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HUMAN RESOURCES

POLICY MANUAL
Distribution: Human Resources

1st November 2011

Sub : Human Resources Policy Manual

I am pleased to present to you a fully revamped and updated version of our staff manual. This is
a comprehensive collection of all our people practices governing the entire spectrum of employer-
employee relationship. This supersedes all other versions of policies.

Several new policies have been added with this release. To distinguish them from the old, these
have been marked as Revision-0, while the existing policies bears the mark Revision-1. Whenever an
existing policy has undergone a change, the same has been identified with the (1) sign in the right
hand side border against the corresponding changed part.

We acknowledge that human situations are unique and it is impossible to anticipate every scenario. It
will be our endeavor to review these policies on an on going basis to ensure it always reflects current
business requirements and practices.

For a wider circulation of the policies, we have uploaded them on our intranet in the SPARK section.
Limited copies have been circulated in print, and changes from time to time will be mailed to them
for keeping the manual up to date.

We would like all employees to use these entitlements with a sense of responsibility, and not as a
matter of Right. The higher the entitlement, the higher is this responsibility.

The Staff manual contents are not confidential to the employees, however it is not permitted to share
it externally without prior approval.

The Management reserves the right to make any changes as and when required, or even withdraw
any of the schemes without prior notice. All the policies contained herein apply to employees in staff
grades only unless specified otherwise.

Best Regards,

Varghese Mathew
Chief People Officer
HR Policy Manual CONTENTS

Rev Nos. Page Nos.

A ORGANIZATION HISTORY, VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

A.1.0 Organization History ………………………………………...................... 0................ A-1


A.2.0 Vision Statement ………………………………………............................ 1................ A-4
A.3.0 Mission Statement …………………………………………...................... 1................ A-5
A.4.0 Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policy …………….................... 1................ A-6
A.5.0 Customer Orientation ……………………………………........................ 0................ A-7
A.6.0 Human Resources - Philosophy & Approach …………......................... 0................ A-8
A.7.0 Behavioral Norms ……………….……………………….......................... 0................ A-9

B NEW EMPLOYEE ASSIMILATION

B.1.0 Joining & Induction ……………………………………........................... 1................ B-1


B.2.0 Induction Process .…………………………………………....................... 1.............. B-22
B.3.0 Probation & Confirmation Process ……...………………....................... 1.............. B-23

C TALENT ACQUISITION

C.1.0 Recruitment & Selection Policy ........................................................... 1................ C-1


C.1.1 Selection Committee . ............................................................................ 1................. C-2
C.1.2 Interview Travel Expenses Reimbursement ..………………….................... 0................. C-4
C.1.3 Training in Selection Skills ………………………………………................. 0................. C-4
C.1.4 Use of Psychometric Tests …………………………………........................ 0................. C-4
C.1.5 Salary Fixation ….................................................................................... 1................. C-5
C.1.6 Reference Check …………………………………………………................. 1................. C-5
C.1.7 Offer / Appointment Letters ................................................................... 0................. C-5
C.1.8 Medical Examination . ............................................................................ 1................. C-6
C.1.9 Engaging of Recruitment Consultants .................................................... 0................. C-6
C.2.0 Recruitment of Freshers . .................................................................... 1.............. C-11
C.2.1 Trainee Induction Program ..................................................................... 1............... C-12
C.2.2 Absorption in Service ............................................................................. 1............... C-13
C.2.3 Mentoring ............................................................................................. 1............... C-13
C.3.0 Employee Referral Scheme …………………………….......................... 1.............. C-14
C.4.0 Vocational Training . ........................................................................... 1.............. C-16
C.5.0 Appointment of Director’s Relatives ……………………....................... 1.............. C-17
C.6.0 Engaging of Retainers …………………………………........................... 1.............. C-17
C.7.0 Recruitment of Temporary / Project Based Employees …….................. 1.............. C-17
C.8.0 Internal Redeployment Policy ............................................................. 1.............. C-18
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D REMUNERATION & FACILITIES

D.1.0 Compensation Philosophy …………………………………..................... 1................ D-1


D.2.0 Components in Compensation (Cost to Company) . ........................... 1................ D-2
D.2.1 Monthly Components ............................................................................ 1................. D-2
D.2.2 Annual Components .............................................................................. 1................. D-4
D.2.3 Deferred Benefits ................................................................................... 1................. D-6
D.2.4 Grade Structure & Designation . ............................................................. 1................. D-8
D.2.5 Ready Reckoner – Grade-wise Perks ........................................................ 1................. D-9
D.3.0 Benefits & Facilities . ........................................................................... 1.............. D-10
D.3.1 Company Leased Accommodation ......................................................... 1............... D-10
D.3.2 Project In-charge Allowance . ................................................................. 1............... D-11
D.3.3 Outstation Site Living Expenses Reimbursement ..................................... 1............... D-12
D.3.4 Company Vehicle Schemes ..................................................................... 1............... D-15
D.3.5 Guidelines for New Promotees to C001-A for Vehicle Benefits ................ 1............... D-19
D.3.6 Additional Mileage Reimbursement . ...................................................... 1............... D-20
D.3.7 Residential Telephone Policy ................................................................... 1............... D-21
D.3.8 Mobile Phone Policy . ............................................................................. 1............... D-22
D.3.9 Corporate Credit Card Policy .................................................................. 1............... D-26
D.3.10 Employee Social . ................................................................................... 1............... D-27
D.3.11 Group Mediclaim Policy ......................................................................... 1............... D-29
D.3.12 Group Personal Accident Insurance Policy . ............................................. 1............... D-38
D.3.13 Regular Job Transfers ............................................................................. 1............... D-45
D.3.14 Temporary Transfer Allowance . .............................................................. 1............... D-47
D.3.15 Staff Accommodation & Facilities at Sites ............................................... 1............... D-48
D.3.16 Annual Health Check-up ........................................................................ 1............... D-50
D.4.0 Summary of Project Based Employee Benefits .................................... 1.............. D-51

E ATTENDANCE & LEAVE RULES

E.1.0 Hours of Work & Holidays ………………………………......................... 1.................E-1


E.2.0 Leave Rules ……………………………………………….......................... 1.................E-2
E.3.0 Vacation Donation Program …………………………………………....... 1.................E-6
E.4.0 Education Leave & Aid ……………………………………....................... 0.................E-7

F GRIEVANCE & DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

F.1.0 Un-Authorized Absenteeism ………………………………..................... 1.................F-1


F.2.0 Grievance Redressal ………………………………………........................ 1.................F-6
F.3.0 Sexual Harassment Policy …………………………………...................... 1.................F-8
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F.4.0 Model Standing Order . ...................................................................... 0...............F-12


F.5.0 Disciplinary Norms . ............................................................................ 1...............F-14

G PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

G.1.0 Target Setting (KRA) & Review ………………………............................. 1................ G-1


G.2.0 Performance Appraisal System …………………………......................... 1................ G-3
G.2.1 Expert & Governance Functions .............................................................. 0.................G-4
G.2.2 Rating Pattern . ...................................................................................... 1.................G-5
G.2.3 Rating Distribution . ............................................................................... 1.................G-5
G.3.0 Increment Policy …………………………………………......................... 0.............. G-16
G.4.0 Promotion Policy ……………………………………................................ 0.............. G-17
G.4.1 Promotion Panel .................................................................................... 1...............G-18
G.5.0 Performance Bonus Scheme ………………………………..................... 1.............. G-21
G.6.0 Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) ……………………...................... 1.............. G-24

H WORK ETHICS

H.1.0 Equal Opportunity Policy .................................................................... 0................ H-1


H.2.0 Professional Integrity & Confidentiality of company information ....... 0................ H-2
H.3.0 Whistle Blower Policy ......................................................................... 0................ H-3
H.4.0 Serious Incident Reporting ................................................................. 0................ H-5

I COMMUNICATION

I.1.0 SPARK ................................................................................................. 1................. I-1


I.2.0 ERP ..................................................................................................... 1................. I-2
I.3.0 Communication with Media / External World ..................................... 1................. I-2
I.4.0 We@SP - Corporate Quarterly Magazine ............................................ 1................. I-3

J AWARDS & CELEBRATIONS

J.1.0 Long Service Awards …………………………………….......................... 1................. J-2


J.2.0 Best Project of the Year …………………………………......................... 1................. J-3
J.3.0 Best Region of the Year …………………………………......................... 1................. J-4
J.4.0 Best QMS Auditor of the Year ………………………….......................... 1................. J-5
J.5.0 Best Mentor of the Year …………………………………........................ 1................. J-6
J.6.0 Best Trainer of the Year …………………………………......................... 1................. J-7
J.7.0 Appreciation Awards .......................................................................... 1................. J-8
J.8.0 Felicitation of Meritorious Employee Children …………...................... 1................. J-9
J.9.0 Annual Day Celebrations …………………………………....................... 1............... J-11
CONTENTS HR Policy Manual

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K TRAVEL POLICY

K.1.0 Domestic Travel Policy ........................................................................ 1.................K-1


K.2.0 Foreign Travel Policy ........................................................................... 1.................K-5

L DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES & ORG. DEVELOPMENT (OD) INITIATIVES

L.1.0 Training & Development ..................................................................... 1................. L-1


L.1.1 Supervisory Training Centre – STC . ......................................................... 1..................L-4
L.2.0 Distance Learning & Part-Time Studies ………………........................... 1................. L-5
L.3.0 High-Cost Training Programs .............................................................. 1................. L-7
L.4.0 Company Sponsored E-PGPM from NICMAR (Pune) ........................... 1................. L-8
L.5.0 Accelerated Leadership Development Program (ALDEP) ..................... 1................. L-9
L.6.0 Mentoring Program . .......................................................................... 1............... L-11
L.7.0 “SP-ONE” Program ............................................................................. 1............... L-15
L.8.0 Competency Mapping Exercise . ......................................................... 1............... L-16
L.9.0 Staff Meetings .................................................................................... 0............... L-29

M WELFARE MEASURES

M.1.0 Death Benevolent Scheme .................................................................. 1............... M-1


M.2.0 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ................................................. 0............... M-4

N EXIT FORMALITIES AND FULL & FINAL SETTLEMENT

N.1.0 Notice Period ...................................................................................... 1................ N-1


N.2.0 Exit Interview . .................................................................................... 1................ N-2
N.3.0 Guidelines to Employees on Withdrawal of
PF / Family Pension Accumulations ..................................................... 1................ N-8
N.4.0 Retirement & Separation Rules ........................................................... 1................ N-9
N.5.0 Full & Final Settlement Process ........................................................... 1.............. N-10
ORGANISATION HISTORY,
VALUES & GUIDING
PRINCIPLES
HR Policy Manual ORGANISATION HISTORY, VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES

A.1.0 ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY

Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd. (SPCL) is one of the leading construction companies
in India. It also has a significant presence in the overseas markets, especially in
Middle East and Africa. It had a modest beginning as Littlewood Pallonji & Co.
in 1865 and its first project was the reservoir at Malabar Hills, Mumbai, which
went on to fulfill the water supply needs of the city for the next 100 years and
more. Over the years, the company’s expertise has been repeatedly showcased
through projects which invoked innovation and state-of-the art technology and of
size beyond the capacity of most others, with the essential objective of customer
satisfaction. SPCL’s repertoire includes civil and structural engineering masterpieces
like factories, nuclear establishments, scientific & research establishments, stadia
& auditoria, airports, hotels, hospitals, multi-storied towers, housing complexes,
townships, water treatment plants, roads & expressways, power plants, and IT
Parks.

Its Domestic operations are managed through a well-knit country wide network of
Regional Offices and enjoy a Pan-India presence.

Today, SPCL employs over 5,500 dedicated and qualified workforce. Its major
achievements include many firsts, such as :
ƒƒ The first Indian construction company to enter the Middle East in the early 1970s
to construct the palace for the Sultan of Oman.

ƒƒ The first Indian construction company to earn the ISO 9001: 2008 Certification
from Bureau Veritas India Ltd.

ƒƒ The first Indian company to construct two, sixty-storied residential towers (The
Imperial) in Mumbai.

ƒƒ Construction of the country’s largest township for the economically weaker


sections of society, in Kolkata, spread over 150 acres of land.

ƒƒ The first Indian Construction Company to implement a fully integrated ERP


system.

Contracting Construction is the major Business line for the Company. The
Company has grown and expanded at an unparalleled pace in the last century to
its present status.

Construction Business also has a major presence in the Overseas markets. It operates
in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Algeria, Ghana, Gambia
etc through a network of Companies registered in each country, and managed by
the holding Company – SP International, head quartered in Dubai.

The Company has accelerated the momentum of its growth by diversifying into the
related areas of Real Estate, Interiors and EPC business. Each of these Divisions of
SPCL are today major players in their area.

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Real Estate Division (SP - RE) is associated with promoting & developing a number
of prestigious projects across India. From the luxurious and tallest residential towers
in India (60-storeyed, twin towers, Mumbai) to the largest Mass Housing Project
in Asia (20,000 dwelling units in Kolkata), a series of large, integrated IT Parks
in Pune, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, etc under the brand “SP Infocity”; and several
housing and commercial property development, the offering has a wide range.

SP - EPC : With the vast experience gained over a long period of time in executing
classical Buildings to Industrial projects to Power Plants and Design & Build Projects,
the Company has forayed into the EPC arena. This Division focuses on delivery of Iron
& Steel Plants and Allied Industrial Plants like Material Handling, Ore Beneficiation,
Coal washeries; and Power Plants of varying capacities on Engineering, Procurement
& Construction basis.

SP - CMG : A full-fledged, large scale business of providing world-class interiors


and accessories is handled through the Construction Materials Group.

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The SP Group today is a conglomerate of several organizations, operating in


a variety of fields and technologies, and continues its strive towards perfection,
quality and commitment virtues. Some of the key group companies are:

AFCONS Infrastructure Infrastructure Projects


Ltd.

Forbes & Company Ltd. Shipping, Logistic,


Machine Tools

Forbes Technosys Ltd. Business Automation,


Vending Machines

Forvol International Inbound and


Services outbound tours,
tailor-made tours for
Corporate Sector and
ticketing.

Eureka Forbes Ltd. Water Treatment


/ Water Purifiers /
Desalination Plants
/ Security Systems /
Air Purifiers / Vacuum
Cleaners

Sterling & Wilson Ltd / Electromechanical,


Sterling Generators Pvt. MEP Systems / DG
Ltd Sets.

SP Fabricators Pvt. Ltd. Facades, Cladding &


Exterior Coatings

Gokak Textiles Ltd. Textiles / Yarns

Next Gen Publishing Ltd. Publishing

SP Infrastructure Capital Roads / Coal Mining /


Company Ltd. Ports / Power

SP AGRI Management Agriculture (Ethiopia)


SP Agri Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
Services Pvt. Ltd.

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A.2.0

Vision Statement
“Fostering an environment that helps
in the creation of knowledge and
its application to work. We seek to
excel in all our business activities
and strive to build Shapoorji Pallonji
into a Creative Organization.”

SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.


Technology • Quality • Service

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A.3.0

Mission Statement
“Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd will be
the company of first choice In the
Construction Industry.
We shall be driven by our commitment
to Customer Satisfaction.”

SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.


Technology • Quality • Service

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A.4.0 QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY &


ENVIRONMENT POLICY

“We, at Shapoorji Pallonji Co. Ltd. believe that our long term business success
depends on our ability to continually improve the quality of services, while
protecting people and the environment. Hence, we are committed to meet the
expectations of our customers and continuously strive to improve the effectiveness
of our Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Management System. To
achieve this goal, our impetus will be towards the following:
ƒƒ Provision of safe working environment, prevention of injury, ill health and
planning for enhanced emergency preparedness.

ƒƒ Minimizing adverse impact of our activities to the environment.

ƒƒ Optimal utilization of men, machine, finance and other resources.

ƒƒ Devising planning systems for effective implementation.

ƒƒ Strong organizational support through human resource development.

ƒƒ Development of reliable vendors for a higher degree of Quality Assurance.

ƒƒ Complying with contractual requirements.

ƒƒ Communicating openly with stakeholders and making them aware on QHSE


aspects.

ƒƒ Compliance of applicable legal and other requirements.

S. P. MISTRY C. P. MISTRY
(Managing Director) (Managing Director)

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A.5.0 CUSTOMER ORIENTATION

The Company depends for its survival on its Customers. The Company believes that
everyone can contribute to customer satisfaction. This policy lays down expectations
in this regard from all employees.

Guidelines & Norms :


ƒƒ Every employee in the organization, no matter in what function or level he / she
is in, has a responsibility towards the Customer.

ƒƒ Everyone is expected to provide the best possible service to the next person
in the chain so that the ultimate service which we give to the customer is the
best.

ƒƒ Everyone is expected to see the person who requests his service as his
Customer.

ƒƒ In all situations, employees are expected to be courteous and responsive to the


external as well as internal customers.

ƒƒ Every communication is to be acknowledged at the earliest even if a specific


response or decision may take a longer time.

ƒƒ The deadline or target date for finishing a task or for giving a decision should be
communicated along with the acknowledgement.

ƒƒ Anyone, who has a problem, whether within the organization or outside, must
be heard and helped out to the best of one’s ability.

ƒƒ After action has been completed, a check for customer satisfaction must be
undertaken, as far as possible.

ƒƒ Every employee should ensure that commitments given to the Customer are
honored and we do not try and short-change the Customer.

ƒƒ In whatever we do, we should aim for highest quality and continuous


improvement.

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A.6.0 HUMAN RESOURCES –PHILOSOPHY &


APPROACH
We strongly believe that values which we cherish need to be stated because they
represent for us a direction and an ideal towards which we must aim.

Our Human Resource endeavor will be to actively support all efforts towards
improved profits, growth and success. Success is not confined to only monetary
profits but comprehensively covers quality & excellence in all our operations, growth,
customer goodwill and leadership in business. Such a well-rounded success brings
with it a sense of well-being and high self-esteem in all employees.
ƒƒ We respect all people. Our Company extends courtesy and shows respect for all
the groups it deals with - customers, suppliers, government agencies and society
at large.

ƒƒ We expect managers to be sensitive to the training and achievement needs


of their employees and to create an atmosphere where they can develop and
grow. Mere attendance at any program does not ensure any change in behavior
unless the employee is open and ready to take risks in trying out new behaviors,
attitudes and ways of working.

ƒƒ Individual technical skills and competence are essential but people also need to
learn to work harmoniously in groups. If they do not, it is like a building with
the best bricks which are not placed together suitably, leading to an unstable
structure. We believe that the primary job of a Manager is to facilitate rather
than control. The team that produces the best results is the one where the
manager actively supports its members in their performance.

ƒƒ We encourage teamwork between people, within a department and inter-


department. The Company’s interests must take precedence over any other
loyalties.

ƒƒ We would like each individual to work with a positive attitude that encourages
ideas and look upon problems as opportunities and challenges. We are
interested in results and not mere efforts or excuses. We expect persons to be
totally accountable for their area of work. When an individual has done his best
and still there is a mistake or a failure, we will not penalize. However, we are not
tolerant of the same mistake being repeated.

ƒƒ We would like that each individual be trusted and be governed by self-discipline


rather than be constantly monitored by external control. Self-regulation and
discipline are very important.

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A.7.0 BEHAVIOURAL NORMS

Objective :
An organisation is very often judged by the outside world on the basis of the
behaviour of a single employee. Each employee is an SPCL ambassador; and thus
has a responsibility to ensure that all his / her actions contribute to enhancing the
Company’s image. Hence it is necessary to spell out a few essential behavioural
norms.

Norms :
ƒƒ Personal integrity is of paramount importance to us. We would like all our
employees to totally dissociate themselves with dishonest dealings of all kinds.
We will not tolerate personal gratification of any kind on the part of our
employees from vendors, contractors or any other persons who have or who
propose to have business dealings with SPCL other than customary small value
gifts and articles during festive season.

ƒƒ It is expected that criticism about a person or a section of the organization is


shared only with people concerned, with a view to resolving the issue and not
aired publicly to outsiders, customers, suppliers etc, as this is likely to undermine
people’s faith in the Company.

ƒƒ The supervisor must hold final responsibility for the failure of his / her
subordinates in delegated tasks and not make them scapegoats for his / her
personal protection.

ƒƒ Sensitive and strategic information, to which an employee has access, must be


shared with discretion so that it is not used against the overall interest of the
organization.

ƒƒ All entitlements permitted under the Company policy are expected to be used
with a sense of responsibility and not as a matter of right, irrespective of need.
The higher the entitlement, the higher is this responsibility.

ƒƒ We are not against social drinking, but when it is done at Company functions
or in Company transit houses or other Company premises, it is essential that
sobriety is maintained. Lack of concern in this regard can cause unpleasantness
and tarnish the Company’s image.

ƒƒ The list of norms mentioned above is not exhaustive. In every situation all
employees are expected to use their own discretion in deciding on a course
of action which would enhance SPCL’s image as a responsive and responsible
organization.

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NEW EMPLOYEE
ASSIMILATION
HR Policy Manual NEW EMPLOYEE ASSIMILATION

B.1.0 JOINING & INDUCTION

Objective :
Every new employee who joins Shapoorji Pallonji should feel comfortable and
welcomed to the organisation. HR ensures that the new employee’s joining
formalities are done in a systematic manner and his / her basic needs are taken
care of.

B.1.1 Joining Kit :


HR will keep the Joining Kit ready along with the copy of the offer letter made to
the new employee. The Joining Kit will consist of the following documents :
ƒƒ Joining Report Form (In triplicate) (HR#B.1.1 / F1)

ƒƒ Check List for Induction (HR#B.1.1 / F2)

ƒƒ Employee Data Form (HR#B.1.1 / F3)

ƒƒ Provident Fund & Pension Scheme Membership Form (HR#B.1.1 / F4)

ƒƒ ESI Membership Form (If applicable) (HR#B.1.1 / F5)

ƒƒ Gratuity Nomination Form (HR#B.1.1 / F6)

ƒƒ Payment of Wages Nomination Form (HR#B.1.1 / F7)

ƒƒ Group Mediclaim Policy Nomination Form (HR#B.1.1 / F8)

ƒƒ Bank Account opening Form (Available with Accounts)

ƒƒ Superannuation Application Form (HR#B.1.1 / F9)

ƒƒ Undertaking – Confidential information (HR#B.1.1 / F10) (1)

The HR / Associate, on the day of joining itself will ensure that all joining formalities
are completed by the new employee. All the fields in the Joining Report and the
details in the Joining Kit are mandatory and must be filled in, completely.

Every new employee will fill the “Joining Report Form” in triplicate, which will be
used by the HR Associate to generate the ERP No. for the new employee. This
form has to be signed by the employee, HOD of the new employee, the concerned
HR head and the HO HR Head before it is sent to Accounts for inclusion in the
Payroll.

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HR#B.1.1 / F1

Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.


JOINING REPORT
(To be filled in by New Entrants & Transferred Employees)
1000 GF 08008
ERP No.:

To: HR Department, Mumbai

This is to confirm that I have joined (*) Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd., as per the following particulars:

Name in Full:

Grade:

Date of Birth:

Designation:

Date of Joining (*):

Appointment / Transfer Letter Ref & Date:

Name of the Project / Department:

Name of the Regional Office / Location:

Employment
Probation Regular Trainee Temporary Retainership Project Based
Status

Previous Company’s Provident Fund A/c No: ________________________________________________

Previous Company’s Family Pension Fund A/c No: ___________________________________________

Salary Transfer: All employees will be required to open a Bank Account with IDBI (only) for the purpose of Salary
transfer. If you are not an Account Holder in IDBI please fill up the Account Opening form, and forward it to
your Regional Accountant. Employees From Mumbai Region should fill up the A/c Opening form and attach with
this report.

IDBI BANK A/c No.:

In case of Transfer, (Region to Region), Please fill up the following:


(*Employees transferred from one Region to another shall give the date of joining at the new Region &
not the original date of joining the Company)

1. Region from where transferred:

2. Project / Location from where transferred:

3. Last Date attended in the previous location:

Name & Signature

EMPLOYEE PM/RGM/HOD RO - HR HO - HR HO - ACCOUNTS

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CHECKLIST FOR INDUCTION PROGRAMME

Sr. No. Description Yes No N/A

1. Issued Induction Manual

2. Introduction of the company to the new comer


(including History, Organisation chart
and company’s Quality policy)

3. On the job information viz. Duties and responsibilities,


of the job training.

4. Various information viz. working hours, leave rules,


medical facilities, LTA, Conveyance and other benefits.

5. Introduction to the colleagues and superiors in the department.

6. Applicable clauses of ISO 9001 and ISO procedures

7. Following forms are given :

a) Company’s Employment form

b) Provident fund form

c) E. S. I. Form

d) Medical insurance form

8. All queries if any, answered

9. Follow up after five days.

SIGNATURE - SITE IN CHARGE / HOD EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE

DATE

1000GF08015

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HR#B.1.1 / F3
1000GF08009
SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.
41/44 Minoo Desai Marg, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005. PH
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EMPLOYEE DATA FORM G
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PERSONAL DATA
Note : To be filled by the Employee in his / her own handwriting

Surname First name Middle name Previous name, If any

Sex Date of Birth Marital status Religion Nationality Tick the category’
M/F DD MM YY you belong to :

OBC/BC/SC/ST/NT
Passport No. Passport Expiry Date Countries Travelled OPEN
OTHERS ___________
MEDICAL DETAILS LANGUAGE KNOWN
Blood Group Major illness/operation undergone (Indicate Language Speak Read Write
in last 3 yrs. whether
Height (cm)
fluent,
Weight (kg) fair or
Power of Lens poor;
underline
Left Eye Date of Operation mother
Right Eye No.of days Hospitalized tongue)
Physical Disability, If any
ADDRESS DETAILS
Present Address Permanent Address

State State
Pincode Pincode
Tel / Cell Tel / Cell
E-mail E-mail
Emergency Name Address
Contact Relationship
Tel / Cell
E-mail State Pincode
FAMILY BACKGROUND (Details of parents /spouse /children)
Name Relationship Occupation Dependent Date of Birth
(Y/N)
Father
Mother
Spouse
Son / Daughter
Son / Daughter
Son / Daughter

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Starting with SSC)

Qualification Branch of Study Year of Name of School Name of College/ Class/ *F/P/
passing University Grade C/D

(* F- Full time, P- Part time, C- Correspondence, D - Distance Learning)

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Activity / sport Year Level of participation Position held Prizes won

MAJOR TRAINING UNDERGONE

Name of the Training Duration Year Institute / Organization Place Certificates


Course Awarded

PAPERS PUBLISHED / PRESENTED

Title Name of the Seminar / Paper presented / Published Date

SCHOLARSHIPS / MERIT AWARDS

National State / University / Board College / School

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE DETAILS

Company Industry Type Industry Function Designation Reporting to Duration of Service


* Classification on leaving
(@) On joining On leaving Name & Designation From To
Date Date

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* Industrial - Factories, Power Stations, Treatment Plants, Buildings - Commercial, IT, Malls, Residential, Hospitality, Health Care, Roads & Infrastructure Projects; Others.
@Contracting Firm, Developer, Client, PMC; Others.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Institute Name Status of Membership for positions held if any Duration

From To

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have you ever been employed by us or any of our Subsidiary / Associate Companies? If yes, give details:

Is any of your relatives employed by us Name Position / Company.


or by any of our Subsidiary / Associate
Companies.

Declaration under Section 314 of the Companies Act 1956 as amended 1974

hereby declare that I am not connected with any of the Directors of the company as his partner or his relative as
defined under Section 6 of the Companies Act 1956.

OR

I hereby declare that I am Partner/Relative of Mr/Ms. _________________________ a Director of the Company.

I declare that the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge. Any false or incorrect information
furnished above will result in disciplinary action being taken against me including removal from the service.

____________________ ________________________ ______________________________


Date Place Signature of the employee

For office use only

(To be verified by Regional HR representative) (To be signed by Corporate HR)

All documents have been verified by the undersigned


and they are in line with what employee has mentioned.

Signature : Signature :

Name: Name:

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SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD. EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND


Form ‘A’( Form of Agreement & Declaration )
P.F.A/C No. : MH/BAN/19844/EXM/

P.S.95 A/c No.:MH/BAN/19844/EXM/

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I have read the Rules & Regulations of the SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.
EMPLOYEES’ PROVIDENT FUND. And I agree to be bound by them and the amendments made therein from time
to time.
(To be filled in by Office) Dated __________________________ Day of _________________ 20 ___.
NAME:
Mr./Miss/Mrs.
Fathers/Husbands
NAME:

SURNAME:

PERMANENT ADDRESS*: ______________________________________________________________________


______________________________________________________________________

LOCAL ADDRESS*: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth :

Date Of Appointment :

Date of Joining :

Qualification : __________________________________________ Designation: ___________________________

I am a member of’ ** ______________________________________________________________________________


Provident Fund - Yes / No
_________________________________________________
Family Pension Fund Scheme - Yes / No
_______________________
Signature of Employee
Witness (1) Full Name : ______________________________________________________________________

Address : ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Occupation : _________________________________________ Signature :

Witness (2) Full Name : ______________________________________________________________________

Address : ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

Occupation : _________________________________________ Signature :


Rubber Stamp Containing
Name & Address of :
Regional Office ______________________
Authorised Signatories
Note : THIS ENTIRE FORM SHOULD BE FILLED IN BLOCK LETTERS EXCEPT FOR SIGNATURES
* Address means Residential Address and not the Address of the Place of Work.
** Here mention the name of Provident Fund in which the applicant is a member of any Provident Fund before
joining SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.
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FORM NO. 9 ( FPF )
(For Exempted Establishments Only)

Declaration by a person taking up employment in an establishment in which the Employees’ Pension Scheme is in
force

I _____________________________________________________ son/wife/daughter of ___________________


(Name)

do hereby solemnly declare that

(a) I was last employed in __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

(Name & full address of the establishment )

* and left service on ______________________________

(b) I was member of ________________________________________________________________ Provident fund

*and also of the Family Pension Fund 1971 From ______________________ to ______________________

*but also Pension Fund 1995 From ______________________ to ______________________

and my account number was / were ___________________/___________________/___________________

(c) I have/have not withdrawn the benefit accuring from the Family Pension Fund 1971
Pension Fund 1995

(d) I have never been a member of any Provident Fund nor Family Pension Fund 1971
Pension Fund 1995

Date : _________________________

_______________________________
Signature or right / left hand thumb
impression of the employee

* Strike out whichever is not applicable

Note : The principal employer should have this form filled up even in respect of employees to be employed by or
through a contractor.

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FORM 2 (REVISED)
For Office use only
NOMINATION AND DECLARATION FORM FOR
UNEXEMPTED/EXEMPTED ESTABLISHMENTS
Inward No. ___________________
Declaration and Nomination Form under the Employee’s
Provident Funds & Employees’ Pension Scheme Group No..___________________
(Paragraph 33 & 61(1) of the Employees’ Provident Fund
Scheme, 1952 & paragraph 18 of the Employees’ Pension. Office At _____________________
Scheme, 1995)

1. Name (In Block letters) ________________________________________________________________________

2. Father’s/Husband’s Name ______________________________________________________________________

3. Date of Birth : _____________________________________________ 4. Sex: ___________________________


(Male/Female)

5. Marital Status: __________________________ 6. Provident Fund A/c. No.MH/19844/EXM./ _______________

(married/unmarried/widow/widower) Pension Fund A/c. No.MH/19844/EXM./ ________________

E.D.L.I. A/c. No.MH/19844/EXM./EDLI/ ____________


7. Address :
Permanent ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Temporary ______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

PART-A (EPF)
I hereby nominate the person(s)/cancel the nomination made by me previously and nominate the person(s), mentioned
below to receive the amount standing to my credit in the Employees’ Provident Fund, in the event of my death :
Total
amount or If the nominee is a
share of minor, name &
Nominee’s accumula- relationship & address
Name of the Nominees Address relationship Date of tions in of the guardian who
with the Birth Provident may receive the amount
member Fund to be during the minority of
paid to each nominee
nominee

1 2 3 4 5 6

1. *Certified that I have no family as defined in para 2(g) of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 and
should I acquire a family hereafter the above nomination should be deemed as cancelled.
2. *Certified that my father/mother is/are dependent upon me.

__________________________________ _______________________________________
*Strike out whichever is not applicable. Signature or thumb impression of the subscriber
(P.T.O.)
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PART-B (EPS)
Para 18
I hereby furnish below particulars of the members of my family who would be eligible to receive widow/children Pension
in the event of my death.

Name & Address of the family member Relationship with


Sr. No. Name Address Date of Birth member
1 2 3 4 5

*Certified that I have no family, ‘as defined in para 2 (vii) of the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995 and should I
acquire a family hereafter I shall furnish particulars thereon in the above form.
I hereby nominate the following person for receiving the monthly widow pension (admissible under para 16 (2) (a) (i)
& (ii)) in the event of my death without leaving any eligible family member for receiving pension.

Name & Address of the nominee Date of Birth Relationship with the member
1 2 3

Date _____________________

____________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Strike out whichever is not applicable. Signature or thumb impression of the subscriber

CERTIFICATE BY EMPLOYER

Certified that the above declaration and nomination has been signed/thumb impressed before me by Shri/Smt./Kum.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
employed in my establishment after he/she has read the entries/entries have been read over to him/her by me and
got confirmed by him/her.

Place ________________________ _____________________________________


Signature of the employer or other Authorised
Officer of the establishment

Designation ___________________________
Name & Address of the Factory/Establishment or Rubber Stamp thereof.

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ESIC MEMBERSHIP FORM
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Date of
Name ERP No Location
Joining

PERSONAL DETAILS
Are you
Marital Residence
Date of Birth Gender Disabled? Mobile Number
Status Number
(Y/N)

Present Address Permanent Address State Pin Code E-mail ID

FAMILY DETAILS
Whether
Relationship
residing with
Name Date of Birth with the If NO, state the place of residence
the employee
Employee
(Y/N)

DETAILS OF NOMINEE
Relationship
State & Pin Mobile
Name with the Address Tel Number
Code Number
Employee

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Form ‘F’
Nomination Form under the Payment of Gratuity
To,
The Head HR,
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd., ERP No.
Corporate HR Dept, Gresham House, 4th Floor,
Sir PM Road, Fort. Mumbai 400 001
Name of the Employee: Mr./Ms. ___________________________________________________________________
• I hereby nominate the person mentioned below to receive the Gratuity payable after my death as also the Gratuity
standing to my credit in the event of my death before that amount has become payable or having become payable
has not been paid and direct that the said amount of Gratuity shall be paid to the nominee
• I hereby certify that that the person nominated is a member of my family within the meaning of clause (h) of Section
2 of the Payment of Gratuity Act 1972.
• I hereby declare that I have no family within the meaning of clause (h) of Section 2 of the said Act
(a) My Father / Mother / parents is / are not dependent on me.
(b) My husband’s father / mother / parents is / are not dependent on me.
• 1 have excluded my husband from my family by a notice dated to the Controlling Authority in the terms of the
proviso to clause (h) of Section 2 of the said Act..
• Nomination made herein invalidates my previous nominations

NOMINEE’s Details

Name of the Nominee

Relationship with the employee

Date of Birth / Age

Proportion by which the Gratuity will be shared 100%

STATEMENT

Name of the Employee

Sex Date of Appointment

Marital Status Religion

Permanent Address

Place - Mumbai
Date -
_______________________________
Signature of the Employee
Witnesses
The Nomination signed before me

No. Name Signature

1 Mr.

2 Mr.

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Form 1
Nomination and Declaration under the Payment of Wages Rules 2009

Name of the Mr./Ms.


Employee

Date of Birth ERP No

Marital Status Sex

Permanent Address Temporary Address

Pin Code : Pin Code :

I hereby nominate the person mentioned below to receive any amount due to me from the employer, in the event of
my death.

Nominee’s Details

Name

Relationship Amount of 100%


Share

Date of Birth

Nominees Address

1. Certified that I have no family and should I acquire a family hereafter, the above nomination shall be deemed as
cancelled.
2. Certified that my father / mother is / are dependent upon me.
3. Strike out whichever is not applicable.

Date : Signature of the Employee

Certificate by the Employer


Certified that the above Declaration and Nomination has been signed before me by Mr./Ms. ______________________

________________________________________________________ .

For Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.

HR ASSOCIATE

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GROUP MEDICLAIM FORM

Name of the Employee: __________________________________________________________________________

ERP No: _________________ Date of Joining : _______________________________________________________

Cadre: __________________ Designation: __________________________________________________________

Regional Office: _____________________ Project/Site: ________________________________________________

Details of Employee & Family Members to be covered under


The Group Mediclaim Policy:

Relation with the


Name Date of Birth *
Employee *

SELF

Wife / Husband

Son / Daughter

Son / Daughter

Father

Mother

* Please refer to the Note mentioned below

__________________________ _________________________
Employee’s Signature (Human Resources)

Note:-
• Only Spouse & Two Children upto the age of 21 years are covered in this policy.
• Parents coverage is applicable from Cadre E003 and above.
• Maximum entry Age limit: 90 years.

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FORM ‘A’

SUPERANNUATION APPLICATION FORM

Application to the Trustees to join the Superannuation Scheme.

I, _________________________________________________________________ acknowledge having read and


understood the Rules which describe the terms of the Scheme arranged with the Life Insurance Corporation of India to
provide benefits at my retirement from service.

I now apply for admission as a Member of the Scheme on the terms laid down in the Rules.

As evidence of age, I shall furnish to the Life Insurance Corporation of India _______________________________
immediately after my application for membership is approved by the Trustees.

____________________
Signature

We certify that the above applicant has become eligible to be a Member of Shapoorji Pallonji & Company Limited
Superannuation Scheme with effect from ______________________________________ .

For SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.

Date:

FOR USE OF TRUSTEES

The application is approved / not approved and the applicant be admitted / not admitted to the Scheme from

____________________________________________________________________.

____________________
Date: Trustee/s

Approval of application communicated to the Member on ______________________________________________

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FORM ‘B’

FORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF BENEFICIARY UNDER SUPERANNUATION SCHEME

The Trustees,
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.,
Superannuation Scheme,
MUMBAI

I, ________________________________________________________ the member of SHAPOORJI PALLONJI &


COMPANY LIMITED SENIOR OFFICERS’ SUPERANNUATION SCHEME, hereby appoint in terms of the Rule headed
“APPOINTMENTOF BENEFICIARY” in the Rules governing the Scheme my (relationship) ______________________
____________________________________________named _______________________________ aged ______
years _____________ and whose address is __________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
as the person to whom the moneys payable under the Rules of the said Scheme shall be paid in the event of my
death.

