Life at GRP
It was observed that a lot of people were tensed, depressed, overloaded with work and there was less volunteering for events hence, to make employees mentally strong and help them achieve a work life balance, yoga sessions were initiated.
There was an unexpected positive response from GRP’s employees. Many of them came up to the HR Team requesting them to continue these sessions as it helped them in solving a lot of their physical and mental issues such as reduced back pain, weight loss, better immune system, reduced frustration, reduced eye pain etc.
Due to the high levels of stress, exhaustion, tiredness, eye pain as a result of constantly staring at the monitor, the productivity of our employees was highly affected. Hence GRP initiated a 20 minute power nap time.
There was an unexpected positive response from GRP’s employees. Many of them came up to the HR Team requesting them to continue these sessions as it helped them in solving a lot of their physical and mental issues such as reduced back pain, weight loss, better immune system, reduced frustration, reduced eye pain etc.
To support the yoga initiative, GRP also conducted a mental health awareness session. The main agenda of this session was to explain the importance of mental health, strengthen teams and encourage people to build a positive grapevine in internal and external networks.
On observing the low energy levels in blood, less participation, silo working style and very low cross-functional connect, GRP initiated the Samsathi training which helped in spreading awareness on why change important, ideal workplace attitude, planning of work/tasks etc.
POSH was initiated in September 2018 and driven by the HR team. This training helped in spreading awareness on ‘what can be called sexual harassment and what cannot’. since real time examples, videos, instances were shared, employees got much more clarity on the concept, which led to employees becoming more alert of their actions and words and improved bonds between each other.
GRP had not initiated fire and safety awareness trainings until 2017, but in the following year an incidence occurred at the office opposite to GRP (Zee Learn) which pushed us to initiate this training. The zee learn office had caught fire which led to the breakage of a water pipe on the same floor. All the water from the broken pipe ran into GRP’s office causing an electricity shut down. There was water everywhere and a lot of important documents etc. were damaged. After this incidence GRP created internal fire marshals and arranged for external fire and safety awareness trainings which included mock drills. This created awareness on office safety, who to contact in case of emergency & emergency preparedness
GRP celebrates monthly employee birthdays at the office cafeteria on the last Friday of each month where everyone gathers for a small cake cutting ceremony with the monthly birthday champs. Doing this has made our employees feel highly valued as they feel they feel that GRP takes personal interest in their lives. It is also a great opportunity for bonding as everyone comes together for one purpose. Also, Such events are ways to better engage employees and show them they’re appreciated members of the family.
GRP arranges for health camps for
all of its employees every once in a year which has not only proven beneficial for employees,
but also for the GRP as it creates a more dynamic, effective and efficient working culture and
environment. Delivering a health program in the GRP was proven important and effective as it has
promoted positive behavioral patterns, stronger employer – employee relationship, improved
dietary habits, reduced the risk of illness and diseases and thus reduced absenteeism levels and
improve the overall productivity.
GRP has also introduced a Blood Pressure machine at the reception where employees can go and
have a check on their BP levels during anytime of the day.
GRP has initiated with identification of unique roles which can be filled with women employees across locations. At GRP we believe in giving equal opportunities to both men and women and to support this belief, we have increased the percentage of recruitment of women employees to 20%
International Men’s Day is not a known event in India. GRP would have been one of the few organizations in the country which would have celebrated this day. All the ladies dressed up as men on this day and wrote small notes for them stating how much we appreciate them and how grateful we are for the sacrifices they make for us. All of the men were highly moved by this gesture and were thankful for making the day special for them!
On women’s day each year, all the ladies are sent out for sponsored lunch, movie or something special is planned for them by the men at GRP
In line with the vision and mission of GRP various options of greener and cheaper energy sources were evaluated across locations and strategically decided to harness Solar Power. GRP has commissioned of its first roof top Solar power plant at SL02 covering an area of 3200 Square meters of the plant roof top. The capacity of the plant is 400 KWp and the entire power generation is being put to use in the manufacturing of our product.
GRP introduced breakthrough technology in India which eliminates autoclaving setup in manufacturing line. This technology helps GRP to reduce water consumption in one year up to 356750 Liters and furnace oil upto 51372 KG. Also this system helped to clear out the hazardous practices at plant and improved better work condition in lesser cost.
Due to the kindness box initiative GRP has been able to make Educational Donations at Orphanage Homes, Blind School and School For Special Children. GRP has made educational donations at two orphanage homes which are Dilasa , where GRP has funded for their stationary requirements and Mumbai Anchorage, where GRP has donated a Laptop. Shartul Ashram is a school for a the mentally challenged kids where GRP has donated a Laptop. Apart from this, GRP has purchased Brail Paper Bags made by blind girls from a blind school named Kamlaben Mehta School for Blind.
GRP is now certified as a Great Place To Work In India 2020-2021. GPTW is the world’s largest and most respected study of workplace excellence and people management practices. This certification gives us entry to other certificatios of GPTW like India’s Best Workplace, Best Workplace In Manufacturing etc. More so, it gives a great push to our credibility with people practices among our stakeholders, including enhancing our employer value proposition.