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EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
The future belongs to thoseorganisations, which havethe awareness to keepchanging their managementstyles and systems intune with the changingkaleidoscope of the externalenvironment, and also withthe hopes and aspirations ofits own people.Mr. Aditya Vikram BirlaFounder - Aditya Birla Group
Our values provideus with our roots andthey provide us withour wings.Mr. Kumar Mangalam BirlaChairman – Aditya Birla Group
A world full of opportunitiesAcross sectorsOur wide network and globalfootprint brings alive ampleopportunities for all our employees.With over seven decades ofresponsible business practices, ourbusinesses have grown into globalpowerhouses in a wide range ofsectors – metals, pulp and fibre,chemicals, textiles, carbonblack, telecom and cement.Across geographiesWe have presence in 36 countrieswith over 1,20,000 employeesbelonging to 42 nationalities.This unique proposition thatonly opens up the world for youto explore, if you are up to thechallenge and prove your mettle.
Welcome toIt is possible to have A world where each day brings a new learningA world where good ideas see the light of the dayA world where career paths extend across continentsA world where individual success is everyone’s successAnd every moment is full of possibilities.At the Aditya Birla Group, we believe in this kind of world.Across businesses Across geographies Across functions Across rolesLearning. Growing. Fulfilling.
Dear Friends,The Employee Value Proposition (EVP) of theAditya Birla Group was launched at theChairman’s Awards on 17th December, 2009.Dr. Santrupt B. MisraDirector, Group Human Resources,CEO, Carbon Black Business andDirector, Chemicals BusinessThe EVP is commonly defined as the total valuean organisation offers its employees in returnfor working for it. It provides the answers to keyquestions of potential employees such as “Whyshould I work with you?”, and that of existingemployees - “Why should I continue workingwith you?”. At a more basic level, it answers themillion-dollar question - “What’s in it for me?”The EVP - ‘A World of Opportunities’encapsulates what makes Aditya Birla Groupspecial as an employer. With the currentexpanse of geographies and sectors, the AdityaBirla Group intrinsically offers its employeesdistinctive clusters of opportunities aroundCareers, Professional Learning and PersonalDevelopment, Recognition for who they areand what they do, and Enriching Their Life asindividuals and citizens. Thus, we believe, atthe Aditya Birla Group, all employees have theseopportunities and more to fulfil their professionaland personal aspirations.While we have embedded a number of peopleprocesses and practices into the Group that drivethis proposition, we have a lot more to do to makethese opportunities meaningful and real to allemployees of the Group.I encourage each one of you to leverage theopportunities that are already available and theones that will come your way to learn, to grow andto fulfil your aspirations. In conclusion, I would liketo emphasise that at the Aditya Birla Group, we canonly be limited by our thoughts and actions, not byopportunities.Together, let us truly make it “A World ofOpportunities.”
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ANORGANISATIONWITH THERICHNESS OFLEGACY ANDFRESHNESS OFYOUTHAditya Birla Group is an organisation whichprovides challenging responsibilities toits young talent. Through its variousGraduate Engineering Traineeprogrammes, business management traineeprogrammes and the Aditya Birla GroupLeadership Programme, fresh campusgraduates can step into projects, which givethem great exposure and prepare them tobe future managers.You can also choose to catapult yourcareer to the next level by joining theGroup Management LeadershipProgramme.At the Aditya Birla Group, we strongly believein betting on people early in their career andvaluing their opinions in every decision wemake. You would always find the right mix ofexperience and youth across levels, and ageis never a criterion for meritocracy to foster.
Our People are our biggestAssets. Creating a learningenvironment that will enableour employees to learn anddevelop continuously is oneof the most critical elementof an organisation’s and ouremployee’s successMr. Thomas VargheseLEARNING ANDDEVELOPMENTGroup Learning VisionTo enable Group businesses to achieve their strategicvision and goals, as well as help employees realise theircareer objectives by enhancing capabilities andeffectiveness via high-quality learning solutions.
LEARN, DEVELOPAND GROW ASPROFESSIONALS!At the Aditya Birla Group, you learn and grow every day withus. Multiple opportunities and platforms are available to honeyour skills and evolve your mindset – whether on the job, inthe classrooms, through projects or via interactions with someof the best minds in the industry (70:20:10). It is aworld of learning opportunities that allows employees toshape their careers in a way they aspire to.