Signed at _________________ this ___________ day of _______________ 20 _______________

________________________
Signature ef Member
Witnessed By :

1. Signature : ____________________________________

2. Name : ____________________________________

3. Address : ____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

1. Signature : ____________________________________

2. Name : ____________________________________

3. Address : ____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

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Date:

To
CEO
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd

Dear Sir,

SUB: UNDERTAKING – CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

I note that as per Company Policy, following are to be ensured while I am in the employment of the
Company and after cessation of my employment with the Company.

1. I shall not divulge or utilize any confidential information belonging to the Company or any of
its associate companies (including confidential information as to the formulae, processes and
manufacturing methods, and confidential information as to the business and affairs of the
Company) which may have come to my knowledge during my employment with the company
or any of its associate companies, and that I shall, after my employment, take all reasonable
precautions to keep all such information secret.

2. I shall not, without the consent of the company, retain or make originals or copies of letters,
reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, formulae, licenses, agreements or other documents
of whatever nature belonging to the Company or any if its associate companies or notes thereof,
nor retain samples of specimen in which the Company or any of its associate Companies may
be or may have been interested in and which have come into my possession by reason of my
employment. If, on cessation of my employment, I am in possession of any originals or copies of
letters, reports, drawings, calculations, specifications, formulae, licenses, agreements or other
documents of whatever nature belonging to the company or any of its associate companies, or
notes thereof, I shall deliver the same to the company, without being asked.

3. All Authorization / Power of Attorney, whether joint or several, issued by the Company in my
favor shall stand revoked effective from date of my leaving. I shall therefore, immediately arrange
to return all such documents / authorizations, both originals and copies, to my immediate
manager.

4. I shall not divulge any information / data on the Project / s being exempted by the Company,
where sharing of such information / data is precluded by a non-disclosure agreement with our
clients.

Yours faithfully,

(SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE)

EMPLOYEE NAME : Div. :

ERP NO. : LOCATION :


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B.1.2 Documentation for Personnel Folder :


The following documents are essential to be obtained and verified with the originals
from the new employee during the process of filling the form:
ƒƒ SSC / HSC certificate for date of birth.

ƒƒ Degree / Diploma certificate & Testimonials for Educational qualifications.

ƒƒ Relieving certificate from last employer, where applicable.

ƒƒ Passport, if available.

ƒƒ Permanent A / c Number (PAN)

ƒƒ Certificates of employment from all previous employers.

One copy of each of these documents, after verifying with the original and duly
certified by the concerned HR Manager shall be retained in the Personnel folder of
the employee.

B.1.3 Provident Fund Membership Form :


All new employees must fill the membership form for Provident Fund as per the
prescribed form. It must be filled completely with details of previous employer’s
PF & Family pension membership numbers and details of nominees of the new
employee.

B.1.4 ESI Membership Form (If Applicable) :


Where the new employee is coverable under the ESI scheme, the concerned HR
Associate has to ensure that the ESI form is filled and completed by the new
employee. ESI membership registration is done on-line and hence it is essential to
capture all relevant details on the day of joining of new employee.

Those who are drawing a monthly salary of less than Rs.15,000 / - is covered by ESI
currently. HR will advise the new entrant where applicable.

B.1.5 New Employee Code :


When the new employee fills the Joining Form as mentioned above, the HR
Associate will generate the ERP No. from the system and fill in the form as well as
inform the unique number to the employee. This number will have to be quoted
for all future transactions by the employee.

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B.1.6 Personnel File :


The HR Associate who is doing the joining formalities will be responsible to ensure
that the following documents are available for preparing the personnel file of the
employee :
ƒƒ Updated CV of the employee

ƒƒ Employee Data Form

ƒƒ Interview Rating Form

ƒƒ Recruitment Recommendation Summary

ƒƒ Applicant Summary

ƒƒ Copy of Appointment letter duly accepted by the employee

ƒƒ Medical Report

ƒƒ Three passport size photos

ƒƒ All scanned document copies as listed in the joining kit

ƒƒ Reference check reports

B.1.7 Temporary Accommodation for New Employees :


New employees who join from outstation and are eligible for ‘company leased
accommodation’ need to be provided help in settling down. Therefore such
employees may be provided temporary accommodation either in Company’s Guest
House or in any Hotel as per the Domestic Travel policy entitlement, of the employee
for a limited period not exceeding fourteen days on ‘bed & breakfast’ basis.

B.1.8 Identity Card / Access Card :


The Company has implemented in some locations / offices a biometric or other
attendance access cards for entry. The HR Associate will accordingly issue the
identity card to the new employee. All employees are expected to wear the identity
cards on their person while in office.

B.1.9 Office Space / Desk Top PC / Laptop :


The HR Associate will organize suitable office space for the new employee at his / her
place of posting and also arrange Desk Top PC or Laptop as per the requirement of
the job / position. It is the responsibility of the new employee to keep the company
property in proper and safe condition.

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B.1.10 E-mail Facility :


The HR Associate will arrange for creation of e-mail id for all new employees after
generating the ERP no. through the IT Department, as applicable and intimate the
same to the employee. The new employee upon creation of his / her e-mail id will
be able to get SPARK access.

B.1.11 Visiting Cards :


HR / Departmental representative will arrange for Visiting cards, wherever applicable,
for the new employee and make the cards available at the earliest. Employees who
have to represent the company to outside world will be eligible.

B.1.12 Office Stationery :


HR / Departmental representative will arrange for the essential stationery for the
new employee on the day of his / her joining such as – stapler, staple pins, pen,
pencils, eraser, sharpener, etc.

B.1.13 Introduction of New Entrant :


HR / Departmental representative will introduce the new entrant to all the colleagues
in the Department over a brief tea meeting, along with the HOD.

B.1.14 Updation of Personal Data :


ƒƒ Employees must regularly update HR on any change in personal records such
as upgradation of educational qualifications, changes in address, telephone
number, marital status, number of dependents or changes in dependents and /
or beneficiaries of PF, gratuity etc.

ƒƒ The concerned employee shall send a written application to Corporate HR


through the HOD for update of the personal records of the employee. All update
requests must be supported by valid documents.

ƒƒ A return mail confirming the update would be sent by the Corporate HR to the
employee.

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B.2.0 INDUCTION PROCESS

Initial Induction :
The HR Associate will organize the initial Induction of every new employee and will
arrange to get access to “e-induction” package. The employee will be able to get
an exposure to company, organization structure, history, HR policies / procedure,
entitlements, etc. To facilitate this process, all employees will join in established
offices of the company, rather than directly at project sites. He / she will be given an (1)
overall orientation to the Company / RO / Dept, as well as a brief about the nature
of the project, roles & responsibilities before being posted to project sites. The job
related induction will be coordinated in consultation with the HOD.

For levels of General Managers and above, a formal announcement will be made
across the organization with a brief introduction of the new employee by the
Business Head. This will be co-ordinated by HR.

Group Induction :
After the Departmental / Regional induction, but within a period of two months,
all employees joined at a particular RO / location will undergo a Group Induction.
The focus will be more on Organizational level inputs with emphasis on our
Organisation Culture, Beliefs, History & Evolution, Business Philosophy, People,
Process capabilities, Opportunities, Future plans, etc.

HR will ensure that Group Induction is done in all locations every two month.

Induction is a very important and valuable entry process and is a big step in building
a lasting and effective relationship.

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B.3.0 PROBATION & CONFIRMATION PROCESS

Objective:
The probation period is a period for mutual adjustment between the new employee
and the organization. A formal performance assessment and feedback process will
be followed for confirmation in service.

Eligibility & Coverage:


All new entrants to the organization in Grades upto and including C001-A will (1)
undergo a probation period of 6 months. Very senior executives in Grades C002
and above may be recruited directly as confirmed employees.

Policy :
ƒƒ Probation is a period of joint learning for the new employee and the organization.
Ideas, suggestions and observations are to be mutually exchanged during this
period.

ƒƒ The departmental head, peers and others need to be sensitive and supportive to
the new member of the team. The probationer must be constantly encouraged
to learn and the immediate superior must keep in regular touch with him.

ƒƒ Soon after the formal induction, the HOD will set targets for the new employee
in consultation with him, and in achieving the same emphasis will be laid on
team effort and collaboration which will over-ride competition.

Procedure :
ƒƒ The probation period is normally for a period of 6 months from the date of
joining. Those who join between the 1st and 14th will be confirmed effective
1st and those who join between the 15th and the last day of the month, will be
confirmed effective 15th.

ƒƒ The same appraisal forms as in Annual appraisal will be used for confirmation
appraisal also.

ƒƒ The HR Associate will study the appraisals and will revert to the HOD and to the
employee wherever necessary.

ƒƒ The HR Associate will also be available for joint counseling, if necessary.

ƒƒ The appraisal discussions and the related documents form essential parts of the
process of confirmation. While HR will ensure appraisals and confirmation in
time, it cannot be done without the involvement of the HODs and the employee.
Confirmation will not be automatic.

ƒƒ Engineer Trainees, Management Trainees who have spent one year of successful
training with us will be considered for direct confirmation on absorption.

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ƒƒ The probation period may be extended by 3 months at a time upto a maximum of 6


months through the issue of a letter under any of the following circumstances:
a. Mutual adjustment between the probationer and the members of the team
he has joined is not yet complete.
b. The performance of the probationer is not upto the expected level.
c. A mis-match between probationer’s values and organizational values.

ƒƒ The confirmation letter will be handed over personally by the HOD along with
the immediate superior.

ƒƒ After getting a reasonable opportunity and feedback, if the probationer is found


unpromising, the services will be terminated.

B.3.1 CONFIRMATION INCREMENT (1)

All confirmations between April and December will be administered an increment,


subject to following performance ratings:

A, A+ 5% of CTC

A++ (Exceptional) Upto 10% of CTC

Those getting confirmed during January to March will be covered for revision along
with the annual revision due effective 1st April.

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C.1.0 RECRUITMENT & SELECTION POLICY

Objective :
When a need or opportunity arises for recruiting people into the organization
from outside, we will do our best to ensure that we select people with appropriate
skills, talent and values. We would like every new entrant to be an asset to the
organization.

Wrong selection can be very costly to the organization. Hence great care needs to
be exercised in recruitment.

Applicability : Employees at all levels.

Policy :
ƒƒ All appointments will be based on a manpower sanction obtained from the
Corporate and / or as per Tender provisions.

ƒƒ All offers for appointments will be issued only by Human Resources.

ƒƒ The Regional Head / HOD is expected to meet every selected candidate prior to
offer.

ƒƒ No offer will be made (for appointments in grades E003 and above) till the
President and Head HR meets the candidate.

ƒƒ MD and the CEO will meet candidates for all appointments in C002 and above.

ƒƒ Spouses and other family members of employees may be employed on merit, (1)
if such appointments do not result in conflicting business / functional interests
of the Company and of the family member already employed. Direct or indirect
reporting relationship between family members will be avoided. However specific
clearance from Head of HR to be taken in each instance.

ƒƒ Ex-employees may be considered for re-employment on a case-to-case basis. (1)


It will largely depend on the ex-employee’s past record, reasons for leaving,
reasons for seeking re-entry and criticality of organizational need. Approval for
such re-appointments will be obtained from Head HR in each case specifically.
While re-employing an ex-employee, care will be taken to see how it will affect
the careers of his former colleagues with the Company.

ƒƒ All new recruitments will be restricted to caderised grades only. Non-caderised


employees are not covered by this Policy Manual, since their service terms are
governed by specific wage settlements.

ƒƒ All new entrants in the organization will be joining in their respective Regional (1)
Offices, or Head Office. On the day of joining they will meet the concerned
HR staff to facilitate completion of all joining formalities, including transfer of
Provident Fund, Superannuation, filling of nominations forms, etc.

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ƒƒ In respect of new entrants selected for posting outside RO, a short orientation
program may be organized during such trips.

ƒƒ Candidates referred by clients, government officials and employees of the


company will be called for interviews and considered on merit only. Any exception
in this regard will be decided by Head HR and Corporate.

ƒƒ Based on our experience on expenditure of time versus value added, we may


subcontract the preliminary recruitment process to a professional agency
outside. The extent of outsourcing will depend on feasibility and expediency.
However, an outside agency involvement will be an HR decision.

C.1.1 Selection Committee :


ƒƒ The selection process will involve HODs / Regional Heads (where vacancy needs
to be filled) and HR. In some cases HR may involve representatives of other
related regions / functions.

ƒƒ Interview panels will normally consist of not more than 3 members. We value the
interview findings of each panel member. An assessment form will be provided to
record the findings (sample copy attached). The panel members shall document
their findings as part of the discipline which the system demands.

ƒƒ Each Region has nominated few of their senior Managers to constitute a Regional
Selection Committee. They have also been given specific training in selection
skills.

ƒƒ At least one member of the selection committee and HR will meet every
shortlisted candidate before final selection. The panel will consist of members
from at least one grade higher than the position being filled up, except for the
HR manager.

ƒƒ If a candidate is interviewed by two panels, care is to be taken to see that the


second panel is not influenced by the opinions of the first one unless a specific
second opinion is being sought. In case of a differing opinion between the
panel members, HR will take the responsibility of resolving the same by bringing
together all panel members before the final decision is taken.

ƒƒ At least three candidates should be considered for each position.

ƒƒ The interviews are to be a two-way process, in which not only the organization
selects a candidate but also the candidate selects the organization to work for.

ƒƒ In every case, a decision will be conveyed to the candidate within 4 weeks of


interview.

ƒƒ All employees are recruited as SP employees. As and when need arises, they may
be transferred to any Region or subsidiary. Before transferring, a dialogue with
employee will take place.

ƒƒ It is our intention to provide informal and personalized attention to the


candidates during the process of selection.

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ƒƒ In co-ordination with the panelists, the HR will ensure that the interviews are
held on time, and that candidates are not made to wait inordinately. In fact, HR
would commit themselves not to make any candidate wait beyond a certain time
limit. Candidates will go back with a highly positive image of the organization if
the interview is held at the time scheduled.

Procedure :
On receipt of the Manpower requisition, HR will take the following steps on
elimination basis to identify potential candidates:
a. Explore possibilities of inter-regional redeployment or relocation, by releasing an
internal advertisement.
b. Scrutinize data-bank jointly with the Indenter.
c. Contact established recruitment agencies to identify and shortlist suitable
candidates.
d. Release an appointment advertisement in relevant dailies / periodicals with prior
approval for the cost involved.

ƒƒ Prior to raising a manpower requisition or initiating a recruitment, the indenter is


expected to thoroughly examine all possibilities of internal redeployment within
the Region / Department. Only after exhausting all options, a fresh recruitment
will be resorted to.

ƒƒ HR will organize preliminary interviews of potential candidates. The panel will


consist of the immediate Manager concerned, and an HR Associate. Shortlisting
and selection of candidates will be based on consensus of the panel members.
The HR Associate will facilitate a consensus.

ƒƒ The final interview (when there is more than one interview) will be conducted by
the Regional Head / HOD, a Selection Committee member, and HR. At the final
interview, the interviewers will communicate the expectations of the job and of
the Organization to the candidate, and simultaneously discuss the expectations
of the candidate. This process will help clarify issues and increase understanding,
thereby facilitating an appropriate decision by both parties.

ƒƒ HR will discuss the job and salary offer with the selected candidate. While
discussing the offer, care will be taken to explain details of benefits and the
compensation stack-up.

ƒƒ Speedy antecedent verification and reference checks will be done by HR prior to


issuing a formal appointment letter in all grades.

ƒƒ On issuing the appointment letter, HR will communicate the same to the Regional
Head / HOD, to prepare for the entrant’s welcome and induction.

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C.1.2 INTERVIEW TRAVEL EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT (1)

ƒƒ Outstation candidates called for interviews pertaining to :


a) “N” grades, will be reimbursed II class rail or bus fare.
b) “S”, “T” & “E001 – E002” grades will be reimbursed I class or II class AC rail
fare.
c) “E003”, “SM” & above grades will be reimbursed I class or II class AC rail fare,
or Economy Air fare.
d) All reimbursement will be against proof of travel and tickets.
Exceptions to the above, if any, will be done with the prior approval of Head
HR.

ƒƒ Normally overnight stay will be on the individual’s account. However, if the


Company requests a candidate to stay overnight, lodging and boarding expenses
will be reimbursed within reasonable limits.

C.1.3 TRAINING IN SELECTION SKILLS (1)

We believe that interview and selection skills can be sharpened and improved. We
already have a fairly large group of professionals who are competent in identifying
the right people through the personal interview process. We would like to
supplement their skills and develop the same in others through training workshops.
These training workshops apart from sharpening the interview skills, will focus
on the interview process observations, use of selection tests, personality factors,
psycho-social factors, etc, which affect work effectiveness and work relationships.
Attending a selection skills workshop will be mandatory for all selection committee
members.

C.1.4 USE OF PSYCHOMETRIC TESTS (1)

Use of psychometric tools provide useful insights into various behavioral aspects of
a candidate. It is important to ensure that:
ƒƒ Every selection is made with utmost care. Use of psychometric tools will be used
by us as a supplementary input in our selection decisions. Currently, we have
obtained the license to use one such tool viz. Predictive Index (PI).

ƒƒ PI is a unique tool based on proven behavioral science techniques. It is a simple


checklist of adjectives and is easy to administer in 10-15 minutes. It gives a fair
picture of an individual in work-related behaviors.

ƒƒ All HR managers are required to administer the Predictive Index Checklist to all
the interview candidates. However, it is mandatory for levels S002 and above.

ƒƒ The Predictive Index report should be made available to the selection panel
before final interview.

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C.1.5 SALARY FIXATION


In all cases, any commitment on Grade and Salary will be communicated by HR only.
HR will generate the salary proposal keeping in mind the following guidelines:
ƒƒ Maintaining internal parity by comparing qualification, age, experience and
compensation with existing employees.

ƒƒ Verifying the details given by the candidate of his / her existing remuneration.

ƒƒ Any exception for fitment will require the approval of Head HR.

C.1.6 REFERENCE CHECK


At the time of interview when the candidate is filling the Applicant Summary Form,
HR must ensure that the candidate provides at least two references, with telephone
number, e-mail id and postal address. HR will conduct a reference check with
them, and the offer shall be made subject to receiving favorable feedback from the
referees.

In the event of selection of any candidate, earlier worked either in SPCL or any of (1)
our Group Companies, a specific reference check on his / her performance, reasons
for leaving, integrity, etc will be carried out prior to appointment / job offer. A
favourable feedback is a pre-requisite for all appointments. This will be recorded
on the Interview Rating Form.

C.1.7 OFFER / APPOINTMENT LETTERS (1)

As a final confirmation of our selection decision, we will issue an Offer / Appointment


Letter which shall cover / be governed by the following:
ƒƒ Position and Designation being offered.

ƒƒ Place of posting.

ƒƒ Date of Joining.

ƒƒ Salary stack up with all benefits agreed.

ƒƒ List of documents to be submitted by the candidate at the time of joining.

ƒƒ Offer is subject to the candidate being found medically fit.

ƒƒ Offer / Appointment Letters upto Grades C004 will be signed by the CPO /
CEO.

ƒƒ Offer / Appointment Letters for UNCL will be signed by the MD.

ƒƒ A copy of the Offer / Appointment Letter shall be retained in HR duly accepted


by the candidate.

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C.1.8 MEDICAL EXAMINATION


Once the candidate has accepted the offer letter, HR shall give a letter to the
candidate to undergo pre-employment medical examination preferably from a
doctor empanelled by us.

C.1.9 ENGAGING OF RECRUITMENT CONSULTANTS


Engaging of Recruitment Consultants will be centrally handled by Corporate HR
through the process of empanelment. Once the terms of agreement is agreed,
an empanelment letter is issued by Head HR. The following will form mandatory
conditions in all contracts.
ƒƒ The agency shall not source any candidate from SPCL, or its group Companies.

ƒƒ A free replacement will be provided, in case of voluntary separation of the


candidate placed, within 3 months of joining.

ƒƒ The terms offered shall conform to the standard terms.

Regional HR may forward to Corporate HR empanelment requests of local agencies,


if any, after assessing their expertise.

All payments to the recruitment agencies will be centrally made from HO, after
Regional / Corporate HR approvals. The respective Regional share will be debited
subsequently.

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ANNEXURE A
SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.
INTERVIEW RATING FORM
1000GF08004
INTERVIEW OBSERVATIONS
Name Interview Panel members Date
Position 1st
2nd
3rd
OBSERVATIONS
FACTORS Percentage FACTORS Very Low
High
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE PERSONAL TRAITS
SSC Appearance & Bearing
HSC Intelligence / Mental alertness
Degree / Diploma Maturity, Self Control
Post Graduation
QUALITY OF ACADEMIC Very Low Personal Orientation
INSTITUTION ATTENDED High (Positive / Pleasant)

Diploma / Graduation
Initiative / Enthusiasm
Post Graduation / Enterprise
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Thoroughness /
Attention to detail
JOB KNOWLEDGE / Sensitivity to
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE surroundings
MANAGERIAL / Self Confidence
SUPERVISORY ABILITY
PAST ACHIEVEMENTS Communication /
cogency
Responsibility seeking
Potential for adjustment
to SPCL
INTERVIEW PANEL
Name Signature
1.
2.
3.
Expected date of Joining
Location
Current :
Salary (CTC)
Offered :
Grade
Panel Observation

Selected

Shortlisted

Databank

Rejected

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RECRUITMENT RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY

Position Details
Name :
Position Offered :
Location / Region : Site :
Cadre : CTC p.a.
Expected Date of
Joining :
New (N) or (If Replacement give Details)
Replacement (R)
Internal Parity Details: (Please give minimum 2 internal Equivalents)
Qualification / Exp. in
Name Designation Total Exp. CTC p.a.
YOP SPCL

Recruitment Commitment if any (Please Specify)

Please confirm whether you have verified all the Qualification, Experience Certificates & Testimonials Yes No

Please confirm whether you have verified the Salary declared with latest salary slip / Form 16. Yes No

Reference Checks (Kindly give Feedback on the Reference Checks done)

What Is the Current Revenue Per Staff & other Productivity Norms?

Name & Signature

HOD/ Corp.
RO-HR HO-HR Head-HR Business Head
Regional Head Functional Head

Date:

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APPLICANT SUMMARY
Kindly fill up this form as accurately and comprehensively as possible.
Please affix
recent
Post Applied for:
photograph
here.
Source: Referral Consultant Advertisement Direct Job Sites

Please Specify:

Personal Details

Full Name:

Date of Birth: Age: Marital Status Single Married Widowed Separated

Telephone No: Gender Male Female

Mobile No: Class SC/ST OBC Open

Email Id: PAN No:

Nationality:

Mailing Address
(with Postal Code)

Qualification Details

Year of Grade/
Exam Passed Specialization Passing College/Institute University/Board Percentage *F/P/C/D

*F-Full time, P-Part Time, C-Correspondence, D-Distance Learning

Employment History (Please start with your most recent employment)

Designation Period of Service


Employer’s Name & Location Function (dd/mm/yy)

On Start On Leaving From To

Total Experience (In Yrs.)

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Reporting Structure and Job Responsibility of your Current Role.

Reporting Structure
Major Job Responsibilities
(Please draw two levels above & below your position, where applicable)

Your
Position
V

Mention your most Significant Career Achievements so far & areas of Special Expertise possessed by you.

Current/Last Salary and Perquisite Details.


Basic DA HRA Conveyance Furnishing All Special All Total
A) Monthly

LTA Medical Bonus


B) Annual

Car House
C) Perquisites

PF Gratuity SA
D) Retiral

PLP
E) Variable

Gross per Month (A+B+C+D+E)


(Abbr: DA- Dearness Allowance / SA-Superannuation / PLP-Performance Linked Pay)

Time required to Join (if selected): Minimum Salary Expected.

Questionnaire No Yes If Yes, Details


1) Have you worked with SP Group Companies; In &.a past?

2) Have you bow interviewed by any BPCL offices In Ow last 1 year?

3) Are you covered by any service Bond ?

4) Do you have any relatives In SPCL ?

5) SPCL publishes an in house journal -We @ SP” every Ouarter, would you
be Interested to receive a copy in your mail, regardless of your selection?

6) Have you ever been involved In a Criminal procedure?

References (Professionals only, relatives to be excluded)

Sr. No. Name Company Designation E-mall Id Telephone No.

I certify the Information contained in this application is True, Correct and Complete. I understand that, if employed, false
ststements reported on this application may be considered sufficient cause for dismissal.

Signature of Applicant: ______________________ Date: ____________________

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C.2.0 RECRUITMENT OF FRESHERS

Objective :
The policy aims to ensure that fresh talent recruited directly from the Campus,
are adequately trained not only with regards to job knowledge and skills but also
with regard to development of an SP identity, before they are assigned to various
regions.

Fresh talents are normally inducted in the following categories:


ƒƒ Graduate Engineers (GET)

ƒƒ Diploma Engineers (DET)

ƒƒ Post Graduate Management Trainees (PGMT)

ƒƒ Post Graduate Engineers (PGET)

ƒƒ Post Graduate Diploma (PGDET-QS)

ƒƒ Post Graduate Management Degree - MBA / MPM (MT)

ƒƒ Graduate Accounts Trainees (GAT)

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ The requirement of number of fresh trainees to be recruited every year is decided
by the management in line with the Business plan.

ƒƒ Based on the numbers required, colleges and institutes are identified by Corporate
HR. Only those educational institutions with certain quality and reputation will
be chosen for campus visits.

ƒƒ Based on pre-determined criteria on the academic and extra curricular


performance, the students are shortlisted for the campus interview.

ƒƒ The students are given a formal presentation about the company, SP Group, the
Organization Culture, Values, Products & Services, etc. as a part of the selection
process.

ƒƒ The students are selected for the final interview depending on their academic
record, participation in extra curricular activities and performance in written
tests on technical subjects and english language.

ƒƒ Group discussions are conducted to assess communication skills, team skills


and leadership qualities of the students. Group discussion is a non-elimination
round.

ƒƒ The students shortlisted based on the above criteria, attend the personal
interview with the panelist (Technical + HR) for final selection.

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ƒƒ The final list of selected students is declared on Campus.

ƒƒ Appointment letter is issued to the selected students within one month of the
campus recruitment.

ƒƒ Recruiting fresh entrants or those with less than 1 year outside experience
directly on the job will be avoided.

ƒƒ The training duration is typically one year, and the emphasis is on ‘on-the-job’
training.

ƒƒ Training is designed to ensure adequate opportunity to develop well rounded


functional knowledge & skills, identify their strength, and make meaningful
career choices.

ƒƒ We follow a structured training approach wherein the trainees are exposed


to various modules covering our processes and technologies. Each trainee is
evaluated and counseled periodically on his / her learning and progress by
Corporate HR.

ƒƒ The company regards these training schemes as major sources of quality


manpower and considerable amount of time, money and resources in spent on
this activity.

ƒƒ As a practice, all trainees will be posted at project sites.

ƒƒ A unique feature of the GET training is the project assignment competition.


Group of GETs are given various projects for a threadbare analysis & study,
covering all stages from tendering till project completion.

Each Region selects their best team and sends them for the company level final
presentation to HO to a panel of senior management team. The best two teams are
selected as the winner and the runner-up and is given a citation and cash prizes.
Each batch of GETs look forward to this annual event and winning the competition
is regarded as a coveted achievement.

C.2.1 TRAINEE INDUCTION PROGRAM


Corporate HR will design and conduct the Induction of all fresh entrants. The
trainees will go through a systematic induction program where they would be given
relevant information on all aspects of the company such as History of the company,
Vision & Mission, Values & Culture, Organisation Capabilities & Processes, Products
& Services, etc.

After the common induction, the trainees will be assigned to various Regions /
Departments, where they will undergo further induction on the Region, Projects,
People and the work schedule.

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C.2.2 ABSORPTION IN SERVICE


On satisfactory completion of the training period, the trainees are absorbed on the
regular rolls of the Company. There will be a formal performance evaluation prior
to absorption.

C.2.3 MENTORING
Mentoring is a fundamental form of human development where one person invests
time, energy and personal know–how in assisting the growth and ability of another
person. Mentors provide exceptional learning experiences for their mentees and
work together to discover and develop the mentee’s talent and potential.

Each of our trainees are assigned to a mentor, who is a senior employee in the
organization. For a detailed understanding of the mentoring process in the
company, please refer to Policy L.6.0 in this manual.

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C.3.0 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL SCHEME

Objective :
To attract competent candidates through the reference of existing employees and
to encourage the process by a monetary reward.

Procedure :
This policy is applicable to recruitment being carried out at all the locations of SPCL
for all regular positions.

HR will organize to display all vacancies in SPARK & on notice boards.

Employees can send resumes of suitable candidates to HR associates by e-mail or


hard copy.

Employees working in HR, and / or in decision making capacity in the selection


process will not be covered by this scheme.

Only those candidates introduced to the company for the first time will be covered
under the scheme. If the CV of the candidate is already available with the company,
such cases will not be eligible.

The Scheme :
If the referred candidate is selected and joins SPCL, the employee who has referred
the case will be paid a Referral reward, after two months of the candidate’s
joining.

Temporary, Project based, Trainees and Retainership appointments will not be


eligible for this reward.

Referral reward is based on the seniority of the candidates referred, and the current
rates of reward is as below :

Grade N&T : Rs. 5,000


Grade S : Rs. 7,500
Grade E : Rs.10,000
Grade SM : Rs.15,000
Grade C : Rs.20,000

Employees may claim the reward by submiting the enclosed form (HR#C.3.0 / F4)
post approval.

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EMPLOYEE REFERRAL REWARD – APPROVAL FORM


Date :

Name : Department :

Designation : Region :

This refers to our Employee Referral Scheme. The following candidate/s referred by me has/have
joined the organization as below

Date of
Name Location Designation Cadre
Joining

Hence I would like to avail of the following referral reward.

Rs. 5,000/- (N & T Grades)

Rs. 7,500/- (S Grades)

Rs. 10,000/- (E Grades)

Rs. 15,000/- (SM Grades)

Rs. 20,000/- (C Grades)

Kindly issue my reward cheque for Rs. ____________ in words (______________________________

_____________________________________) in my name __________________________________

_____________________________.

____________________ _________________________ ____________________

Signature of Applicant Signature of Regional Head Signature of Head HR

cc: FKB

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C.4.0 VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Objective :
The company is committed to providing vocational training to students of
educational institutes. The objective is to help them acquire practical exposure
in our field. Apart from the goodwill this practice is bound to create, it will also
provide us better visibility in the Campuses and among potential candidates.

Applicability :
Student apprentices & trainees undergoing studies in Engineering or Management
disciplines.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ Suitable candidates will be identified for vocational training from among the
students recommended by various institutes.

ƒƒ An educational institution sponsorship, and industrial exposure being part of


the curriculum requirement are pre-requisites for engagement.

ƒƒ The period of training will be 1 week to 6 months depending on the specific


requirements of the course.

ƒƒ Each trainee will submit the project report to HR, and to the Guide, before
submitting it to the College.

ƒƒ The company does not undertake any liability during this period of training on
account of personal safety, accident, etc.

ƒƒ The candidate will observe the rules and regulations of the company and of the
place of posting.

ƒƒ Student trainees will not be paid any stipend. However, a nominal amount may
be paid as Academic grant / Conveyance reimbursement in cases where the
selection is done through a competitive interview.

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C.5.0 APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR’S RELATIVES


As per the provision of the Companies Act 1956, employment of a relative of a
Director (Board Member) of the company requires certain legal compliances. HR
will process cases, if any, in consultation with the Company Secretary.

C.6.0 ENGAGING OF RETAINERS


Retainers are engaged occasionally by the Company to meet specific work exigencies
generally for short durations. Typically, profile of a Retainer is a senior professional (1)
with specialized expertise in his area. Such a contract could be fulltime or on part-
time basis.

The terms of contract will be as per standard contract templates available in


Corporate HR. All such contracts will be routed through HR.

C.7.0 RECRUITMENT OF TEMPORARY / PROJECT


BASED EMPLOYEES
By the very nature of our Business, wherein we move from site to site, it becomes
necessary to employ certain jobs on temporary basis for a given project. Such
employment will automatically come to an end when the project is complete, or
the job for which the appointment is made is complete. On the expiry of the
tenure, full and final settlement of such employees will be made directly from the
Region.

Since the appointment is for a particular project, their services are non-transferable
from the project.

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C.8.0 INTERNAL REDEPLOYMENT POLICY

Objective :
ƒƒ To offer opportunity for internal candidates for their career growth and
advancement through internal job transfers across Regions / Line of Businesses
within SPCL.

ƒƒ To optimize use of existing manpower by reallocation and redeployment for


balancing between surplus groups and needy groups thereby reducing job
loss.

Eligibility : All regular employees.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ All job openings in the Company will be internally advertised. These job postings
will be made electronically, as well as in the form of hard copies in order to get
the maximum reach, including project sites.

ƒƒ Job postings will contain detailed job description and all other relevant data
about special skills, location, etc. An interested employee may contact the
indentor through his / her current HOD.

ƒƒ Only if the right candidate is not available internally, recruitment from outside
will be permitted.

ƒƒ It is expected of the existing department to release an applicant once selected


elsewhere. HR in consultation with the CEO will mediate in case of a disagreement,
in the overall interest of the organization as well as the career prospects of the
employee.

ƒƒ There will be no changes in the designation / salary on moving between Regions


and also between Businesses.

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D.1.0 COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY


Compensation is an important concern of the employee and hence the company
would like to pay competitive salaries. We believe that people select a company
not only for monetary gains and higher designations, but also for job satisfaction,
growth potential, the values of the Company and its Culture.

Eligibility: All employees including Trainees, and Project based Staff.

Policy :
ƒƒ As good corporate citizens, we would like to operate within the statutory
provisions of compensation / benefits obtaining in the country.

ƒƒ We will review compensation packages from time to time. The review will
be based on region-cum-industry practice, on the functional specialization
requirements, the market, cost of living index, and the capacity to pay, which is
intrinsically dependent on our business performance.

ƒƒ Salaries and grade changes would be based on past performance, responsibility


level, experience, etc, and as such will be, as person specific as possible. At the
same time, care will be taken to ensure reasonable parity across regions and
across the organization.

ƒƒ Salary fixation would be on cost to company (CTC) basis. CTC refers to the total
cost that the organization is spending towards the employee including the
Salary, Perks, Costs related to benefits, Retirals, Statutory Contributions, etc.

ƒƒ HR must be involved in deciding the salary and the grade offered to the new
recruits. This will be based on the comparison with majority of employees of his
/ her category, the individual’s qualifications and experience.

ƒƒ When new companies are formed for new businesses, the salary structure of
SPCL (in terms of salary components) will be followed. On certain occasions,
deviations on case to case basis could be made. New employees may initially join (1)
on SPCL roll, with the understanding that they will be transferred to the new
company once its activities pick-up.

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D.2.0 COMPONENTS IN COMPENSATION


(COST TO COMPANY)
This policy outlines the salary elements which go into compensation and benefits
packages of employees and the eligibility criteria applicable. The Compensation
package will be reckoned on Cost to Company basis and broadly consists of the
following components on Monthly, Annual and Deferred basis.

D.2.1 MONTHLY COMPONENTS :


ƒƒ Basic Salary
Each employee is placed at a Basic in a given Grade. The Basic forms the
base component for calculating other pay elements viz. HRA, PF, Medical
Reimbursement, Superannuation and Gratuity. Revision in Basic will be a function
of performance, criticality of job, experience, qualification and market value.

ƒƒ House Rent Allowance


The house rent allowance is linked to grade and basic salary (please refer to
HR#D.2.5 for grade-wise HRA eligibility.) We also have a scheme where an
employee can occupy a company leased family accommodation (CLA) in lieu of
HRA with prior approval for certain Grades.

ƒƒ Conveyance Allowance
This allowance is meant to facilitate job effectiveness of employees by providing
assistance for convenient commuting between Home / Office. This is a fixed,
grade-wise component in the salary structure.

ƒƒ Furnishing Allowance
This is a balancing component in the salary structure, and the amount is
determined on case to case basis.

ƒƒ Ad-hoc Allowance
This allowance is paid in the cases of company leased accommodation, as the
difference between rent borne by company and actual HRA entitlement. On
vacating the CLA, HRA will be reinstated, by merging the Ad-hoc allowance in
HRA.

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ƒƒ Driver Salary Reimbursement


Senior Management employees in Grades C01-A and above are reimbursed
the expenses towards engaging a personal driver, for the performance of their
duties. The following limits apply currently (revised effective 1 / 4 / 2011) :

Grade Amount per month


C001-A Rs.7,500 / -

ƒƒ An extra month’s salary will be reimbursed for every 12 months towards ex-
gratia / bonus payment to the personal driver.

ƒƒ Whenever, company provided driver is available, these reimbursements will not


be applicable.

ƒƒ In addition, the following elements also may form part of monthly components,
contingent on instances, like :
a) Project Incharge Allowance (PIA)
b) Temporary Transfer Allowance
c) Car EMI, and
d) Car Maintenance Allowance
Applicability of these payments is described in detail in the later part of this
chapter.

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D.2.2 ANNUAL COMPONENTS :


ƒƒ Leave Travel Assistance (LTA)
All confirmed employees are eligible to claim LTA. This is meant to be an assistance
in the form of a subsidy on travel, when an employee and his family proceed on
a holiday. Our policy provides LTA accumulation upto two years i.e. two years
entitlement can be claimed together. Unclaimed LTA beyond two years will be
paid to the employee by default.

Procedure :
1. An employee becomes eligible to claim LTA on his confirmation in service, though
the benefit accrues from the date of joining.
2. Currently, April-March cycle is reckoned as the LTA year.
3. LTA will be paid when the employee claims it as per eligibility.
4. In case of new entrants, LTA is computed on pro-rata basis for incomplete or
part of the year worked.
5. Similarly, in case of separating employees pro-rata entitlement will be arrived at,
based on the number of months spent during the LTA year.

Tax exemption at source on LTA :


We allow exemption of LTA from tax, provided the conditions mentioned in Income
tax Act are complied with by the employee. LTA is a tax-exempt benefit, twice in
a block of four “Calendar Years” for travel anywhere in India, provided it complies
with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, as below:
ƒƒ A minimum of 7 days PL is availed.

ƒƒ Each claim form should be accompanied with self-attested original tickets / bills
/ receipts.

ƒƒ The claim form should be certified by the concerned muster roll in- charge in
confirmation of leave availed.

LTA can be claimed only to cover cost of travel of the employee and his / her
family members (i.e. dependent spouse, not more than 2 dependent children and
dependent parents) and it is compulsory that the employee should have travelled
along with them. Incidental expenses incurred viz. food, lodging, local conveyance
etc cannot be claimed as LTA.

