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Poonam Jindal ¹, Mohsin Shaikh ², G. Shashank ³

Affiliations
1 Pune University, Vignana Jyothi Institute of Management, Hyderabad, IN
2 Department of Management Studies, SKN College of Engineering, Pune, IN
3 PGDM, VJIM, Hyderabad, IN

Abstract

Research article is a study of employee engagement at a pharma company located in Hyderabad. The main focus of this study is to understand the factors which influence employee engagement and to find the level of employees engaged at this pharma company located in Hyderabad. Research indicates that companies whose level of engaged employees are higher have less attrition rate than other companies and also is marked higher in productivity and customer satisfaction, so this proves that result of employee engagement are impacting the result in bottom line. For the purpose of the study a questionnaire was prepared based on understanding various aspects of company, relationship with the manager and the job. The questionnaire was checked for validation and reliability and responses were collected from employees who are working at a division on this pharma company in Hyderabad. The data analysis of the responses has resulted in some findings on gender & flexible policies, experienced employees & interaction, experienced employees & appreciation and level of engaged employees. If it is not taken care on time such issues can lead to high attrition rate in company. Happy employees keep customers happy. Pharmaceutical sector being a sector of critical talent, the retention of talent is a huge responsibility for HR. To improve the engagement among the employees, based on findings some of the engagement activities like opportunities to share feedback on manager, acknowledge employee contribution on real time basis, paternity leave policy were suggested in the study to retain employees.

Keywords

Employee Engagement, Retention, Flexible Work Policy, Talent Management, Engagement Levels.

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Geeta Kalyankar Rao ¹, Mohsin Shaikh ²

Affiliations
1 Sinhgad Institute of Management, Pune, IN
2 Kashibai Navale College of Engineering, Pune, IN

Abstract

While this study was in progress, two men at the top of India Inc., Cyrus Mistry and Vishal Sikka made abrupt exits leading to knee-jerk reactions in the corporate circles. Such was the impact of Vishal Sikka’s exit that it led to an erosion of around Rs. 22,000 crore of shareholders’ wealth on a single day. Uncertainty has not just crept at the top, thousands at the middle and lower level in the IT industry have been handed over the pink slip. This study tries to understand the phenomenon of such disruptions amidst high talks on employee engagement as a part of retention strategies of the HR. Instead of engaging in ‘rhetoric but theoretical’ investigation, this study attempts a ground level realistic assessment of employee engagement practices at select IT & ITES companies. Who should decide as to what engages an employee? Is it Mr. Narayan Murthy? Or is it Vishal Sikka? Will it be risky if the employees are engaged too much? Should the engagement be only reasonable? Such fundamental and realistic questioning is the framework of this study.

Keywords

Employee Engagement, IT & ITeS Companies, HR Practices, Retention of Employees.

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Diana Septi Purnama ¹, Mohsin Shaikh ², Muh Farozin ¹, Budi Astuti ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Educational Psychology and Guidance, Yogyakarta State University, ID
2 Professor, ASM Institute of professional Studies, Pune, IN

Abstract

Occupational stress in any profession and in any country is likely to be experienced by the employees employed and university academic staffs are no exceptions in this regard. The study is aimed to determine the profile of occupational stress levels and its associated factors among Indonesian and Malaysian university academic staff. The study used a survey method with purposive sampling technique. The validated questionnaire used to collect data, namely the Occupational Stress Scale (OSS) and the Stress Source Scale (SSQ). Data was collected from 263 staffs in several different faculties. The findings showed that in both Indonesia and Malaysia, the level of stress of academic staff is in the moderate category. The occupational environment factors that influenced the occupational stress in Indonesia and Malaysia were experiences of violent and aggressive behaviour. Meanwhile, the health factors in Indonesia were psychological tensions and in Malaysia were mental well-being. Future research is needed in terms of what strategies academic staff may use to cope with the work related stress in the university set up of Indonesia dan Malaysia with a larger sample size and with examination of other causes and effects of work stress as well.

Keywords

Occupational Stress, Associated Factors of Stress, Academic Staff.

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Bobby Jacob ¹, Mohsin Shaikh ²

Affiliations
1 Research Scholar at Allana Institute of Management Sciences, Pune, IN
2 Professor, ASM, Institute of Professional Studies, Pune, IN

Abstract

Gigsters are the new derivative of employees who will add value to the employment scape in India. Gigsters are those who take on a gig (Get it Going) project based on their specific skill sets that match the job requirements. The pandemic has just thrown open the door for gigsters to take centre stage in India. This paper looks at the gig boom in India and how it can significantly change the employment landscape in India. It also examines the question of who is a good fit for gig employment and how gigsters can improve their value proposition. It also aims to address the question of challenges for the gigsters, like their inability to engage in collective bargaining, the lack of long term economic security, the safety and security of gigsters in the work place etc.

Keywords

Gig Employment, Gig Work, Employability, Independent Work, Work Alternatives.

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