CRAFT YOURGROWTHTHROUGH ‘MYDEVELOPMENTPLAN’My Development Plan is a tool forcontinuously enhancing one’s capabilityto stay relevant in the future. It is atechnology platform that enables youto take charge of your development.All your learning needs from varioussources flow onto a single screen, andan intuitive interface lets you draftyour development objectives andinterventions across functional andbehavioural competencies.
CURATEYOURLEARNINGAt the Aditya Birla Group, there isan entire learning ecosystem. Weprovide you with abundant learningopportunities and enablers, curatedto your convenience. Gyanodaya,the global hub of learning, offersvarious programmes, ranging fromclassroom courses, e-learning coursesvia Gyanodaya Virtual Campus, andjourney programmes. Businesseshave a strong focus on capabilitydevelopment with their academies/universities catering to behavioural,functional and technical needs.Decide to learn and get going.
LEADERSHIPCOMMITMENTThe leadership at Aditya BirlaGroup takes special efforts to getinvolved and stay invested in yourdevelopment. This is reflected throughour coaching and mentoring programs(ABG coaches & Make your mark).Leaders also act as faculty andconduct sessions during the programson relevant topics, known as ‘Leaderteach Leader’.
Gyanodaya is Aditya Birla Group’s leadership development centre and corporateuniversity. It delivers innovative interventions for our senior leaders and alsoenables a culture of learning within the various businesses of the group through: Gyanodaya Virtual Campus: A platform for learning on-the-go using thepower of Artificial Intelligence Functional Academies: Five academies of Sales and Marketing, HR,Finance, IT and Manufacturing enable cutting-edge programmes to drivefunctional excellence Outreach programmes: High-quality behavioural learning and peoplemanagement solutions for emerging leaders to foster overall effectiveness Accelerated Leadership Programmes: Designed for building a leadershippipeline in manufacturing, sales and marketing along with other SeniorLeadership Development interventions. Our leaders are sent to programs ininternational universities like ISB, IIM, Harvard, CEDEP and others. Further,we have a separate programme, Springboard, for high-potential womenmanagers ABG Coaches: In alignment with our quest to create a growth culture,internal coaches are developed through a focused Gyanodaya programme andin Business clusters through ABG Cluster Coaches
Continuing Education Policy: The CEP provides education in the formof online learning, distance education, correspondence and on-campusprogrammes MDP: ‘My Development Plan’ is an online tool for continuously enhancingone’s capability to stay relevant in the future Group Learning Excellence & Application Management: A 7-stagelearning process to drive enhanced business outcomesBusiness-specific interventions: Businesses have robust programmesfor technical and behavioural competencies. ABG Businesses run technicaluniversities/academies like Hindalco Technical University (HTU), UltraTechTraining Centre (UTTC), Aditya Birla Capital University, ABFRL University to namea few.At the Aditya Birla Group, there are plenty of opportunities. Once you ignite thatlearning spark, there’s no stopping you! When this is put to action, ‘knowledgealways begets success’.View the Gyanodaya calendar on Poornata Portal - Poornata My Learning Gyanodaya.Discuss with your manager and Business HR to get nominated.
