On World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April) Mr. Alok Bansal, Visionet Systems India’s MD and Global Head of BFSI Business says, “Feeling safe also includes knowing that you can share your concerns with your team leaders without being silenced. That in a medical crisis, your company will stand by you. That it will provide you help if you are dealing with psychological issues.”
These are some of the steps his company Visionet Systems has taken to ensure workplace safety at many levels.
Gender inclusive spaces
Alok Bansal says, gender diversity is at the heart of Visionet Systems and adds, “A workspace where women are in leadership positions, and are encouraged to reskill themselves to grow further, all female employees feel safe and empowered. We are also encouraging women to join our skilling program, ‘Unnati for India’ so that the company can benefit from more diverse perspectives.”
Sensitive HR policies
Alok Bansal says, “During the toughest days of the pandemic, we took care of medical emergencies with insurance coverage, facilitated vaccinations and offered paid leave to those facing a health crisis or dealing with care-giving. We also offered flexible work options and provided a mental health helpline.” For women employees, HR policies at Visionet include adequate maternity and period leave, equal pay, growth and mentorship opportunities.
Open communication channels
Says Alok Bansal, “We made sure to connect with teams and individuals over a virtual coffee hour at a time when physical interaction was impossible. It is important to make your team members feel that they are not just cogs in the wheel but individuals who are appreciated for their contribution to the company.”
Recognition and rewards
Says Alok Bansal, “At Visionet, we know that just words are not enough and so incentivising achievements is part of our work culture. If employees feel good about the work they do, they will deliver better results than those who feel invisible and unappreciated.”
Encourage work-life balance
Alok Bansal says, “A 360-degree work-life integration program is what helps us ensure that our teams work without feeling overwhelmed. During the pandemic, this meant giving caregivers and young parents the time and the space to focus on their families. We encourage downtime, mental health breaks and ensure that our employees know that we have their back. We believe in nourishing human capital first because we know, this is where the real value of our company lies.”