Only on fulfillment of all above conditions, Company will allow permissible


exemption of LTA and any balance (non exempted) amount will be taxed in the
normal course.

In case of employee not furnishing the supporting documents, LTA will be treated
as taxable.

The 4-year tax block has started in 2002 (current block is from year 2010 to
2013).

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ƒƒ Medical Reimbursement :
a. All regular employees on the rolls of the company and confirmed in service
are eligible for Medical reimbursement.
b. The eligibility is restricted to 1 Basic Salary not exceeding Rs.15,000 / - per
annum, for all grades.
c. Employees will be eligible to claim reimbursement of medical expenses
incurred by themselves and their family upto specified limits. Family for this
purpose will include the employee, his / her spouse, dependent parents and
dependent children upto the age of 21 years only.
d. The reimbursement will cover treatment of the family by a registered medical
practitioner of Allopathic, Homeopathic or Ayurvedic system of medicine.
e. Medical reimbursement benefits are available to employees also while on
domestic travel and on normal leave. However, the coverage does not extend
to the period of study leave.
f. Permissible Expenses are as follows: Consultation fees, Cost of drugs /
medicines, Physiotherapy, Pregnancy and related conditions, Dental treatments
/ dentures, orthopaedic treatments, Optical treatment / spectacles, Diagnostic
Tests, etc.
g. Currently the company has the practice of reimbursing the expenses once a
financial year. For new joinees, the reimbursement is on a pro–rata basis for
a given financial year. The reimbursement is paid along with the salary of the
month in which bills are submitted, and will be shown separately in the salary
slip. All claims must be supported by bills in originals.
h. Medical entitlement can be accumulated for a maximum period of two years
with prior intimation to Accounts. Unclaimed reimbursement, beyond two
years, without supporting bills will be paid to the employee by default and
will be taxable.
i. Trainees, Retainers and Project based employees are not eligible for this
benefit.

ƒƒ Bonus :
The policy on Bonus operates within the framework and provisions of The
Payment of Bonus Act and amendments made there under.
Currently, employees drawing salary up to Rs.10,000 / - per month are eligible
for coverage under the bonus act.

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D.2.3 DEFERRED BENEFITS :


ƒƒ Provident Fund Scheme :
a. Provident Fund is a mandatory contributory scheme of the Govt. of India
under the Provident Fund & Misc. Provisions Act 1952, and is a retiral benefit.
We have established a Trust under the name of “Shapoorji Pallonji Employees’
Provident Fund Trust” for all our regular employees, which is called the
Exempted scheme. Employees in Grades N001 and above are covered by this
trust.
b. All other employees not covered under the exempted scheme, and the
contract labor deployed by our sub-contractors who do not have their own
PF code are covered under our code for un-exempted employees.
c. All employees irrespective of their place of posting are covered centrally at
Mumbai either under Exempted or Un-exempted schemes.
d. Under PF Scheme, an employee contributes 12 % of his Basic salary towards
PF contribution and the Company contributes an equal amount as Employer
contribution. From the employer’s contribution 8.33% of salary upto Rs.
6,500 / - pm (currently) is credited towards Family Pension Scheme, and the
balance to PF.
e. Employees joining from other organizations have to give the details of their
PF membership numbers in the previous company and fill the relevant form to
get their accumulations transferred to our Trust. Similarly, employees leaving
SPCL will be required to take up the issue with their next employer for transfer
of their PF balance to the new account. New entrants without a PF account
are required to fill up a PF Membership Form available with the Region / PF
department.
f. All separating employees, if they continue to work in any organization
subsequently, where PF is applicable, are expected to transfer SPCL
accumulation to the account of the new employer.
Only if the separating employee does not intend to continue working, he / she
shall opt for PF withdrawal as per statutory rules.

ƒƒ Superannuation Scheme :
a. This is a scheme voluntarily introduced by the company for Grades C001 and
above. For SPCL this scheme is managed by Life Insurance Corporation, and
an individual account is maintained in the name of each eligible employee.
This benefit forms a part of the employee’s total salary and hence part of the
CTC. All eligible employees are required to fill the Superannuation form along
with the Joining report and hand it over to HR for further processing.
b. Currently the company contributes upto 15% of Basic salary not exceeding
Rs.1.0 Lac annually towards superannuation. This is a non-contributory
benefit, i.e. the employee does not contribute at all. The employee earns
annual interest as declared by LIC from year to year on his / her annual balance
in the Superannuation account.

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c. The scheme provides the employee with several options on resignation /


retirement:
i. In case of resignation, if the next employer does not have a similar scheme
in operation, the employee can:
Retain the amount with the insurance company till his or her retirement
age (60 years) and then opt for pension.
or
If the employee wishes to opt out of the scheme before attaining the age
of Superannuation which is 60 years, upto 1 / 3rd of the accrued balance is
paid lumpsum subject to deduction of Income tax at source. On attaining
the age of Superannuation the employee will get pension based on the
remaining 2 / 3rd amount till death. On death of the retired employee, his
or her nominee will be eligible for the entire principal amount.
ii. In case of retirement, the employee can withdraw 1 / 3rd of the accrued
corpus (non-taxable) and can get pension based on the 2 / 3rd amount till
death. On death of the retired employee, his or her nominee will be eligible
for the entire principal amount.
The separating employee is required to submit an application to the
HR department clearly stating the option chosen by him / her from the
above.
However, if the next employer has a superannuation scheme administered
by LIC, the accumulations should be transferred to the new employer’s
scheme.

ƒƒ Gratuity :
This is a retiral benefit, and is admissible only on resignation, retirement, or
death subject to the following conditions:

a. All our employees are covered under the scheme as per the Payment of Gratuity
Act and amendments made thereunder. An employee who completes 5 years
of continuous service (including the training period for the fresh entrants as
trainees) in the company will be eligible to receive Gratuity.
b. Gratuity is payable at the rate of 15 day’s last drawn salary (Basic) per year of
service. For the purpose of calculating gratuity, one day’s salary is arrived at
by dividing a month’s basic salary by 26 days.
c. A separating employee will not be eligible for gratuity in case of termination
resulting from disciplinary action, misconduct, theft, fraud, etc.
d. Gratuity will be payable only on clearance of dues (including the dues for the
Company sponsored Distance Learning / Part Time Studies) to the company.
This clearance will be issued by Corporate HR during the Full and Final
Settlement.
e. Incase of death of an employee while in service, the legal heir / nominee
will be eligible for this payment. Further, in death cases Gratuity is payable
irrespective of no. of years of service of an employee in the organization.

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D.2.4 GRADE STRUCTURE & DESIGNATION :

UC CEO, Director

C004 Executive Vice President ,COO

C003-A Senior Vice President

C003 Vice president

C002 General Manager ,Regional General Manager

C001-A Additional General Manager

C001 Deputy General Manager

SM Assistant General Manager

E003 Project Manager, Senior Manager

E002 Manager + (Function), Sr. Executive Secretary

E001 Deputy Manager + (Function) , Executive Secretary

S003 Senior Officer + (Function), Senior Secretary, Senior


Engineer

S002 Engineer, Officer, Secretary, Draftsman.

S001 Assistant Engineer, Assistant Officer + (Function), Assistant


Secretary, Jr. Draftsman, Assistant (Function)

T004 Senior Superintendent + (Function)

T003 Superintendent + (Function)

T002 Deputy Superintendent + (Function)

T001 General Foreman+ (Function)

N003 Senior Foreman + (Function), Sr. Assistant + (Function)

N002 Foreman + (Function), Assistant + (Function)

N001 Asst.Foreman + (Function)

N000 Watchmen / Peons

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HR# D.2.5 GRADE WISE PERKS (Ready Reckoner)
D.2.5 As of 12/2011

MONTHLY ANNUAL RETIRALS * CONDITIONAL (Per month)

BASIC HRA CONVEYANCE FURNI- DRIVER LTA (PA) MEDICAL BONUS PF SUPER SITE SITE PROJECT TEMP. OUTSTATION MOBILE CAR CAR DISTURBANCE
(% of Allowance SHING SAL Reimb. ANNUATION Allowance Allowance INCHARGE TRANSFER Site Living Reimb. EMI MAINT/ ALLOWANCE
Basic (PM) Allowance (PM) (PM) (other than (For Allowance Allowance Reimb REIMB. (on Regular

GRADES
Salary) (PM) Mumbai/ MUMBAI & Job
Delhi) DELHI only) Transfer)
(PM) (PM) (1)

N000 20% 740 4,500 500 1,500 4,000 1,500 NA

N001 20% 850 5,000 500 1,500 4,000 1,500 NA

N002 20% 875 5,500 500 1,500 4,000 1,500 NA

N003 20% 900 6,000 500 1,500 4,000 1,500 NA

T001 25% 1,000 8,000 750 2,250 4,000 2,000 600

T002 30% 1,100 10,000 1,000 2,500 4,000 2,500 600

NA
T003 35% 1,200 12,000 1,000 2,500 4,000 3,000 600

otherwie Rs. 700 per month (i.e. 8400 per annum)


If Basic < Rs. 3,500 per month,then (actual Basic* 20%;
NA
T004 40% 1,500 15,000 1,000 2,500 4,000 3,500 600
NA
NA

NA
S001 25% 1,050 10,000 750 2,250 4,000 2,000 500

S002 30% 1,275 11,500 1,000 2,500 7,500 2,500 500

* Individual Specific
12% of monthly Basic
S003 30% 1,500 13,500 1,000 2,500 7,500 3,000 500
25% of Basic for 6 months for all Grades

= 1 monthly Basic (not exceeding 15,000 pa)


E001 40% 1,675 21,000 1,000 2,500 7,500 3,500 600

E002 40% 2,350 23,500 1,000 2,500 7,500 10,000 4,000 600

Approx. 35% of Gross CTC per month (excluding committed bonus, if any)
E003 40% 3,050 30,000 1,500 2,500 10,000 10,000 5,000 600

SM 50% 3,750 35,000 1,500 2,500 12,500 12,000 6,000 800

C001 50% 5,000 40,000 2,000 3,000 15,000 12,000 7,000 1200 +

C001-A 60% CC 7,500 50,000 2,500 3,500 15,000 12,000 7,000 1200 + 12,000 4,000
per annum)

15% of monthly Basic,


per month (i.e. 1.00 lac
not exceeding Rs. 8333

( * ) - Please refer to policy for applicablility


SITE ALLOWANCE - Applicable to employees based at project sites only.
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D.3.0 BENEFITS & FACILITIES

D.3.1 COMPANY LEASED ACCOMMODATION

Objective :
To provide assistance for reasonably and comfortable family accommodation to
new or existing employees.

Eligibility & Coverage :


The Company leased family accommodation is selectively considered based on
contractual commitment, need, merit & business reasons for employees in Grades
E2 & above, in lieu of HRA.

General Guidelines :
a. For the new entrants the decision on Company Leased Accommodation / HRA is
taken during the finalization of terms.
b. For the existing employees, a formal request is to be submitted to Corp HR
through Regional / Departmental Head.
c. If approved by Head HR, the request shall be passed on to Admin. Dept. to
locate a house, and finalize terms.
To identify a suitable accommodation, either the employee can assist the Admin
Department or the Admin Department may do the same as per entitlements. In
either case, Admin Department shall discuss / agree on the terms and conditions
with house owners.
d. Deposit payable will be borne by the company, as per company norms.
e. Those enjoying Company Leased Accommodation facility will not be entitled for
HRA.
f. If the actual rent borne is more than the HRA, the additional amount will have
to be borne by the employee. Conversely, if the actual rent is less than the HRA,
the remaining amount will be paid as “Ad-hoc Allowance” in the salary.

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D.3.2 PROJECT IN-CHARGE ALLOWANCE (PIA)

Objective :
Project In-charge allowance is paid to an employee as an incentive for taking
independent charge of a project, and ensuring its timely completion within the
budget.

Eligibility :
All regular employees from E002 to C001-A, holding independent charge of a (1)
project, and fulfilling certain Project Performance Parameters.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ This is a performance-linked, grade allowance applicable to those holding
independent charge of a project at any given point of time. This allowance
will be withdrawn, on the employee ceasing to perform the role of Project In-
charge. The following amount would be applicable :

Sr. No. Grade Amount Rs. per month


1 E002 7500
2 E003 10000
3 SM 12500
4 C001 15000
5 C01-A 15000

ƒƒ Only one person per project will be entitled for the allowance.

ƒƒ The Region will send in an application to HO HR, duly approved by Regional


Head, clearly recommending the employee, the project, and the effective date
from which the allowance is to be paid.

ƒƒ A specific letter will be issued for all approved cases from HO HR.

ƒƒ After the project completion, the Region will inform the HO HR in writing duly (1)
approved by the Regional Head for withdrawal of the allowance.

ƒƒ PIA was hitherto paid on a monthly basis. However, it is now decided to make
this payment on a 3-monthly basis. The Q1 payment will be made along with
the salary of July, Q2 in October and so on.
Those not on the rolls of the company as of the last day of the payment month (1)
will not be eligible for this payment for the entire preceding 3 months.

ƒƒ PIA henceforth, will not be reflected in the appointment letter. However, being
a substantial benefit, the same will be offered in the salary stack-up, where
applicable with qualifying conditions.

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ƒƒ In case of non-availability of an appropriate size of project in line with the level (1)
& seniority of the employee, he will be offered options in other regions. Refusal
to accept such a transfer will render an employee liable for forfeiting PIA.

Payment of PIA is subject to the following conditions :


ƒƒ Achievement of atleast 80% of the planned project turnover, or

ƒƒ Maintain profitability margin (% of profit) at the planned levels.

The Quarterly performance report will be taken as the basis. Those not achieving
the above performance levels on a quarterly basis will not be eligible for PIA, for
the next quarter.

D.3.3 OUTSTATION SITE LIVING EXPENSES


REIMBURSEMENT (OSLR)

Objective :
For business reasons employees are at times required to be posted at site locations
away from their regular place of posting. This allowance is paid to employees
posted at sites away from the ROs to motivate them to take assignments in project
areas which are generally in remote areas, and not having the usual comforts /
facilities of a City.

Eligibility: All employees upto grade C001-A including all trainees and PB.

Procedure :
ƒƒ Based on the location of the project site and the distance from RO, the Regional
Head would recommend the sites to be covered to HO HR.

ƒƒ This reimbursement is payable over and above the current emoluments. The
amount applicable will be as per the following table:

Reimbursement
Sr. No. Grade
(`. Per Month)
1 N and PB 1500
2 S001 / T001 / Trainees 2000
3 S002 / T002 2500
4 S003 / T003 3000
5 E001 / T004 3500 (1)
6 E002 4000
7 E003 5000
8 SM 6000
9 C001 / C01-A 7000

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ƒƒ All employees recruited locally and / or hailing from the Project location are not
entitled to this reimbursement.

ƒƒ This reimbursement will cease to be paid when transferred out of such sites.

ƒƒ The reimbursement is calculated on a monthly basis and payable for the actual
number of days present.

ƒƒ Any leave duration for a period beyond 3 days in a month would be treated as
non-payment days and would not qualify for the reimbursement.

ƒƒ The Site Accountant shall reimburse the payment on the last working day of the
month against submission of a voucher (format attached HR#D.3.3 / F1) duly
verified by the Project Manager.

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Outstation Site Living Expense Reimbursement Declaration-cum-Voucher

Employee Name : __________________________________________ Location : _______________________

Designation : ______________________________________________ ERP No.: _______________________

Particulars Rs.

Expenses incurred @ Rs. ___________ per day x No. of days present ____________

___________ at ________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________site.

(In words : Rupees _____________________________________________________ )

Normal Region of posting : _______________________________________________

Current place of posting : _________________________________________________

Signature : Employee Authorized Signatory

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D.3.4 COMPANY VEHICLE SCHEMES

Objective :
The policy aims at balancing cost and business efficiencies, with a focus to provide
our senior employees, who are representatives of our business externally, two
attractive schemes with regard to commuting facilities, for discharge of official
duties.

D.3.4.1 Scheme - 1 : Employee Vehicle Scheme (EVS)


Employees in grades E003 to C001 are covered by EVS, as per the following value
limits:

Value Limit
Sr. No. Grade
(Ex-Showroom price)
1 E003 / SM 4.00 Lacs
2 C001 6.00 Lacs

ƒƒ All confirmed employees in the above Grades are eligible to apply.

ƒƒ The scheme will operate within an overall annual budget.

ƒƒ Employees with functional needs will be given priority in allocation.

ƒƒ An initial contribution @ 20% of the cost of vehicle will be paid by the


employee.

ƒƒ The vehicle will remain in the name of the company for the scheme period.

ƒƒ An employee can exercise the buy-back option after a minimum of 3 years in


the scheme. However, entitlement for a subsequent vehicle will be after a period
of 6 years. In case of change of entitlement due to promotion, this period shall
be reduced to 4 years. Before applying for a new vehicle, existing vehicle will be
bought back by the employee at the applicable WDV.
Premature withdrawal is not permitted, i.e. without completing the minimum (2)
duration of 3 years in the scheme. In case of default, employee will be charged
interest @ 15% per annum on the cost financed by the company, from date of
purchase of vehicle till date of leaving.

ƒƒ Conveyance Reimbursement / Allowance @ Rs. 6,000 / - per month will be paid


to those allotted an EVS vehicle. No other expenses for fuel / maintenance will be
applicable. However, the Insurance premiums will be borne by the company.

ƒƒ Additional mileage, if any, incurred on official travel will be reimbursed extra at


applicable rates. (For details refer to D.3.6)

ƒƒ An employee may opt for a vehicle costing higher than the grade limit, subject (1)
to a maximum of 50% of the Grade ceiling, and subject to making the full
differential payment upfront. At the time of buying back, depreciation will be
considered on the total cost of the vehicle.

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D.3.4.2 Scheme - 2 : Company Owned &


Maintained Vehicles : (COMV)
ƒƒ Senior Management employees in Grades C001-A and above are eligible for a
company owned and maintained vehicle (COMV). The value limit for various
grades will be as below:

C001-A C002 C003 C003-A C004 UNCL


Discretion Discretion
6.5 Lacs 7.0 Lacs 8.0 Lacs 9.5 Lacs
of MD of MD

ƒƒ Regional Heads not below the rank of Vice Presidents will be eligible for an
enhanced limit of Rs. 9.5 lakhs.

ƒƒ Entitlement for subsequent vehicle will be after a minimum period of 4 years.


All outgoings on account of running, maintenance, taxes insurance etc, will be
borne by the Company.

ƒƒ In this scheme, it will not be an automatic choice to transfer the vehicle to its user.
This will be purely based on management discretion and for consideration.

ƒƒ Those desirous of buying a higher value vehicle than the limits prescribed may (1)
do so (subject to a ceiling of 50%) by paying the entire differential upfront. A
vehicle purchased under this option will be transferred to the user after adjusting
the initial payment made, on completion of a minimum period of 4 years.

ƒƒ In such cases, if the employee separates from the company without completing (1)
atleast 4 years service, the differential amount paid shall stand forfeited.

ƒƒ The employee will be expected to make adequate arrangements for their own
transport whenever the vehicle is having its routine servicing done. However,
when repairs are anticipated to take longer than 24 hours, taxi fare would be
reimbursed. Before any major repairs are carried out, prior approval of estimate
should be obtained from Admin & Regional / Business Head. Any bill for major
repairs without prior approval will not be reimbursed by Accounts.

ƒƒ Entitlement for a subsequent vehicle either in the same scheme or conversion


to EMI scheme (see details in 3.4.3 below) will be after a minimum period of 4
years, from date of car purchase / allotment.

ƒƒ Employees who have a car under the EVS Scheme, on becoming eligible for (1)
COMV, can opt for one, only after completing the EVS Scheme term of minimum
4 years.

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D.3.4.3 EMI Scheme :


ƒƒ Under this scheme, an employee uses his own car in lieu of company owned and
maintained car scheme (COMV). Employees, otherwise eligible for a COMV but
not allotted one, for budget reasons will also be covered by this scheme. The
grade-wise entitlement will be as below:

EMI Allowance
Repairs / Maintenance
Grade Amt (Rs / per Fuel
(Rs / per month)
month)
C001-A 12,000 / - 4000 / - Actual

ƒƒ The above payments would be made subject to the employee using his own
vehicle.

ƒƒ The employee will have complete option of choosing the model, brand, value,
etc, while payment will be as per Grade eligibility.

ƒƒ The grade-wise EMI allowance amounts mentioned above, is payable in salary


only, and will be subject to Income tax.

ƒƒ Repair, maintenance and insurance expenses of the car will be the responsibility
of the employee. The amounts mentioned above, towards the same, can be
claimed either as a reimbursement (against supporting bills upto the said limit)
or in salary; based on employee choice communicated to HR. The employee
would not be able to change this choice for 12 months, once a choice has been
exercised. Fuel expenses would be reimbursed at actuals.

ƒƒ In addition, one-time fixed registration charges will be reimbursed to the employee


as under, in case a new vehicle is purchased after joining the Company.

Grade Registration (One-time)


C001-A 41,000 / -

ƒƒ Incase the employee separates within a period of 3 years, the registration (1)
charges reimbursed will be recovered for the uncovered duration, on pro-rata
basis. Retirement and death cases would be exempted from recovery.

ƒƒ Existing employees who have already been provided with company owned and
maintained car may exercise the EMI option, after completing a minimum period
of 4 years from the date of car purchase / allotment.

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D.3.4.4 General :
ƒƒ Employees provided with Company owned and maintained car or EMI scheme
would be required to have the vehicle at their disposal for official purpose
whenever required.

ƒƒ In keeping with our Safety policy mandate, while driving to work, all employees
must completely adhere to traffic regulations and ensure that the vehicle is in
safe and road worthy condition. Any fines / penalty due to non-compliance of
traffic regulation will be borne by the employee.

ƒƒ In the event that the employee is absent from work for an extended period (1)
without approval, he / she would not be entitled for any reimbursement towards
fuel and maintenance, for the said period.

ƒƒ All employees are expected to ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of the (1)
vehicles, being Company property. An amount of Rs. 350 / - per month will be
reimbursed towards washing charges for vehicles under COMV.

ƒƒ Toll Charges – All employees in Grades C001-A and above will be eligible for (1)
reimbursement of Toll charges en-route office / residence.

ƒƒ Parking Charges – All expenses incurred for business purpose on parking will be
reimbursed.

ƒƒ In the event of death in service, absconding, retirement etc, of an employee


who was covered under COMV, appropriate action should be taken to surrender
the car back to the company and the same should be recorded in the Clearance
certificate and approved by Admin. In-charge.

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D.3.5 GUIDELINES FOR NEW PROMOTEES TO C001-A


FOR VEHICLE RELATED BENEFITS
ƒƒ Company Car :
Company owned and maintained car facility applies from this grade onwards.

a. Promotees to C001-A, who do not have a vehicle under Employee Vehicle


Scheme can opt for COMV (Company Owned n Maintained Vehicle) or the EMI
Scheme. COMV approvals will be subject to finance availability. Alternatively,
possibility of allotting an existing car from the pool will be explored.
b. Those who have a vehicle under EVS can opt for COMV / EMI after completing
a minimum of 4 years in EVS.
c. In either EVS or EMI cases, maintenance expenses will be borne by the
Company subject to a maximum of Rs 4,000/- pm effective the promotion
date. EVS cases, however, will have an option of either a fixed maintenance
allowance, or claiming the expenses as a reimbursement upto Rs. 4000/-
pm.
d. Fuel expenses will be reimbursed extra at actuals, within reasonable limits.
The fixed conveyance allowance/reimbursement would therefore stand
withdrawn.
e. Till a specific option is conveyed to HR, conveyance allowance at the earlier
rate, and maintenance allowance at the rate of Rs. 4000/- pm will be paid,
post promotion to C001-A.
f. Those who have been provided exclusive use of company arranged vehicles
will not be eligible for EMI / COMV until the vehicle is discontinued.

ƒƒ Driver Salary Reimbursement :


Driver salary reimbursement is applicable to this grade for engaging the services
of a personal driver. However, in cases where a company provided driver is
already existing, driver salary will not be applicable additionally.

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D.3.6 ADDITIONAL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT

Objective :
Mileage reimbursement is meant to encourage mobility for work effectiveness.
This policy lays down certain guidelines, limits and procedures to regulate such
reimbursement.

Coverage :
All Executive Cadre employees traveling on official work using own 4-wheeler or
those with vehicle under the EVS scheme.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ We encourage the use of safe, dependable and economical transport.

ƒƒ Those who have availed of the EVS facility should use their own vehicle for
business travel.

ƒƒ Those who have their own personal vehicle are also advised to use the same.

ƒƒ Employees who travel in their car for official work beyond the radius of 5kms
from the place of work will be reimbursed mileage expenses at the revised rate
mentioned below :

Type of Vehicle Present / km Revised / km (1)


Cars Rs.7.30 Rs.9.00
2 Wheelers - Rs. 3.75

ƒƒ Mileage reimbursement on a monthly basis must be claimed by filling up the


details of local travel.
The claims must be authorized by the HOD / RH and submitted to Accounts
Department.

ƒƒ Additional mileage usage for outstation trips must be restricted to occasions


when more than two people are travelling together, and with prior approval of
HOD.

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D.3.7 RESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE POLICY

Objective :
To define guidelines for eligibility for Telephone facilities at residences of employees
so as to enable better communication and response in the performance of their
duties.

Eligibility : (1)

Employees in Grade C002 and above. Mobile phones have emerged as a more
convenient alternative for communication, and hence entitlement of residential
telephones / reimbursement is being restricted to C002 and above from now.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ In case of company-owned telephone, charges under OYT, installation fees and
instrument rental charges will be borne by the Company.

ƒƒ Where the telephone is owned by the employee, only the rental charges
according to the specified limits will be paid by the Company.

ƒƒ Expenses for personal, STD and ISD calls will be payable by the employee.

Maximum Reimbursable Expenses :

Sr. No. Grade Limit for Reimbursement Per Month


1 General Manager Rental + Rs.600 / -
(C002)
2 Vice President (C003) Rental + Rs.600 / -
3 Sr. Vice President Rental + Rs.700 / -
(C003-A)
4 EVP / COO (C004) Rental + Rs.700 / -
5 CEOs / Directors Actuals
/ Business Heads
(UNCL)

ƒƒ Eligible employees shall apply for the facility through the HOD.

ƒƒ Reimbursement will be made only for the approved telephone facility.

ƒƒ Claims for reimbursement of rental and call charges should be supported by bills
in original.

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D.3.8 MOBILE PHONE POLICY

Objective :
ƒƒ To improve accessibility and effectiveness of employees by better availability.

ƒƒ To provide guidelines for uniform application of policies of entitlement,


reimbursement and cost effectiveness.

Eligibility :
Employees who are required to be largely mobile for the performance of their job
and also need to remain accessible, and / or are required to operate from multiple
locations will be eligible for this facility.

D.3.8.1 Reimbursement scheme :


ƒƒ Employees in the following grades, who have frequent official use of a Mobile
phone, and has been specifically approved by HR, will be entitled to the following
reimbursement :

Sr. No. Grade Limits incl.Rental (Actual Upto)


1 S Grades Max Rs.500 pm
2 E & T Grades Max Rs.600 pm
3 SM Max Rs.800 pm

ƒƒ This reimbursement scheme will have no provision for providing the Mobile
instrument / handset by the Company. The employees are required to make their
own arrangement for the handsets.

ƒƒ The reimbursement has to be supported by bills.

ƒƒ The eligible employees may send their applications as per form attached
(HR#D.3.8 / F2) to HO HR through HOD.

ƒƒ HR will issue a letter to those who have been approved for reimbursement.
On a monthly basis, those approved will forward their original mobile bills duly
approved by the HOD and claim the reimbursement from the HO or RO as
applicable. This payment will not be made from the site.

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D.3.8.2 Company Billing :


ƒƒ Applicable to employees in grades C001 and above. In this scheme, Company
will also provide the handsets. It is the sole responsibility of the user to properly
maintain the handset. Company will not replace any handset within three years
of purchase.

ƒƒ The Company will enter into a tie-up with an appropriate service provider and all
cases under this category will be covered by such an arrangement.

ƒƒ The following limits will apply for home-station billing and STD / roaming
charges :

Sr. No. Grade Expenses Limit Per Month


1 C001 / C001-A / C002 / C003 1200
2 C003-A / C004 1500
3 UNCL Actuals

ƒƒ The above limits apply to home-station billing. Official STD and Roaming service
charges will be reimbursed extra, within reasonable limits.

ƒƒ The bills will be directly settled by the Company, based on user certification, if
within the above limits. Specific approval of HOD is required, in case the limit is
exceeded.

ƒƒ All personal ISD / STD call charges will be identified and marked for payment
recovery, by the user.

D.3.8.3 International Roaming Facility :


In case of International travel, wherever Company has its offices, such offices
will provide a local sim card / cell phone. For other places the company provides
local sim cards of the country visited, through operators such as Matrix. Sufficient
advance intimation needs to be given to IT Dept. for the same.

International roaming will be activated on restrictive basis for short duration


overseas travel, or to those who have frequent Overseas business contacts, with
specific approval from the CEO / Business Head. This being an expensive option,
will be resorted to restrictively.

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D.3.8.4 General Guidelines :


Approving authorities are to ensure that in each case there is a genuine business
need or other benefit to the organization. Criteria under which staff may be
allocated mobile phones includes, but are not limited to :
ƒƒ A requirement to undertake frequent out-of-office duties, including travel.

ƒƒ A requirement to be on call.

ƒƒ Limited access to a fixed phone (e.g. outdoor staff).

ƒƒ Client services, productivity or efficiency will be improved.

ƒƒ The use of mobile phones is cost effective.

Mobile users are to return the mobile phone and sim card to their Superiors upon
concluding employment with the organization, or when the phone is no longer
required.

D.3.8.5 Number Transferability :


The company may accept request for transfer of a given Mobile No. to its user at (1)
its sole discretion.

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REQUISITION FOR MOBILE PHONE REIMBURSEMENT

To: Human Resources

Emp. No. ___________ Grade ___________

From: ______________________________ DOJ _______________ Location __________

Designation ____________________________

I would request you to please provide me mobile phone facility as per policy.

1 Reimbursement scheme

2 Company Billing with Handset (Please go through entitlements as per policy and tick
appropriately)

Describe specific Functional need, viz


1. A requirement to undertake frequent out-of-office duties, including travel.
2. A requirement to be on call.
3. Limited access to a fixed phone (eg. Outdoor staff)
4. Client services, productivity, or efficiency will be improved.

Recommendation by Superior / HOD along with justification :-

Immediate Superior (Recommended by ) Director for HO & RGM for Regions

Approval : (i) Your request has been approved for fixed reimbursement upto
Rs. _________________________ per month/ under scheme 1/2
above effective _________

(ii) Your request has not been approved.

Date ____________________________ ____________________________


Head/Human Resources
cc: Indenter | HR | Accounts

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D.3.9 CORPORATE CREDIT CARD POLICY

Objective :
Corporate Credit Card is a convenient tool given to senior executives who travel
frequently on work.

Eligibility :
Employees in Grade C003 and above are entitled to a Corporate Credit Card.
Business Head and Head HR may approve deviations, if any, based on the functional
need of an employee.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ The company will tie-up with a service provider and extend this facility. Currently,
our tie-up is with HDFC Bank.

ƒƒ Entrance fees and Annual Fees of the membership will be paid by the
Company.

ƒƒ Head HR in consultation with the Business Heads will approve the grant of
Corporate Credit Card.

ƒƒ The Credit Card should be used for Business related expenses only, and as far as
possible should not be used for personal purposes.

ƒƒ On receipt of the bills from the Credit Card Company, the employee will verify
the bill for payment with all supporting bills by way of proof and forward it to
the Accounts Department, for payment within stipulated time-line.

ƒƒ In case any personal expense is incurred on the card, the same should be clearly
identified in the monthly statement and a cheque for the amount in the name
of “Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.” should be attached along with the monthly
credit card statement.

ƒƒ In case of any penal charges on account of late payment, the same shall be
borne by the employee where the bills were not submitted on time.

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D.3.10 EMPLOYEE SOCIAL

Objective :
To provide opportunities for employees in a Department to meet informally and
develop better interpersonal relationships and camaraderie.

Eligibility : All employees including Trainees and PBs

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ Each Department is eligible to have an informal gathering once in six months.

ƒƒ Regional Heads and HODs will take personal interest in organizing and
participating in these Socials.

ƒƒ Company will subsidize the expenses of such Socials upto Rs.500 / - per employee,
per social, effective Financial Year 2010-11.

ƒƒ This subsidy may be accumulated upto a maximum period of one year, i.e. 2
socials only, beyond which the entitlement will lapse, for the unclaimed period.

ƒƒ Highlights and photographs of the Social may be sent to the Editors of We @


SP for coverage.

ƒƒ This subsidy will be covered by the Regional / Departmental budget


(@ Rs.1000/- per employee per annum) and claimed vide the attached format.
(HR#D.3.10 / F3)

ƒƒ It is preferred that RHs and PMs take interest in organizing these meetings at
the initial stages of the project team formation, which will facilitate better team
integration.

ƒƒ It is mandatory that all the employees of a Dept. attend the Social together.
Payment will be made to the Dept. as a whole and not to individuals. Very small
Depts many join up with other Depts.

ƒƒ Respective Regional HR will be the co-ordinators.

ƒƒ The RH / HOD will authorize disbursement of subsidy within the frame work of
the policy.

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CLAIM FOR EMPLOYEES SOCIAL

1. Name of Department/Project/Region : ___________________________________

2. Social for the period : ___________________________________

3. No. of persons in the Location/Department : ___________________________________

4. No. of persons who attended the function : ___________________________________

5. Total expenses incurred : ___________________________________

6. Maximum allowable : ___________________________________

7. Rs. _________ per head x number of


persons attended or actuals, if less. : ___________________________________

Date : ___________________________ ___________________________________


(Signature of RH / HOD)

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D.3.11 GROUP MEDICLAIM POLICY

Objective :
The company is providing mediclaim insurance coverage to all employees to
assist them in their hospitalization needs. Premium for the same is borne by the
company.

D.3.11.1 Eligibility :
This policy is applicable to all regular employees. The maximum reimbursable limits
for various grades are as follows :

Sr.
Grade Limit Per Annum Coverage
No.
Non Caderised
1 Rs. 75,000/- Self & family
employees
N001, N002, N003,
2 Rs. 75,000/- Self & family
S001, S002 & T001
S003, E001, E002, T002,
3 Rs. 1,00,000/- Self & family (1)
T003, T004
E003, SM, C001, C001-A Self, family &
4 Rs. 1,50,000/-
& C002 dependent parents.
Self, family &
5 C003 & Above Rs. 2,00,000/-
dependent parents

Floater Facility :
A unique feature of the scheme obtained by us is the ‘floater’ facility. In case the
claim in a particular year exceeds the limit shown above, by applying the floater
option, the effective maximum limit would stand enhanced as below, subject to
certain overall restrictions :

Sr.
Particular Floater Limit
No.
All slabs upto Sr. No. 4 Rs. 4.00 lakhs, per family, per
1
(above) annum
Rs. 8.00 lakhs., per family, per
2 Grades C003 & above
annum

Policy & Procedures :


This policy shall be governed by the following guidelines :
ƒƒ Family includes employee, spouse and two dependent children upto the age of
21 years.

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ƒƒ Dependent parents are covered from Grades E003 & above.

ƒƒ Maximum entry age limit is 90 years.

ƒƒ No medical check-up is required for employee and their dependents in all age
groups while joining the scheme.

ƒƒ Maternity benefit is not covered under the scheme.

ƒƒ Retainers / Consultants, Project based employees, employees covered under


Employee State Insurance Act (ESIC), and those engaged as Trainees, would not
be covered under this policy.

ƒƒ All benefits under this scheme will be subject to terms & conditions laid down
by the Insurance Company from time to time.

D.3.11.2 Benefits :
The Mediclaim policy provides hospitalization expenses for illness, disease sustained
under the following heads of expenses, which are reasonably and necessarily
incurred by or on behalf of Insured person:
ƒƒ Room Rent, Boarding expenses as provided by the Hospital / Nursing Home.

ƒƒ Nursing Expenses.

ƒƒ Surgeon, Anaesthetist, Medical Practitioner, Consultants, Specialists fees.

ƒƒ Anaesthesia, Blood, Oxygen, Operation theatre charges, Surgical Appliances,


Medicines & Drug charges, Diagnostic materials and X-ray, Dialysis, Chemotherapy,
Radiotherapy, etc.

ƒƒ Key Definitions as Mentioned in the Policy Document :


1. Hospital / Nursing Home : means any institution within India, established
for indoor care and treatment of sickness, injuries and which has been
registered either as a Hospital or Nursing Home with the local authorities and
is under the supervision of a registered and qualified medical practitioner OR
complies with the minimum criteria as under:
i. Must have minimum of 10 in-patient beds if located in towns having
population upto 10 lacs or 15 in-patient beds if located in other towns.
ii. Fully equipped operation theatre of its own, wherever surgical operations
are carried out.
iii. Fully qualified nursing staff under its employment round the clock.
iv. Fully qualified Doctor(s) should be in-charge round the clock.
v. Maintains daily medical record for each of its patients.
For purpose of this definition, the term “Hospital / Nursing Home” shall not
include an establishment, which is a place of rest, a place for the aged, a
place for drug addicts or a place for alcoholics, a hotel or any other similar
place.

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2. Day Care Procedure: means the course of medical treatment / surgical


procedure in specialized Day Care Centre which enables the insured to be
discharged on the same day. The requirement of minimum number of beds
will be waived, provided other conditions are met.
3. Maternity Benefit Expenses: means treatment taken in Hospital / Nursing
home arising out of pregnancy, child birth including caesarean section.

ƒƒ Terms of Policy :
a. The policy aims at providing reimbursement of Hospitalization / Nursing
Home / Day Care Centre expenses (as defined) incurred by the employee in
India, upon advise of a duly qualified medical practitioner, towards treatment
of illness / disease / accident / injury.
b. Relevant medical expenses incurred 30 days pre & 60 days post hospitalization
towards a particular illness / disease / accident / injury, will be considered as a
part of hospitalization claim.
c. The policy also provides for coverage of pre-existing disease / condition, prior
to joining the policy, subject to certain conditions.
d. Minimum 24 hours of consecutive hospitalization is compulsory, to claim
reimbursement. However the limit of 24 hrs will not be applicable for
the following surgeries / procedures, due to advancement of medical
technology.