The Group has alwaysguided me in mydevelopment journey. I wasnominated for programmeslike Personal Effectivenessin Practice (PEP) and Turning Point.Currently, I am part of the CuttingEdge programme, which coverstopics like customer centricity,macroeconomics, and blue oceanstrategy. Not many organisationsinvest in the development of theiremployees, and I feel privilegedbeing part of the Group.- Sanjay VermaPulp & FibreOver the last few years, I havebeen through the ABC LeadershipTalent Development Program(LTDP). Of all the programmes I haveattended in my career, I can say thatthis is the best intervention of myprofessional life. The LTDP programmehas enabled me to build a strongerteam and move into new roles.- Ashish DamaniFinancial ServicesAditya Birla Group is a world ofopportunities with career developmentprogrammes and prospects acrossunits/businesses. I have benefitted fromthe accelerated leadership programme‘Turning Point’, and am currentlyenrolled in the ‘Cutting Edge’programme.- Harendra Singh DagurChemicalsThe last 12 years with the Group have beenan enriching journey. I am part of the RISEprogramme, whose construct makes it acompelling self-reflection place. The design hasa good mix of listening and assessing modelsand frameworks, which pushed me to acquirenew skills. Cross-industry immersions andexecutive coaching sessions have helped meembark on my leadership journey.- Sudhir KumarFashion & RetailABG has been instrumental inhelping me pursue my passion forreading and learning. Gyanodayahas fostered my skills throughdifferent training programmes andworkshops. Through these programmes,I have acquired important insights andfurther improved my leadership skills,which I apply in my day-to-day work.- Senthil NathMetalsAs I moved on through various positions, Ihave broadened my managerial perspectiveand behavioural competencies. TheGyanodaya programmes have contributedimmensely towards my overall growth.Attending the ABG Coach Programby Coaching Foundation of India lastyear transformed my approach to selfdevelopment and helped me understandmyself better.- Kailash PandeyMetals
When you look backon your career, youshould be proud ofthe work and beproud that you triedeverythingMr. Kailash Chandra JhanwarCAREER
LIVE YOURASPIRATIONS – XPLORE,DEVELOP, GROW!You are the catalyst of change in this‘world of opportunities’ – when yougive more, you get much more. Explorevaried experiences across sectors,build on your strengths, take up newchallenges, and grow.
‘GROW WITHIN’YOUR ROLEEach role at Aditya Birla Group iscarefully crafted through a JobAnalysis and Evaluation processand structured meticulously overtime. It is anchored around easy-tounderstand ABG competencies andthe Talent Management Framework.The intuitive performance managementsystem powers your performance,and inputs from externally evaluateddevelopment assessment centreshelp identify and build your strengths.Managers engage in meaningful career,development and performanceconversations through the year andhelp you structure your growth.As you grow, your roles also expandtheir horizons until you are prepared tohandle the next task. We understandand match your aspirations by helpingyou ‘Grow Within’ your role.
‘GROW BEYOND’YOUR ROLEEvery year, leaders invest significant timeto identify talent, complete a potentialassessment and engage in talentreview discussions to help you growin your career and achieve maximumpotential.Once you are ready, the world is yourcanvas – opportunities open up acrosssectors and geographies within the AdityaBirla Group. You are the first one to seean opening on Xplore, well before theexternal world knows about it.As you near completion of an optimumtime in the current role, you can takeownership and search for your next role.As you ‘Grow Beyond’ your role,you need to look at your aspirations.Transition management, mobilityframeworks and everything else fall intoplace, almost magically.
‘GROWTHROUGHOUT’AND BUILD A CAREERGrowth is a continuous journey, andit never stops as you work for theGroup. Our career managementservices give you visibility to careeropportunities and help you make theright decisions.You can choose your mentors, whoare well invested in your growth story.Moreover, you can take up learningopportunities such as short-termassignments, immersion projects tobroaden your horizons. We believe increating leaders who can help usbuild the future.We value your talent and make aconscious effort to map your growthstory to ours, helping you ‘growthroughout’ and build a shining career.At the Aditya Birla Group, you can trulyLive your Aspiration!
Experience the world of opportunities in Careers through: Xplore is a technology platform which enables you to view and apply for rolesavailable across the Group, thereby empowering you to chart your career atABG ABG Competency Framework includes behavioural and functionalcompetencies, which serve as the common yardstick for identifying yourstrengths and development areas, both for current and future roles Talent Management Framework articulates the various processes inTalent Management including 2x2x2 framework, talent segmentationusing 3x3 performance potential grid, talent communication, 360 degreefeedback, transition management, mobility support framework, shortterm assignments/Immersion projects, succession planning and leadershipscorecard Potential Assessment enables the organisation to identify and providedevelopment opportunities potential talent and includes a Development andAssessment Centre (DAC) that is conducted in partnership with renownedexternal partners.
