ISHAN JUNEJA (CP-0612) ARJUN PATEL (CP-0912)

Nature of Welfare
Welfare means fairing or doing well. It is a comprehensive term, and refers to the physical, mental, moral and emotional well being of an individual. Labour welfare, also referred to as betterment work for employees, relates to taking care of the well being of workers by employers, trade unions and govt. & non govt. agencies. Labour welfare has two aspects: Negative: Counteracting the baneful effects of the large-scale industrial system of production. Positive: Provision of opportunities for the worker and his/her family for a good life.
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Merits & Demerits of Welfare Measures

Types of Welfare Activities

Meaning of labour welfare may be made more clear by listing the activities and facilities which are referred to as welfare measures. 1. Welfare measures inside the work place. 2. Welfare measures outside the work place.

Welfare Measures inside the work place

i. Conditions of the work environment. ii. Conveniences. iii. Workers' Health Services. iv. Women & Child Welfare. v. Workers Recreation. vi. Employment follow up. vii. Economic Services. viii. Labour management participation. ix. Workers Education.

Welfare Measures outside the work place

i. Housing: bachelors quarters; family residences. ii. Water, sanitation, waste disposal. iii. Roads, lighting, parks, recreation, playgrounds. iv. Schools: nursery, primary, secondary & high school. v. Markets, co-operatives. vi. Bank. vii. Transport. viii. Communication: post, telegraph, telephone. ix. Health & Medical services. x. Recreation xi. Watch & Ward: security. xii. Community leadership development: council of elders etc.
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Intra-mural Facilities
Intra-mural activities consist of facilities provided within the factories and include medical facilities, compensation for accidents, provision of crches & canteens, supply of drinking water, washing and bathing facilities, provision of safety measures, activities relating to improving conditions of employment.

Extra-mural Facilities
They cover the services & facilities provided outside the factory such as housing accommodation, indoor & outdoor recreational facilities, amusement and sports, educational facilities for adults & children.

Welfare Activities by Government Laws made by govt. of India for welfare of employers, like:Factories Act-1948, the Mining Act-1952, the Plantation Labour Act-1951 etc., some welfare funds constituted for the benefit of the employees.

Welfare Activities by the Trade unions Labour unions have contributed their share for the betterment of the employees. Ex:- Textile Association of Ahmedabad & The Railwaymens Union. Some welfare activities of Textile Labour Association: 25 cultural & social centers. Schools for workers children. Dispensaries and maternity homes. Co-operative bank. Training programmes. A bi-weekly, the Mazdoor Sandesh.

Welfare work by Voluntary Agencies Many voluntary social-service have been doing useful labour-welfare work. Ex: Bombay social service league, the seva sadan society, the maternity. They cover night schools, libraries & lectures, promotion of public health.

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Non Statutory Benefits

Voluntary Benefits
Loans for House Building Education of Children Leave Travel Concession Fair price Shops Other Loans and Facilities

LABOUR WELFARE EMPLOYEE WELFARE SOCIAL WELFARE

ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE FACILITIES

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Welfare Policies Organization of welfare Assessment of Effectiveness

Welfare Facilities at ITI, Banglore

CARE:
Medical Facilities Township Transport Uniforms
Compulsory Medical Examination

Welfare Funds
Educational Schemes Canteen

Vitaminised Milk Safety

Welfare Facilities at ITI, Banglore

TERMINAL BENEFITS:
Employees Provident Fund Gratuity Scheme

Group Insurance Scheme

Death and superannuation Scheme

Indias Best Companies to work For 2009

RMSI (Noida)
Open Door Policy Renew for out of Box efforts Strong work ethos Knowledge sharing work environment Won HR Excellence Award for workplace environment, from CII

INTEL TECHNOLOGY INDIA (BANGLORE)

Sense of egalitarianism. Flexibility and Freedom to do what feels good. Business update meetings every quarter with all employee. Emphasis on family ,extra-circular activities and volunteerism. Large yellow boxes everywhere. These boxes contain oxygen and any employee experiencing breathing problem can use it.

FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION (Mumbai)

CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer) Birthdays are Celebrated in Office Every Employee Stipend of $3000 a year

GOOGLE INDIA (Banglore)

Colorful Furniture and Game Boards making the workplace a funny environment. Employees are empowered. High Entrepreneurial Fervor. 360 degree Appraisal System.

MARRIOTT HOTEL INDIA (Mumbai)

Every Employee is known as an Associate. Annual Training Budget of $750 per employee, per year. 14 major training camps per year. Six Holidays per year. On-line Associate Opinion Survey, every year, to know if employees are happy with their Bosses. Associate Appreciation party.

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