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Driving Employee Happiness at Workplace

Employee happiness is not just about providing a few additional perks and annual appraisals. Every organization does that and there has to be a specific differentiating factor between you and others to ensure employee satisfaction indicators are at an optimum level. The global landscape of workforce management is evolving at a rapid pace. Organizations need to adopt an innovative approach to ensure that employees are content. A satisfied employee is the foundation of progressive work culture which in turn aids tremendously in boosting productivity levels. A holistic approach in terms of human resource management has become the need of the hour and we, at Hexaware have been taking several proactive steps on this front.

Hexaware’s work culture is its biggest strength. At work, we have a diverse workforce who, over the years have adapted themselves to deliver terrific results through seamless collaboration. A large credit for this culture goes to our various employee well-being initiatives whose core focus is to foster team spirit. The feeling of oneness can be created by developing empathy and inculcating a habit of looking at the bigger picture. And employees can start looking at the bigger picture only if they are content in their own personal as well as professional spheres.

Our initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) are one of the many Hexaware initiatives focused on employee happiness. Through EAP, employees are provided with counseling on various professional as well as personal issues round the clock. Such programs are a great way of conveying our unending support and acknowledgment for their contributions to Hexaware. An employer and employee relationship must transcend geographical limitations especially considering the current virtual environment.

Through programs like #WeDifferent, Hexaware has taken another giant step in spreading happiness in the workforce. The program celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness which in turn plays a massive role in making each employee feel welcome. Such inclusive measures are critical in keeping employee spirits high and fostering mutual growth.

For the last 3 decades, Hexaware has created a unique brand identity through its dynamic work culture and employee engagement measures. We thrive on feedback and employees are often encouraged to voice their opinions. Our human resource management tools are designed on this very principle where every feedback is treated as valuable learning. Hexaware’s policy-making is a reflection of our employee voices and this is why have been immensely successful in creating an environment of trust and growth.

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Recent Trends in Talent Management

The last couple of years brought a massive overhaul in the ways businesses function as well as the way they approach workforce management. Empathy, collaboration, and agility became the buzzwords and the organizations that couldn’t board this ship of change saw massive attritions or worse- a premature closure. Talent management has now become a topmost priority for organizations the world over. From real-world to virtual to hybrid models now, organizations are undergoing rapid change, and organizations need to introspect quickly on the effectiveness of their talent management systems. Many organizations have successfully adapted to the emerging trends in this sphere and resultantly are doing much better than their respective industry standards. While the needs of each sector is dynamic and there’s no one solution to all problems, here are the most commonly followed talent management trends that have emerged as a silver bullet to many.

Dynamic HCM This has been one of the core focus areas for Hexaware and is something that we actively track to analyze and resolve employee concerns. Human Capital Management tools have existed for quite some time but it’s in the last few years that the majority of organizations have started utilizing them to their true potential. These tools are not just a database of employees but their pulse! A successful HCM tool can play a vital role in nurturing and even retaining talent. These tools are now being made to understand the voice of employees and are engaging them more effectively leading to enhanced employee interactions and high satisfaction levels. Dynamic HCM tools have become an increasingly popular method to improve talent experience and a proactive approach in this aspect will take you miles.

Upgradation of L&D Modules It’s about time organizations evolve from the monthly seminars and training sessions in the name of learning and development. These sessions add absolutely no value and do more harm than good. The recent pandemic was one of the glaring examples of the failure of many L&D systems. It was the first time a large number of our talent pool experienced remote work and many organizations quite visibly suffered because of a lack of training on this front. This ended up wasting some crucial business hours in many cases.

The organizations that successfully surfed the wave of change were the ones that were well trained and prepared in advance. Robust and interactive sessions with real-world applications are the way to go and Hexaware’s Maverick programme does exactly this by empowering the employees and fostering their growth. It is designed to keep the young talent on top of the game from day one. The training programmes provided through Hexavarsity run throughout the year and are not a one-time event. These sessions boost employee confidence and add value to their work. Similarly, even for the more seasoned employees, we have programmes that aim to widen their spectrum and give them deeper insight into critical business functions and their global applications. This plays a pivotal role in shaping them into future business leaders.

Empathetic Approach Businesses that have championed empathy in their approach have historically been more successful than the ones that were numbers-focused. This is primarily because employees value an organization and show more loyalty if it has ears for them. Affable top management and a crystal clear communication channel are the need of the hour. At Hexaware, employee welfare activities have been an integral part of our functioning for decades. It’s absolutely essential that employees are in the best state of mind and are bereft of any distress. Our initiatives like Amelio Assist Programme where we provide nanny care and home learning for employees with children between 6 months to 6 years is one such endeavour. In addition to this, our Pay it forward initiative, mental and physical well-being sessions and flexible working hours have done wonders in employee satisfaction growth leading to effective talent management.