Talent Council is a facilitated engagement process where leaders discuss thetalent pool’s strengths, development areas and potential future roles Know Your Talent (KYT) is a platform for employees to interact with seniorleaders from other businesses Career Conversations and Career Management Services facilitate internalmovement by matching the right employees with available opportunities Xamine is a career navigation suite to gauge your behavioural suitability forcareer paths in ABG based on personality, work preferences, and interests Confluence - Career and Learning Fest
There are immense careergrowth opportunitiesin ABG. My example ofstarting as a managementtrainee in the companyand reaching its top position,Head – Sales and Marketing, showsyou can rise through hard work,commitment, and sincerity. TheGroup provides multiple capabilitybuilding opportunities to individualsby opening up roles across newfunctions, verticals and businesses.- Anurag AngrishCementLearning comes with experience,and my journey with the Aditya BirlaGroup, from consultant to CEO hasbeen deeply enriching. Coaching andmentoring are processes that help youlearn and grow in your journey, and Ihave certainly benefitted from it. I do feel mytop management saw me going through thecoaching process and respected the time andeffort I was willing to put into becoming abetter leader.- Rohit PathakInsulatorsI started on the shop floor and workedmy way up to the front office. I think thatwomen can have any opportunity as long asthey are willing and able to reach up to thatchallenge.- Janette ColeMetalsIn a career spanning more than 25 years, Ihave worked across diverse industries andfunctions. I started my career with MaduraFashion and worked with Sales and BrandManagement Functions. I have been theprincipal Executive Assistant to the Chairman,which helped me build perspectives acrossvarious group businesses. I was appointedthe president of the lifestyle business in2007 and went on to become its CEO in2012. It has been an extremely fulfilling andenriching journey as a professional.- Ashish DikshitFashion & RetailI would like to thankAditya Birla Group for mydevelopment, buildingconfidence in me, and giving megreat opportunities, which I don’tthink I would get anywhere else.- Akisa SirimongkolChemicalsABG focusses a lot on developmentacross levels; therefore, if one iswilling to focus on enhancing theirskills and take up challenging roles,then the sky is the limit. Many ofour leaders today, who had joined asmanagement trainees,have risen through theranks to become leaders.- Suresh SodaniChemicals
We are building ameritocracy, not justof brainpower; but alsoof entrepreneurialpower; vision power,go-getter power andambition power.Mr. Kumar Mangalam BirlaChairman, Aditya Birla GroupREWARDS ANDRECOGNITION
BE THE BEST, GET THE BEST!When you believe in yourself and push your boundaries at Aditya BirlaGroup, it is celebrated. With best-in-class competitive compensation,performance incentive plans aligned to your sector and role, andopportunities to be recognised, your contribution never goesunnoticed. We offer an environment that encourages you to be yourbest, break boundaries and capture new frontiers every day.
REWARDS THATREFLECT YOURCONTRIBUTIONAt the Aditya Birla Group, yourcompensation is at par with the industryyou operate in, ensured via a welldefined statistical and benchmarkingapproach. As you excel in your craftand develop your career, yourcompensation follows.We believe in a ‘culture ofmeritocracy’; when you strive beyondyour limits, it reflects in the variable payfor performance programs. Moreover,we offer several long-term incentiveplans to select employees forperformance excellence.
YOU ARESECUREDAs you work for the Aditya BirlaGroup, our carefully curated benefitprograms ensure your present andfuture are always secured. We offera range of benefits in the lifestyle,protection and retirementdomains, providing security to youand your family.
STAYRECOGNISEDAt the Aditya Birla Group, yourcontribution never goes unnoticed.Excellence is always celebrated, beit via appreciation cards or through unit/business-level recognition and specialpay programs. The ultimate celebrationof success happens at the Group’s annualevent – Aditya Birla Awards.
