• As on March 2023, Airtel, India's telecom giant,
employs over 52000 permanent and contractual employees, creating a diverse mix of work experiences for employees. • Airtel recognizes its employees as its biggest strength and has been Investing in its people's skills and well- being. It has spent 211,161 hours training its employees. • Airtel has emerged as a top recruiter at premier Indian institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). • Airtel provides various training programs tailored to equip employees with the latest skills and knowledge relevant to their roles like Airtel Leadership Academies, Airtells,etc. These programs cover technical know-how, soft skills, leadership development, and future-ready skills like AI and data analytics. • Airtel is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, setting ambitious diversity goals and implementing initiatives to attract and retain talent from underrepresented groups. • Airtel has ambitious plans to increase the share of women in the workforce to 20% by FY 2024-25. • Airtel prioritizes the well-being of its employees by providing comprehensive maternity and paternity leave benefits, acknowledging the importance of supporting individuals during significant life events.
[Note: I have sourced this data mainly from annual report
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INTRODUCTION
Bharti Enterprises has successfully focused its strategy on telecom while straddling diverse fields of business. From the creation of 'Airtel', one of India's finest brands, to becoming the largest manufacturer and exporter of world class telecom terminals under its 'Beetel' brand, Bharti has created a significant position for itself in the global telecommunications sector. Bharti Tele-Ventures is today acknowledged as one of India's finest companies, and its flagship brand 'Airtel', has over 4018 million customers across the length and breadth of India.
While a joint venture with TeleTech Inc., USA marked Bharti’s successful foray into the Customer Management Services business, Bharti Enterprises’ dynamic diversification has continued with the company venturing into telecom software development. Recently, Bharti has successfully launched an international venture with EL Rothschild Group owned ELRO Holdings India Ltd., to export fresh Agri products exclusiv