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EMPLOYEE WELFARE

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WHAT IS EMPLOYEE

WELFARE?Referred to as betterment work for employees.

Relates to taking care of the well being of workers by

employers, trade unions, governmental and non-governmental organizations.

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According to the Royal

Commission on Labor

Labor welfare is a term which must necessarily be elastic,

bearing a somewhat different interpretation in one countryfrom another, according to different social customs, the

degree of industrialization and educational level of

workers.

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Merits

Motivates employeesEmployee Retention

Minimized social evils

Better Job satisfaction

Cuts down labor

turnover

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Demerits

Huge investmentEmployees being

dissatisfied

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Inside the work place-Intra mural facilities

Facilities within the factories like medical,

compensation, drinking water

Outside the work place-Extra mural facilities

Facility provided outside the factories like

accommodation, recreational facilities,educational

facilities

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Conditions of environment

Safety and cleanliness of the work environment

Good house keeping-compound walls and lawns

Convenience and comfort-illumination, seating arrangements

Safety measures-machine fencing,goggles, first aid, helmets

Visible posters and warnings

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Convenience

Provisions for wash basins, bathrooms and waste disposal

Provision for drinking water

Canteen service

Recreation rooms,rest rooms and libraries.

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Health services

Health center

Dispensary

First aid

Health education

Counseling

Ambulance service

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Others

Employment follow up-comfort and awarenessEconomic services-loans, insurance

Labour management services-counseling, safety committee

Employee education-library, AV unit,literary classes,newsbulletin etc.

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Comfortable and hygienic residences

Sanitation and water disposal

Proper roads and lighting facility

Plentiful markets

Security

Health and medical services

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Welfare activities by the government

Factories Act of 1948

Washing facilitiesRest rooms

First aid boxes

Canteen and shelters

Crche for more than 30 women

Welfare officers for more than 500 workers

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Mines Act of 1952

Crches for more than 50 women

Canteen for more than 150 workers

Shelter for more than 250 workers

Shower baths and sanitary latrines

Welfare officer for more than 500 workers

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Plantation Act of 1951

Recreation facility for workers and their children

Educational facility

Housing facility for all workers

Umbrellas, blankets, raincoats and other amenities

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Contract Labour Act 1970

A canteen for more than 100 employees

Rest rooms and alternative accommodation

Sufficient supply of drinking water washing facilities etc

First aid boxes

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Labour welfare officer- schedule 49 of Factories Act

Present in a factory of more than 500 workers

Supervision of safety and welfare programmers

Counseling of workers and adjustment in work environment

Formulate welfare policies

Liasoning with officials and resolving disputes

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POLICING THEORY

Labour exploitation

RELIGION THEORY

Investment aspect

Atonement aspect

PHILANTHROPIC THEORYAffection for mankind

Good working conditions

PATERNALISTIC THEORY

Also known as Trusteeship theory

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PLACATING THEORY

Welfare activities will please workers and will make

them work well.

PUBLIC RELATIONS THEORY

Welfare activities to create good impression on the minds

of the public

FUNCTIONAL THEORY

Welfare activities provided to make workers more

efficient

SOCIAL THEORYObligation on the part of the organization to provide for

the employees welfare

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1.Welfare Policy Objectives

Approach

Range

i) Type of facilities

ii) Coverage of employees

Timeliness

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2.Organisation For Welfare The Factories Act ,1948 mandates that every industrial

establishment must appoint a welfare officer if the

number of employees is 500 or more.

It is argued that the prime responsibility for welfare

should rest with the line manager or the HR manager.

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3.Assesment Of Effectiveness Effectiveness of welfare must be assessed periodically.

Two methods of assessment :i) Trend Analysis

ii) Opinion Survey

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Welfare Facilities At ITI(A) CARE

i) Medical Facilities

For the employees covered under ESI scheme.

EFT scheme

Medical Reimbursement

ii) Township Administration

iii) Welfare Funds

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Welfare Facilities At ITIiv) Educational Scheme

v) Welfare Association & Clubs

vi) Other Welfare Measures Non-Officers Canteen

Officers Canteen Transport Uniform Safety

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Welfare Facilities At ITI(B) TERMINAL BENEFITS

vii) Employees Provident Fund

viii) Gratuity Scheme

ix) Group Insurance Scheme

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Latest TrendsI Wega

Health Scribe

Subex SystemsInfosys

Hewlett Packard

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ConclusionIf a tailor makes mistake it becomes a fashion

If a scientist makes a mistake it becomes an invention

If an HR manager deploys a retention strategy itbecomes a welfare measure

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