Experience the world of rewards and recognitions through: Performance Management through PerformNext, and a culture of continuousfeedback through Ping MeFor more information, go to Poornata Portal My Career My Performance Job evaluation and analysis through the Hay methodology Performance differentiation aligning “performance continuum” to “paycontinuum” Annual Compensation Review in line with relevant internal and externalbenchmarks Various short-term incentive plans aligned to your sector, including annual,sales, and production incentive plans, among others A variety of long-term incentive plansFor more information, go to Poornata Portal My Career My Rewards Flexible benefits programs aligned to geographies consisting of lifestyle,protection and retirement benefitsFor more information, go to Poornata Portal My Career My Insurance Various recognition programs at the unit, business and Group level
The Group has severalplatforms related to rewardsand recognition, and forshowcasing your creativityand talent, pervasive at alllevels across businesses.- Amit GoelMetalsI was awarded at theprestigious Aditya BirlaAwards. This was motivation for me toperform more and more to go up andgrow in the group.- Samah ShawkyCarbon BlackI have been working with UltraTech Cementfor over 14 years and have gotten excellentexposure at the plant level. ABG is acompany where I can give time to both workand my family. Programmes like healthcheck-up for employees and theirfamilies are beneficial. I am proud towork with ABG.- Deepak RaiCementAditya Birla Group is an organisationwhich gives you many opportunitiesto excel and empowers you to achievepersonal goals simultaneously. Here,commitment and hard worknever go unnoticed and translatedirectly to career growth andrewards.- Sachin Jain,Financial ServicesI joined Hindalco Hospital as afresher, with a zeal to heal humanity.At Hindalco, I got the support Ineeded to fulfil my dream, throughtimely promotions, moral support, security,and the opportunity to balance both myfamily and professional life.- Neelam TripathiMetalsI am a proud recipient of the Chairman’sAward for Outstanding Leader in 2014.In 2016, I was named as ABG Fellow byour Chairman – and got to work with himdirectly on a special project that had animpact on the entire Group. These awardsand recognition only strengthen my sense ofpurpose – to keep doing the right things tomake our business stronger- Vishak KumarFashion & Retail
We have to create thejoy in whatever you takeup. Seek perfectionin whatever youembark on, you will findexcellence on the wayMr. Kalyan Ram MadabhushiENRICHYOUR LIFE
EXPERIENCETHE BEAUTY OF‘LIFE AT ABG’Everyone plays multiple roles in their life, be it a parent,spouse, son/daughter, or employee. We endeavour to not onlyimprove your life but also that of your family. Our policies andbenefits are designed to cater to your evolving life stages andfacilitate holistic well-being. So, experience the beauty ofliving an enriched life at the Aditya Birla Group.
WE ENSUREYOUR WELLBEINGCare for employees and their wellbeing is the underlying philosophy ofthe Group. Our Wellness AssurancePolicy is crafted to foster a culture ofpreventive healthcare, thus helping youstay healthy and live an enriched life.At times, you may wish to speakto someone and seek guidance onpersonal or professional issues. LifeUnlimited – your friend, guide andconfidant gives you and your family24/7 access to trained professionals.We also provide numerous benefitsfor an important stage in your life– parenthood. The comprehensiveMaternity Support Program includesleaves, flexi work options, as well aspolicies for local commute and worktravel. Similarly, fathers can availPaternity Leave during this joyousoccasion.
WEENSUREYOURSAFETYOur gender-neutral Zero Tolerancepolicy (Prevention of SexualHarassment) provides a safe workenvironment.Our 24x7 Code Red emergencyhelpline stays connected with you andyour family to assist you in case ofexigencies.All our businesses focus big time onsafety at the workplace as an approachto daily life. At the Aditya Birla Group“safety comes first”
WE CAREOur policies are designed to provideyou with favourable work-life balance,ensuring you spend time with yourfamily as you work. The Near RelationsReferral Policy extends the “World ofOpportunities” to your family. You canalso refer your qualified relatives (includingspouse and children) for jobs at the AdityaBirla Group.Depending on your role, our flexi-workguidelines help you balance work andpersonal responsibilities when needed.You can also make a difference tomeritorious students from economicallyweaker sections, including children of ourworkers and supervisors, to pursue highereducation by contributing to AWOOFoundation, a charitable trust.