Anti – Rabies Vaccination Hysterectomy


Appendectomy Inguinal / Ventral / Umbilical / Femoral
Hernia repair
Coronary Angiography / Lithotripsy (Kidney Stone removal)
Angioplasty
Perenteral Chemotherapy Dental Surgery following an accident
Piles / Fistula Dilation & Curettage (D&C) of cervix
Prostate Eye surgery (not for aesthetic
improvement)
Radiotherapy Fracture / dislocation excluding hairline
fracture
Sinusitis Gastro intestinal tract system
Stone in Gall Bladder, Pancreas Haemo-Dialysis
and Bile Duct
Tonsillectomy Hydrocele
Urinary Tract System

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However it is imperative that treatment is sought at a ‘Hospital / Nursing


home / Day care centre’, as defined.

ƒƒ It is obligatory on the part of the employee to provide correct information


regarding the name and age of his / her family members to HR, at the time
of joining.

ƒƒ The employee should check the veracity of the bills to ensure that he / she
has been charged only for the treatment given.

ƒƒ Any false claims made by the employee would attract disciplinary action
against the employee.

D.3.11.3 Procedure for Settlement of Claims :


ƒƒ In case of hospitalization, the concerned employee should inform the Insurance
Department (Mumbai) in writing, immediately through the Regional Head /
HOD, as a preliminary intimation of claim.

ƒƒ All claims should be submitted to the Insurance Department within 10 days


from the date of discharge from hospital. Employees, who fail to comply with
the given time frame, stand the risk of his / her reimbursements being denied.

ƒƒ The claim form (HR#D.3.11.3 / F4) should be submitted along with all
prescriptions, reports, bills / invoices, discharge card etc. in “ORIGINAL”, to the
Insurance Department (Mumbai). Any bills submitted not in original, will not be
reimbursed.

D.3.11.4 Exclusions :
The Policy will not reimburse expenses incurred by the insured, in connection with
or in respect of the following:
ƒƒ Maternity benefit expenses except abdominal operation for extra uterine
pregnancy (Ectopic pregnancy), which is proved by submission of ultra
sonographic report and certification by Gynaecologist that it is life threatening.

ƒƒ Routine Health Check-ups.

ƒƒ Naturopathy Treatment.

ƒƒ War / Invasion, act of foreign enemy, War like operations, Ionising radiation,
contamination by radio activity by any nuclear fuel or waste.

ƒƒ Circumcision, cosmetic or aesthetic treatment, plastic surgery unless required to


treat injury or illness.

ƒƒ Vaccination & Inoculations.

ƒƒ Cost of braces, equipment or external prosthetic devices, non-durable implants,


eye glasses, cost of spectacles and contact lenses, hearing aids including cochlear
implants, durable medical equipments.

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ƒƒ All types of dental treatment except arising out of an accident.

ƒƒ Convalescence, general debility, run-down condition or rest cure, obesity


treatment and its complications, congenital external disease / defects or
anomalies, treatment relating to all psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders,
infertility, sterility, use of intoxicating drugs / alcohol, use of tobacco leading to
cancer.

ƒƒ Bodily injury or sickness due to willful or deliberate exposure to danger (except in


an attempt to save human life), intentional self-inflicted injury, suicide attempt
or threat arising out of non-adherence to any medical advice.

ƒƒ Treatment of any bodily injury sustained whilst or as a result of active participation


in any hazardous sport of any kind.

ƒƒ Treatment of any bodily injury sustained whilst or as a result of participating in


any criminal act.

ƒƒ Sexually transmitted disease, any condition directly or indirectly caused due to or


associated with Human T-Cell Lymphotropatropic Virus Type III or Lymphotropathy
Associated Virus (LAV) or the Mutants Derivative or Variation Deficiency
Syndrome or any syndrome or condition of a similar kind commonly referred
to as AIDS.

Diagnostic, X-Ray or Laboratory examination not consistent with or incidental


to the diagnosis of positive existence and treatment of any ailment, sickness or
injury for which confinement is required at a Hospital / Nursing Home.

ƒƒ Vitamins and tonics unless forming part of treatment for injury or disease as
certified by the attending physician.

ƒƒ Instrument used in treatment of Sleep Apnoea Syndrome (CPAP) and Continuous


Peritoneal Ambulatory Dialysis (CPAD) and Oxygen Concentrator for Bronchial
Asthmatic conditions.

ƒƒ Genetic Disorders and stem cell implantation / surgery.

ƒƒ Domiciliary Treatment.

ƒƒ Treatment outside India.

ƒƒ Experimental and Unproven treatment.

ƒƒ Change of treatment from one system to another unless recommended by the


Consultant / Hospital under whom treatment is taken.

ƒƒ All non-medical expenses including convenience time for personal comfort such
as telephone, television, Aya, Private Nursing / Barber or beauty services, diet
charges, baby food, cosmetics, tissue paper, diapers, sanitary pads, toiletry,
items etc. Guest services and other similar incidental expenses.

ƒƒ Service charges or any other charges levied by hospital, except registration /


admission charges. It is advised that employees get in touch with the Insurance
Department, Mumbai for exact entitlement and applicability for each case.

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D.3.11.5 Withdrawal of Cashless Facility :


The Company had introduced a cashless facility under the group mediclaim policy
in June 2009. However, the introduction of service tax to the service providers, and
the experience of highly inflated claims have made this facility unviable. Therefore,
with effect from 15 November 2010, the Company has discontinued the cashless
facility and continue only with reimbursement scheme through mediclaim policy.
Employees are advised to keep themselves prepared for medical emergencies.
Wherever required and considered appropriate, the company will assist the
employee by giving a temporary advance for hospitalization.

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The New India Assurance Company Limited


Registered & Head Office: New India Assurance Building, 87, M.G. Road, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001.
HOSPITALISATION AND DOMICILIARY HOSPITALISATION BENEFIT POLICY Claim
CLAIM FORM
Issuance of this form does not amount to admission of any liability of under the policy on the part of the insurers
Please give the following information correctly and completely to enable us process your claim promptly. If the claim
is under Personal Accident Insurance, please complete a Personal Accident Claim Form.
All dates to be entered as Date / Month / Year

1. Name of the Insured:


(in whose name policy is issued) SURNAME INITIALS

2. Details of the Insured person : _____________________________


(in respect of whom claim is made)
(a) Name & Relationship with the Insured : _____________________________

(b) Present Completed Age : _____________________________

(c) Occupation : _____________________________

(d) Residential Address : _____________________________

3. Policy Number (in Full) : _____________________________

4. Nature of Disease/Illness contracted or injury sustained : _____________________________

5. Date on which injury was sustained/Disease


Or illness first detected : _____________________________

6. (a) Name and Address of attending : _____________________________

Medical Practitioner : _____________________________

Pin Code _____________________

State/ U. Territory ______________

(b) Qualification & Telephone No. : _____________________________

(c) Registration No. : _____________________________

(d) Name & Address of the Hospital/Nursing


Home / Clinic : _____________________________

Pin Code _____________________

State / U. Territory ______________

(b) Date of Admission : _____________________________

(c) Date of Discharge : _____________________________

8. If the Claim is for Domiciliary Hospitalisation,


Please indicate

(a) Date of Commencement of treatment : _____________________________

(b) Date of Completion of treatment : _____________________________

(c) Name & Address of attending Medical : _____________________________

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Practitioner : ____________________________________

Pin Code ____________________________

State/U.Territory _______________________

(d) Telephone No. : ____________________________________

(e) Registration No. : ____________________________________

9. Are you at present covered under any other similar type of scheme like P.A. Cancer Insurance, Mediclaim
(Individual or Group), Health Insurance, etc. If Yes. Please give particulars of each

(a) Is this the first year of coverage under Mediclaim Policy? Yes / No.

If no, since when have you been continuously insured under Mediclaim Policy.

Give details

(b) (i) Is this the first claim under this policy ? Yes/No

(ii) If no, please quote Previous claim number and details

In support of the above claim, I enclose the following original documents (Please indicated by)

1. Bill, Receipt and Discharge certificate / card from the Hospital.

2. Cash Memos from the Hospitals (s) / Chemists (s), supported by proper prescriptions.

3. Receipt and Pathological test reports from Pathologist supported by the note from the attending Medical
Practitioner / Surgeon recommending such Pathological tests.

4. Surgeon’s certificate stating nature of operation performed and Surgeons’ bill and receipt.

5. Attending Doctor’s/ Consultant’s/ Specialist’s / Anesthetist’s bill and receipt, and certificate regarding diagnosis.

6. In case of Domiciliary Hospitalisation, receipt from a qualified nurse who attended the patient at his/her
residence duly supported by a certificate from attending Medical Practitioner.

7. Certificate from attending Medical Practitioner giving reasons for allowing treatment at home.

8. Certificate from attending Medical Practitioner / Surgeon that the patient is fully cured.

Summary of expenses incurred for which original bills / receipts / cash memos are enclosed.

Total of Hospital Bill Rs. __________________________________

Consultant’s /Surgeon’s /Anesthetist’s Fees Rs. __________________________________

Diagnostics Tests Rs. __________________________________

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Medicines purchased from chemists Rs. __________________________________

Other expenses not included above Rs. __________________________________

Grand Total Rs. __________________________________

I hereby warrant the truth of the foregoing particulars in every respect and I agree that if I have made or shall make
any false or untrue statement, suppression or concealment, my right to claim reimbursement of the said expenses
shall be absolutely forfeited. I further declare that, in respect of the above treatment, no benefits are admissible under
any other Medical Scheme or Insurance.

I ALSO CONSENT AND AUTHORISE THE THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR TO SEEK MEDICAL INFORMATION
FROM ANY HOSPITAL / MEDICAL PRACTITIONER WHO HAS AT ANY TIME ATTENDED ON ME.

I authorize TPA to make payment of the claim admissible as per terms, conditions and limitations of the policy to the
hospital on my behalf for full and final settlement of hospital bills.

I also authorize TPA to receive payment from insurance company as reimbursement of hospital bills incurred on my
treatment.

Dated at ________________________ this _______________ day of______________ 2003

Signature of the Claimant

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D.3.12 GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY

Objective :
The company is providing personal accident insurance coverage to all Caderised
& project based employees under the aforesaid scheme and the premium for the
same is borne by the company. The grade-wise coverage is given hereunder :

Sr. No Grade Sum Insured (Rs)


1 NC, N000 to N003, All PB, All Trainees 3,00,000 / -
2 S1 to S3, T1 to T4 3,75,000 / -
3 E001 to E003, SM 4,50,000 / -
4 C001 to C004 6,00,000 / -
5 UC 7,50,000 / -

ƒƒ The policy provides for payment equivalent to the Capital sum insured for death
or a percentage thereof for disablement of an insured person due to an accident.
The features of the scheme are as under :

a. Age Limit Upto 70 Years


b. Coverage Worldwide
c. Time 24 Hours
d. Period Annual on Renewable basis

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ƒƒ Benefits :

Sr. No Description % of Capital


Sum Insured
16.4.1 Death 100 %
16.4.2 Loss of sight(both eyes) 100%
Loss of Two Limbs 100%
Loss of one Limb & One Eye 100%
16.4.3 Loss of Sight of one eye 50%
Loss of one Limb 50%
16.4.4 Permanent Total & absolute Disablement other than 100%
named above
16.4.5 Permanent Partial Disablement (PPD) % OF Capital
sum insured as under :
Loss of Toes–All 20%
Great both Phalanxes 5%
Great –one Phalanx 2%
Other than Great, if more than 1%
One Toe lost–each Loss of Hearing –both Ears 50%
Loss of Hearing – One Ear 15%
Loss of Speech 50%
Loss of 4 Fingers & Thumb of One hand 40%
Loss of Four Fingers 35%
Loss of Thumb both Phalanges 25%
Loss of Thumb One Phalange 10%
Loss of Index Finger-Three Phalanges 10%
Loss of Index Finger-Two Phalanges 8%
Loss of Index Finger-One Phalange 4%
Loss of Middle Finger-Three Phalanges 6%
Loss of Middle Finger-Two Phalanges 4%
Loss of Middle Finger –One Phalange 2%
Loss of Ring Finger-Three Phalanges 5%
Loss of Ring Finger-Two Phalanges 4%
Loss of Ring Finger-One Phalange 2%
Loss of Little Finger-Three Phalanges 4%
Loss of Little Finger-Two Phalanges 3%
Loss of Little Finger-One phalange 2%
Loss of Metacarpals 3%
First or Second(Additional)
Third, Fourth or Fifth(Additional) 2%
Any Other Permanent Partial Disablement % as assessed
by Doctor
Temporary Total Disablement(TTD) At the Rate per 1% of CSI OR
Week Rs.5000 / -
whichever is
lower.

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ƒƒ Special Benefits in Addition to Capital Sum Insured :

Sr.
Description % of Capital Sum Insured
No
1 In the event of death of insured person 2% of CSI OR Rs. 2500/-
outside his / her home, transportation whichever is lower
cost for carriage of dead body to home
Including funeral charges is payable
2 Ambulance charges for transportation Rs. 1000/- per Insured person
of Insured person to hospital following any one accident or actual
accident which result in liability being expense whichever is lower
admitted by Insurance Company as per
Table of benefits
3 Educational Fund :
In the event of Death, Permanent Total
Disablement as per table of benefits of
Insured person, the Insurance Company
will approve compensation towards
Education Fund for Dependent children
as below :
For One child upto age of 23 yrs 10% of CSI subject to max
Rs.5000/-
For More than One children upto age of 10% of CSI subject to max
23 yrs Rs.10000/-

ƒƒ Medical Bills :
In case of an accident claim the employee is also entitled to medical expense
reimbursement as shown hereunder, over and above the Temporary Total
Disablement Compensation.

Sr.
Description % of Capital Sum Insured
No
1 10% of CSI
2 40% OF Temporary Total
whichever is less
Disablement or
3 Actual Incurred Bills

ƒƒ Exclusions :
The policy does not cover death, injury or disablement resulting from :
a. Service on duty with Armed Forces.
b. Intentional self-injury, suicide or attempted suicide, insanity, venereal diseases,
AIDS or influence of intoxicating drinks or drugs.
c. Medical or Surgical expenses (except where such treatment is rendered
necessary within the scope of the policy).

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d. Aviation other than a passenger (fare paying or otherwise) in a licensed


standard type of aircraft anywhere in the world.
e. Nuclear radiation or Nuclear weapons material.
f. Any consequence of war, invasion, act of foreign enemy, hostilities (whether
war is declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, mutiny,
military or usurped power, seizure, capture, arrests, kinds, etc.
g. Child birth, pregnancy or other physical causes peculiar to female sex.
h. Whilst committed any breach of laws with criminal intent.

D.3.12.1 Claim Procedure:


In case of an accident the concerned employee should inform the Corporate
Insurance Department at Mumbai within two days from the date of accident
through his / her Regional Head / Department Head as a preliminary intimation of
claim.

The following documents are required to be submitted along with any claim,
strictly within one month from resumption of duty.
ƒƒ Claim form duly completed. (HR#D.3.12.1 / F5)

ƒƒ Employer’s certificate for leave of absence.

ƒƒ Fitness certificate from the Doctor.

ƒƒ Original medical bills, cash memos, receipts along with prescriptions.

ƒƒ X-Ray films, reports, if any.

ƒƒ FIR in case of accidental death, if applicable.

ƒƒ All pathological reports, if any.

ƒƒ Discharge card, if hospitalized.

ƒƒ Other relevant documents, if required by the Insurance Company.

On receipt of the aforesaid documents the Insurance Department will submit the
said claim to the Insurance Company for settlement. In case the employee is not
able to resume duties for a longer period, i.e. say three to four months due to
accidental injury, he / she should obtain the concerned treating Doctors certificate
to keep the claim alive.

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The New India Assurance Company Limited


Regd. & Head Office : New India Assurance Bldg., 87, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Fort,
Mumbai - 400 001.
The issue to this form is not to be taken as an admission of Liability
Personal Accident Insurance Claim Form (Particulars of Accident)
Policy No. _______________________

Branch /Unit ______________________

Claim No.
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSURED
1. (a) Name of the Insured [in full] ________________________________________________________________
(b) Name of the injured Person ________________________________________________________________
(c) Address in full __________________________________________________________________________
(d) Profession or occupation __________________________________________________________________
(e) Age at last birthday ______________________________________________________________________

2.
Policy No. Sum Insured Table of Cover Period
i)
ii)
iii)

3 a) Date of the accident?


(b) Time of accident?
(c) Where it happened?
(d) Name and address of witness

4 How did the accident occur ?

5. Nature of injury received


(If to limb or eye state whether rightor left)
6. (a) Nature of disablement
(b) Extent of disablement
Confined to bed [from ______________________To _________________)
Confined to house [from ______________________To _________________)
(c) Present state of incapacity

7. Name and address of surgeon inattendance


8. (a) Where and when can a Medical Officer
of the Company visit you, if necessary ?
(b) Name of nearest railway stationand
distance therefrom

9. (a) Are you insured in any other officeor


offices granting compensationfor accident
(b) If so state name and address of company
or companies andamount of insurance

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I hereqy declare that the foregoing statements are made by rnyself and are true in all respect and that I have not
attempted to conceal from the Company anything which it ought to be made acquainted and also that I have not
abstained from any usual occupation longer than absolutely necessary and I agree that if I have made, or in any further
declaration the Company may require, shall make any false or fraudulent statement or any suppression, concealment
or untrue averment whatever, the Policy shall be void and my right to compensation forfeited and am willing, if required
to make a Statutory Declaration before a Justice of the Peace of the truth of the whole of the foregoing statement or
any other statement I may make a connection with this claim.

Witness:

Name _________________________________ Signature of the Insured _____________________

Signature ______________________________ Date :

Date __________________________________

Address _______________________________

_____________________________________

CERTIFIED TO BE FILLED UP AND SIGNED BY AN EYE WITNESS TO THE ACCIDENT

I hereby certify that I was present when the Accident occurred to Mr. ________________________________________
On the _____________________________________ day of ___________20_____ in the manner stated by him over
leaf, that it was caused by ___________________________________________which * was / was not his willful act
and that he * was/was not under the influence of intoxicating liquor at the time.

Signature _________________________________

Address __________________________________

_________________________________________

*Strike out which is not applicable Occupation _______________________________

Date :

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Claims must be Supported by medical Evidence furnished by the Insured and at his expense.
1. (a) Name of Claimant (b) Sex (c) Age

2. (b) Nature and cause of accident


(b) If to eye or limb, state left or right
(c) Whether the appearance of the Injuries
are consistentwith the account given of the accident.

3. Date on which you first attended Claimant for this injury

4. Has Claimant been totally prevented from attendingto any portion


of his business ? If so how long ?

1. Is Claimant suffering from any disease or illness apart


From his injury and is there any illness by circumstances
Which may tend to retard recovery? If so, give particulars?

2. Present Condition

7. How long from the happening of the Accident do you consider


Total disablement will last ?

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Having personally examined the above named Insured I certify that the above statements are correct and that the
injured person is necessarily disabled by the Accident referred to

Signature _________________________________

Name & Qualification _________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Date :

REMARKS FOR EXTRA DETAILS

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D.3.13 REGULAR JOB TRANSFERS

Objective :
Regular job transfers are primarily for the following reasons:
ƒƒ To meet the overall growing business interest of the Company which reflect the
increasing market / customer needs.

ƒƒ To provide for employees’ career / professional growth, and

ƒƒ To give employees parallel job assignments in different functional areas, thus


providing scope for employee’s lateral growth.

Eligibility & Coverage : All regular employees.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ All transfers will be business need-based.

ƒƒ Transfers, as a practice, will not attract promotion or salary revision.

ƒƒ It will be ensured that the transferred employee does not go out of pocket or
lose monetarily on account of his transfer.

ƒƒ The need for a transfer will be discussed between the departmental head and
the employee; a final decision jointly arrived at by the RH / HOD and the HR will
be binding on the employee.

ƒƒ The employee will be given sufficient time to plan for his relocation, when the
transfer involves moving from one city / town to another.

ƒƒ A transferred employee, along with his family, where applicable will be provided
with temporary accommodation at the new location for a maximum period of
14 days. Hotel stay entitlements will be as per domestic travel policy. Boarding
expenses, however, will be borne by the employee.

ƒƒ On relocation, the employee will be eligible for Company’s assistance in the


following areas:
a. Travel and transport;
b. Disturbance allowance;
c. Locating suitable accommodation.

Travel & Transport :


ƒƒ The employee, spouse, children and parents living with the employee will be
eligible for reimbursement of travel to the new location at actuals. The class of
travel will be as applicable to the employee under the Domestic Travel Policy.

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ƒƒ Reimbursement of transportation expenses will be at actuals within reasonable


limits. This will include packing, loading, transportation, Insurance, octroi, taxes,
unloading and unpacking. The cost will be borne by the RO to which the transfer
takes place.

The following guidelines shall be followed :


a. A prior approval of the total estimated expenses will be obtained from RH / HOD
& HR.
b. Wherever feasible, an approved transporter of the company will be used.
c. Atleast two quotes should be attached with the estimate.
d. Maximum entitlement is restricted to one full truck load.
e. The feasibility and economy of transporting or driving down employees’s vehicle
where applicable, will be ascertained prior to the final course of action.
f. Respective Administration Manager will be consulted on selection and negotiation
with transporters.

Disturbance Allowance : (1)

ƒƒ Transferred employees will be eligible for Disturbance Allowance of 25% of Basic


for a period of 6 months. In case of change in Basic, disturbance allowance
will be paid as per the revised figures from the effective date of change. This
allowance will be disbursed along with the monthly salary of the employee.

ƒƒ Payment of disturbance allowance will apply to only where the transfers


are initiated by the Company. Individuals who seek transfers for their own
convenience will not be entitled to the above compensation.

ƒƒ Disturbance allowance will apply uniformly to CLA and HRA cases.

ƒƒ Instances of one-time shifting of an entire business operation from one location


to another will not be covered by this policy.

Locating Suitable Accommodation :


Arranging residential accommodation is primarily the responsibility of the
employee. However, the Administration Dept / Regional Office will assist the
employee in locating a suitable place and sign a contract with landlord on behalf
of the employee. CLA entitlement will be as applicable to the grade and Company’s
policy.

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D.3.14 TEMPORARY TRANSFER ALLOWANCE

Objective :
For meeting work exigencies it will become necessary to temporarily transfer
employees between Regions. This policy is intended to encourage such inter-
regional moves.

Applicability : All employees

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ A grade-based Transfer Allowance will be paid, for a maximum period of 12 (1)
months or till the duration of the temporary posting, whichever is earlier, as per
the table given below :

Sr. No Grades Amount Rs. PM


1 All ‘N’, ‘T’ & S001 4,000/-
2 S2, S3 & E1 7,500/- (1)

3 E002 / E003 10,000/-


4 SM & above 12,000/-

ƒƒ Will be applicable when employees are transferred for business needs, initiated
by the Company, from one Region to another.

ƒƒ The transfer allowance is payable for a maximum period of 12 months in the new
Region or till the return to the original place of posting whichever is earlier.

ƒƒ Transfer allowance will not be applicable when the employee returns to his / her
original place of posting.

ƒƒ Accommodation at the new place of posting will be provided on “shared” basis.


If family accommodation is provided, HRA will not be applicable.

ƒƒ Travel entitlements to the place of posting will be as per Domestic Travel Policy.

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D.3.15 STAFF ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT SITES

Objective :
The objective of this policy is to assist employees posted at the various project sites
of the company with reasonably comfortable accommodation and thus reduce
hardship and inconvenience.

Eligibility :
ƒƒ Employees in Grades E003 and above may be provided family status
accommodation at project sites.

ƒƒ Employees in N, T, S to E002 grades, as well as Trainees & PB employees posted at (1)


project sites may be provided bachelor status accommodation on shared basis.

General guidelines :
HRA as applicable will continue to be paid, in case of bachelor accommodation.
However, if family accommodation is provided, HRA will not be applicable.
ƒƒ Furniture :
Reasonable living comfort shall be ensured in the site accommodation. Typically
the following items shall be provided :

a. For Bachelor status


i. Single Bed.
ii. Steel / Wooden wardrobe 6’x3’, with mirror.
iii. Mattress with pillow.
iv. Two bed sheets, pillow covers.
v. One study table, Executive chair per bedroom.
vi. One 4’x 4’ dinning table with four chairs per apartment.
vii. One cane sofa set & centre table in living room.
viii. Curtains.
ix. Geyser.
x. Water purifier.
xi. One TV per apartment with cable connection.
xii. One Refrigerator per apartment.
Bachelor status accommodation on the above basis may also be provided to
office-based (non-site) employees at the discretion of the Company.

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b. For Family status


i. Two Beds with mattresses.
ii. Bed sheets, pillow.
iii. Curtains.
iv. Two steel / wooden wardrobes.
v. One study table / executive chair per bedroom.
vi. One dinning table with four chairs.
vii. One caned sofa set & Coffee table in living room.
viii. One Refrigerator per apartment.
ix. One TV in living room.
x. One dressing table.
xi. Geyser.
xii. Water purifier.

ƒƒ Electricity charges at the bachelor status site accommodation will be borne (1)
by the company.

ƒƒ Mess Facility :
a. The Company will provide basic facilities for running a mess at such rented
accommodations.
b. Facility of Cook – the salary of the cook will be reimbursed by the company.
c. Basic utensils, gas connection required for running a mess will be provided by
the company.
d. Provisions for running the mess including the consumption of gas will be
arranged and borne by individuals occupying the accommodation and the
costs shared between themselves.

ƒƒ Transportation :
In case the site accommodation is located at a place where public transport
is not available, the company will provide shared transport facility from staff
accommodation to and fro site.

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D.3.16 ANNUAL HEALTH CHECK-UP


The company strongly advocates regular health check-up for all its employees.
Employees in Grades C001 and above will be covered for reimbursement of the
annual check-up expenses, within the following limits :
C001 / C001A - Rs. 5,000
C002 – C004 - Rs. 7,000
UNCL - Actuals

Tests will be conducted as per standard Health check-up menu of reputed hospitals,
or with the hospitals tied-up by the company. The scope will cover investigative
tests, and not treatment of any kind.

Company may ask the medical examination results for its records. HR will co-
ordinate this activity.

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D.4.0 SUMMARY OF PROJECT BASED


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The Company has to engage employees for specific projects and for specific time
duration. Hence, it is desirable that the benefits available to them are formalized
through a common policy across all sites.

Gist of Benefits :

D.4.1 Leave :
Employees engaged on Project Based employment will be eligible for the following
leaves :

Sr. No. Leave Duration


1 Sick Leave 5 days per annum
2 Casual Leave 5 days per annum
3 Privilege Leave @1 day for every 20 days worked

The above entitlement is on an annual basis and the availing will be based on pro-
rata basis. These leaves will neither be carried forward nor encashed and therefore,
must be availed during the tenure of the appointment.

D.4.2 Accommodation :
Project Based Employees will be eligible for shared, bachelor accommodation,
wherever such facilities are provided by company. HRA will be paid, as applicable.

D.4.3 Salary Structure for PB :


The Compensation will consist of the following :
ƒƒ Basic Salary : The Basic salary will be approximately 35% of the gross salary.

ƒƒ HRA – will be 10% of the Basic salary.

ƒƒ Conveyance allowance will be on the basis of the following slabs :


PB – 1 : Rs.1050/- p.m.
PB – 2 : Rs.1500/- p.m.
PB – 3 : Rs.1675/- p.m.

ƒƒ Bonus will be paid as per Payment of Bonus Act.

ƒƒ Provident Fund – They will be covered under the Employees’ Provident Fund and
Employee Pension Scheme as per the statute and will be members of our un-
exempted PF Scheme.

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ƒƒ Furnishing Allowance – Gross salary as agreed, less distributed in all components


above will be paid as Furnishing Allowance, as a monthly component.

D.4.4 Performance Bonus :


PB employees will be covered by the Performance Bonus Scheme as applicable to
the respective Region / Project, and as per scheme provisions.

D.4.5 Annual Increment :


PB employees will also be entitled for Annual Salary Revision subject to their
completing 1 year at the given project. The revision will be effective the anniversary
date and subject to performance. Refer to Appraisal form enclosed HR#D.4.4.5/
F4.

D.4.6 Transportation :
PB employees may avail the common transport facility, if provided by the company
to other employees, and subject to availability.

D.4.7 Group Personal Accident Policy :


The Company is providing Personal Accident Insurance coverage to all Caderised &
Project Based employees, the premium for the same is borne by the Company in
lieu of Workmen Compensation benefit.

D.4.8 ESIC :
If ESIC is applicable to the Project location, PB employees will also be covered under
the scheme. The coverage limit for ESIC is Salary (Basic + HRA + Conveyance +
Furnishing Allowance) upto Rs.15,000/- per month.

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Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd 1000GF08010

PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM FOR RETAINERS / PROJECT BASED EMPLOYEES

Rating Scale - The Rating Pattern is as below:

A++ The Employee has achieved exceptionally high standards of performance consistently. Has high growth
potential.
A+ Consistent High performer with high level of energy, initiative, and contributions.
A Performance large by as per role expectations.
B Performance needs substantial improvement. Needs constant guidance to meet role responsibilities.

Employee Name : Emp. No.: Emp. Grade :

Designation : Dept. / Site:

Name of Appraiser/s : Location :

Date of Joining : Review Period :

A. Self-Appraisal: Describe in brief your major achievements during the year. Rtg. Scale
(To be filled in by the Appraisee) ‘B’ to ‘A++’
Low High
SELF APSR

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Describe in brief your major achivement during the year (Contd.) Rig Scale ‘B’ to
(To be filled in by in Appraisee) A++’ Low High
Self APSR

B. Please describe in brief the Strength & Areas of Improovement of this Employee, including the Appraiser
feedback to him / her.
Strength Areas of Improvement

C. Justification for Renewal / Re-appointment, and specific recommendations:

New Project Name: _____________________________ Grade / Salary (Current): _____________________________

Recommended Duration: ________________________ Raise Recommendated: _____________________________

Regional Head Human Resources Corporate


Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature

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E.1.0 HOURS OF WORK & HOLIDAYS


ƒƒ Hours of Work at Mumbai Offices :
The Company’s Head Offices at Mumbai will observe the following timings :

Weekly Offs Saturdays and Sundays


Working Hours 10.00 am to 6.15 pm
Lunch Break 45 Minutes

ƒƒ Flexi-Timings :
HO offices allow a one hour flexi-timing on either side of the day to meet any
personal exigencies of employees in a restrictive manner. For eg. those who wish
to start early can report at 9 am and leave at 5.15 pm and so on. The normal
number of hours has to be filled on the same day. However, a specific written
permission from the HOD is required.

ƒƒ Electronic Attendance Machines are provided in all offices. All employees are
required to swipe their attendance card on Entry & Exit. Those in grades C003 &
above may assign swiping of cards to their secretaries. It is a serious misconduct
to swipe the attendance card belonging to any other employee, except under
specific authorisation as above.

ƒƒ Hours of Work at Regional Offices :


Regional offices observe all Sundays, and 2nd & 4th Saturdays as weekly offs.
All ROs work between 8.30 / 9.30 am and 5.30 / 6.00 pm with 30 minutes lunch
break.

ƒƒ Paid Holidays :
Total of 10 days will be observed as paid holidays in a year. Statutory holidays
like Republic Day (26 / 1), Independence Day (15 / 8) and the State Day of
the respective states will be mandatorily covered in the 10 days. The remaining
days will be decided in the beginning of each year based on local customs and
festivals in different parts of the country.
Block closures (too many holidays together prefixed / suffixed with weekly offs)
shall be avoided as this will keep us out of contact with our customers for too
long.

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E.2.0 LEAVE RULES

Objective :
To provide guidelines on Leave entitlements and its administration uniformly across
the organization.

Eligibility & Coverage : All employees.

E.2.1 Privilege Leave (PL) :


ƒƒ All regular employees are eligible for PL @ 21 days per annum, accrued @1.75
days per month of service. However, probationers will be eligible to avail PL only
after confirmation of service, barring exceptional circumstances.

ƒƒ PL will not accrue during a Leave Without Pay duration.

ƒƒ PL can be accumulated up to 63 days for all grades. Leave beyond this limit will
lapse automatically.

ƒƒ Availing of PL must be planned in advance and sanction from HOD must be


obtained at least 15 days prior to commencement of leave.

ƒƒ A minimum of 3 days PL has to be taken at a time, and not more than 3 times
in a year.

ƒƒ Every Department will prepare a leave plan in the beginning of the year, ensuring
that proper back-up is available for the employee proceeding on leave and that
the work and customer interest is not sacrificed.

ƒƒ Leave of any kind is not permitted to be encashed in the Company while in


service. However, the PL standing to one’s credit and those accrued for the
current year will be encashed either on separation or on retirement. (Example –
PL credit on Leave card = 60 days, worked for six months in the year of leaving,
the total encashable leave will be = 60 + 10.5 = 70.5 days).

ƒƒ Leave encashment will be applicable on the Basic salary only. Per day rate will be
worked out by dividing the monthly Basic by 22 days for all employees.

ƒƒ Intervening weekly offs and paid holidays during an “approved and with full
pay” leave period will not be treated as leave. PL will be availed only for actual
working days.

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E.2.2 Sick Leave (SL) :


ƒƒ All confirmed employees will be eligible for SL @ 10 days per annum.

ƒƒ SL will not be applicable during Probation period.

ƒƒ On Confirmation, SL will be credited on pro-rata basis for the remaining months


in the year in advance.
Example - Leave Cycle : April to March, if confirmation date is, say 1st October,
SL will be credited for the period 1st October to 31st March, i.e. for six months
which on pro-rata basis comes to 5 days.

ƒƒ SL can be accumulated for a maximum of 90 days.

ƒƒ SL will not be encashed either in service or on separation.

ƒƒ SL cannot be set-off against shortfall in the notice period.

ƒƒ Certificate should be produced from Registered Medical Practitioner for availing


of SL beyond 3 days at a time.

ƒƒ Those covered by ESI Act will be eligible for SL @ 5 days per annum.

E.2.3 Casual Leave (CL) :


ƒƒ All confirmed employees will be eligible for CL @ 7 days per annum.

ƒƒ CL will not be applicable during Probation period.

ƒƒ Crediting of CL on confirmation will be on the same basis as that of SL, as


above.

ƒƒ CL cannot be accumulated or encashed at any time.

ƒƒ A maximum of 3 days CL can be granted at a time.

ƒƒ CL will be credited in two installments @ 4 days in April and 3 days in October.

E.2.4 Maternity Leave (ML) :


ƒƒ Maternity leave will be governed by the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act
or the ESI Act, as applicable. The statutory provisions provide for Maternity leave
upto 3 calendar months (12 weeks) over and above the PL entitlements. Since
the entitlements are on ‘calendar’ month basis, the intervening weekly offs /
paid holidays will also be counted as leave during the maternity leave period.

ƒƒ Employees covered under the ESI Act shall claim the benefit including leave from
ESIC, and will not be entitled for Maternity leave from the company.

ƒƒ A woman employee shall be entitled to Maternity Benefit provided she works


for not less than 80 days in the 12 months immediately preceding the expected
date of delivery.

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ƒƒ An additional period of absence is permitted subject to maximum of 1 month


for illness arising out of pregnancy.

ƒƒ The total leave period of 12 weeks shall be availed in such a way that 6 weeks
each be on either side of the expected date of delivery.

E.2.5 General Guidelines :


ƒƒ The leave administration cycle followed by us is April to March. This is on
account of the statutory requirements of making liability provisions in the
balance sheet.

ƒƒ The leave cards of all employees will be updated to reflect leave positions as of
1st April every year.

ƒƒ If an employee leaves early or reports late for a duration of 2 hours and above,
the same shall be regularized with a half day leave, and a full day leave if the
duration is more than 4 hours.

ƒƒ All new entrants joining the organisation will be issued a leave card regardless
of grade or entitlement for recording all leaves of absence.

ƒƒ All leaves availed, whether against entitlement with pay or without pay, have to
be entered in the card and approved by the reporting superior.

ƒƒ During probation period, a special leave of 3 days will be granted to all employees
to meet personal exigencies in the absence of SL and CL. Un-availed balance of
this special leave will lapse on confirmation.

ƒƒ An employee will not be eligible to avail any long duration leave while serving
notice period. Any exception to this will be approved by the Head HR.

ƒƒ All leave must be planned and availed in a manner not conflicting with other
colleagues and work exigencies.

ƒƒ All leave must be availed with prior approval of the superior, barring exceptional
emergencies.

ƒƒ It is mandatory to intimate the office about one’s absence on the very same day
of absence, where an unplanned absence has occurred.

ƒƒ Absence without intimation for more than 3 days at a time will activate
disciplinary action.

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E.2.6 Leave Entitlements :


Following will be the annual entitlement of leaves for various categories of staff
employees :

Sr. Special
Category SL CL PL
No Leave
1 Probationers Nil Nil Yes 3
2 Confirmed Employees 10 7 21 Nil
@ 1 day
3 Project Based 5 5 for every Nil
20 days
4 GET / DET / PGMT / GAT,etc 10 7 NIL Nil
@ 1 day
5 Retainers NIL NIL for every 7
20 days
Note : For those covered by ESIC, the Sick leave entitlement will stand reduced to
5 days per annum.

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E.3.0 VACATION DONATION PROGRAM

Objective :
The intent of this program is to encourage employees reaching out to colleagues
in need as a voluntary act of camaraderie and team-spirit.

Applicability : All regular employees.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ The policy allows employees to “donate” part of their Privilege Leave (PL) to a
colleague in need, as an act of care and kindness.

ƒƒ Only PLs are allowed to be donated.

ƒƒ An employee can donate upto 50% of PL to one’s credit at any given point of
time. Recipients & donors may approach HR for the same.

ƒƒ The receiving employee has to use up the donated leave for an immediate
need.

ƒƒ This will be purely a voluntary act with no favours expected in return.

ƒƒ The donation is expected to be made without any solicitation.

ƒƒ The direct reports of an employee will not be eligible to donate to his / her
immediate Superior.

ƒƒ Unused donated leaves, if any will be forfeited and not returned to the donor.

ƒƒ Leave donation to an employee who is undergoing any disciplinary proceedings


/ mis-conduct is not permitted.

ƒƒ The policy aims at ‘reaching out’ to a colleague in need and will have to be
implemented in this spirit always.

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E.4.0 EDUCATIONAL LEAVE & AID

Objective :
The objective of this policy is to help in processing employee requests for educational
aid and long duration leave of one year or more to acquire higher educational
qualification. It recognizes that attainment of higher education is likely to help the
employee acquire more knowledge, skill and self-confidence. Higher education is
also likely to lead to development of higher capabilities which could be of benefit
not only to the employee but also to the organization.

Applicability :
All regular employees with atleast 3 years in-company experience are eligible for
educational leave.

