The human resources executive director, at the Hindustan Unilever Ltd., a market poineer in Indian fast paced consumer goods sector and the Indian subsidiary of the major multinational, Unilever Ltd., is worried that ther company is languishing its position as the "wish employer" for graduates from the top Indian business schools from wherever the management personel are recruited.
Their varying expectations and the shifting demographic profile of workers have already resulted in changes in the company's employment model. These comprise of the job training and classroom and e-learning program facilities at all charges of the organization and at all phases of one's vocation; mentoring by the senior management; communication of the vision and aims throughout the business, mainly through regular meetings along with the CEO; an emphasis on CSR and a focal point on work-life balance, such as presenting sabbaticals and supplying well-being and recreation facilities at the new headquarters.
While the business has altered its traditional employment value proposition, in a talent and highly competitive -scarce job market, can it continue to be important as a way to attract and keep the very best talent in the nation?
PUBLICATION DATE: December 18, 2013 PRODUCT #: W13532-HCB-ENG
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