Life Unlimited: A 24/7, free, confidential, and multi-lingual counsellingservice for you and your family. It is your friend, guide, and confidant, helpingyou deal with any personal or professional issues. Wellness Assurance Policy: Preventive healthcare, which consists ofcomprehensive tests based on your health needs, enabling an enriched life. Maternity Support Program: An inclusive program that enables women toseamlessly integrate their personal and professional commitments throughleaves, flexi work options and policies for remote and outstation work travel. Paternity Leaves: Leaves to help new fathers celebrate and manage animportant milestone in their lives.For more information, go to Poornata Portal My Wellbeing My Care Related Links AWOO Scholarship Program: A registered charitable trust currently helpingover 1500 children from economically weaker sections (including childrenof ABG workers and supervisors) transform their lives through scholarshipsin fields like engineering, medicine, law, management, research and fashionthrough contributions from ABGites.For more information, go to Poornata Portal My Wellbeing My Care AWOO Foundation
Policies encouraging work-life balance:a.Flexi Work Arrangement which enables employees to work from hometwice a month (based on role)b.Compulsory Annual Leave which encourages employees to avail a breakby allowing only 50% of the annual privilege leaves to be carried forwardFor more information, please connect with Business HR. Pratibha Scholarship: The Pratibha Scholarship Program awardsscholarships to support meritorious children of long-serving Aditya BirlaGroup employees in their pursuit of higher education.For more information, go to Poornata Portal My Wellbeing My Care Pratibha Scholarship Zero Tolerance, PoSH Policy: The Aditya Birla Group’s PoSH policy appliesto all employees, irrespective of level, across all Group units and offices.For more information, go to Poornata Portal My Wellbeing My Care Prevention ofSexual Harassment Add More to Life (AMTL) is an initiative, which creates urban and modernlife experiences for employees and families at manufacturing locations.For more information, please connect with Business HR.
ABG had organised aworkshop titled AWOOPilot Project in March2017 for employee’s wivesto explore an array of work-fromhome opportunities online. It wasthe vision at ABG that led her todesign her career comeback, evenfrom a small place like Renukoot.- Surabh ShahMetalsABG has great maternity supportprogrammes and policies likeflexible working time, phase backprogramme, transition guidelines,career management, and leavemanagement. I am ambitious andplan to continue enhancing mycareer prospects.- Snehal ParmarMetalsI got a call from HR, asking how doyou feel working at Vilayat. I and afew women colleagues listed a fewissues. To my surprise all issueswere resolved within a month. Thisis a genuine care and concern thatis reflected within all stakeholdersat the group towards womenemployees.- Prexa ShahPulp and FibreThere is a holistic approach taken, whichbalances the employees’ physical andmental well-being. I adopted a younggirl. While my family was supportive, thesupport from the Group was heartening. Myextended family at work helped me out inevery possible way. I deeply appreciate theemotional support and counsellingsessions, and the paternity leavewas extremely helpful. ABG is afamily away from home.- Akhil Redkar,ABMCPLAt Novelis, we annually go anddo community work outside ofthe regular business. We trulysupport the local communities.- Andreas NickelMetalsI love to stay fit. After work hours,I play badminton, workout in thegym and swim. I am encouragedto make full use of thefacilities in our colony.- Ankit PorwalMetals
WOMENIN ABGMotivating people by shaping theircareers and supporting them at everystep, especially women, is one ofour hallmarks. The Aditya Birla Groupprovides women with an empoweringenvironment that helps them delivertheir best. The Group actively supportsa gender-neutral workplace. Asa ‘woman in ABG’, you have accessto development opportunities tohandle gender-specific challengesthrough the ‘Springboard’ learningprogramme. Additionally, you getcounselling support through ‘LifeUnlimited’, special benefits linkedto different life stages, and a wellstructured maternity supportprogramme focussing on health, careermanagement and transition guidance.
Every day is a new day – eachand every day brings its newjoys, challenges andopportunities.So, I would say, enjoytoday to the fullest, give iteverything you have.Mr. Kumar Mangalam BirlaChairman, Aditya Birla Group
Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt. Ltd.Aditya Birla Centre, ‘C’ Wing, 3rd Floor, S.K. Ahire Marg, Worli, Mumbai 400 030, India.Telephone: 91 2 2499 5000, 91 22 6652 5000 Website: www.adityabirla.com
The Employee Value Proposition (EVP) of the Aditya Birla Group was launched at the Chairman's Awards on 17th December, 2009. The EVP is commonly defined as the total value an organisation offers its employees in return for working for it. It provides the answers to key questions of potential employees such as "Why
