Social responsibility of business organisation towards employees
The survival and success of an organization largely depend on the efficiency of its workforce.
Social responsibility of business organizations towards employees can be briefly explained as follows:
1. Job Security : The organisation should provide job security to its employees. The workers should not be kept temporarily for a long time. They must be given permanent jobs. Keeping workers temporarily is an insult to the workers and they may not be willing to work with commitment and dedication.
2. Monetary Factors: Workers should be paid adequate wages and other incentives like a bonus, medical allowance, travelling allowance, etc. Prompt payment often results in higher motivation to the workforce. There should be increment and revision in wages.
3. Working Conditions: The workers should be provided with good working conditions. There should be adequate lighting and ventilation. Noise, dirt and dust pollution should be avoided. There should be proper working hours with rest pauses.
4. Healthy and Safety Measures: The company should take adequate measures to protect the health of its employees. They should be provided with canteen facilities and medical facilities. Proper maintenance of machines and building must be done to prevent accidents.
5. Proper Personnel Policies: There must be proper personnel policies in respect of transfers, promotions, recruitment, training, etc. For instance, there should be sound promotion policy.
1. Promotion by Seniority at lower levels.
2. Promotion by Merit at higher levels.
6. Grievance Procedure: There should be a proper grievance procedure to handle employees complaints. Any complaint of the employee must be immediately sorted by following a suitable grievance procedure.
7. Employees Welfare: Large Organizations must provide proper welfare facilities to the employees such as :
* Canteen facilities
* Creche facilities
* Recreation facilities
* Restrooms
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