E.4.1 Educational Leave :


ƒƒ Preference will be given to high performers in the sanction of Educational
leave.

ƒƒ Before Educational leave is sanctioned, the quality of the course chosen will be
carefully considered along with its relevance to the organization.

ƒƒ Educational leave will be considered as leave without pay. No allowances will


be applicable, including HRA, conveyance, LTA, incentive and privilege leave
during the period of Educational leave. On successful completion of the course,
the employee may be absorbed in the organization where a suitable opening
exists.

ƒƒ If the performance of the applicant is consistently above average prior to his /


her proceeding on Educational leave, he / she may be taken back in the next
higher grade in the organization. If his / her study has been relevant to the
organization and if during the absence most of his / her peers with comparable
performance have moved up, he / she may be taken in the higher grade.

ƒƒ However, depending on the degree and the institution attended, at times a total
restructuring of the package might be warranted.

ƒƒ The employee on Educational leave would be required to rejoin the organization


within a month after completion of the Educational leave, failing which the
company may review his / her continuing on company’s rolls.

Procedure :
ƒƒ The employee desirous of taking Educational leave may, through his HOD / RH,
make an application giving the following information:
a. The course of study and institution / college where he has obtained
admission.

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b. Letter of admission obtained.


c. Duration of the course of study and date of commencement and completion
of the course.
d. Benefits that the course is expected to bring to the employee and to the
organization.

ƒƒ HR will discuss his application with the CEO and jointly decide on leave sanction.
The main consideration for sanction would be the career plan for the employee
and the relevance of the course to his / her career plan.

ƒƒ HR will issue to him / her letter within 15 days stating whether or not his / her
Educational leave is sanctioned.

ƒƒ On being sanctioned Educational leave, the employee would have to first obtain
all clearances as per the standard exit format available with HR, and dues, if any,
must be settled before actually proceeding on leave.

ƒƒ One month prior to the completion of the course, the employee must write
to HR informing about his / her proposed date of resuming duties with the
Company. HR will then find out the appropriate job in which the employee could
be placed on resuming. HR will inform the employee in writing about the job,
the Region / function, the grade and salary in which the employee will be placed
on his / her return to the company.

ƒƒ The employee will enter into a formal contract with the company on approval
of his / her case.

ƒƒ Maximum Educational leave will be restricted to two years.

E.4.2 Financial Support :


ƒƒ Depending on the relevance of the course chosen, and the merit of the candidate,
Management at its discretion may :
a. Grant an Educational loan not exceeding Rs. 3.00 lakhs (subject to 75% of
the annual course fee) or
b. Extend Company guarantee to the same extent to an external lending
agency.

ƒƒ The loan will carry no interest, if the employee resumes post-studies as scheduled,
and work for a minimum period of 3 years in the organization.

ƒƒ The recovery (without interest) will be commenced on the employee joining


back.

ƒƒ In case, the requisite 3 year term is not fulfilled by the employee, or he / she does
not fulfill the contract conditions, he / she will return the entire loan balance,
along with interest calculated from the loan disbursement date @ 12%.

ƒƒ On completion of the 3-year term, the employee will be paid back 50% of the
loan amount as a one-time education grant.

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HR Policy Manual GRIEVANCE & DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

F.1.0 UN-AUTHORIZED ABSENTEEISM


ƒƒ If any employee absents himself / herself from work without information for 3
consecutive days, the HOD will issue a letter of absence to the employee as per
draft format (HR#F.1.0 / AB / F1) attached.

ƒƒ If the employee has still not reported post seven days after issuing letter AB / F1,
RO HR will issue a Show Cause Notice to the employee as per draft format
(HR#F.1.0 / AB / F2) attached.

ƒƒ If the absenting employee responds to the Show Cause Notice, RO HR has to


check the past history of absenteeism and issue a Warning letter in consultation
with Corporate HR; or if the employee has not responded to the Show Cause
Notice, a second Show Cause as per the same format of HR#F.1.0 / AB / F2 may
be issued in consultation with Corporate HR.

ƒƒ In case the employee has not responded to the second Show Cause after lapse
of 21 days then the RO HR will forward all correspondence to Corporate HR and
they will issue a service abandonment letter as per format (HR#F.1.0 / AB / F3)
to the employee.

Disciplinary Process Flow Chart :


Please refer to attached flow chart (HR#F.1.0 / F4) for unauthorized absenteeism
cases and follow the same for all defaulting employees in consultation with HO
HR.

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HR#F.1.0 / AB / F1

Date _________________

(By REGD POST / UCP)

Mr / Ms.__________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Sub: Absence from Duty

It is observed from our records that you are absenting yourself from the duty with effect from _______________
________________________ without any prior sanction of leave or intimation to us. You are hereby called
upon to resume duties immediately and explain to our satisfaction in writing, reasons for remaining absent
unauthorisedly.

For Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.,

Project Manager

cc Regional HR

{1st LETTER – ON LETTER HEAD ON 3 DAYS’ CONTINUOUS ABSENCE}

1 of 1
HR#F.1.0 / AB / F2

Date _________________

(By REGD POST / UCP)

Mr / Ms.__________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

Sub. Unauthorised Absenteeism – Show Cause Notice

This has reference to our letter dated _____________________________ vide which we had requested you to
resume your duties immediately.

We have neither received any communication from you nor you have resumed your duties till date. Your
continued absenteeism is hampering the progress of the work assigned to you.

You are hereby called upon to Show Cause as to why disciplinary action should not be taken against you. Your
explanation should reach us along with necessary documentary evidence, within seven days from the receipt
of this Notice, failing which it will be presumed that you have no explanation to offer and we shall proceed
with disciplinary action as deemed fit.

For Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.,

Regional Head

cc Regional HR
cc HO HR

{2nd LETTER – ON LETTER HEAD ON 10 DAYS’ CONTINUOUS ABSENCE}

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HR#F.1.0 / AB / F3

Date _________________

(By REGD POST / UCP)

Mr / Ms.__________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

(Permanent Address)

Sub. Unauthorised Absenteeism – Abandonment of Service

This has reference to our Letter dated ________________ and Show Cause Notice dated __________________.
We had requested you to resume duties and explain reasons for your unauthorised absence. You have neither
resumed your duties nor submitted any explanation. Your continued absence is hampering the progress of
work assigned to you. Under the circumstances we are left with no option but to assume that you are no more
interested to work with us.

We are therefore striking off your name from the Company’s roll with effect from today on the ground of
abandonment of service. Please contact the HR Dept to collect your legal dues, if any.

For Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.,

Chief People Officer

{FINAL LETTER AFTER SHOW CAUSE NOTICE with a copy to RO HR}

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DISCIPLINARY PROCESS FLOW CHART FOR UNAUTHORISED ABSENTISEEIM


TIME FRAME/
REMARKS
Site Admin.to inform Project Mgr abt.
employees absenting for 3 consecutive days
w/o information/notice

W Joint Consultation
of Proj. Mgr. & RO
Letter issued to absenting employee by HR
Project Mgr. "immediately"
(As per draft attached AB/1)

Yes Has the empl. No 7 days lapsed


reported to
work?

W W
Inform RO HR
Yes Is explanation
satisfactory?
W
Show Cause Letter
sent to employee
"Verbally " warn the by RO HR
W

employee not to repeat (Draft AB/2)


in future

14 days lapsed
Yes Has the empl. reported No
W to work /Responded
Employee is with documentary
evidence? Joint Consultation
allowed to join of RGM & RO HR
back

W
W

Check past history


W

W of Absenteeism W
W RO HR to issue one
Proj. Mgr. reports the
Issue written warning/ more Show Cause letter
matter to RO HR
appropriate action in (Draft AB/2) 21 days lapsed
consultation with
HO HR

W
Action reported to W
HO HR Note:
RO HR to record
all actions in
Yes Has the empl. reported personnel file of
to work /Responded employee
with documentary
evidence? RO HR to send a
Monthly reportof
“AB/1&2” cases
to Corp. HR by
7th of subsequent
month.
No

Inform HO HR

Joint Consultation
of RGM & RO HR

Abandonment letter issued by Corp. HR if


unauthorised absenteeism continues despite
W

above, for more than 30 days


(Draft AB/3) 30 days lapsed
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F.2.0 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL


Grievances may be real or imagined, but in either case, it is essential that the
grievance is brought to light, discussed and the matter resolved to the satisfaction
of all concerned. Failure to do so will only result in the grievance becoming a
worsening source of conflict and eventually ending in a far more serious problem.

Objective :
It is the policy of the Company to redress grievances of employees as satisfactorily
and speedily as possible.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ The Grievance procedure is aimed at resolving work related grievances within
the organization as fairly and as swiftly as possible. Grievances are feelings of
injustice or dissatisfaction affecting an employee.

ƒƒ This procedure is not used for appeals against disciplinary action. Those will be
governed by the Disciplinary Procedure Code.

ƒƒ This procedure is not to be used for the resolution of issues related to performance
appraisal, promotion, increment, etc.

ƒƒ Employees may lodge grievances without fear of victimisation.

ƒƒ Grievances should be resolved at the lowest possible level within the company.

ƒƒ Employees lodging grievances have the right to be represented by fellow


employee of his / her choice.

ƒƒ Records will be kept of all statements and decisions.

F.2.1 The Grievance procedure will (1)


be implemented as follows :

Step 1 : Immediate Superior


a. In step-1 the employee must discuss his grievance with his / her immediate
superior or the latter’s superior in the event of a grievance against an immediate
superior.
b. The superior must endeavour to solve the problem within three (3) working days
and inform the employee.
c. Should the employee not be satisfied with the outcome, he may proceed to
step-2.

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Step 2 : Head of Department


a. The employee gives his / her grievances in writing, with all relevant details to the
HOD. He may be assisted by the HR in completing the form.
b. The HOD shall endeavour to solve the problem within three (3) working days
and inform the employee.
c. Should the employee not be satisfied with the outcome, he may proceed to
step 3.

Step 3 : Grievance Hearing


a. The matter is referred to the CEO / President / CPO together with all relevant
written information.
b. The CEO / President / CPO shall convene a grievance hearing and attempt to
resolve the matter within a period of ten (10) working days. A decision taken at
this level shall be final.

F.2.2 Procedure to be followed by


a Group of Employees
If a grievance to be raised affects not one employee, but a group, then a spokesman
for the Group, accompanied (if he / she so wishes) by a delegation of not more
than five (5) of the employees concerned, should proceed with step 2, as for an
individual grievance.

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F.3.0 SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

Objective :
Shapoorji Pallonji & Co Ltd (SPCL) is an equal employment opportunity employer
and is committed to provide a safe and conducive work environment that enable
employees to work without fear of prejudice, gender bias and sexual harassment.
In an effort to promote and protect the well being of all employees at work place,
the organization has laid down the following guidelines to deal with any act that
is detrimental to an employee’s dignity in a fair and time bound manner. It firmly
believes that sexual harassment at work place or other than work place if involving
employees is a grave offence and is, therefore, punishable.

Applicability :
ƒƒ This policy applies to all the employees on the rolls of the company, including
those on deputation, training, contract, temporary, etc.

ƒƒ It is also deemed to be incorporated in the service conditions of each of the


employees.
Effective Date : This policy has come into effect from 1 May 2010.

F.3.1 Definition :
ƒƒ Sexual Harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexually determined behavior
whether direct or implied. This will include physical contact or advances, demand
or request for sexual favours, sexually coloured remarks, showing pornography or
any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature.

ƒƒ Sexual Harassment may vary in form depending on circumstances. It may consist


of, but not limited to any of the following :
i. Transmitting any message by mail, telephone, letters etc which is abusive,
lewd or blatantly sexual in nature.
ii. Seeking favours either explicitly or implicitly in return for employment,
promotion, examination or evaluation of a person towards any company
activity.
iii. Inappropriate comments about dress, appearance or physique.
iv. Making of abusive or offensive gestures including leering and whistling.
v. Physical confinement against one’s will and any other act likely to violate
ones privacy.
vi. Actual Sexual assault.
vii. Eve teasing and taunts, sexually charged jokes or remarks and behavior,
which have sexually oriented innuendos.

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viii. Any pervasive pattern of behavior which makes an employee uncomfortable,


insecure or feels humiliated or disadvantaged on the basis of gender
differentiation.

ƒƒ It is important to note that harassment is often defined by the way the recipient
feels, rather than by the intent of the person causing the offence. It cannot,
therefore, be excused or justified by claiming that it was unintentional or
humorous. The implications of harassment are serious and the organization will
take appropriate disciplinary action against the accused.

F.3.2 Complaint Mechanism :


ƒƒ Complaints Committee :
In our endeavor to deal with issues of sexual harassment in a more focused
manner and take action against erring employees to its logical conclusion, a
Central Complaints Committee has been constituted at the Corporate office.
The Members of the committee are as follows :
Ms. Sunita Khanna - Chairperson
Ms. Roshen Nentin - Member
Mr. Debasis Mitra - Member
Ms. Delia Miranda - Member
Ms. Shikha Banerjee - Member Secretary

i. Quorum of three members is required to be present for the proceeding to


take place. The quorum shall include the Chairperson and at least one lady
member.
ii. The CPO will be the competent authority to appoint / remove / replace / the
members of the Central Complaints Committee.
iii. Investigations will be done in conjunction with the Regional / Departmental
Head of the concerned employee and HR.

F.3.3 Guidelines to Employees Before


Raising a Complaint :
ƒƒ If you are being harassed, tell the accused that his / her behavior is un-welcome
and ask him / her to stop.

ƒƒ Keep a record of incidents (date, time, location, possible witness, what happened,
your response etc). It is not mandatory to have a record of events to file a
complaint, but a record can strengthen your case and help you remember the
details over time.

ƒƒ If after requesting the accused to stop his / her behavior, the harassment still
continues, report the complaint as per the Redressal Procedure.

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F.3.4 Redressal Procedure :


ƒƒ Any person aggrieved shall put up a written complaint before the Central
Complaints Committee at the earliest point in time, but in any case, within
10 (ten) days from the date of occurrence of the alleged incident. The written
complaint should be sent in a sealed envelope marked to the attention of
“The Chairperson of the Central Complaints Committee” C / o Corporate HR
Department. Complaints can also be forwarded to the following e-mail id of the
Chairperson - sunitakhanna2010@yahoo.com

ƒƒ At the first meeting the Committee members shall hear the complainant and
shall record her / his allegations.

ƒƒ The Member Secretary will maintain a register to endorse the complaints received
by it and keep the contents confidential, except to use the same for discrete /
explicit investigations.

ƒƒ The complaint shall be specific and should contain all the material and relevant
documents concerning the incident including the name of the accused.

ƒƒ The Central Complaints Committee will hold a meeting with the Complainant and
the Accused (separately) within 10 (ten) days of the receipt of the complaint.

ƒƒ The Central Complaints Committee will document the minutes of such meetings
along with any documentary proofs submitted by both – the Complainant and
the Accused.

ƒƒ If the complaint does not fall under the purview of Sexual Harassment or the
complaint does not mean an offence of Sexual Harassment, the same would be
dropped after recording the reasons thereof.

ƒƒ If the complaint is under the purview of Sexual Harassment, then a formal


enquiry into the alleged complaint shall be conducted by the Central Complaints
Committee. The enquiry may be discrete or explicit.

ƒƒ The Central Complaints Committee shall prepare and hand over the statement
of charges against the person who is accused and give him / her an opportunity
to submit a written explanation within 7 (seven) days of the receipt of the same.
Similarly, the Complainant shall be provided a copy of the written explanation
submitted by the Accused.

ƒƒ If the Complainant or the Accused, desires any witness / es to be called, they


shall communicate in writing to the Central Complaints Committee the names
of witness / es whom they propose to call.

ƒƒ The Central Complaints Committee shall call upon all witness / es mentioned by
both the parties.

ƒƒ The Central Complaints Committee shall provide every reasonable opportunity


to the Complainant and the Accused, for putting forward and defending their
respective case. If the Complainant or the Accused desires to tender documents
by way of evidence, they shall supply the copies to the Central Complaints
Committee and shall affix their signatures on the same.

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ƒƒ The Central Complaints Committee shall ordinarily arrive at its conclusion and
submit its findings and recommendations for suitable disciplinary action within
45 (forty five) days of the receipt of complaint, to the CPO.

ƒƒ Based on the recommendations of the Central Complaints Committee and the


gravity of misconduct, the CPO will initiate appropriate action which could
range from a verbal warning to even disengagement from services. Such action
will be documented and maintained in both the Complainant and the Accused
person’s personnel files along with the Central Committee report.

F.3.5 Other General Issues to be Considered :


ƒƒ In case the Complaint is found to be false or ill-motivated, the Complainant shall
be liable for appropriate disciplinary action.

ƒƒ Where Sexual Harassment occurs to a SPCL employee as a result of an act or


omission by any third party or outsider, while on official duty, the Company will
take all necessary and reasonable steps to assist the affected person in terms of
support and preventive action.

ƒƒ The Member Secretary shall analyze and put up an annual report on all complaints
of this nature to the CPO for further appropriate action.

ƒƒ In case the Central Complaints Committee finds that the complaint amounts to
criminal offence coverable under the Indian Penal Code, then the Committee will
inform the CPO who will initiate appropriate action with relevant authority and
provide full details and support.

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F.4.0 MODEL STANDING ORDER

Objective :
To clarify and provide awareness on model standing order provisions amongst
employees, as applicable to them.

Eligibility & Coverage :


Model Standing Order (Industrial Employment – Standing Order) Act 1946, are
applicable to all employees in SPCL.

List of Misconducts :
Any of the following acts and omissions on the part of an employee shall amount
to Misconduct. (These are relevant abstracts quoted from statutory provisions
dealing with Employee Discipline.)
ƒƒ Willful insubordination or disobedience, whether or not in combination with
another, of any lawful and reasonable order of a superior.

ƒƒ Going on an illegal strike or abetting, inciting, instigating or acting in furtherance


thereof.

ƒƒ Willful slowing down in performance of work or abetment or instigation


thereof.

ƒƒ Theft, fraud or dishonesty in connection with the employer’s business or


property or the theft of property of another employee within the premises of
the company.

ƒƒ Taking or giving bribes or any illegal gratification.

ƒƒ Habitual absence without leave, or absence without leave for more than 10
consecutive days or overstaying the sanctioned leave without sufficient grounds
or proper satisfactory explanation.

ƒƒ Late attendance on not less than three occasions in a month.

ƒƒ Habitual breach of any Standing Order or any law applicable to the company or
any rules made thereunder.

ƒƒ Collection without the permission of the Management, of any money within the
premises of the company except as sanctioned by any law for the time being in
force.

ƒƒ Engaging in trade within the premises of the company / establishment.

ƒƒ Drunkenness, riotous, disorderly or indecent behavior on the premises of the


company / establishment.

ƒƒ Commission of any act subversive of discipline and good behavior on the


premises of the company / establishment.

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ƒƒ Habitual neglect of work, or gross or habitual negligence.

ƒƒ Habitual breach of any rules or instruction for the maintenance and running of
any Department, or the maintenance of the cleanliness of any portion of the
company.

ƒƒ Habitual commission of any act or omission for which a fine may be imposed
under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.

ƒƒ Canvassing for union membership, or the collection of union dues within the
premises of the establishment, except in accordance with any law or with the
permission of the Management.

ƒƒ Willful damage to work-in-process or to any property of the company.

ƒƒ Holding meetings inside the premises of the company without the previous
permission of the Management or except in accordance with provisions of any
law for the time being in force.

ƒƒ Disclosing to any unauthorized person any information in regard to the processes


of the company which may come into possession of the employee in the course
of his work.

ƒƒ Gambling within the premises of the company / establishment.

ƒƒ Smoking, spitting or chewing tobacco in the premises of the company where it


is prohibited by the employer.

ƒƒ Failure to observe safety instruction notified by the employer or interference


with any safety device or equipment installed within the company.

ƒƒ Distributing or exhibiting within the premises of the company hand-bills,


pamplets, posters and such other things or causing to be displayed by means of
signs or writing or other visible representation on any matter without previous
sanction of the Management.

ƒƒ Refusal to accept a charge-sheet, order or other communication served in


accordance with these Standing Orders.

ƒƒ Unauthorised possession of any lethal weapon in the company / establishment.

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F.5.0 DISCIPLINARY NORMS


The company expects all its employees to maintain exemplary standards of behavior
while at work.

All employees are required to observe the disciplinary norms of the company
meticulously. Violation of the norms will be construed as an act of misconduct and
can result in disciplinary action.

The Company shall have the right to dismiss or discharge an employee from
the services of the company without any compensation whatsoever, should he
/ she be found guilty of breach of any service agreement, insobriety, addiction
to drugs, dishonesty, neglect of duty or conduct described in more detail in the
Model Standing Order in Policy F.4.0 considered detrimental to the interests of the
Company.

An employee is liable to be dismissed / discharged if any basic information provided


by him in the application form at the time of recruitment is found to be false or
misleading.

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HR Policy Manual Performance Management

G.1.0 TARGET SETTING (KRA) & REVIEW


Target setting is expected to effectively communicate the Organizational / Regional
/ Departmental Goals, and to channelise the energies of employees to achieve the
same.

Eligibility : All regular Employees.

Policy :
ƒƒ The Company encourages all employees to set Performance targets in the
beginning of each year. However, KRA setting is mandatory for all employees in
Grade E002 and above.

ƒƒ The target / KRA set for each individual in a group would sum upto the business
target for a Region / function, thereby bringing in an alignment between
Organization target and the individual KRAs.

ƒƒ Target setting and Review being a participative process would lead to developing
a Performance oriented culture in the organization.

ƒƒ The practice or the process of setting KRAs and periodic reviews, which includes
resource planning, is an integral part of a Manager’s job.

Procedure :
ƒƒ KRAs shall be set at the beginning of the financial year, mandatorily for employees
in Grade E002 & above.

ƒƒ All KRAs shall be reviewed half-yearly, and the mid-year review will be completed
by end October. Driving this process to its logical completion, on a continuous
basis, will be the primary responsibility of Business HR.

ƒƒ KRA shall be set jointly with the employee’s immediate Superior, in a participative
manner.

ƒƒ KRA setting being a supportive process, will start with a review of results achieved
against previous targets. The accent should not be on fault-finding, but on what
was achieved and what could not be achieved, leading to identifying supports,
resources and targets for the next six months.

ƒƒ In case team targets are set, it is advisable to decide on the responsibility holder
and the secondary responsibility holder for each target.

ƒƒ Since targets are mutually agreed between the employee and his superior, there
is greater ownership, and hence, certainty of accomplishment.

ƒƒ Setting and periodical reviews of targets help the employee to reflect and plan
for mid-term corrections where required.

ƒƒ An easily accomplishable target does not stretch oneself thereby not utilising
one’s full potential. At the same time, targets are to be realistic and achievable.

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ƒƒ KRAs should consist of Business goals as well as Developmental goals.


Improvements in systems / processes / productivity, automation, self-development
initiatives like Learning / Training targets, etc are examples of developmental
targets. While business goals relate to Order booking, Invoicing, PBT, etc.
“Learning targets” essentially are those where an employee wishes to add to his
existing levels of Knowledge, Skills & Attitude.
While the term “Training targets” is used with the meaning of employee
commitment towards imparting training to others in the company.
Weightage will be assigned to Training contributions, while at the moment,
there will be no weightage for Learning targets.

ƒƒ Target setting when practiced, should largely eliminate the adhocism in


Performance evaluation. At the end of the year, it is very likely that disagreement
on the performance rating is minimum.

ƒƒ Audit of Targets : Targets once set, need to be audited by HODs with reference
to the following :
a. The targets are set in line with the employee’s position (grade) and related
role expectations. Many a times it could happen that lighter targets are set
for “low” performers while stiffer targets are set for employees with high
potential. Though setting of stiff targets can challenge employees, due
consideration should be given to this factor while evaluating performance.
b. It should be seen that targets of all individual employees add upto the Region’s
targets.
c. There would be a possibility of mid-term revisions of targets in view of
changed internal or external circumstances. Such changes in targets need to
be documented.

ƒƒ KRA forms duly completed will be retained with the employee, which will act as
a constant guide.

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G.2.0 PERFORMANCE APRAISAL SYSTEM

Objective :
The Performance Appraisal and Development Process (PADP) is a managerial and
organizational process that helps in reviewing / improving the performance and
capabilities of individuals, teams and the organization as a whole. It promotes
a performance culture in the organization through proper linkages between
performance and rewards.

Defining the performance measurement criteria (KRA) is a vital aspect of the entire
process.

Applicability : Applicable to all regular employees.

Policy :
ƒƒ Performance appraisal in SPCL is an open system and is meant to be a humane
process requiring sensitivity and skill on the part of the appraiser. We recognize
that there is an element of subjectivity in any appraisal system and no one can
be totally objective in appraising. However, the more data-based and informed
this subjectivity is, and the more sensitively it is exercised, the better is likely to
be the outcome of the appraisal exercise.

ƒƒ Our appraisal system also underlines introspection, as a powerful means of


growth. The self-appraisal therefore assumes great importance.

ƒƒ PADP in SPCL is geared towards an open mutual exploration of the performance,


between the appraiser and the appraisee. Apart from being a process for
performance evaluation and feedback, it is also an important vehicle for
development.

ƒƒ We recognize that appraisal will be effective only if the feedback given does not
come as a surprise at the end of the year. Round the year communication and
feedback between an employee and his / her supervisor are essential.

ƒƒ We have identified 10 generic managerial competencies as most relevant and


critical for a successful career in SPCL, after considerable discussions internally.
In order to help the employees be aware of these competencies and also to help
them imbibe these on a continuous basis, these have been incorporated into the
appraisal form for annual review and feedback.

Procedure :
Performance appraisal is an annual event which takes place soon after the end of the
financial year. The appraisee first goes through the process of Self Appraisal (Refer
annexure HR#G.2.0 /F1). The appraisee is expected to reflect on the performance
period gone by and write down his / her major achievements. He / she should also
give himself / herself a rating as per the rating pattern described in the form.

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In the following step, both the appraiser and the appraisee should engage in a
focused discussion wherein they concentrate not just on the appraisee’s performance
in the past year but also set targets (KRAs) for the current year. Discussions between
the appraisee and his / her appraiser should highlight achievements and shortfalls,
against the set KRAs of the past year. Developmental areas for the appraisee should
be identified and the appraisee should be given opportunities by way of training
etc, to work towards improvement in the ensuing year.

Employees in Technical / Administrative support roles will use the two-page form
(Refer annexure HR#G.2.0 /F2). All employees in grade ‘N’ and those in ‘S’ who are
primarily performing a support role will have to fill-up form HR#G.2.0 /F2. Other
employees in ‘S’ and those in grades ‘E’ & ‘C’ will use the form HR#G.2.0 /F1.

The appraiser can give his / her recommendations for salary revision, rationalization
and final rating. The appraiser will not make any verbal commitments to the appraisee.
All decisions related to salary revision, and promotions will be implemented by HR
in consultation with Business Head.

In case, there are sharp differences of opinion about one’s appraisal, the appraiser
may arrange a meeting between the appraisee, the appraiser and the reviewer to
try and resolve the difference. In such a situation the reviewer’s decision will be
final and binding.

Increments will be awarded to employees only if the appraisal form is duly


completed and signed by the Appraiser, HOD & Regional Head concerned. Revision
letters once finalized and announced will not be changed.

G.2.1 Expert & Governance Functions : (1)

In the matrix structure that we follow, various functional heads in the ROs also have
a reporting relationship with their HO functional heads. Performance feedback from
the HO functional heads will be taken into account in case of all such employees.
However, the RO view will have a higher weightage since they are more involved
in the day-to-day priorities of the Region, in respect of expert functions. Respective
RO functional heads will ensure that the same process is followed in respect of
employees reporting to them functionally, within the whole Region. The functions
covered by this definition of Expert functions, are :
ƒƒ PMV
ƒƒ Construction Methods
ƒƒ Contracts Administration
ƒƒ IT & Systems
ƒƒ Admin.
ƒƒ LRD

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The following functions are reckoned as “Governance functions” by the company:


ƒƒ Finance & Accounts
ƒƒ HR
ƒƒ Safety, and
ƒƒ Quality

The appraisal and career decisions of employees in these functions will be primarily
governed by their HO Heads, with inputs from Regional Head.

G.2.2 Rating Pattern :


The company follows the following 4-scale performance rating pattern:

A++ The Employee has achieved exceptionally high standards of performance


consistently. An acknowledged performer with high visibility across the
Company. Has very high growth potential.

A+ Consistent good performance with high level of energy, initiative, and


contributions.

A Performance largely as per role expectations.

B Performance needs considerable improvement. Needs constant


guidance to meet role responsibilities.

G.2.3 Rating Distribution :


We follow the normal distribution (bell curve) approach for the purpose of
rating distribution. This approach is based on the finding in social sciences that
most human phenomena tend to distribute along a bell shaped curve (normal
distribution). This helps in identifying and differentiating between high and low
performing employees.

As an overall guideline, we have set the following percentage limit for the different
ratings :

A++ - Not exceeding 15% of the population.

A+ - Not exceeding 50% of the population.

A - Not less than 25% of the population. (1)

B - Not less than 10% of the population.

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PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL & DEVELOPMENT PROCESS


Performance Appraisal is a very potent managerial and organizational process. Our appraisal system is designed to reflect
various facets of employee involvement (not only restricted to functional areas, but capturing employee contributions in
its entirety), use this process to communicate issues, of paramount organisational importance viz. systems, processes,
current thinking & direction, etc. and factored all these into the appraisal process for Review and Reward.
The system underlines introspection as a powerful means of growth. The Self Appraisal therefore assumes great importance.
It is also geared towards an open exploration between the Appraiser and the Appraisee on performance, and an important
vehicle for development.
It is a very special and focused session between the Appraiser and the Appraisee concentrating not only on the Performance
of the past year but also setting Targets for the next year. The Performance Management System should enable employees
to contribute at optimum levels through a continual and cyclical process of Goal Setting, Feedback, Rewards and
Competency Enhancement. Dedicated learning efforts are required for Growth, Development and Competency building.
An additional tear off sheet has been attached to the appraisal form to facilitate finalization of KRAs for the coming
year which will be mandatory for all employees in Grade E002 and above.
Thus, it is a powerful tool of two-way communication for performance and development underlining our focus to create
Developmental Opportunity as a crucial SP Value Proposition.

Employee Name : Emp. No.: Emp. Grade :

Designation : Dept. / Site

Name of Appraiser / s : Location :

Date of Joining : Due Date of Confirmation :

Review Period : (In case of Probationers only)

Guidelines To Employee

The Self Appraisal is meant to facilitate the total appraisal process. Your Manager will treat this as an input to your
appraisal. Please be informative and candid in your response to the questions.

Guidelines To Appraiser

Ensure that you have prepared yourself thoroughly for the appraisal, covering the entire performance period. Do
not let only recent happenings influence your assessment. Incorporate feedback from internal customers wherever
possible. Try not to allow personal prejudices to influence your appraisal. Support the assessment with as much
data as possible. Assess the level of achievement keeping in mind the normal performance standards required of the
job and position.

Please study the Job Description Manual available with the Regional Head and used in the Competency Mapping
Exercise for a better understanding of the Key Responsibilities & Activities of each position.

Rating Scale - The Rating pattern has been changed as below:

A++ The Employee has achieved exceptionally high standards of performance consistently. An
acknowledged performer with high Visibility across the Company. Has very high growth potential.

A+ Consistent High performer with high level of energy, initiative, and contributions.

A Performance largely as per role expectations.

B Performance needs considerable improvement. Needs constant guidance to meet role responsibilities.

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PART-I: EMPLOYEE OBJECTIVES AND RESULTS
CURRENT REVIEW PERIOD

A. FUNCTIONAL
What have been your major achievements during the period under review? Indicate specific indexes of performance relevant to
your function.

Rtg. Scale
‘B’ to ‘A++’
Low High
SELF APSR

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B. ORGANISATION BUILDING INITIATIVES:

SELF APSR

(i) Customer Satisfaction, Quality & Safety are 3 major areas, as an organization we have committed to
make substantial improvements. Please describe your contributions in these areas, and the results achieved.

(ii) Specific feedback from Site Visit Reports of Senior Management Members on the areas of House Keeping,
Company Assets Protection / Maintenance, Image Management initiatives at sites etc.
(iii) Are you a Mentor to the fresh entrants? Describe your contribution and names of your Mentees. Would
you like to play a more active role in the Company’s Mentoring Program ?

C. MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: (This section is not mandatory for Administrative and Technical support staff:)

The following 10 Competencies have been identified as most relevant, and commonly applying to maximum jobs in
the company. We believe that developing and applying these competencies on the job is critical to successful performance,
as well as to building a strong career with SPCL.

Please review these in great detail with employees, and the areas of improvement are to be covered as Training & Developmental
needs.

SELF APSR

1 Learning Orientation
Learns from past experience, seeks feedback, updates knowledge base and is open to change.
Coaches and Trains others.

2 Customer Focus
Identifies the customer both external and internal. Understands and owns responsibility for meeting their
needs. Guides customers considering the parameters like Cost and Quality.

3 Communication
Clarity in spoken and written communication. Has listening skills and is receptive to negative feedback.
Is assertive to get the results and shows empathy.

4 Quality Consciousness
Adheres to quality standards, quality assurance plans and systems voluntarily, without supervision. Seeks
and ensures committed quality standards, acquires the image of a “Quality Person”.

5 Leadership
Takes initiative and charge, acts with self belief, self confidence. Empathies, appreciates and motivates.
Walks the talk, leads by example, and has high visibility and is approachable. Accepts challenges.
Demonstrates fairness. Communicates like a leader.

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SELF APSR
6 Interpersonal Skills
Relates well with others. Is trustworthy, sensitive to others and respectful. Maintains confidentiality. Accepts
constructive criticism.

7 Human Resource Management


Adheres to HR processes. Promotes good employee relations. Clarifies performance expectations. Motivates
others. Sets timely goals and reviews them. Fair in Reward and Recognition. Attracts & Retains capable
employees.

8 Target Orientation (Goal & Plan Orientation)


Plans, organizes and allocates resources for achieving targeted completion, productivity and quality
parameters. Does contingency planning to ensure that targets are achieved.

9 Process Based Working


Comprehends the upstream / downstream linkages of work flows. Can define work flow processes, following
PDCA (Plan. Do, Check. Act) cycle. Encourages & uses ERP to its potential.

10 Teamwork
Teamplayer to achieve team / organizational objectives.

D. Reflect where you fell short of your own expectations?

E. List the key factors that Facilitate, and Constrain your effectiveness ?

Facilitating : Constraining :

F. What specific Organisational support you would Any other Comments?


require for further improving your performance
and effectiveness?

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G. Please describe in brief the Strengths & Areas of Improvement of this Employee, including the Appraiser feedback to
him / her.
Strengths Areas of Improvement

H. My appraisal has been discussed with me, and I am satisfied /not satisfied with the process.

Date: _____________________ Employee _________________________ (Time Spent: ________________ )


(To be signed ONLY after the Appraisal discussions)

Specific recommendations for Confirmation, Salary Revision, Salary Rationalisation & Final Rating
(A++, A+, A, B)
(Not to be discussed with the Employee).

Final
Rating

Promotion

If recommended for promotion, please justify.


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Appraiser Reviewer / HOD Human Resources Corporate


Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature
NB : Regional Managers of Service functions like QC, Purchase, Stores, Accounts, HR, PMV, etc. will consult with their
respective HO Functional Heads, and will give the inputs to the RGMs before Final Rating is decided.

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PART-II: EMPLOYEE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Emp. Name : Emp. No. : Emp. Grade :

Qualification : Designation : Location :

Based on the appraisal discussions, please identify appropriate training need for this employee. Training is imparted for
improving performance in the current job, as well as the to take up higher level of responsibilities. Please explain to employee
that this is not an automatic confirmation for sponsorship.

POTENTIAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES


This section provides an INDICATIVE list of training opportunities that may be offered during the year. Please review the
list and indicate those courses that would support the development of the employee. When determining the appropriate training,
it may be helpful to refer to Competency Mapping sheets (where done) and the KRAs for the next year.

A. Communication Skill C. Environmental Control E. Project Management


Business Writing and Safety Project Management (Basic)
Presentation Skill Safety Awareness Projects Management (Adv.)
Negotiation Skill Awareness to EMS 14001 Planning in Projects
Emergency Evacuation Contract Management
House Keeping Commercial
Risk Management
Costing in Construction
B. Managerial Skill D. Functional F. Computer Skills
Basic Leadership Skill Quantity Surveying ERP0
Team Building Quality Control Excel - Basic
Interpersonal Skill Plant / Machinery Management Excel - Advanced
Conflict Management Form Work M S Projects
Client Relationship Concrete Technology Primaverra
Time Management Quality Management Auto Cad
Finance for Non Finance Finishes Word
Performance Management Store / Logistics Powerpoint
Interviewing & Selection Skills Effective Purchase
HR for Non HR Claim Management Any Other :
Contract Labour Management Tendering & Estimation
Goal Setting Land Surveying
MDP-I Billing in Construction
MDP-II
• Qualitative Comments on Training needs identified !

Employee Appraiser Reviewer / HOD HR


Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature Signature

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PART III - KEN RESULT AREAS
(Mandatory for Grades E002 & Above)

Emp. Name : Emp. No. Emp. Grade :


Qualification : Designation : Location :

O Please identify 3-4 most significant Targets for this Employee.


O Be specific and quantitative in fixing and measuring of targets. Sum of individuals’ targets should add up to the Region’s Targets and the sum of Regions’,

the Company’s.
O Do include atleast one Process Improvement target wherever possible. Review the performance of the Region / Dept. critically and identify those factors

which were “Value Destroyers” as areas for process improvement.


O A stretched target always helps the employee to learn & grow.

O This document will be reviewed on a quarterly basis and will form the basis for next year’s appraisal.

O One copy to be retained with the employee.

Goals Achievements Review Remarks

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Goals Achievements Review Remarks

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Overall comments of the Reviewer on Target v/s Actual, at the end of the year.

Employees Appraiser Reviewer Human Resources Corporate


Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature
HR#G.2.0 / F2

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PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - REVIEW FORM


(This form is applicable to All Technical & Administrative Support Staff)

A++ The Employee has achieved exceptionally high standards of performance consistently. An acknowledged performer
with high Visibility across the Company. Has very high growth potential.

A+ Consistent High performer with high level of energy, initiative, and contributions.

A Performance as per role expectations and completely satisfactory. Belongs to the majority group of employees.

B Performance needs improvement. Needs constant guidance to meet role responsibilities.

