation as an employer of choice in the Indian manufacturing industry. The company’s mega smelting operations at Jharsuguda in Odisha, won twin accolades in the categories of “Employee Engagement” and “Best HR Strategy”. The awards underscore its efforts in fostering a dynamic and engaging workplace environment as well as the innovative and effective strategies being deployed by the organization, respectively.
The awards were presented by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak and Transport Minister Daya Shankar Singh.
New Delhi-headquartered non-profit organization Grow Care India is dedicated to recognizing outstanding performances in Human Resources, Environment, and Occupational Health & Safety.
The recognition is a testament to Vedanta Aluminium’s steadfast dedication to cultivating an inclusive ecosystem characterized by trust, high performance, and unparalleled work culture.
Speaking about the recognition, Vedanta Aluminium COO Sunil Gupta said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe in fostering a culture of excellence, and these accolades reflect our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace that thrives on innovation and collaboration. Our employees have played a pivotal role in our company’s success, and they are our strongest assets. Nurturing their growth and well-being is at the core of our operational values. Hence, our people practices are aimed at creating a supportive environment that empowers our employees to thrive both personally and professionally.”
Moreover, Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda plant has achieved the ‘Great Place to Work Certified’ recognition for six consecutive years. As an industry leader, Vedanta Aluminium stands out in its commitment to employee development and well-being, offering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Unparalleled Leadership Development; Best-in-class Talent Acquisition, Promotion, and Retention; Comprehensive Employee Well-being Initiatives; Spousal Hiring Policy; and World-Class Residential Township.
Deploying cutting-edge digital technologies, Vedanta Aluminium ensures a level playing field for all in manufacturing careers, maintaining gender-agnostic roles and actively working with the LGBTQIA+ and the specially-abled community. Recently, the Jharsuguda plant became the first metal &manufacturing unit in Odisha to pioneer night shift for women through their Shree Shakti initiative.
The company focuses on creating leaders for the entire industry through rich job content, internal growth workshops, and focused training programs.
Vedanta Aluminium consistently recruits top-tier talent from institutions across India and abroad, attracting domain experts globally with best-in-class benefits and growth opportunities.
Vedanta Aluminium provides a plethora of well-being support services through Vedanta Umang, a holistic healthcare programThe programme aims at enhancing the overall wellbeing of the employees and their families by focusing on improving their physical health, boosting morale and fostering a better work-life balance.
The company’s spousal hiring policy ensures that families stay and work together.
The company has a fully equipped residential township in Jharsuguda, with top-quality amenities for employees and their families, such as hospitals, school, shopping complex, movie auditorium, swimming pools, sports& recreation facilities, etc.