Employee Name : Emp. No.: Emp. Grade :


Designation : Dept. / Site
Name of Appraiser / s : Location :
Date of Joining : Due Date of Confirmation :
Review Period : (In case of Probationers only)

A. Self-Appraisal: Describe in brief your major achievements during the year. Rtg. Scale
(To be filled in by the Appraisee) ‘B’ to ‘A++’
Low High
SELF APSR

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B. Qualitative Parameters: Remarks in support SELF APSR
of the Ratings, if any Rig. Rig.
1. Quality and Quantity of output.
2. Accuracy of the output.
3. Work related Knowledge.
4. Initiative and willingness to take additional responsibilities.
5. Attitude towards work.
6. Attitude towards colleagues / organisation.
7. Ability to grasp and understand work instructions.
8. Ability to create work systems and automate routine tasks.
9. Ability to get along with people.
10. Ability to get work done through others.
11. Customer orientation.
12. Job/Task Ownership - setting & fulfilling commitments.
13. Initiative to improve and learn.
14. Language Proficiency - Written / Oral.
15. Innovation & Creativity.
16. Cost consciousness, control of wastages.
17. Ability to develop on given ideas, and go into details.
18. Punctuality and Discipline.
19. Ethics / Values / Safety Awareness / Integrity.
20. Overall ‘Dependableness’ -(Task assigned is Task completed)
C. General:
Strengths Areas of Improvements

D. Please select maximum three training needs : Please specify If any other
(I) Fractional (ii) Communication Skills ....................................................................................
Quality Control Spoken English
Plant / Machinery Management Letter writing
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Form Work ....................................................................................
Concrete Technology (iii) Environmental Control ....................................................................................
Quality Management System / ISO and Safety
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Finishes Safety Awareness
Store Management Emergency Evacuation
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Effective Purchase 5S / House Keeping ....................................................................................
Land Surveying ....................................................................................
Computer Skills
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Secretarial Course
Time Management ....................................................................................

Employee Appraiser Reviewer Human Resources Corporate


Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature Name & Signature

Recommendations : Final
Rating

Promotion

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G.3.0 INCREMENT POLICY

Objective :
The company’s increment policy is aimed at linking up employee rewards to business
performance and to distinguish between and differentially reward different levels
of individual performance, thereby recognizing and challenging individuals as well
as business to work towards higher performance.

Applicability : All confirmed employees as of 1st April.

Policy :
ƒƒ Our annual increments are effective 1st April, covering the performance period
of April-March cycle.

ƒƒ Appraisal discussions will be held with every employee and recommendations


forwarded to HR before the due date.

ƒƒ Based on the performance, an employee could be rated as


i. A++
ii. A+
iii. A
iv. B
The ratings will be for the performance during the period under review only.

ƒƒ Increments and promotions will be determined by the annual performance


rating. Cases rated as ‘B’ may not be administered any increment.

ƒƒ Peformance Improvement Plan (PIP-refer to G.6.0) process will be initiated for (1)
those rated ‘B’ in an annual performance evaluation exercise, or those identified
to be needing major improvement.

ƒƒ Two consecutive ‘B’ rating will warrant employee separation from the (1)
organization.

ƒƒ There will be a percentage restriction on the number of cases coverable under


“A++” & “A+” rating.

ƒƒ The quantum of increment will be as per guidelines issued year to year, based on
business performance and market salary.

ƒƒ A raise of 5% of CTC is reckoned as normal increment. (1)

ƒƒ Promotions undoubtedly will be a function of performance rating and is not


subject to any percentage ceiling.

ƒƒ Salary revisions and promotions for levels upto and including C001 will be jointly
decided by the President / CEO & CPO. Promotions from C001 to C001-A and
upward; performance evaluation and revision for Grades C001-A & above will
be done with the approval of the Group MD.

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G.4.0 PROMOTION POLICY

Objective :
This policy gives basic criteria to be kept in mind while considering a promotion.
It also provides a set of steps, which need to be taken while screening a case for
promotion.

Applicability : All regular employees.

Policy :
ƒƒ Promotion is a very special form of reward which is to be exercised with care
and discretion.

ƒƒ Promotion should, as far as possible, be accompanied by increased range and


depth of responsibility, with an increase in the leadership role of the employee.

ƒƒ Promotion should not be given merely for making a person feel good or for
equalizing with others. There are other forms of rewards which are possible,
including lateral movement.

ƒƒ The basis for recommending a promotion should be the aggregate effect of the
following:
a. Past performance record.
b. Performance in the present job.
c. Potential of the employee for success at the higher level.
d. Presently latent knowledge and skills possessed by the employee which could
be used at the higher level.
e. Peer level acceptance.

ƒƒ One-time high performance (flash in the pan) would not justify a promotion.
Consistently high level of performance over a period of time is essential.

ƒƒ Promotions in consecutive years will not be entertained.

ƒƒ If necessary, development programs should precede promotion. When an


employee is sent for such a program, he / she should be given feedback as to
the reason for his / her being nominated for the program.

ƒƒ All promotions will be by one level at a time.

ƒƒ No employee should be promoted to a level at which he becomes inefficient as


this would harm both the employee and the organization.

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G.4.1 Promotion Panel : (1)

ƒƒ All promotions to Grades E003 and above will be met by an HO panel. The
promotion recommendation form has to be filled in for all such cases and
forwarded to HR in advance. The panel decision will be final and will be
communicated to the recommending authority.

ƒƒ Promotions to grade C001-A and above, are to be reviewed by the Group MD.

Procedure :
ƒƒ Recommendations for promotion are to be made in the prescribed form.
(HR#G.4.0 / F3).

ƒƒ The proposal must be routed through the HOD / RH to HR.

ƒƒ HR would go into the merits of each case and discuss it with the concerned HOD
/ RH. For promotions to E003 and above, HR will set up the panel and organize
the promotion interview.

ƒƒ The panel’s recommendations for Grades C001 to C001-A and above will be
taken up with the Group MD for his final decision by HR.

ƒƒ Promotions of employees in Grades upto E002 would be jointly decided by the


concerned Business Head and HR.

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RECOMMENDATION FORM FOR PROMOTION

(Please ensure that the appraisal form is available for discussions while
processing this recommendation)

Name RO/Dept

Present Grade No of yrs in present grade

Date of joining Exp in SPCL

Qualifications / year of passing Total Experience

Overall Performance Rating for the last 5 years

Year A++ A+ A B

Please describe the nature of present responsibility

Describe 3-4 significant contributions of the incumbent

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Describe the proposed job enlargement / additional responsibilities after promotion.

Consequences of non – Promotion?

Complete profiles/Equivalent and their Grade/etc.

Final Decision
Comment

Promoted / Not Promoted

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G. 5.0 PERFORMANCE BONUS SCHEME

Objective :
Our Performance Bonus Scheme is meant to encourage employee involvement
and ownership in the process of achieving better business results and to make
employees partners in progress by providing suitable rewards.

Eligibility : All Employees (Regular, PB & Trainees).

Policy & Procedures :


Different Business Groups in the organization are likely to declare Bonus schemes
apt to their Businesses. A formal scheme has been implemented for the Construction
Business (Domestic only) effective FY 2006-07. The features provided below relate
to this scheme :

This scheme provides for certain minimum threshold level of performance to be


eligible for Performance Bonus.

These thresholds are determined based on the following parameters. The figures
indicate weightages of each of the parameter.
ƒƒ Performance Parameters & Weightage :
Profitability - 60%
Order Booking - 25%
Invoicing - 15%

ƒƒ Qualifying Threshold :
a. Business as a whole should achieve a minimum of 65% of Performance against
the parameters above.
And
b. Region should achieve atleast 70% on the above parameters.
Else
c. Region by itself should achieve 100% or more.

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ƒƒ Bonus Kitty :
On qualifying based on the above parameters, following percentages of Regional
Profit will be set aside as the Performance bonus kitty, for a given year:

Performance Only RO
Business + RO Qualified
Slab Qualified
70 – 80 % 2.5% of Profit at RO level, minus 3.5% of NA
turnover for overheads & working capital cost.
80 – 85% 4% -do- NA
85 – 90% 5% -do- NA
90 – 95% 6% -do- NA
95 – 100% 7% -do- NA
100 – 110% 8% -do- 4%
< 110% 9% -do- 5%

ƒƒ Distribution of Bonus :
Distribution to individual employees will be on the following basis.

a. Employee Performance Rating (on a scale of 10).


b. Project Performance Rating (Based on profitability projects are classified to
level 1 to 6).
c. Grade weightage (pre-decided) to reflect seniority.

ƒƒ General Guidelines :
a. “Active Service” – Status where no notice of resignation given as of 30th June
of the year. Employees will not be eligible if he / she has submitted resignation
from the service as of 30th June even if the employee was on the roll for the
entire financial year gone by.
b. Retirement Cases – On pro-rata basis / even if not on roll on 30th June.
c. For all Resigned cases even after 30th June, performance bonus payment will
be at the sole discretion of the Management.
d. Employee performance rating at upto “2” (on a scale of 10) will not be eligible
for Performance Bonus.
e. Performance Bonus committed at the time of joining will be within the norms
of this scheme from Year–2. For the first year the committed bonus will be
paid subject to, and on completion of 12 months service.
f. For grades E003 onwards, of the total amount payable 2 / 3rd will be paid
immediately, while the remaining 1 / 3rd will be paid in two equal installments
over the subsequent two years, subject to being on the rolls in “Active service”
as of 31st March of the respective year and certain performance conditions.
g. First year committed bonus will be paid without deferment.

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h. Those qualifying for the Year-3 payment of the Performance Bonus will also
qualify for an extra 25% of the retained amount. This will become due only in
Year-3.
i. Project Performance for Regional Office employees will be reckoned as average
of all projects in the Region. (Wtd Avg of all projects).
j. Performance bonus will be applicable on a pro-rata basis for the duration of
service in a financial year.
k. Management may change, modify, cancel any part of this scheme at its sole
discretion, any time.

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G.6.0 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP)

Objective :
We believe that every employee has potential and can be successful in their
positions. However, when the performance of an employee is out of alignment
with the work expectations of his / her position, it is important that we have a
planned, systematic & focused approach towards performance improvement.

The purpose of this policy is to:


ƒƒ Ensure that employees who are failing to meet acceptable standards of
performance are offered necessary support and guidance to improve.

ƒƒ Enable the Appraiser to provide a higher degree of clarity about specific


performance expectations from an under performing employee, and

ƒƒ Provide a framework for effective and collaborative handling of poor


performance.

Applicability :
Any employee rated “B” during Confirmation / Annual Appraisals or those identified
to be needing performance support.

Policy & Procedures :


The Performance Improvement Plan is a written tool available to address performance
deficiencies identified in the appraisal process; and outline time-bound strategies
for improvement. The intent of this plan is to help the employee to be successful in
their job in a collaborative way.
ƒƒ The company believes that no employee would like to perform unsatisfactorily.

ƒƒ It is important to study the circumstances of the case in-depth, before initiating


the PIP plan.

ƒƒ PIP is designed with performance enhancement in mind, not as a way to weed


the employee out. Therefore, the key to using a PIP correctly is to be honest in
its application.

ƒƒ Collaboration and Communication are essential between all who are involved
in supporting PIP. Maintaining appropriate level of confidentiality is core to this
process

ƒƒ While the organization will do everything possible to help an employee perform


his best, it is equally the employee’s responsibility to make the required effort;
the company would like to be supportive but not tolerant of deliberate or
unacceptable level of performance.

ƒƒ Various support mechanisms viz. mentoring, counseling, training, re-deployment


etc will be explored to assist the employee, to meet the agreed standard of
performance.

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ƒƒ Misconduct, integrity cases or any behavior amounting to disciplinary action will


be beyond the scope of this policy.

Process :
ƒƒ In the Performance Appraisal, employees who have been rated “B” would be
initiated into the Performance Improvement Plan.

ƒƒ Regional HR will issue a letter (as per Annexure HR#G.6.0 /F4) to the employee
intimating him about the program.

ƒƒ On a mutually agreed date, the First meeting of PIP will be scheduled between
the employee, his immediate Appraiser and Regional HR. At this meeting, the
Appraiser will discuss the need for such a plan and review areas where the
employee is not meeting performance expectations.

ƒƒ Certain areas that need focus are mentioned below:


a. The employee should be aware of their performance deficiency and should
be provided an opportunity to respond. Appraiser may reflect on what the
employee has to say and then may give constructive feedback in circumstances
where work standards could have been improved.
b. The employee should be given consideration to undertake appropriate
Training and development and other such opportunities.
c. The employee needs to understand the Expectations of his role and
responsibilities. Discussing this will help the employee make his role and
objective clearer.
d. It should be seen that the employee has all the required Resources to undertake
the role, if not then the problem may be a resource one and not performance
related.
e. There could also be obstacles preventing good performance. Look at ways
to remove Obstacles. This may involve: talking to other people, improving
awareness, providing information, obtaining more equipment, clarifying
expectations and creating new systems or processes.
f. The employee has a reasonable level of Job satisfaction. Employees who are
over qualified or have been in the same position for a long time may not find
their job challenging any more. In such cases the Appraiser must consider the
option of career counseling for the employee.

ƒƒ The Appraiser and the employee will together develop the Performance
Improvement Plan (as per Annexure HR#G.6.0 /F5). The PIP will summarize the
following:
a. Sets appropriate Performance standards for the employee to meet.
b. To set a reasonable timeframe to monitor the employee’s progress against
these performance standards, providing them with the opportunity to
improve performance.

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c. Provide Support to assist the employee to meet the expectations and objectives
set in the PIP which may include, but is not limited to, training, counseling,
close supervision and / or guidance.
d. Allocates a time for Review. The time period should be determined by the
task(s) to be completed, the complexity of the improvement needed and the
skill development needs of the employee

ƒƒ Every opportunity should be provided to the employee to bring improvement


ideas and / or strategies to the meeting.

ƒƒ Once the plan has been finalized, the plan is then used as the basis for formal
review meetings between the Appraiser, the employee and the Regional HR. At
least two formal review meetings should take place during each cycle to
discuss and review outcomes.

ƒƒ In the two Review Meetings, the Appraiser and the Regional-HR, should give
constructive Feedback on the employee’s performance while a PIP is in process.
It is equally important to give the employee an opportunity to share their
perceptions on their PIP progress. The appraiser needs to be fair and open-
minded.

ƒƒ First Review Meeting - A review meeting will be held to review progress and
to determine whether an acceptable standard of work has been reached. If
performance is considered to be acceptable the Appraiser will acknowledge this,
encourage the employee to sustain this level of performance and continue to
monitor the situation. If the performance remains unacceptable, the Appraiser
will give written details and seek a further response from the employee. And
the same details would be continued in Performance Improvement Plan (as per
Annexure HR#G.6.0 /F5).

ƒƒ Second Review Meeting - This meeting will be held between employee, his
immediate Appraiser and Regional HR. Final Review Meeting will be held to
review progress and to determine, whether an acceptable standard of work has
been reached. If performance is considered to be acceptable, the manager must
recognize and acknowledge this achievement by giving a formal Appreciation
Letter and provide positive reinforcement. If the performance remains
unacceptable despite the support and assistance that has been provided, the
Appraiser and the Regional HR after a detailed and mutual discussion put a
recommendation to Head- Corp HR for Outplacement on the grounds of
Performance of the employee.

ƒƒ The First and Second review meetings will take place with a gap of 3 months,
and the total PIP cycle will be completed in 6 months.

ƒƒ Any recommendation for extension of the PIP duration will be considered as


indecision and will not be accepted.

ƒƒ In the event of two consecutive “B” rating, even where the PIP is not followed,
Outplacement Process would be initiated by HR.

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INITIATION INTO PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Dear Sir / Madam.

This communication is further to the performance review discussion between you and your
immediate Superior. Following this, it has been found that your performance has not been upto
the required standard / expectations.

We would like to offer you our support in terms of specific feedback, clarity of deliverables,
role & responsibilities, or any other deficiency that you feel necessary to address; through the
process of PIP (Performance Improvement Plan).

You will be evaluated on your performance by your immediate Superior and HR twice during
the PIP period with a gap of 3 months. All evaluations and outcomes will be shared with you.

It is expected that your performance comes upto the Management expectations, failing which
the provisions of our PIP policy will apply.

Yours faithfully,

For SHAPOORJI PALLONJI & CO. LTD.

REGIONAL HEAD
HR#G.6.0 / F5

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT PLAN (PIP)


Name : Designation: Grade :

Educational Qualification : Total Experience : Experience in Company : Performance Rating - 3 yrs

Areas of Improvement (describe candidly on time-lines, quantum/quality of output, relationship, knowledge, integrity, leadership acumen, outlook towards work, growth aspirations,
influencing ability, peer/subordinate respect, etc. by the immediate Superior).

Signatures : Superior : Employee : HR :

Date : Name :

1st Review Comments, with improvements observed, if any.

Date : Signatures :

2nd Review Comments (Final Decision)

Date : Signatures :
WORK ETHICS
HR Policy Manual Work Ethics

H.1.0 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Objective :
The application of the Equal Opportunity Policy aims to eliminate discrimination in
employment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, colour, nationality or
religion. It also aims to comply with equal opportunity legislations as applicable,
and to follow good management practices.

Policy Guidelines :
ƒƒ The Company is an equal opportunity employer in all respects in its business. It
expects its employees to treat both genders equally while dealing with them in
their respective areas of operations.

ƒƒ The Company does not distinguish between caste, creed, colour or race. It
expects all its employees to treat everyone with the same dignity and respect.

ƒƒ The Company believes in ‘equal wages for equal work for both genders’ and it
expects its employees to follow the same while doing their operations.

ƒƒ The Company believes in performance and merit. It expects its Managers


and Superiors to follow objective assessment of employees in their work
performance.

ƒƒ All policies and practices of the company will be applied equally to all
employees.

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H.2.0 PROFESSIONAL INTEGRITY AND


CONFIDENTIALITY OF COMPANY
INFORMATION

Objective :
We expect total professional integrity from every employee. Each employee must
be fully aware of his responsibility and be committed to the company’s policy
and principles of ethical practices. He / she must adhere to total confidentiality in
respect of all company matters they deal with.

Policy Guidelines :
ƒƒ It is the responsibility of individual employees to keep all company property and
information given to him / her in the course of their employment, confidential
and safe.

ƒƒ Any disclosure of any sensitive / important information to any outside person or


company without authorisation is liable to be treated as an act of indiscipline
and may result in legal action by the company.

ƒƒ Any document or company property entrusted to an individual employee in


good faith by the superiors is to be preserved and kept carefully. Any leakage of
such document or information by the employee will have serious consequences
if it is proved to be against the interest of the company.

ƒƒ All employees are engaged by the company on full-time basis. No employee


shall carry on any business / trade / part-time employment / consultancy etc, for
remuneration, while he / she is employed with the company.

ƒƒ Involvement with social sector, professional bodies, educational institutions etc,


outside the working hours is permitted with prior approval from the CEO.

ƒƒ Every employee is committed to ensure that none of the proprietary information,


data, process, technology, etc of the company shall be used in any manner
detrimental to the interest of SPCL, even after cessation of their employment
with the company. The company shall be at liberty to take appropriate legal
recourse in case of any violation.

ƒƒ Every employee will be required to sign an undertaking as per annexure HR /


B1.1 / A and comply with the same.

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H.3.0 WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY

Objective :
To provide a mechanism to employees to report any unethical, improper practices
or any wrongful conduct they observe in the company.

Applicability :
All employees of the Company. The Protected Disclosure will be in relation to
matters concerning the Company.

H.3.1 Definitions :
1. “Protected Disclosure” means any communication made in good faith that
discloses or demonstrates information that may evidence unethical or improper
activity.
2. “Whistle Blower” means an employee making a protected disclosure under this
policy.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ Any employee may report on any unethical or wrongful practices, or conduct
they have observed in the company.

ƒƒ The whistle blower’s role is that of a reporting party with reliable information.
They are not required or expected to act as investigators or finders of facts nor
would they determine the appropriate corrective or remedial action that may be
warranted in a given case.

ƒƒ While it will be ensured that genuine whistle blowers are accorded complete
protection from any kind of unfair treatment as herein set out, any abuse of this
protection will warrant disciplinary action.

ƒƒ Whistle blowers, who make any protected disclosures, which have been
subsequently found to be malafide or malicious or whistle blowers who make
3 or more protected disclosures, which have been subsequently found to be
frivolous, baseless or reported otherwise than in good faith, will be disqualified
from reporting further protected disclosures under this policy.

ƒƒ All protected disclosures in respect of all matters should be addressed to the


Group Managing Director (MD), directly.

ƒƒ Appropriate care will be taken to keep the identity of the Whistle Blower
confidential.

ƒƒ Protected Disclosure should preferably be reported, in writing, so as to ensure a


clear understanding of the issues raised and should either be typed or written in
a legible handwriting in English, Hindi or in the regional language of the place
of employment of the Whistle Blower.

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ƒƒ The Protected Disclosure should be forwarded under a covering letter which


shall bear the identity of the whistle blower.

ƒƒ Protected Disclosures should be factual and not speculative or in the nature of


a conclusion, and should contain as much specific information as possible to
allow for proper assessment of the nature and extent of the concern.

ƒƒ We expect those bringing up such issues to have the conviction to be bold


enough to state their identity. We do not encourage or entertain anonymous
information.

Investigation Procedure :
All protected disclosures reported under this policy will be thoroughly investigated
under the authorization of the Group MD.

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H.4.0 SERIOUS INCIDENT REPORTING

Objective :
The objective of the policy is to define a communication process and assign
responsibilities to various officials in the company in case of any untoward, major
happenings in or around the company or its establishments.

Following will constitute (but not exhaustive) the list of events / incidents which
shall be reported to higher management.
ƒƒ Any “incident” where any statutory authorities has issued any “summons” or
any “warrant” in the name of any official of the company.

ƒƒ Any “incident” where any statutory authority has “arrested” any of our
employee or any of our sub-contactor employee for violation of any law or rule
in connection with the work of the company.

ƒƒ Any “incident” of “theft” or “pilferage” or “financial misappropriation” involving


any of our employees or any of our sub-contractor employees.

ƒƒ Any “natural disasters” involving flood, earthquake, landslide, cyclone, lightning,


fire etc. which may have affected our work sites or equipment or employees or
contract labour or client labour etc. needs to be reported to all concerned.

ƒƒ Any accident at site / office / labour camp resulting in serious injuries, loss of life
and / or damage to company property.

ƒƒ Any employee unrest / violence / strike call which are likely to threaten peaceful
working.
In all the above instances, it shall be the responsibility of the concerned HOD /
RH to inform the CEO / President / CPO at HO instantly, but not later than 24
hours of the occurrence of the incident.
HOD / RHs are requested to issue guidelines to their employees to ensure
necessary communication flow to them.

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HR Policy Manual COMMUNICATION

I.1.0 SHAPOORJI PALLONJI ARCHIVE OF


RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE (SPARK)
SPARK is an interactive intranet portal, which documents all innovations made by
the Company. This enhances the overall efficiency of the Company. SPARK allows a
constant & instant exchange of ideas and information amongst Shapoorji Pallonji
employees across the world.

Each and every employee of the Company is eligible to have a user id on SPARK. It
allows you to :
ƒƒ Open up a channel of information between all Regions.

ƒƒ To promote a continuous flow of knowledge and thought processes throughout


the Company.

ƒƒ Besides, SPARK is also a repertoire of information and data on a variety of


topics:
a. Location of ROs and sites with contact numbers / addresses.
b. ISO Policy Manual and procedures.
c. Health, Safety & Environment Policy.
d. Human Resources Policy Manual.
e. Best Practices, the section where all the innovations of the company is
recorded.
f. Lessons Learnt, In-house Training calendar, Organisation news, Happenings &
Announcements, etc.

Accessing SPARK : If Used from Internet :


URL is - www.spspark.com

IP Address is - 202.134.193.162

Through Intranet :
URL is - http: / / spark.com

IP Address is - 192.168.1.4

Process of Login :
After logging on to the website it is mandatory for first-time users to sign up as a
New User. The SPARK ID is generated after the Emp. No & SP email id are created.
Please contact the concerned HR Associate for assistance.

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I.2.0 ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING (ERP)


Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd. is one of the first Construction companies, which has
an ERP in place.

It is an integrated information system that serves all departments within an


enterprise. The ERP system includes software modules for Tendering, Planning,
Execution, Accounts, Purchase & Stores, Human Resources, Payroll, Client Billing
and Control Estimate. It helps minimize costs, maximize service, performance and
information quality. Immediate data flows between modules and avoid duplication
of data. It generates instant company-wise information across various modules. It
helps in streamlining systems and procedures within the organization.

Access to ERP is given to certain specific personnel according to the job profile.

I.3.0 COMMUNICATION WITH


MEDIA / EXTERNAL WORLD
The SPCL group activities have spread far and wide all over the country, and beyond.
Employees at various locations / construction sites are likely to be approached by
Media / Press for information etc. It is, therefore, felt necessary to have guidelines
in this respect for all employees.

Policy Guidelines :
ƒƒ No employee is permitted to interact with the media on behalf of the company,
unless written, prior permission is obtained from the MD.

ƒƒ All media matters related to the company’s business shall be released after due
approval of the MD.

ƒƒ In the event of any accident / mishap / incident at any location / site, it will be
dealt with by the Regional Head, in consultation with HO.

ƒƒ Any social event arranged by any Region or location can be publicized but it
should be vetted by the HO.

ƒƒ No employee shall ever give out information / data on the project where SPCL is
a contractor, as we are bound by a non-disclosure agreement with our clients,
as well as by our business ethics.

ƒƒ Any violation of this policy shall be termed as a serious offence, leading to


immediate termination from service.

ƒƒ In case employees have any queries or doubts on a matter they intend to circulate
or post, they are advised to discuss with HO.

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I.4.0 We@SP- CORPORATE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE


We@SP is our in-house publication, brought out on a quarterly basis. This was
launched in April 1999 with the objective of reaching out to the employees as
an avenue of Knowledge Management - a forum for an open exchange of ideas /
information, business news and major happenings in the organization.

Issues from January 2008 onwards are regularly uploaded on our Knowledge
Management website - SPARK.

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AWARDS &
CELEBRATIONS
HR Policy Manual Awards & Celebrations

INTRODUCTION
Recognising and appreciating exemplary efforts of employees at individual as well as

group levels are critical to maintaining high spirits and morale in the Organisation.

All initiatives rolled out in the company have to be implemented through people.

Contributions of different individuals and groups will vary and differ based on

the rigor, passion and commitment displayed by the team members. Aiming for

excellence and achieving it is the hall-mark of champions. Such efforts also need

special merit and recognition for the inspirational effect it will have on other

employees.

In SPCL, we encourage this process and place in the hands of RHs & HODs, the

following tools :

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J.1.0 LONG SERVICE AWARDS


The Company would like to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of our
long-serving employees.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ Every employee completing a minimum of 10 years of continuous service in the (1)
Company, and thereafter at the interval of every 5 years will be covered for a
felicitation.

ƒƒ All felicitations will be held in a get-together of employees, on the Annual Day


or at such functions at RO / HO.

ƒƒ Felicitation of 10, 15 and 20 year cases will be held at the Regional / Departmental
level.

ƒƒ Those with 25 years and above will be invited to HO and felicitated in the hands
of the Managing Director.

Travel and stay arrangements at HO will be organized by the Company. They are
also permitted to travel by Air from their place of posting to HO & back (from
locations outside Maharashtra regardless of their travel policy entitlements).

ƒƒ All felicitants will be given a shawl, a memento and a citation :

Sr. No. Service Period Memento


1 10 years of continuous service Silver Salver (125 gms)
2 15 years of continuous service Silver Salver (125 gms)
3 20 years of continuous service Silver Salver (125gms)
(1)
4 25 years of continuous service Gold memento of 10 gms + Silver
Salver of 125 gms
5 30 years of continuous service Silver Salver (125 gms)
6 35 years of continuous service Gold memento of 10 gms + Silver
Salver of 125 gms
7 40 years of continuous service Silver Salver (125 gms)

ƒƒ Since the additional stages have been introduced this year, those who have
completed the landmark of 15, 20 and 30 years last year also have been covered
for felicitation in 2011.

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J.2.0 BEST PROJECT OF THE YEAR


The Company has initiated a ‘Best Project Award’ from the year 2008-09 to instill a
competitive spirit among the project teams across regions. This is an annual award
given to the best project, based on various criteria and a selection process.

Trophy & Commendatory Citation :


The prize for the best project will be a Trophy; a memento, a Commendatory
citation, and a cash award for each of the project team members. The name of the
Project Manager and the Region will be engraved on the Trophy. The cash award
amount will be decided based on the project value.

Eligibility :
ƒƒ Projects have to be completed during respective financial year.

ƒƒ Project value should not be less than 50 Cr.

ƒƒ Each region can nominate one entry as their best project on the basis of scores
obtained.

ƒƒ One project will finally be selected as the Best Project of the year on a National
basis from all regional entries.

Exclusion :
Any project which has had a fatal accident will not be covered for Best Project,
regardless of its performance.

Selection Criteria :
The following criteria will be considered for evaluation, and the weightage for each
are indicated against the criteria :

Sr. No. Particulars %


1 Profit 20%
2 Sales / Invoicing 15%
3 Safety 10%
4 Client Satisfaction 10%
5 Productivity 10%
6 Wastage 10%
7 Cost of Quality 7.5%
8 Delivery / On time Performance 7.5%
9 Receivable 5%
10 Leadership, Training, Organization Building Initiative 5%
Total 100%

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J.3.0 BEST REGION OF THE YEAR


We have been declaring one Region every year as the Best Region based on their
business performance. It has now become a coveted achievement for a Region to
be a winner of this award. This policy lays down uniform criteria for evaluation.
Regions must keep doing a self evaluation of their performance on these parameters
in every Regional performance meetings. This will ensure that the right focus is
maintained and appropriate course correction is made along the way.

Selection Process :
The selection will be done by a Corporate Committee, who will choose the Best
region based on overall performance on each of the criteria.

Trophy & Commendation :


The selected Region will be given a Trophy and a Commendatory message from the
MD.

Selection Criteria :
The selection criteria are as below, along with the weightage for each :

Sr. No. Particulars %


1 Order Booking 20%
2 Profit 15%
3 Sales / Invoicing 15%
4 Receivable 10%
5 Leadership, Training, Organization Building Initiative 10%
6 Safety 7.5%
7 Productivity 7.5%
8 Client Satisfaction 7.5%
9 Wastage 7.5%
Total 100%

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J.4.0 BEST QMS AUDITOR OF THE YEAR


We would like to identify and appreciate the efforts of internal quality auditors
who have made a positive impact by diligently conducting audits and submitting
appropriate and actionable reports on time.

Applicability :
All internal QMS Auditors who have conducted at least three (3) audits in the year.
ISO Cell members are not eligible.

Nominations :
The QMS Department will nominate the best 3 Auditors, and a Corporate committee
will select 1 employee as the Best Auditor of the year.

Selection Criteria :
ƒƒ Number of Audits conducted vs. scheduled.

ƒƒ Audits conducted on time.

ƒƒ Clarity, conciseness and actionableness of audit reports with appropriate ISO


clauses and evidences.

ƒƒ Report submission to Site & HO within 3 days.

ƒƒ Auditing for Product Conformity (Minimum 5 samples per audit of different


areas).

ƒƒ Trail followed for every finding process

ƒƒ Suggestion given for the ‘Observations’ & ‘NCR’ raised. (Auditor to attach a
supplement to an audit report for the Suggestions).

Award:
The winners will be felicitated at the HO Annual Day function, with an appropriate
prize and a citation in the hands of our Managing Director.

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J.5.0 BEST MENTOR OF THE YEAR


Mentoring is regarded as an important career development strategy. The Mentor is
performing a crucial role of organization development by nurturing and developing
young / new entrants to make a long and successful career in the organization.
There must be adequate appreciation of this contribution of the mentors.

Applicability : All employees performing a mentoring role.

Selection of Best Mentor :


The Best Mentor of the year will be selected based on the following criteria as
experienced by Mentees.
ƒƒ Accessibility & approachability of the Mentor.

ƒƒ Passion and keenness of the Mentor.

ƒƒ Experience with regards to uninterrupted time & attention.

ƒƒ Ability of the Mentor to relate with the issues raised.

ƒƒ Experience on obtaining solutions and getting different perspectives.

ƒƒ Experience on getting guidance for training, career choices etc.

ƒƒ Experience in getting to know the culture dimension, DO’s & DON’Ts in the
organization.

ƒƒ No. of meetings with the Mentor.

Awards :
Based on the quarterly selection of best mentors by Regions, one mentor who
has made the maximum impact in the mentoring process will be selected by a
corporate committee to be the Best Mentor of the year.

The winner will be felicitated at the HO Annual Day function with an appropriate
prize and citation, in the hands of our Managing Director.

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J.6.0 BEST TRAINER OF THE YEAR


We wish to improve the process of in-house training and knowledge dissemination
by encouraging and rewarding the efforts of the internal faculty members.

Policy :
In line with the Vision statement, SPCL endeavors to enhance the knowledge and
competency levels of its employees through continuous skill development and
training. Training programs are held on various subjects – Behavioural and Technical
– across Regions.

Procedure :
The technical training programs are largely conducted by in-house trainers. These
are Senior Mangers in the company who have developed domain expertise through
years of experience in the field and are especially conversant with the company’s
processes.

The trainers undertake the programs on a voluntary basis in addition to their


existing responsibilities. The assignment involves travel and arduous preparation
for the presentation.

In an initiative to recognize the toil and effort put in by the trainer to enhance
the skills of the employees, the company has instituted an annual award for the
“BEST TRAINER”. The award comprises a Citation recognizing the achievement
and an appropriate prize. The award is presented by the Managing Director during
the company’s Annual Day function at HO.

The “Best Trainer” is finalized by a panel comprising The President (Construction),


Chief People Officer and the Head of Technical Training Department.

The selection would be based on the following criteria :


ƒƒ Number of training programs conducted

ƒƒ Compliance with the calendar

ƒƒ Feedback from the participants

ƒƒ Effectiveness of the training

ƒƒ Quality of content

ƒƒ Passion & commitment to the process.

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J.7.0 APPRECIATION AWARD

Policy :
Annual performance review & reward system takes care of the consolidated
performance of the employee once a year. There are several instances where
employees achieve short-term goals and important tasks which are critical and
with strict deadlines. Such contributions at times go unacknowledged due to the
annual process being far away or rewarded after a long gap. There should therefore
be a process available to capture such one-time achievements and reward them
immediately after the accomplishment. Such acknowledgement will be greatly
appreciated and will serve as an example to others.

Scheme :
ƒƒ We, therefore, introduce an Appreciation Award, for such one-time
accomplishment which requires the employee to go beyond the normal call
of duty and at the same time important for the organization meeting a tight
deadline, making a process improvement, bagging or support to bag a break-
through contract, creative problem solving initiatives, cost saving etc. These are
some illustrative examples which will merit an Appreciation award.

ƒƒ The amount involved will be within the range of Rs.5,000 / - to Rs.15,000 / - per
occasion. One can get as many awards as the performance demands. We would
like all HODs to make use of this facility and also wish to propose a dedicated
budget of Rs.500 / - per person per annum towards this.

ƒƒ Each award will go with a citation from the Regional Head & GM-HR, stating
clearly the achievement. All cases will be approved by Regional Head and Head
HR.

ƒƒ For those who would like these rewards to be more frequent and at the same
time stay within budget, the rewards can be of smaller values or in kind. For
example, vouchers for family dinner / movies (“night-on-town”) etc. Unutilized
budget will be forfeited at the end of the financial year.

ƒƒ The objective is to create exemplary effect and raise the level of performance
across the organization.

ƒƒ It is important not to fall into the following traps while implementing this :
a. Ordinary efforts, not likely to be seen / appreciated by team members should
not be covered.
b. If there is a team involvement in the task accomplished, the whole team
should be covered rather than one or two individuals.

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J.8.0 FELICITATION OF MERITORIOUS


EMPLOYEE CHILDREN
The Company would like to encourage children of SP Group employees’ achieving
meritorious positions in the Board examinations by awarding prizes to them.

Coverage : All regular employees (includes non-Cadre also)

Policy :
ƒƒ A merit prize would be awarded to SP employees’ children securing 90% and
above in Class - X and 80% and above in Class - XII board examinations. The
amount will be :
a. CLASS – X : Rs. 5000/-
b. CLASS – XII : Rs. 7500/-

ƒƒ Documentary proof of the student’s rank in the examination must be submitted


with the application within two months of declaration of the results.

ƒƒ The prize is given for performance in the final examination and not for
intermediate examinations held during the year or for any second attempts.

Procedure :
ƒƒ The application for merit prize or those who qualify as per this policy is to be
made by the concerned employee of SP Group on the prescribed application
form along with the attested copy of the marksheet. Specimen copy of the
application form is attached as HR#J.8.0 / F1 (Also available on SPARK).

ƒƒ The completed application form is to be forwarded through the HOD to HR.

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APPLICATION FOR FELICITATION OF


SP GROUP EMPLOYEES’ CHILDREN

1. Name of Employee : ________________________________________________________


(As appearing in pay slip)

2. ERP No. _____________Grade ______________ Location _________________________

3. Date of Joining _____________________________

4. Child’s full name ___________________________________________________________

5. Rank Obtained ____________________Standard _________________________________

6. Name of School & Address :

Date: Place: Signature of Employee :

RECOMMENDATIONS

HOD/Regional Head Regional HR

Decision of the Committee

Head - HR

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J.9.0 ANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS


The annual day celebration is aimed at an informal gathering of employees with
their families once a year. It provides an opportunity for the Senior Management to
share major business highlights, milestones for the year gone by, and the challenges
ahead. Various excellence awards and felicitations of long-serving employees also
take place in this function.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ Annual Day is celebrated by HO as well as Regional offices, separately.

ƒƒ The HO function takes place on the eve of Diwali, while ROs may preferably
organise the function between November to January.

ƒƒ Since the objective is also to involve employee families in matters of such


celebrations, it is advisable that they are also included in the various cultural
programs and sports events organised during the annual day.

ƒƒ Long serving employee felicitations is done at the hands of our Managing


Director in the HO function for all those completing 25 years and above in
the company. Employees with 10, 15 and 20 years service categories will be
felicitated at the Regional level.

ƒƒ This occasion provides good opportunity to let the families know more about
the Company.

ƒƒ Regions may forward photographs from the function for coverage in We @ SP.

ƒƒ We believe that such get-togethers and celebrations lead to overall well-being


by promoting camaraderie, team spirit, cohesion and harmony.

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K.1.0 DOMESTIC TRAVEL POLICY

Objective :
ƒƒ To provide guidelines to employees for reimbursement of reasonable expenditure
incurred during travel within India, on business or training.

ƒƒ To enable employees to travel in reasonable comfort, contributing to work


effectiveness.

Eligibility : All Employees.

Policy & Procedure :

K.1.1 Travel :
ƒƒ Travel on company business upto a radius of 120 km (one-way) shall qualify as
outstation trip.

ƒƒ Domestic travel policy will be applicable to business trips of duration not


exceeding 14 days at a stretch. For durations beyond 14 days, an appropriate
allowance will be determined prior to undertaking the trip.

ƒƒ All employees are expected to use a combination of public transport such as rail,
bus, and shared taxis to keep the expenses within reasonable limits.

ƒƒ Use of luxury / tourist taxi / private vehicle service should be restricted to business
needs involving prestigious / important clients / exigencies, and will be permitted
only with prior authorization from the HOD / Regional Head.

ƒƒ The Company will make every effort to ensure ticketing and travel reservations. (1)
However, if travel reservation by the Company is not possible for any reason, the
responsibility for making travel arrangements will be on the employee. In such
cases, employees will attach tickets and boarding pass in original to their claims
for the fare incurred as per the entitlement.

ƒƒ Employees eligible to travel by air are requested to plan in advance so as to take


advantage of concessional fares of airlines.

ƒƒ The Annexures K.1 / 1 & K.1 / 2 attached at the end of this policy show grade-
wise entitlement for stay in hotels, class of travel, fixed allowance, etc.

ƒƒ Employees in Grade C004 & UNCL are entitled to travel by Business class,
provided the flight duration is not less than two hours, or when a corporate
coupon booklet is used.

ƒƒ All travel requisitions will need prior approval of the HOD / RH. However, any
deviations in the entitlement limits will need to be specifically approved by CEO
/ Director.

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ƒƒ All travel plans need to be examined carefully to review whether or not such
travel is necessary in the first place and whether maximum use can be made of
any travel undertaken by an employee.

ƒƒ A travel requisition duly approved will be forwarded to Admin department who


will ensure that each booking is done in accordance with the guidelines in terms
of entitlements.

ƒƒ Our Group Travel Company – Forvol International, is advised to choose the


most cost-effective airline and schedule, if such an option is available within
reasonable deviation from the schedule indented.

Forvol International can be contacted on Telephone Nos. 61941109, 61941107,


61941110, 6194111 to explore the most economical options.

All departures out of home-station will be preferably undertaken in the mornings.


Departures in the evenings should be avoided as it would entail hotel stay.

ƒƒ In case of employees who are not otherwise eligible to travel by air, the CEO
/ Director may on a restrictive basis and keeping in mind the business and
functional needs, authorize air travel.

ƒƒ The value limits indicated in the Annexure are outer-limits and is not to be
understood as grade entitlement.

ƒƒ The hotel stay limit is subject to submission of bills.

ƒƒ The boarding limits will include expenses on food, laundry, etc. which will also
be supported by bills. In case the boarding expenses are not claimed at actuals,
an amount equivalent to 50% of the Grade limit can be claimed.

ƒƒ The amount shown in the column under Fixed Allowance is applicable only
when the employee makes his own arrangements for accommodation. Typically,
employees may use the option of staying with friends and relatives in such
instances.

ƒƒ Telephone, Fax, Internet and other incidental expenses while on tour will be
reimbursed additionally.

K.1.2 Special Privileges for Women Employees :


All women employees in grades upto and including SM are entitled for one
level higher travel and local conveyance eligibility as provided in Annexure K.1 / 1.
This will not however, apply to lodging & boarding entitlements as per Annexure
K.1 / 2.

K.1.3 Business Lunch :


It is necessary to list the names of client / customer / external agency for all claims
on account of guest lunch / dinner. The details are to be noted at the back of the
bills.

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K.1.4 Travel Advance Requisitions & Settlement


of Claims :
ƒƒ Employees undertaking business trips may request for an advance to the
accounts department, duly authorized by HOD / RH at least 5 days prior to the
date of travel.

ƒƒ Expense statements / travel advances should be settled within 3 days of return.


The unutilized balance from the advance taken, if any, will be refunded to the
company.

ƒƒ No further travel advance will be given until the previous advance has been
settled.

ƒƒ Incase the expense statement is not submitted within the permissible time limits,
the entire advance outstanding against the employee shall be deducted from his
salary.

K.1.5 Entitlement during Residential Training


Programs :
ƒƒ The fee for the residential programs covers the lodging and boarding expenses
also. Hence, allowances under Domestic Travel Policy, either at actuals or at fixed
rates, will not be applicable.

ƒƒ The company will arrange for to & fro Air / Rail travel. Further, all the local
conveyance expenses incurred by employee during the training program will be
borne by the company.

K.1.6 General Guidelines


ƒƒ We do not intend to prescribe a norm for every situation. However, it is expected
of all employees to utilize every facility provided by the Company with utmost
sense of responsibility. This and other policies of the Company are expected to
be followed in spirit.

ƒƒ All employees regardless of their levels shall comply with the set norms and shall
not seek any deviation.

ƒƒ Any misrepresentation of facts, or wrong claims shall be dealt with as per


Company policy.

ƒƒ Visits to outstation locations should preferably be made over days which do not
include paid holidays. Business trips undertaken on paid holidays etc, will not
attract any special consideration like compensatory offs, etc.

ƒƒ While traveling on company business, if an employee avails Casual or Privilege


leave, he / she will not be entitled to reimbursement of any allowance with or
without bills for the leave period.

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Annexure – K.1 / 1 Mode of Travel & Local Conveyance:

Sr. No. CADRE Mode of Travel Local Conveyance


1 UNCL Air / Rail I AC City / Innova
2 C004 Air / Rail I AC. Ikon / Accent
3 C003-A / C003 / C002 Air Y / Rail II AC. Ikon / Accent
4 C001-A Air Y / Rail II AC. Taxi / Indica / Zen
equivalent
5 C001 / SM / E Air Y / Rail II AC. Taxi
6 S&T Rail II AC Auto / Taxi
7 N / Non-C Rail Sleeper / Bus. Bus / Auto

Annexure – K.1 / 2 Lodging & Boarding Entitlements :

CADRE Bangalore / Delhi /


Other Metros Other Cities
Mumbai
Fixed Fixed Fixed
Hotel Boarding Hotel Boarding Hotel Boarding
Allow Allow Allow
Stay (with bills) Stay (with bills) Stay (with bills)
# # #
UNCL ** 1300 3000 8000 1300 3000 7000 1300 2500
C004 10000 1200 2500 7500 1200 2500 6500 1200 2000
C003-A /
8000 1100 2000 7000 1100 2000 6300 1000 1600
C003 / C002
C001-A /
5750 1000 2000 5500 1000 2000 5000 900 1600
C001
SM / E 4000 900 1300 3850 900 1300 3500 800 1000
S/T 2300 600 900 2200 600 900 2000 500 800
N 1150 400 500 1100 400 500 1000 300 400
** Tariff of standard rooms in Taj Hotels or equivalent hotels
# Applicable when own accommodation arrangement is made.

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K.2.0 OVERSEAS TRAVEL POLICY

Objective :
To provide guidelines to employees on all aspects of business related foreign travel,
obtaining approvals for the travel, permissible expenditure during the travel, taking
into account the foreign exchange regulations of the country, and post travel
formalities.

Enable employees to travel in reasonable comfort, keeping in view the image of the
Company and with a sense of accountability.

Eligibility : All employees who are required to travel abroad for business
related work

Entitlements :
Please see Annexure K2 / 1 for details of grade-wise entitlements. The hotel
accommodation limit and the fixed daily allowance are shown separately.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ Overseas travel means travel undertaken to a foreign country for business related
work of the Company.

ƒƒ All Overseas travel requisitions need approval from the Group MD.

ƒƒ The prescribed Overseas Travel Requisition (OTR) (attached as HR#K.2.0 / F1) has
to be filled up, and with the recommendations of the CEO / Business Head, the
same may be sent for MD’s approval.

ƒƒ After obtaining approval of the OTR, the same may be sent to Accounts for
drawing foreign exchange. Reasonable advance intimation should be given to
Accounts.

ƒƒ The class of travel entitlement shall remain the same as that under domestic
travel policy. However, a specific approval is required in the OTR form, from the
MD, each time for travel by Business class.
All ticketing will be done through Forvol. The Overseas Travel Cell will ensure
that each booking is done in accordance with the guidelines and entitlements,
before the booking is passed on to Forvol.

Contact Details - Overseas Travel Cell (Mr. Raju Parekh - Cell No. : 9820139277)
Tel : 022 – 67490226
Forvol – 022 61941109, 61941107, 61941110, 61941111

ƒƒ The Hotel Accommodation limit will be applicable for the actual hotel nights
spent abroad.

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ƒƒ The Allowance will cover meal expenses, local conveyance, laundry bill etc, and
can be claimed as a fixed per diem allowance.

ƒƒ Taxi fares to and from Airport to Hotel are payable at actual.

ƒƒ Reimbursement towards hotel accommodation is towards lodging and has to


be supported by hotel bills.

ƒƒ Employees should submit the accounts of expenses incurred within 7 days of the
completion of the trip and refund the un-utilized foreign exchange, if any.

ƒƒ The allowances given in the annexure are only for short duration trips, not
exceeding 14 days. For trips longer than this duration, the allowances will be
worked out on a case to case basis.

ƒƒ It is mandatory for all employees who travel abroad to submit a Tour Report (1)
to the respective Business Head, who will forward it to the MD’s office with his
comments. The tour report should include a list of contacts with photocopies of
visiting cards. This will enable us to create a database for future reference and
use for the organization.

ƒƒ All overseas travelers are advised to use calling cards / matrix cards for telephone
calls, and avoid international roaming activation.

Overseas Mediclaim Policy : (1)

All overseas travelers must take a Mediclaim Policy, the premium for which will
be borne by the Company. In order to avoid last minute problems, an employee
should submit the prescribed form, duly completed in all respects in compliance
with the Insurance Company regulations, to the Insurance Dept. when a tour is
initiated. If any employee does not avail the Mediclaim policy, the Company will
not be responsible or liable for any medical exigencies that might occur abroad.

VAT Reclaim: (1)

It is possible to claim back the Value Added Tax paid by travelers to the UK and
European countries. All travelers to the following countries should therefore submit
all bills along with their expense statements (Hotel + all other receipted expenses)
– Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, UK, Sweden & Norway.

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Overseas Travel Requisition (OTR)


P
E
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S
O
N Designation : Division :
A
L Employee No : Date of Issue :
D
A Passport No : Issued at :
T
A
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Expiry Date : Immigration Clearance : Reqd. / Not Reqd.
O
U
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Date Days Country/City
S
C
H
E
D
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I
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K
T
I
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D
E
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T
From : _____________ To : _____________ Date : _____________
E
X From : _____________ To : _____________ Date : _____________
C From : _____________ To : _____________ Date : _____________
H
I
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D
E
N (a) Rate for the Grade & Country = US $ / Day ____________
T
(b) Total number of nights ____________
(c) Total Exchange needed = (a) x (b) = US $ ____________

Note : - Exchange to be drawn after MD’s approval. Signature :


- All unutilized foreign exchange must be surrendered
within 7 days of return from a tour. Traveler : Date :

Comments if any :

Name & Signature : HOD / Director Signature : SPM / CPM

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U.S.$ / Per Day

UNCL C004 C002 - C003-A E002 - C001-A Others

Countries Hotel Allowance Hotel Allowance Hotel Allowance Hotel Allowance Hotel Allowance
Accom. Accom. Accom. Accom. Accom.

Japan, Saudi, Arabia, Switzerland 300 150 275 135 250 125 200 100 150 75

UK, Europe, Kuwait, UAE, USA 275 150 250 135 225 125 175 100 125 75

Middle East, Asia, Africa, 200 125 185 110 175 100 145 80 115 75
South America

Neighbouring Countries - 175 100 160 95 150 90 115 80 85 60


Bangaldesh, Sri Lanka, etc,

Mauritius, Afganistan 175 100 160 95 150 90 115 80 85 50


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L.1.0 TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT


Training will have the following 3 major objectives :
ƒƒ Improvement in Performance :
Training will continue to be an important aid to managers for developing
themselves as well as their subordinates. It is a process to be used judiciously
and intelligently. It is not a substitute for development on the job which comes
from doing, experiencing, observing, giving & receiving feedback and coaching.
Research has shown that 80% of a person’s development takes place on the
job. However, training can contribute the vital 20% which makes the difference.
Training can bring about improvement in a person’s :

a. Knowledge (information)
b. Skills (ability to apply what he knows)
c. Attitude (motivation, approach, etc) thereby raising his potential to perform
better on the job. Given a supportive climate, training can bring about positive
changes in behavior and performance of people.

ƒƒ Growth :
Training will also be directed towards developing people for higher levels of
responsibility thereby reducing the need for recruiting people from outside. This
would also improve the morale of existing employees.

ƒƒ Organizational Effectiveness :
In-company training will also provide a means for bringing about Organizational
Development (OD). It could be used for strengthening chosen values, building
teams, improving inter-group relations and the quality of work life. The ultimate
objective of training in the long run will be to improve the Company’s business
performance through people performing better.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ Identification of Training Needs :
Every employee is primarily responsible for his / her self-development. The
responsibility for identifying training needs will rest upon the Managers as
well as HR. HR will assess training and development needs through analysis
of performance appraisal forms, KRAs, Competency mapping data, business
reviews and also decides on training needs based on its own perception of the
Organization need.

ƒƒ Development of In-Company Programs :


Every effort will be made to design and conduct in-company training programs to
cater to training needs which are widely shared. As these programs are expected
to be more relevant to our needs and also more cost-effective as compared
to outside programs, priority will be given to sending people to in-company
programs. Whenever required, external faculty will be invited to take sessions in
in-company programs.

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The responsibility for designing appropriate and innovative training programs


will lie primarily with the Technical Training & Behavioral Training groups in HR.
The Training groups will arrive at the design in consultation with the operating
personnel.

ƒƒ External Training Programs :


The criteria for sending employees to outside training programs would be :

a. A new area for which expertise is not available within the company.
b. A need, not shared by many others, so as to make it worthwhile to organize
an in-company program.
c. Senior level managers and a few others who would benefit by exchanging
experiences with their counterparts from other companies.
d. Long duration educational programs.

ƒƒ Programs v/s Needs :


70% of in-company programs will be based on training needs expressed by
managers. 30% of the programs will be based on company imperatives as
perceived by HR and senior management.

ƒƒ Nature of In-Company Programs :


The following broad types of training programs will be conducted :

a. Organizational Development Programs : Company induction, Value Workshops,


Team Development, Inter-group collaboration, Customer Orientation, etc.
b. Managerial Skills, Behavioral Science, Personal Growth Programs, etc.
c. Functional / Technology Programs.

ƒƒ Voluntary v/s Mandatory Participation :


With a view to ensuring certain basic knowledge and skills commensurate with
a person’s level and nature of function in the company, participation in some
programs will be specified as mandatory.

ƒƒ Training Calendar for In-Company Programs :


An annual training calendar will be brought out for each financial year, and
widely circulated in the organization by HR. The training calendar will be a
comprehensive document covering all training activities in the company. The
training calendar will be uploaded on SPARK.

ƒƒ Nominations for Training :


A nomination for training should be related to the development plan for
the employee or for the Department / Company. All nominations to training
programs should be routed through HR with the approval of HOD / RH.
HR Training Group will screen the brochure for external programs before
forwarding them to HODs / RHs, and advise them on the quality of the program.
If a comparable program is available in-house, people should not be nominated
to external programs.

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For internal training program a nomination sent to HR will be confirmed for


participation by the HR Training group.
For external programs, a copy of the nomination letter would be marked to the
participant and the approving authority.

ƒƒ Training Days per Employee :


As a policy, every employee should be encouraged to attend at least 3 full days
of need-based formal training each year, with adequate follow-up by his / her
superiors, so that training leads to the desired change in performance.

ƒƒ Faculty :
Wherever possible, appropriate faculty for in-company programs will be chosen
from within the organization. Internal faculty will be helped to improve their
training skills, as required by nominating them to programs like ‘Train the
Trainers’. Outside faculty will be selectively invited after briefing them adequately
about our learning objectives.

ƒƒ Training Budget :
A corporate training budget will be prepared by HR each year. The activities will
be carried out cost-effectively within its approved limits.

ƒƒ Senior Management Involvement :


In order to get the best results, senior management will be involved with training
in the following ways :
a. Identifying / suggesting training needs.
b. Ensuring proper selection of participants.
c. Briefing / de-briefing / follow-up with participants.
d. Providing faculty help / suggestions.
e. Being available for inauguration and reviewing programs and panel discussions
when required.
f. Providing test questions / assignments.
g. Playing an active part in the design of training programs.

ƒƒ Evaluation of Training :
Every effort will be made to evaluate training programs in terms of :

a. Participant’s feedback at the end of the program


b. Learning acquired
c. On the job change and
d. Benefits to the company.
All trainings imparted are evaluated at two stages. The first evaluation is done
at the end of each program to assess the relevance & usefulness, the ratings for
the faculty, for the venue and for the program as a whole on a scale of 10.

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The second level evaluation attempts to capture implementation of the learnings


and performance improvement on the job, after 3 months of training. Both,
the participants and the superiors are part of this process. However, since it is
more practical to evaluate the effectiveness on the job for functional / technical
training programs, the second level of evaluation is done for such programs.

L.1.1 Supervisory Training Centre – STC :


The Supervisory Training Centre was set up at Kolkata in 2008 to train fresh ITI
graduates in Construction Supervision, and also to upgrade the skills of our existing
Supervisors.

The training curriculum is formulated in collaboration with CITB, London and is (1)
delivered in three streams: Formwork, Finishes & Steel Fixing.

The scheme would ensure that we have a steady supply of qualified and internally
trained supervisors. We wish to scale up the supervisory training by establishing
one more centre at Chhindwara shortly.

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L.2.0 DISTANCE LEARNING & PART-TIME STUDIES

Objective :
To provide financial assistance to employees in pursuing specialized training
programs and / or courses leading to award of Certificate / Diploma / Degree.
We believe that such programs / courses would facilitate better job performance
and career advancement. These are programs typically identified and initiated by
employees.

Eligibility :
The employee should have undergone two (2) successive appraisal cycles with
satisfactory level of performance, and The program / course identified should be
relevant to the current / future job in the company.

Procedure :
ƒƒ The interested employee will give a written application to the respective HOD /
RH specifying the relevance of the course and all the necessary details (course
content, brochure, fee, etc).

ƒƒ HOD / RH to forward the application to Corporate HR with their


recommendations.

ƒƒ Employees who seek to benefit from the scheme will have to sign a Service
Contract with the Company. The Company will contribute 50% of the entire
course fee. All the process will be routed through Corporate HR. If the fees are
paid in installments, the employee will first pay the installment and then seek
for reimbursement by submitting the original fee receipt along with the previous
semester / term marksheet. The Company will reimburse 50% of the term fee
paid, subject to successful passing of the previous semester / term.

ƒƒ If the Company contribution is upto Rs.25,000/-, the employee will have to


serve the company for a minimum period of one (1) year from the date of result
declaration.

ƒƒ If the Company contribution is more than Rs.25,000/-, and is upto or less than
Rs.75,000/-, the employee will serve the company for a minimum period of two
(2) years from the date of result declaration.

If the Company contribution exceeds Rs.75,000/-, the employee will have to serve
the company for a minimum period of three (3) years from the date of result
declaration.

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L.2.1 In the event of the employee leaving the services of the Company for whatever
reason and not able to serve the Company as per the contract, the employee shall
reimburse to the Company as per the following table :

Company Contribution
Sr.
Particulars Upto ` 25,001/- to More than
No
` 25,000/- 75,000/- ` 75,000/-
1 If the employee leaves the 100% 100% 100%
Company before completion of
the Course.
2 If the employee completes the 100% 100% 100%
Course but leaves the Company (1)
within 12 months from the
date of result declaration.
3 If the employee completes the NA 50% 50%
Course but leaves the Company
within 24 months from the
date of result declaration.
4 If the employee completes the NA NA 25%
Course but leaves the Company
within 36 months from the
date of result declaration.
NA : Not Applicable
ƒƒ In case the employee is unable to complete the course within the stipulated
period, the employee shall reimburse the entire amount paid by the company.
The Company has the right to recover the same from full and final settlement,
or from any other dues.

ƒƒ The employee has to submit copy of the marksheet / certificate to Corporate HR


after the completion of the course. Unless the copy of the certificate / marksheet
is submitted, it will be assumed that the employee has not completed the course
and the terms and conditions in point no. 2.1 will be applicable.

ƒƒ Completion of such a program / course by itself would not automatically entitle


one for any immediate promotion or salary revision.

ƒƒ No special leave or spare time will be provided for study / examination.

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L.3.0 HIGH-COST TRAINING PROGRAMS

Objective :
In order to enhance the training and development opportunities available to
our employees, the Company sponsors them to programs / courses conducted
externally or internally by reputed institutions to equip them with necessary skill
sets to take up future challenging assignments. This will help in identifying and
developing talent from within to manage growth. For the employee, this would
be an opportunity to take on larger roles and responsibilities. This can become
a strong value proposition for attracting and retaining best talents in our field.
Such programs will have to be identified by one’s superior and approved for full-
sponsorship.
ƒƒ Course Fee and Service Commitment :
The Company will bear the entire expense including Program / Course fee, to &
fro travel costs, lodging & boarding expense, out-of-pocket expense, applicable
taxes, etc. The entire training duration is treated as ‘on duty’, as is the case for
employees sponsored to the NICMAR E-PGPM Program or 3TP Management
Programs of IIM-A, and others.
The benefits of such investment must be available to the organization for a
reasonable period of time. With this in view, the sponsored employee will have
to serve the Organisation for a stipulated time period as shown in the Table
below. The no. of years mentioned in the column will be calculated from the
date of completion of program / date of result declaration.

ƒƒ Service Commitment for High Cost Training Programs

Duration of In- Program Fee


Class workshop / Upto ` 1,00,000/- ` 1,50,000/- More than
Training Program ` 1,00,000/- to 1,50,000/- to 2,00,000/- ` 2,00,000/-

Less than 7 days 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 3 Years

Between 7-14 days 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 3 Years


(1)
Between 15-30
2 Years 2 Years 3 Years 3 Years
days

More than 1
3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 5 Years
month

Note: Service commitment is the time period (expressed in no. of years), the
sponsored employee agrees to serve the Organization post the completion of
the course / date of result declaration.

ƒƒ The company may not always enter into a formal contract, but it is expected that
the sponsored employee abides by the above.

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L.4.0 COMPANY SPONSORED EXECUTIVE POST-


GRADUATE PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT
(E-PGPM) FROM NICMAR (PUNE)

Objective :
The aim of this course is to enhance Managerial competencies in the functional
as well as behavioral areas and to bring about a perceptible change in the overall
personality of the chosen candidate. This program is meant for potential candidates
who have the ability to take on higher responsibilities in the near term, preferably
in the Project management area.

Eligibility :
Graduate Engineers in Grades E001 to SM, with an overall industry experience of
5 - 10 years, and an in-company experience of atleast 2 years. A few exceptional
Diploma holders may also be considered.

Course Duration :
16 months (Part-time course). There are 3 contact sessions of three weeks each at
NICMAR, Pune Campus. These three weeks are considered as special leave with full
salary benefits.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ Corporate HR will invite nominations based on the above criteria, once a year,
sometime during May / June. The respondents will appear for a formal selection
process with senior executives.

ƒƒ Selected employees will be nominated for the Program, and will sign a service
contract with the company.

ƒƒ The Company shall bear the course fee, travel expense, lodging & boarding and
other incidental expenses on behalf of all selected employees.

ƒƒ The service contract period will be for 3 years from the date of result
declaration.
In case the employee is not able to complete the course within the prescribed
duration, the employee shall reimburse the entire course fee, travel expense,
lodging & boarding, and other incidental expenses to the company.
In the event of the employee leaving the services of the company for whatever
reason, and not able to serve the company as per the contract, the employee
shall reimburse to the company, the following amount :

a. Rs.2,00,000/- if the employee leaves before completion of 1 year from the


date of result declaration.

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b. Rs.1,75,000/- if the employee leaves before completion of 2 years from the


date of result declaration.
c. Rs.1,50,000/- if the employee leaves before completion of 3 years from the
date of result declaration.

ƒƒ On successful completion of the course, a formal E-PGPM degree will be


awarded.

ƒƒ The Company has the right to recover any dues on this account from the full and
final claim of the employee.

L.5.0 ACCELERATED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT


PROGRAM (ALDEP)

Objective :
Aldep is the flagship leadership development program of the company, introduced
with a view to create an internal leadership pipeline, and also to offer fast-track
career opportunities to high performing young engineers.

Eligibility Criteria :
a. Graduate engineers from any stream of GET, post 1 year in-company training.
b. Qualify in the entrance examinations comprising of Written Tests, Group
Discussions, Simulation Games & Panel Interviews. Dates will be announced
every year during July-September quarter.

ƒƒ Salient Features :
a. Aldep is a 4-Year program, and is designed to inculcate technical and
managerial acumen and leadership values.
b. Successful candidates are offered faster career progression and highly
differentiated emoluments.
c. Aims at overall leadership development with high quality training inputs,
consisting of classroom trainings (12 days per annum), on-the-job learning,
case studies, coaching & counseling, mentoring, etc.
d. Classroom trainings will cover advance topics in technical, management and
internal processes / practices.
e. Annual evaluation will be stringent. Evaluation to cover Assignments & case
submissions, class-room sessions and on-the-job performance. Candidates
who successfully qualify the requisite percentages will be promoted to the
next year of Aldep.
f. Lateral entrants (other than through GET stream) will also be offered an
opportunity to enter the Aldep scheme directly in the 3rd year, subject to
certain entry conditions.

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ƒƒ Career Progression :
An indicative Grade positioning on successful completion of each year of ALDEP
is given below:

Sr. No. Year Grade


1 Year-1 S002
2 Year-2 S003
3 Year-3 E001
4 Year-4 E001
5 Year-5 E002

ƒƒ Aldep Completion Bonus :


Besides faster career progression and associated monetary reward, all successful
candidates of the 4-year Aldep program will be offered a completion bonus of
Rs. 2.00 Lacs. This amount will be payable after 1 year of Aldep completion.

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L.6.0 MENTORING PROGRAM

Objective :
Mentoring has been recognized as an important career development strategy in
SPCL. This process is expected to guide, develop and empower new entrants into
the organization to help them grow, perform faster, and to familiarize them with
the system and work culture of the organization.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ Mentoring is a relationship in which someone more experienced, helps another
to discover more about themselves, their potential and capabilities. Mutual
respect and trust is the essence of a successful mentoring process.

ƒƒ Each Location / Region will identify as many managers as required, preferably


from Grades E002 upwards as Mentors. Besides having a fairly successful career
in SPCL, the Mentors are expected to be effective and interested in developing
others. The success of mentoring largely depends on selecting the right
mentors.

ƒƒ All fresh entrants will be attached to a Mentor. Ideally the number of Mentees
per Mentor should not exceed three.

ƒƒ In selecting the Mentors, direct reporting relationship will be avoided except in


certain categories. Regional Heads & HODs are expected to review the mentoring
process, but will not become active Mentors. Due to time constraints, it will be
difficult for senior managers to devote equal time to all subordinates, which can
give rise to perceptions of favoritism. Secondly, a mentoring partnership, outside
a reporting relationship is always preferred from the point of view of openness
and confidentiality.

ƒƒ The Mentor will be available to the Mentee, as and when required. There could
be formal or informal meetings individually.

ƒƒ The Mentor will guide the Mentee on his experiences of making a successful
career in the organization. He will act as a sounding board for the various
anxieties and queries the Mentee may raise from time to time.

ƒƒ Though the Mentor is a role model for the Mentee, it is essential that the Mentees
are encouraged to develop their own style to suit their personality and context.

ƒƒ Mentor’s role is to listen, ask questions, probe for facts / career choices, and
to act as a source of information, experience, contacts and opportunities from
other sources from which the Mentee can benefit. The Mentor should not be
giving instructions, but rather give inputs and personal insights to help the
Mentee form his own views and develop different perspectives.

ƒƒ On a quarterly basis, all Mentees shall send a report to GM-HR on specific


learning, in the attached format.(HR#L.6.0 / F1)

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L.6.1 Selecting the Mentors - Traits to look for


ƒƒ Individuals who are interested in and willing to help others.

ƒƒ Those who have had a positive experience in their career progression, and the
organization.

ƒƒ Those who have maintained current / up-to-date technological knowledge /


skill.

ƒƒ Those who have demonstrated effective coaching, counselling, facilitating and


networking skills.

L.6.2 Mentoring Process in SPCL


The Mentoring process in SPCL is carried out in the following three broad
categories:
ƒƒ Fresh Entrants: All fresh entrants into the organization will be attached to a
Mentor from the day of joining. This mentorship will continue for a minimum
period of 3 years.

ƒƒ Lateral Recruits: All lateral recruits will also be attached to a Mentor, from their
own function and location. For lateral recruits, the mentoring need is more from (1)
the point of view of acclimatization and organization knowledge. In such cases,
the Mentors could be immediate Superiors also. A close interaction and hand-
holding at the early stage is extremely critical, as is evident from the alarming
levels of employee attrition in the first year of joining in our organisation. This is
best done by none other than the immediate Superior. This association shall be
for a minimum period of 2 years.

ƒƒ Aldeper Mentoring: Leadership profiles have to develop an organization


perspective (beyond Functional and Regional). While Aldeppers continue with (1)
their GET days Mentors, from ALDEP Year- 2 onwards, they will be attached to a
senior management Mentor from HO.
Each Mentor shall take the ownership in the success and stability of the Mentees
assigned to him. This is a major organization development responsibility and
shall be accorded high priority.

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L.6.3 Mentor Reward Program:


The Mentor is performing a crucial role of organization development by nurturing
and developing young / new entrants to make a long and successful career in
the organization. There must be adequate appreciation of this contribution. In
recognition of this, one mentor between the three groups will be selected as the
“Mentor of the Year” for the entire company, and will be felicitated at the Annual
day function at HO.

In addition, based on quarterly reports from the Mentees, and the overall mentoring
performance, every Region will honor one Mentor each from the ‘Fresh and Lateral’
categories as their Best Mentor for the quarter. They will be given a suitable reward. (1)
Regions will be the custodians of this process. The final choice of the Best Mentor
for the company, for the year, will be made from the recipients of the quarterly
awards.

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SHAPOORJI PALLONJI CO. LTD.

MENTORING REPORT - QUARTERLY

Name of Employee: Designation: Date:

ERP No: Date of Joining: Region:

Name of Mentor: Report for Quarter:

Please describe your Mentoring experience on the following parameters on a scale of 1 to 10 ( 10 being the highest)

Sr. Particulars RATING


No. 1 TO 10

a Accessibility & approachability of the Mentor.

b Passion and keenness of the Mentor.

c Experience with regards to uninterrupted time & attention.

d Ability of the Mentor to relate with the issues raised.

e Experience on obtaining solutions and getting different perspectives.

f Experience on getting guidance for training, career choices etc.

g Experience in getting to know the culture dimension, DO’s & DON’Ts in the organization.

h No. of meetings with the Mentor.

Qualitative comments: Share your specific learnings from this process and further expectations.

Signature Signature Signature


of Mentee of Regional HR of Regional Head

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L.7.0 “SP-ONE” PROGRAM

Objective :
It has always been our endeavour to identify, recognize and reward high performing,
high potential employees of the organization. The “SP-ONE” program will help us
to identify and recognize such splendid performers in the organization.

This is a recognition process, the primary objective of which is to offer an opportunity


to the employee to interact with the Top Management.

Identification Process :
Employees who were able to significantly contribute in one’s area of work by way
of reducing Costs, increased Profitability, turnaround Project / Function, remarkably
reducing Cycle Time, any other noteworthy contribution can be nominated by their
superior with a performance note for approval to HO HR. The preferred grades
from which nominations expected are S3 to SM.

The Recognition :
Every quarter Corporate HR will organize and facilitate an interactive session with
the MD / Corporate for the nominated cases. These meetings will be over lunch.

MD / Corporate Management will have the opportunity to get to know the employee
better, will share the future plans of the organization. It will help the employee to
mould himself into the plan, and find ways to become part of the larger picture.

SP-Ones may also be chosen for exposure to organizational roles, which may go
beyond immediate functional roles. This will, however, depend upon the employee’s
capability and potential.

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L.8.0 COMPETENCY MAPPING EXERCISE

Objective :
Competency Mapping is an important tool to examine the gap between required
competencies for the job role and actual competencies of the incumbent in the job
and enables the company to plan for the up-gradation of the skills, knowledge,
attitude through systematic training inputs.

The uniqueness of the Competency Mapping model we follow, is a 3-way feedback


mechanism based on self rating, superior’s rating and ratings from atleast 2 internal
customers. This ensures reasonable objectivity and balance in the assessment. Such
a feedback is better appreciated and accepted, coming from multiple and familiar
sources.

Substantial work has already been done in creating detailed competency dictionary,
covering generic and functional competencies applicable to various roles.

Generic competencies are those which are most relevant and applicable to
maximum jobs in the company. Developing and applying these competencies
are critical to successful performance. Following are the 10 generic competencies
identified, after detailed internal discussions with our Senior Management. We
have also made these part of our appraisal system for a periodic and systematic
review.
ƒƒ Learning Orientation
Learns from past experience, seeks feedback, updates knowledge base and is
open to change. Coaches and Trains others.

ƒƒ Customer Focus
Identifies the customer both external and internal. Understands and owns
responsibility for meeting their needs. Guides customers considering the
parameters like Cost and Quality.

ƒƒ Communication
Clarity in spoken and written communication. Has listening skills and is receptive
to negative feedback. Is assertive to get the results and shows empathy.

ƒƒ Quality Consciousness
Adheres to quality standards, quality assurance plans and systems voluntarily,
without supervision. Seeks and ensures committed quality standards, acquires
the image of a “Quality Person”.

ƒƒ Leadership
Takes initiative and charge, acts with self belief, self confidence. Empathize,
appreciates and motivates. Walks the talk, leads by example, and has high visibility
and is approachable. Accepts challenges. Demonstrates fairness. Communicates
like a leader.

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ƒƒ Interpersonal Skills
Relates well with others. Is trustworthy, sensitive to others and respectful.
Maintains confidentiality. Accepts constructive criticism.

ƒƒ Human Resource Management


Adheres to HR processes. Promotes good employee relations. Clarifies
performance expectations. Motivates others. Sets timely goals and reviews
them. Fair in Reward and Recognition. Attracts & Retains capable employees.

ƒƒ Target Orientation (Goal & Plan Orientation)


Plans, organizes and allocates resources for achieving targeted completion,
productivity and quality parameters. Does contingency planning to ensure that
targets are achieved.

ƒƒ Process Based Working


Comprehends the upstream / downstream linkages of work flows. Can define
work flow processes, following PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycle. Encourages &
uses ERP to its potential.

ƒƒ Teamwork
Team player to achieve team / organizational objectives.

Similarly, a set of 10 Functional competencies were also identified, along with


definitions of Attributes and the behavioral indicators expressed in 4 levels of
proficiency (low / basic / advanced / expert). These are attached as annexures.

Job descriptions of identified roles were then created by defining each key activities
in the job, and the “Required proficiency” level for performing the same.

In each mapping session, lasting on an average 1 ½ hours, those covered have


received role clarity, feedback on competency gaps, and an individual developmental
plan. The process of reaching acceptance on the “Available Proficiency” affords
opportunities for bringing in real life performance data, and a far better
understanding of the role and its deliverables.

Almost all the participants have been very appreciative and have said it was very
beneficial. After one manager accepted his competency gap during a session, the
Regional Head commented that although he has been giving the same feedback
to this manager, it was for the first time that he has accepted his weakness.

Some managers who do not have significant competency gaps in their current roles
were identified and were helped to see self-development needs for their future
career growth. It would be valuable to hold career discussions with such managers
in order to retain them.

A good number of managers with good growth potential in a different functional


area have been spotted e.g. planning managers with growth potential in Project
Management. Their careers could be charted accordingly through career discussions.
This would enhance their performance and retention.

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Senior Management involvement plays a key role in the mapping exercise. It was
observed that when their role was left to Project Managers or Co-ordinators they
were often not able to provide candid feedback to their Construction Managers on
competency gaps.

The journey of Competency Mapping of the critical roles in the organization was
started in 2006, and was repeated in 2008 and 2010. So far 550 employees have
been covered for this exercise.

Predictive Index (PI), a psychometric tool was also used in the mapping session
to gain insights into the behavioral characteristics, orientation and performances
which drive behavior and action.

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Competency Dictionary (Functional)

Competency Name :Technical Knowledge No. 1

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Thorough understanding of the Civil


Engineering concepts – Structure, Formwork, Reinforcement & Concrete, and Civil Finishes.
Quantity Survey and Rate analysis, RCC and Structural Design.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Works only on instruction and guidance. Seeks advice before
(Low or Absent) execution. Repeated errors arising out of lack of knowledge.
Not able to identify the alternatives to the problem hence, gets
stuck. Is very slow and tardy in response because of lack of
knowledge.

Proficiency Level 2 Displays / Operates general understanding of the project and


(Basic) drawing on the job. Implements as given. Does not have a
basic knowledge of design to suggest options. Has sufficient
knowledge for simple jobs.

Proficiency Level 3 Suggest options based on in-depth knowledge. Goes into


(Advanced) details of the drawings and understands. Has Knowledge of
advanced design, formwork and QS.

Proficiency Level 4 Can offer effective solutions to most intricate problems. Is


(Expert) looked upon as an authority in the organization in Construction
technology. Constantly applies value engineering principles
for cost saving and constructability. Demonstrates expertise
in formwork, design of structures, concrete mix, structural
design, constructability, and costing. Has a very good overall
grasp of the job. Readily shares his knowledge with others.
Trains others to be competent. Updated on current trends and
technology.
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Competency Name : Project Management No. 2

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Project planning and scheduling. Application
of modern tools in project planning and implementation. Vendor development / Management.
Contractual communication and documentation. Coordination, review and anticipatory skills.
Timely and appropriate decision making. Planning and optimum utilization of resources.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Inadequate knowledge of planning, scheduling and contract


(Low or Absent) leading to perennial fire-fighting and customer complaints.
Ignores basic civil engineering practices. Cost and time
overrun. Housekeeping is not as per the desired standards.
Improper sequencing of activities. Vendor development is
low.

Proficiency Level 2 Can independently manage low value and simple projects
(Basic) within stipulated cost and time. Has a general appreciation
of modern project management tools. Applies oneself to
understand contractual obligation, documentation and
communication. Ensures housekeeping and hygiene at the
site and labour camp. Vendor development is adequate.

Proficiency Level 3 Can independently manage complex and larger value projects
(Advanced) within stipulated cost and time. Organized working – devoid
of fire-fighting. Control of project on a daily basis. Timely
communication and actions affecting stakeholders. Proficient
in the use of IT based project management tools. Keeps
updated on all aspects of project – resource utilization, cost
to completion and profitability. Spots and taps opportunities
to generate additional revenue. Exhibits total control over the
project.

Proficiency Level 4 Strong Project turn-around capability in terms of time,


(Expert) profitability, and customer relationship. Efficiently handles
hostile customers and builds strong customer loyalty arising
from professional competence. Proactive communication with
concerned stakeholders, anticipation of changes and advance
actions, makes a contingency plan. Close monitoring and
control of cost and finance. Manages through IT based project
management tools. Efficient contract communication resulting
in improved margins. Creates strong vendor partnership and
loyalty for long term relationship.
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Competency Name : Understanding Contracts No. 3

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Knowledge about terms and conditions of
different types of contracts and details of specific contracts. Keeps update of procurement cost
and labor rate. Keeps updated about competitors pricing. Knowledge about project financing.
Knowledge of activities involved in Execution. Knowledge of statutory payments. Ability to
foresee possible changes in the contract. Understanding of civil drawings.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Statistical data quoting based on past data rather than analytical.
(Low or Absent) Offers broad estimates fairly accurately but fails to give right
estimates for individual items (Material and Labor). Missing
out on listing all the resources for the project. Inadequate data
bank. Missing out on terms and conditions of contract, which
may have adverse impact.

Proficiency Level 2 Understands simple drawings and contracts. Requires


(Basic) guidance for understanding complex drawings and contracts.
Maintains the databank of rates however inappropriately
applies the same.

Proficiency Level 3 Providing all the resources required for the project. Quick
(Advanced) to respond to market trends in procurement based on
understanding the contract. Is able to forecast the operation of
favorable and non-favorable item and is able to correct them
during the operations. Good grasp of drawings and contract
terms and conditions. Alerts the project team on possible
risks in the contract. Reviews past experience on his own and
deploys the learning in future contracts

Proficiency Level 4 Able to foresee changes in the contract at an early stage and uses
(Expert) this awareness to the company’s advantage. Providing all the
resources in an optimized manner. Able to analyze accurately
(close to the final requirements). Able to forecast market
trends in procurement cost. Suggest clauses / modifications
to contracts in the interest of the company. Able to suggest
clauses which can restrict competition. Advises management
on right type of contracts.
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Competency Name : Estimation and Quantity Surveying No. 4

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Knowledge about standards and principles
of estimation. Good sense of Geometry and calculation. Systematic and methodical in
coverage and estimation. Skill of reconciliation and cross checking. Rate analysis, sequencing
of activities. Awareness of market rates. Proper Documentation of progress. Business acumen
for better cash flow for the project. Awareness regarding various methods and techniques of
construction.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Lack of awareness of standards and principles of estimation.


(Low or Absent) Commits error in computation on account of unsystematic
approach. Unable to reconcile. Takes broad-based approach
without consideration of details. His estimates are required to
be cross-checked.

Proficiency Level 2 General awareness of standards and principles of estimation.


(Basic) Estimates on simple projects do not require any cross checks.
Compiles executed activities strictly by contract terms. Billing
(Client and subcontractor) is fairly accurate. Capturing all
expenses (direct and indirect) incurred under the right head
for claims and databank.

Proficiency Level 3 Facilitates transfer of responsibilities to a new incumbent


(Advanced) through systematic and detailed documentation support.
Precise estimates and reconciliation of all quantities through
application of geometry.

Proficiency Level 4 Able to generate better margins through intelligent applications


(Expert) within the framework of the contract and principles of
estimation. Record all progress, delays and deviations of work.
Makes good use of his skills in geometry and calculations
to derive the best benefits. Applies his awareness of modern
methods and techniques of construction.
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Competency Name : Procurement Skill No. 5

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Knowledge of construction material and


purchase. Skills of Inventory Management. Awareness of various taxes (Such as Service Tax,
VAT). Knowledge of Current prevailings in the market. Makes Market analysis for buying
decision. Negotiates for the best price. In-depth understanding of the Vendors and suppliers
in the market. Maintains good relations with the vendors.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Lack of knowledge on source information / material


(Low or Absent) specifications / commercial terms / basic rate of the material
leading to delays in procurement and cost overruns. Poor
coordination between sites, finance and suppliers. Vendors
and internal customers are often unhappy. At best, data is
compiled but not analytical enough to recommend action.
Lack of knowledge of taxes and duties. Tax planning is low.
Not able to suggest alternative / substitute materials.

Proficiency Level 2 Has reasonable knowledge of material sources / specifications.


(Basic) Often delivers on time. Clear terms and conditions in purchase
orders. Handles preliminary negotiations. Able to make proper
comparative statements. Provides adequate information for
decision making. Help in sourcing alternative vendors. Ensures
that available materials are used up before fresh orders are
placed. Has knowledge of company purchasing procedures.
Helps in sourcing alternative / substitute materials. Has a
basic knowledge of taxes and duties.

Proficiency Level 3 Has in-depth knowledge of market, specification, costing, and


(Advanced) pre start estimate resulting in the competitive price. Always
gets the best price. Takes keen interest in vendor development.
Vendors always stand by him. Collaborative working with
finance, sites and suppliers. No adverse feedback on material
from site. Thorough in creating and maintaining systems and
processes to achieve high efficiency and productivity. Has
basic knowledge of international procurement / sourcing of
materials.

Proficiency Level 4 Has a holistic view of the market and market trends. Advises
(Expert) strategic procurement decisions. Takes long term view and
enters into strategic supplier alliances. Is able to source /
procure material from geographic locations whereby the
company pays appropriate taxes. Has basic knowledge of
international procurement / sourcing of materials.
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Competency Name : Planning and Monitoring No. 6

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Knowledge of Contract Management.


Thorough knowledge of the construction process. In-depth understanding of the project,
drawings, Contract specification and BOQ. Is able to lay down methodology of execution after
studying the drawings, contract and client specifications. Maintains good customer relations
and subcontractors relations in the long term overall interest of the company. Proactively
visualizes stoppages / Slippages and advises preventive / corrective actions. Knowledge of
cash flow and budgeting. Makes effective use of IT (MS projects / Primavera) as a tool for
Planning and Monitoring.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Is able to comprehend the activities but unable to plan the
(Low or Absent) sequence and come up with the schedule. Inter linkages are
also missing. Can understand scope of work broadly from the
drawing. Reports only on activities completed in the standard
format.

Proficiency Level 2 Is able to break down activities and make a sequential schedule.
(Basic) Studies the scope and drawings, intricacies, and comes up with
resource plan. Periodically monitors and provides data and
reports. Is able to interpret contractual terms. Is methodical
and able to generate necessary contractual documents.
Participates in sub – contractor evaluation.

In-depth knowledge of project and study of the drawings


Proficiency Level 3 helps to determine the work methodology to be adopted. Is
(Advanced) able to make comprehensive, accurate budget, schedules and
resource planning. Is able to visualize likely areas of slippages
and advise the project manager for timely corrective action.
Is able to project the realistic cash flow to the management.
High level of technical and contractual interaction with client
and site teams. Can also double up as project manager. Is
able to justify and establish company’s stand. Advises on
selection and allocation of appropriate subcontractors / other
resources.

Proficiency Level 4 In-depth knowledge of contract administration and monitoring


(Expert) of the same. Is able to suggest alternative method and provide
value engineering. Proper closure of the contract. No open
issues left behind. Develops good team of subcontractors.
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Competency Name : Business Development No. 7

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Thorough knowledge of the market


as well as that of competitors. Knowledge of the pre-order and post order process of the
company (includes special services provided by the company such as Design and Build).
Good customer relations. Networking skills.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Waits for enquiries to come. Limited knowledge about the
(Low or Absent) market potential and competitors. Unable to coordinate
and network internally for faster response. Submits pre –
qualification of the company and follows up the enquiry. Is
not able to guide the project team on the specifications of
the project discussed with the clients. There is no post award
involvement in the project. Interaction with the client is nil
once the project is awarded.

Proficiency Level 2 Is able to collect basic information for tendering. Is aware


(Basic) about forthcoming projects and initiates relationship with
potential client / consultant. Basic technical knowledge and
understanding of our capabilities. Is able to project company’s
capabilities adequately. Is aware of the Company’s current
performance on various projects. Keeps himself updated on
the project developments. Occasionally advises the project
management team on client requirements.

Proficiency Level 3 Influences the clients to limit competition to comparable


(Advanced) players. Develops and maintains client relations for repeat
orders. Develops one to one relations with key customer
personnel. Is able to generate project specific presentation.
Guides the client on alternative project delivery mechanism
like Design and Build, Cost Plus. Initiates Brand building.
Establish contact and able to network with decision makers
such as architects / consultants etc.

Proficiency Level 4 Is able to suggest Strategic tie-up and consortium bidding.


(Expert) Representation in apex decision making bodies. Forecasting
market trends and orienting the company towards meeting
this demand. Plays a role of the guide to the project team.
Keeps a track of developments in the project. Interacts with
the client on a regular basis. Is an interface between the client
and the project team.
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Competency Dictionary (Functional)

Competency Name : Stores Management No. 8

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Housekeeping, stock control,


documentation, system compliance, and material acceptance.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Haphazard storing of material. Unable to retrieve material.


(Low or Absent) Un-updated records. Is able to visually identify materials.
Unable to suggest new vendors, alternative sizes and quality
of the material to the regional purchase head. Housekeeping is
below standard. There is a high level of pilferage of material.

Proficiency Level 2 Keeps a reasonably accurate record of material issued and


(Basic) stock. Familiar with materials and specifications. All
transactions are update and done through systems. Uses
judgement for acceptance or rejection of material. Gives
accurate vendor performance feedback. Able to optimally
utilize available space. Effective closure of store on completion
of the project. Safety of the materials is ensured. Thefts are
minimum.

Proficiency Level 3 Anticipates requirements and alerts procurements. Establishing


(Advanced) reorder levels.

Proficiency Level 4 Networking with other storekeepers for intra region sparability
(Expert) of material. High level of appreciation of cost of materials.
Has a database of the vendors and is able to suggest different
vendors for procurement of same material.
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Competency Dictionary (Functional)

Competency Name : : Cost Management No. 9

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Thorough understanding of the project and
quantum of work associated with it. Thorough understanding of the budgeting process and making
appropriate suggestions at the pre – start process. Ability to plan, procure and utilize the resources
in right way to earn maximum profit. Effective execution of the project in order to improve the
savings in terms of budgeted vs actuals. Continuous monitoring of the cash flow.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Superficial understanding of the project. Not able to make out the
(Low or Absent) quantum of work involved. Inadequate knowledge of the budgeting
process. Not updated with the rate analysis pertaining to resources.
Utilization of the resources is haphazard as a result the actual cost is
more than the expected cost. There is a mismatch in the coefficient of
cost per consumption unit between tender estimate and actual process.
Irregular monitoring of the cashflow. The project always overruns the
cost.

Proficiency Level 2 Has adequate understanding of the project and the budget prepared
(Basic) during the tendering process. Uses the resources as per the coefficient of
consumption per unit. There are no major deviations from the expected vs
actual cost as well as estimated as well as actual progress. Ensures stable
cashflow at the site. Continuous monitoring of the unit. Company’s asset
such as material, shuttering, and machines are properly taken care of.
Negotiates well with subcontractors for materials and other consumable
items and ensures that the actual cost fits the budget. Is aware of the
cashflow variations (positive and negative).

Proficiency Level 3 In – depth understanding of the project. Ability to make a better budget
(Advanced) in the pre start process to meet the unforeseen / emergency at site. Is able
to modify the budget than what was estimated in the tendering. Identifies
the cushion in the budget and stays within the budgeted norms. Creates
better saving than what is budgeted. Identification of the resources at a
right price and deployment of the same at the right place to reduce the
budget than what was prepared during tender, thus increasing the profit.
Identifies the correct methodology resulting in effective utilization of
the resources. Maintains good rapport with vendors, subagencies, and
contractors.

Proficiency Level 4 Excellent negotiation skills. Gathers quotation from various vendors,
(Expert) buys material at a least price without compromising on the quality.
Squeezes the vendors in the cost structure. Actual budget is always
within the expected budget. There is never shortfall of the cashflow at
site. No resources are wasted. Maximum output is gathered from all the
resources. The actual progress of work is always within the estimated
progress. Adopts the best methodology thus saving more and generating
extra profits than what was envisaged during the tender.
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Competency Dictionary (Functional)

Competency Name : : Safety Management (Environment, Health And No. 10


Safety Management)

Description and Attributes of the Competency: Use of relevant techniques and methods such
as safety audits, risk assessment and periodical assessment of status of Environment, Health &
Safety plan. To understand the statutory provision and companies minimum Environment, Health
& Safety standards. To provide and maintain all personal protective equipment & job site condition
to eliminate risk. To provide information, instruction, training and education to ensure health &
safety at work of all the employees.

Behavioral Indicators of the Competency:

Proficiency Level 1 Not able to identify hazards. Hazards are not removed and no planning and
(Low or Absent) indenting of the personal protective equipments. EHS plan not in place.
Unfamiliar with the companies minimum Environment, Health & Safety
standards. Safety inspections are haphazard. Irregular in conducting
safety induction, toolbox talks and safety promotional activities. Not
able to implement / enforce the safety guidelines mentioned in the safety
manual. No safety audits are conducted at site. EHS not complying with
statutory requirement.

Proficiency Level 2 Ability to identify hazards and is able to devise control measures against
(Basic) the hazards. HSE inspections & report as per the contract & statutory
requirement. Regularly organizes and conducts safety inductions,
toolbox talks and safety committee meeting. Conducts safety audits as
per Corporate Safety norms EHS plan in place. Average safety promotion
initiatives taken. Advises the Project Manager on HSE related matters
and maintenance of hygiene at labour camps when asked for. Lacks
ability to analyze & improve upon deviation data.

Proficiency Level 3 Ability to amend the EHS plan as per pre-risk assessment. Is able to
(Advanced) design a comprehensive EHS plan to meet the unforeseen or emergency
situations. Proactively advises the Project Manager about the EHS
measures to be taken and follows up with him. Enforces innovative
methods to improve physical conditions of work and practices at site.
Keeps updated on global safety practices and implements at work
situations. Ability to focus, create awareness , motivate and energize all
groups to follow safety rules & create safe working environment .

Proficiency Level 4 Ability to institutionalize best safety practices at all sites. Is considered
(Expert) an authority in Safety Management both internally & externally. Has
clear understanding of safety needs in a project and makes value-added
suggestions during tendering & contracting. Ability to resolve all safety
related issues at site arising out of any accidents managing statutory
norms as well as organizational commitment towards safety. Is able to
influence the management on safety policies and processes.
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L.9.0 STAFF MEETINGS

Objective :
To meet employees in small groups for a dialogue on any organisational / group
issues.

Applicability : All regular employees.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ HR will organise periodic meetings with employees to listen and respond to
organisational issues.

ƒƒ These will be open-ended sessions, without specific agenda.

ƒƒ The maximum number of participants in such meetings should not exceed


25. The composition of participants could be Dept. wise, category wise, etc.
Experience shows that such meetings are more candid and open when conducted
in homogenous groups – same level / function.

ƒƒ Personal grievances are not expected to be raised during staff meetings.

ƒƒ All employees will be covered by staff meetings atleast once a year.

ƒƒ All issues raised will either be clarified in the meeting or responded to within 2
weeks.

ƒƒ HR Associate will record the major employee perceptions in the format attached
(HR#L.9.0 / F1) and will bring it up for deliberations with HODs / Business
Head.

ƒƒ Such feedback sessions help to gauge perceptions and changing aspirations.


Employee policies and practices, truly reflective of people concerns, should
emerge from such a practice.

ƒƒ Staff meetings will be more meaningful when issues raised are predominantly
people and business-related, rather than administrative and infrastructure-
related.

ƒƒ Staff meeting is primarily a communication forum. HR is expected to cull out the


themes across Staff Meetings and present these to the MD.

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STAFF MEETING - FORMAT

RO/Dept. : No. Attended : Date :

Sr. No. Major Issues Action Taken/Proposed Follow-up action with Whom / Date

Date : Signatures - (HR Associate) (HR Head)


Welfare Measures
HR Policy Manual Welfare Measures

M.1.0 DEATH BENEVOLENT SCHEME

Objective :
Passing away of an earning family member, deprives the dependents of their
livelihood. In the event of our employees’ family members facing such dilemmas,
through this scheme, we aim at providing some financial assistance to the
dependents - thus helping them tide over financial difficulties.

Applicability :
All regular employees including probationers and Non-Caderised. (Trainees, project (1)
based employees, retainers and temporary employees are not covered, under this
scheme).

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ This is a contributory scheme, wherein each employee contributes an amount
of Rs.100 / - in the event of death of an employee. The company would put in
a matching contribution and the amount so raised, will be passed on to the
nominee of the deceased employee.

ƒƒ Those not covered for the benefit will not be required to contribute either.

ƒƒ On knowledge of death of an employee, the HR / Admin / HOD must inform


HO-HR in writing giving the following details :
a. Name of the deceased employee
b. ERP No / Grade
c. Designation
d. Date of Birth
e. Location / Region
f. Marital Status
g. Date of Joining
h. Date of Death
i. Cause of death with details (accidental, arising out of illness, etc.)
j. Place of death - whether at site, office, hospital, home, etc.
k. Name of nominees and their relation to the deceased.
l. Details of family members in brief.

ƒƒ On receipt of the above information, HO-HR will issue a circular, informing all
employees about the death and deduction in salary.

ƒƒ HO / RO-Accounts will initiate such deduction from the salary of all employees
and would also ensure that the deduction is made from the earliest salary.

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ƒƒ Since this is meant to be an immediate financial help, all efforts should be made
to release the payment at the very earliest.

ƒƒ HR / Admin should also acquire a notarized ‘Affidavit-cum-Indemnity Bond’ from


the dependents of the deceased employee, stating the nominee / s, in whose
name / s the amount would be disbursed.

ƒƒ HO-Accounts will issue a cheque for the amount raised, in the name of the
nominee / s as mentioned in the ‘Affidavit-cum-Indemnity Bond’. The cheque
will be given to the family along with a covering letter, enclosed HR#M.1.0 /
F1.

ƒƒ An acknowledgement of payment received, must be obtained from the nominee,


on the same day, the cheque is issued. A copy of the same must be sent to HO-
HR for records.

ƒƒ Where the cause of death is proved to be intentionally self-inflicted, viz - suicide,


non-adherence to any medical advice, drug abuse, etc, no payment shall be
made through this scheme.

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Date :

Dear

I take this opportunity to inform you that Shapoorji Pallonji has a Death Benevolent Scheme to
provide financial assistance to the family of a deceased employee. The scheme operates on the
basis of a one-time, fixed contribution from all our employees in all Regions, and a matching
contribution from the company. It is an attempt on the part of the company and our employees to
extend a helping hand, and reach out to the family of a colleague.

I am enclosing our cheque no. __________ dtd. __________ for Rs. ______________ drawn
on ______________________________ Bank in your name. (Our employees have contributed
Rs. __________and the balance is put in by the company).

We are aware that your loss is permanent, and irreparable; however, if this small help supports you
in your efforts to re-build life and carry on, we would feel fulfilled in our objective.

Kind Regards,

For Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd,

Varghese Mathew
(Chief People Officer)
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M.2.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

CSR Policy of SPCL :


SPCL has always been a responsible corporate citizen, fulfilling its role towards
society and environment. The Company constantly undertakes various activities
at its work sites to fulfill the social objectives through its committed employees.
We strongly believe in safe work practices, protecting environment and have a
comprehensive system in place for Quality, Health, Safety and Environment.

CSR Efforts of SPCL :


CSR activities are on-going at all times in various locations. An illustrative list of
some of these efforts in the recent past are highlighted below :
ƒƒ Caring for Environment :
As a part of the SPCL philosophy of caring for the environment and helping
the citizens, the Kolkatta Region got involved in cleaning the 300 year old
“Nayalanka” pond in Brasat. A shramdan to clean the Pond was conducted on
15 August 2010 along with local residents.
“Save Environment, Serve Society and Spread Happiness”, WALKs are organized
by the Kolkata Region at Salt Lake to create Environmental Awareness.

ƒƒ Campaign against Alcoholism :


Alcoholism is one of the major concern areas at construction site labour camps.
SPCL has been taking steps to educate the workers about the ill effects of
alcoholism. SPCL Pune Region has taken the assistance of NGO - Muktangan –
and conducted an Awareness Programs for 2000 workers at TCS site to educate
them about the negative effects of this habit. Workers actively participated by
asking questions during the session.

ƒƒ Organ Donation Day :


SPCL has been participating in such events and on the occasion of 6th World
Organ Donation Day on 27 November 2010, the company participated with a
slogan “Organ Donation – A Gift for Life”. It was held under the aegis of WHO
and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was held at India Gate
for a mass awareness campaign and our employees took part along with their
families.
An eye donation program conducted by Hyderabad Region, under the auspices
of Eye Bank of India, had an overwhelming 98 employees and their family
members pledging eye donation on death.

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ƒƒ Contribution during Natural Calamities :


SPCL encourages its employees to help and contribute during natural calamities
and disasters. In the recent past, when North Karnataka was ravaged by
floods, the staff of Bangalore Region contributed one day’s salary to the “Chief
Minister’s Relief Fund”. The company also contributed an equal amount. Similar
contributions were made on several occasions in the past.
The company has made substantial contributions for the relief and rehabilitation
of the Tsunami victims in Southern India.

ƒƒ Free Eye Testing Camps :


Many of our Regions have been holding free eye testing camps for the benefit
of construction workers. Two such camps were organized at GVM and CSCT
sites in Greater Noida by the Delhi Region. The company distributed 200 pairs
of spectacles to workers free of cost. The camp was attended by 821 workers,
where vision testing was performed by Ophthalmic teams.
Kolkata Region organized an Eye camp at the Mass Housing Supervisory Training
School for workers of all sites in Kolkata. The camp was conducted with the help
of Rotary Narayan Netralaya and 100 workers were treated and 35 were given
spectacles at subsidized cost.
The Kolkata Region conducted a Health Camp at Guwahati (Assam) for the
workers at Radisson Hotel site in September 2010. It was organized with the
help of a premier govt. hospital.

ƒƒ Blood Donation Camps :


Several blood donation camps are organised by various Regions throughout the
country periodically.
A Blood Donation camp was organized by the Hyderabad Region where 82
donors donated blood for the blood bank.
A similar camp was held at SP Infocity Pune under the supervision of Dinanath
Mangeshkar Hospital, where 160 units of blood was collected and given to the
blood bank of the hospital.
Another camp was organized by Kolkata region where 120 units of blood was
collected and given to blood bank. Employees and workers from Kolkata sites
participated in the event.

ƒƒ Helping Underprivileged Children :


SPCL has been rendering help to the underprivileged children in various forms.
The Kolkata Region conducted Football Match for “Underprivileged Children”
from schools in the age group of 10 to 15 years. Six teams from various schools
of Kolkata participated in the event.
Kolkata Region also organized a summer event for the children of “Schools of
the World”, Tollygunj run by a social welfare organization – AMAVIDA. A batch
of 40 children were taken to Nicco Park for a day and they were provided with
school bags and entertained with breakfast and lunch while they were shown
around the park by the SPCL team.

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ƒƒ Day Care Centres & Schools for Children of Construction Workers :


The children of construction workers have no access to schooling, to health
care and above all to a childhood. The company, in collaboration with various
established NGOs working in this sector has established several centres which
take care of their non-formal education, meals, vaccination, day care and prepare
them for mainstream education. These facilities are organized at all large-size
project sites. There are 8 such centres currently running, with enrolment ranging
from 35 to 100 children, each in the age group 0 – 14 years.

ƒƒ Material Collection drives are organized across all offices of the company for
collection of materials such as clothes, utensils, foot wear, blankets, books; in
addition to monetary contributions by employees during several calamities and
disasters.

In order to unify, streamline, and expand these activities in a more organized


way, and to make CSR an integral part of our Corporate culture, the company
has recently established a separate department at the Corporate level, under the
charge of a Senior executive.

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FULL & FINAL SETTLEMENT
HR Policy Manual EXIT FORMALITIES AND FULL & FINAL SETTLEMENT

N.1.0 NOTICE PERIOD


Adequate notice needs to be given both by the Management as well as by employees
in case of separation from the Company. This is part of the terms and conditions of
appointment and need to be adhered to.

Policy & Procedure :


ƒƒ The notice period applicable currently for different grades is as under :

Sr.
Grades During Probation After Confirmation
No.
1 Grades C002 & 1 Month 2 Months
above
2 All grades upto & 15 Days 1 Month
incl. C001-A
3 Trainees / Temporary 1 Day Not Applicable
4 Retainers / PB 15 Days Not Applicable

ƒƒ Those joined as confirmed employees in Grades C002 & above, will have a notice
(1)
period of 1 month for service upto 1 year and thereafter 2 months on either
side.

ƒƒ The Notice pay, either as a recovery from the employee in case of notice shortfall,
or as a payment from the Company will be on Basic Salary only. Allowances will
not form part of notice pay on either side.

ƒƒ An employee will not be eligible to avail PL during Notice Period. However, an


occasional CL / SL subject to credit may be granted.

ƒƒ The Resignation Acceptance letter given to the employee will communicate the
shortfall in notice, if any.

ƒƒ Any deviations on notice period will have to be approved by the Head HR.

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N.2.0 EXIT INTERVIEWS


One of the priority approaches of our strategy plan is Attracting and Retaining
people. We believe that a variety of factors, such as compensation, values of the
company, culture, working atmosphere, growth potential, etc. are important
factors for Retention. In this context, the feedback of the separating employee
is very valuable for streamlining and strengthening processes that will improve
employee engagement and retention.

The ‘Exit Interview’ is designed to solicit ideas, suggestions and experiences of the
employees leaving the company as to how SPCL may be made a better place to
work.

Coverage : All employees.

Policy Guidelines :
ƒƒ The ‘Exit Interview’ exercise is a sincere attempt to capture the experiences and
views of separating employees during his / her tenure in the company.

ƒƒ No experience letter will be issued without completing the Exit Interview form
by separating employee.

ƒƒ The Feedback from the separating employee will be captured / recorded in the
Exit interview form. (Format attached as HR#N.2.0 / F1).

ƒƒ All significant and relevant points arising out of the exit interview and feedback
by the employee will be communicated to the concerned persons in the
organization. In case of certain sensitive information, to avoid embarrassment,
this feedback will be given only after the employee has left the company.

ƒƒ If it is felt that the decision of an employee to leave is not in his / her best
interest or the company’s best interest, we will try our best to counsel him / her
to change the decision.

Procedure :
ƒƒ When an employee puts in his / her resignation or is planning to leave, HR
should be immediately informed.

ƒƒ There are three sections in the Exit Interview form (A, B & C). Section ‘A’ is to
be filled in by the employee, Section ‘B’ by the HOD / RH and Section ‘C’ by HR
independently.

ƒƒ The Exit Interview should be held as soon as the employee has resigned or
indicated that he is leaving.

ƒƒ The employee, whose exit interview is to be conducted, should be briefed about


the purpose of the exercise and be made to feel comfortable. The exit interview
should be conducted in an unhurried manner, giving full hearing to the leaving
employee.

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ƒƒ The discussion will focus on the reasons for leaving the organization, his new
employer, terms of offer etc. His comments / opinions about the company and
the policies should also be ascertained.

ƒƒ While conducting the interview, we should be sensitive to what is not openly


stated, but implied. The obvious reasons stated for leaving may not be the real
reason, and it would be helpful to find out a little more in-depth so that we
know what areas need improvement.

ƒƒ Immediately after the Exit Interview, the contents of the discussions should be
recorded in the ‘Exit Interview Form’.

ƒƒ HR will meet the employee separately and record the feedback on the exit
interview form. In the regions, it will be done by the Regional HR.

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EXIT INTERVIEW - CUM - DATA FORM


Employee Name : Employee No. :
Grade/Designation : Function :
Date of Joining : Date of Leaving :
Qualification : Age :
Site / Dept. : Region :

(A) To be filled in by the separating Employee:

The objective of this exercise is to collect live experiences and feedback for organisational improvement. Please therefore, be
totally open, candid and forthright.

What are the primary reasons for your separation? (Please 3 )

1. Higher Education
2. Higher Salary / Better Prospects
3. Overseas lob
4. Starting own Business
5. Family Reasons
6. Dis-satisfaction with SP on :
Systems & Processes
Inter-Personal Relationship
Role Responsibilities
Lack of Growth / Promotions / Increment
Work Pressures

1. Please give some details of your reasons for ticking the above:

2. What would you regard as some of your major contributions during your tenure?

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3. Who do you think can replace your position in the organisation?

4. What are some of your Best & Worst Experiences in the Company?

BEST WORST

5. What specifically would have made your stay longer in the Company?

6. Any Suggestions for improvement in the work processes in SP?

Employee Signature

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B

EXIT INTERVIEW - CUM - DATA FORM

Employee Name : _________________________________________ E. No. _________________

Performance Rating (Past 3 years) : ___________ / ___________ /___________

(B) To be filled by HOD / RGM

1. Please reconfirm the stated reasons for separation:

2. It this a Regretful Separation? Give Reasons:

3. Details of future Employer & compensation, where available:

Name & Signature - HOD

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C

(C) To be filled in by HR
1. Discussions with the separating Employee for your own assessment of the case.

2. Do you see any trend in this separation?

3. What specific steps are proposed to correct the situation?

Routing : Form (A) HR -ä Employee -ä HR -ä CEO -ä MD (for levels beyond E001)

(Name & Signature - HR)


Date input in HRIS by ______________________
1000 - 7/2008 - MOP

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N.3.0 GUIDELINES TO EMPLOYEES ON


WITHDRAWAL OF PF / FAMILY PENSION
ACCUMMULATIONS
We have often noticed that most of the employees, when they leave us are in a
dilemma to decide whether they should withdraw the PF accumulations or get it
transferred to the new employer. Many of them, very often make the mistake of
withdrawing the amount.

This is both – statutorily incorrect and also financially imprudent. Prima-facie, there
is a strong case for continuation of the PF / FP membership, and any premature
withdrawal is a very unsound decision.

The best option is to get the accumulations transferred, on your joining another
company.

n.3.1 Benefits to Members if Accumulations


are not Withdrawn :
ƒƒ Member will be eligible for pension provided he has 10 years of total membership
duration, without withdrawal. In case of premature withdrawals, the employee
is at a great disadvantage, having to start afresh again, and has to wait for next
10 years to become eligible for Pension.

ƒƒ Members earn Interest as declared by the Government from time to time on the
accumulations. The rate of interest has been at higher than market rates and
more importantly it is a tax free earning.

ƒƒ PF Accumulations are transferable to anywhere in India.

ƒƒ If membership is retained, a member of the pension fund shall continue to


be member till he attains the age of 58 years. For example if a member has
rendered 15 years eligible service till the age of 58 years, the pension will be
calculated as per following formula :

Pensionable salary x Pensionable service


Monthly pension = ------------------------------------------------------------------
70

Assuming that the pensionable salary on retirement is Rs.6,500/-


and the service is 15 years then the pension payable will be around Rs.1,390/-
per month.

ƒƒ If membership is retained, and the member dies before attaining the age of 58
years, having served for the eligible service of 10 years, on a pensionable salary
at the time of death say, was Rs.5000 pm, then the spouse will get a widow
pension of Rs.1900 per month.

ƒƒ In addition, there will also be ‘Children Pension’ which is @ of 25% of the


‘Widow Pension’ for each child till the age of 21 years.

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ƒƒ There is also a provision for ‘Orphan Pension’ in the event of both parents passing
away. The amount applicable will be 75% of the Widow Pension.

ƒƒ Existing PF members when joining a new organization, will be required to fill the
Form 13, for transfer of accumulations from SPCL Account to the new employer.
This process is handled by the new employer.

ƒƒ If PF is withdrawn before completion of a minimum period of 5 years of


continuous contribution then Income Tax at source is deducted.

Note to Separating Employee :


If the separating employee has asked for withdrawal of his / her PF accumulations,
HR should handover a copy of this note explaining the disadvantages to the
employee for his knowledge and consideration.

In spite of all the above, if an employee still wishes to withdraw PF / FP, he may do
so by obtaining withdrawal forms from the PF Department. However, if the Service
/ PF membership duration is less than 5 years, copies of Form-16 for the last 5
years have to be attached to the withdrawal forms. In the past, non-submission of
Form-16 has resulted in delays in PF settlement, and we would like all employees
to comply with this statutory requirement strictly.

N.4.0 RETIREMENT & SEPARATION RULES


Retirement is a major phase in the life of an employee. It marks a change in his life
pattern, and a different phase starts at this point. In order to facilitate this process
in a planned manner, this policy is issued.
ƒƒ All employees will retire from the services of the company on attaining the age
of 60 years. However, the effective date of retirement will be the last day of the
month in which he / she attains the age of 60 years.

ƒƒ HR will issue a letter to the employee who is attaining the age of retirement,
at least two months before the actual date to enable the employee plan his
retirement. The retiring employee will start the process of full and final settlement
on receipt of this letter.

ƒƒ As is the case with normal separations, the clearance check-list will be filled
up for retirement cases also. The full & final settlement is made based on the
clearance check-list.

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EXIT FORMALITIES AND FULL & FINAL SETTLEMENT HR Policy Manual

N.5.0 FULL AND FINAL SETTLEMENT PROCESS


It is essential that the final settlement is processed with due care, and speed, so
that the employee leaves with a positive feeling towards the company. At the
same time, the company also does not suffer financially or legally which cannot be
recovered later.

Policy & Procedures :


ƒƒ All resignations received should be immediately informed to HOD / PM, who in-
turn will quickly notify HR about it. Speed is the essence here, since it affords an
opportunity to explore alternatives before it is too late.

ƒƒ If the final decision arrived at is to relieve the employee, the resignation duly
accepted by HOD / RH should be forwarded to HR.

ƒƒ HR will issue resignation acceptance letter, clearly stating notice recovery, where
applicable.

ƒƒ If it is felt that the employee is likely to owe some amount to the company, even
after adjusting all dues (except Gratuity), HR should discuss the details and draw
up a payment plan, obtain a cheque for the approx sum owed before a formal
Acceptance letter is processed.

ƒƒ Any service commitment, education bond, EVS etc will also be scrutinized before
the Acceptance letter is issued.

ƒƒ Once the resignation is accepted, HR will initiate the final settlement process,
beginning with the Exit Interview formalities.

ƒƒ The leave card of the employee is to be submitted to HR for updations and


advising leave encashment as applicable.

ƒƒ After the resignation acceptance letter is issued, HR will issue a clearance


form (HR#N.5.0 / F2) to the employee to obtain ‘No Dues’ from all concerned
departments. Only on receipt of this clearance form and the Exit Interview form,
HR will process final settlement.

ƒƒ After completing all formalities, Accounts will communicate to the employee the
details of payment / dues to / from the employee. Final settlement payment are
processed through the payroll, and hence it is important to meet the very next
payroll cycle, failing which the settlement will get delayed by atleast 1 month.

ƒƒ A separating employee must forward a specific request in writing as regards


withdrawal of Gratuity, where applicable. Confirmation is also needed on what
is intended to be done on the Superannuation accumulation, if applicable.

ƒƒ The last 1 month’s salary of a separating employee will be paid along with the
final settlement.

Rev. No. 1
N-10 Issue Date: Nov 2011
HR#N.5.0 / F2

Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd.


To : Head - Human Resources,
Gresham Assurance House,
Mumbai
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
(To be completed by the separating Employee and submitted to HR prior to relieving date)

Empl Name _________________________ ERP No. ___________________ Cadre ______________________


Dept ______________________________ Region _____________________ Location ____________________
Designation _________________________ Date of joining, as regular Employee / ET / MT as applicable ______
Date of leaving

DEPARTMENT LOCATION OUTSTANDING, IF ANY NAME & SIGNATURE OF THE


PERSON CERTIFYING DUES
HAVE BEEN SETTLED

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT


(Charge handing over, reconciliation, etc)
ADMINISTRATION
- Leased Accommodation, if any, deposit/Notice
to land lord
- Company Car

- Company Telephone / Mobile Handset

- Any Credit Card given by the Company

- Calculator

- Tools

LIBRARY
- Library Books / Company Literature
REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT I ACCOUNTS
- Cash
- Advances pending
- LTA, Balance

- Medical Balance

- Any other

- Last Salary Paid till

- Loan balance, if any

- Vehicle Scheme Car, deposit amount, WDV as


of date of leaving
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT
- Computer / incl. Lap Top, Software, Password,
Printer, Fax
- E-mail ID Deactivation

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REGIONAL ADMIN / HUMAN RESOURCES
- Details & Amt. to be recovered in case of
Educational bond
- Notice shortfall # day for recovery

- Days payable for the month (# days since the


last salary)
- Privilege Leave balance for Encashment
(Indicate recovery, if balance is Negative).
(Leave Card in original, to be attached, duly
updated).
- Identity Badge

State clearly what action you wish to take in respect of the following : (Please refer Policy No. N.3.0)

SEPARATING EMPLOYEE

1. Provident Fund Transfer / Withdraw

2. Superannuation Transfer / Withdraw / Not Applicable

3. Gratuity Withdraw / Not Applicable

I attached herewith :

1. Application for withdrawing Superannuation dues.


2. Application for withdrawing Gratuity, if applicable.

DECLARATION BY THE EMPLOYEE :


1. I agree to reimburse the total amount against my personal bills that may be received by the company, after being relieved.

2. I confirm that I have no unused / open air ticket with me.

3. I confirm that I have handed over files / working papers, etc. to ______________________

4. I am not/ I am a LAN user, and I have handed over my directory to my Superior _________________________

5. I confirm having taken possession of vehicle Regn No. _________________________Make____________________ 4 wheeler


sold to me for a consideration by Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd, along with the necessary transfer documents; on this day
______________at______________am/pm. The current meter reading is ________________________ kms. I undertake to effect
transfer of this vehicle out of the ownership of Shapoorji Pallonji & Co. Ltd, at the earliest, and also commit myself fully
responsible for any consequences arising hereafter from the use of this vehicle.

Signature of Employee
Address for remittance of my dues / future correspondence :

Signature

Employee HOD Human Resources

Date

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