Diversifying Talent Pool Conscious hiring decisions that revolve around bringing demographic and cultural variety to your talent pool are on the rise. A diverse talent pool brings a wider perspective to business along with fresh ideas that foster growth. The evolving global business landscape has made it pertinent to have a diverse talent pool that understands and connects to different contexts. This makes every employee feel valued and helps immensely in talent retention and management

Remote Management and Collaborations Remote work has become an integral part of our workspace. This implies a change in not just work locations but also in management style. Managers need to be more collaborative and inclusive in their approach to their teams. Organizations world over are investing heavily in infusing empathy and enhancing collaborative culture in their leadership teams. These attributes are playing a critical role in employee engagement and many business leaders are now warming up to this reality.

Workforce management trends will continue to evolve at a rapid pace in the coming days. This is why Hexaware has been making conscious decisions to adopt an agile approach that enhances employee satisfaction. And it’s time business leaders across the globe invest in a robust talent management system and ensure the employees are heard.

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Effectively Managing Workplace Distraction

If you have ever found yourself working on a project, only to be distracted by something else, then you know how frustrating it can be.

Distractions are a fact of life in the workplace. Employees can be distracted by colleagues, managers, or even the company itself. While it is impossible to eliminate distractions entirely, there are some ways to minimize their impact on your employees’ productivity.

In this post, we’ll talk about how to manage time more effectively, especially with the Interval Training Principle.

The Interval Training Principle

The Interval Training Principle suggests that short bursts of intense concentration followed by short breaks will produce better results than longer periods of more moderate focus (or even less focus).

The idea behind interval training is simple: You work at a high level of intensity for a short period of time and then you rest or recover. The intervals can be as long as you like, but they’re usually between 15 seconds and 5 minutes in length.

This principle applies just as well to managing workplace distractions as it does to managing exercise regimens and diets. In fact, many fitness trainers use interval training because it is an effective way to get results — both physically and mentally — without requiring a great deal of time or effort.

Interval training can be used to improve many things, including speed and strength. But it’s also useful for managing distractions at work. The interval training principle helps you focus on one task at a time by giving yourself periods of rest between tasks.

For example, if you have four tasks that need to get done today, you could structure your day like this:

Task 1: High-intensity work — 30 minutes

Task 2: Rest — 15 minutes (or more)

Task 3: High-intensity work — 30 minutes

Task 4: Rest — 15 minutes

At Hexaware, all the employees are also eligible for free Udemy courses. This may not appear to be a benefit to many individuals, but it is. Consider that for a moment. How much can you learn for free if you spend half an hour on UDEMY every day? You are also not required to pay for it and it provides an excellent learning environment. You can learn new skills on Udemy for a change of pace after your high-intensity work too.

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5 Strategies To Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Modern-day professionals working across all sectors today are kept awake with the thought, “I don’t deserve this success.”

According to a study in 2020, up to 82% of high achievers usually experience an underlying ‘fear of being discovered as a fraud’. In short, when a person feels like they haven’t performed adequately or that they don’t deserve recognition for their achievements, it is called imposter syndrome. A large chunk of professionals, from the biggest business moguls to many high net worth individuals face this syndrome in their lifetime.

Many of them struggle with feelings which make them feel like a fraud, or tell them that they are conning everyone into believing that they are good at what they do. They spend their time, effort and energy to successfully achieve goals that most only dream of, only to be met with this debilitating imposter syndrome.

Today, the boom in digital and social media has made it easier to compare ourselves to others and ultimately drown in self-doubt. Imposter syndrome is quite consistently found across all genders and ages but these sentiments can often be aggravated by workplaces that witness

Unhealthy and rigid competition

Poor communication about expectations and improvement

Absence of diversity and mentorship

This fosters feelings of inability to internalize their wins, looking at their failures under a microscope and a feeling of not deserving the position they hold. If you recognise that this person is you, the good news is that today researchers have come up with strategies to help you deal with such feelings. Here are 5 strategies you can adopt to change your mindset and overcome Imposter Syndrome:

Recognise what you’re feeling and be honest with yourself about your achievements. Imposters often suffer from chronic self-doubt that creeps in due to constant comparison and thinking about all the mistakes that have been made. Turn around these thoughts, recognise and list down all of your successful endeavours. Approach your life with objectivity, like it was your friend’s life and not yours.

You need to do a personal SWOT analysis to recognise where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Start by mapping out your natural strengths, your negative work habits, any roadblocks you are facing and your goals for the future. Draw out useful conclusions matching your strengths to your opportunities and find areas that you can convert into arenas to explore.

Track all your projects and make a list of all your successes. Keep a log or make a digital portfolio of your milestones and share it with friends and family. It is not only important but also rewarding to share and celebrate your successes with your loved ones

The added pressure you put on yourself to prove your worth to others can make it more difficult for you to even accomplish simple tasks. There is a belief that you must work longer hours, to the point of being the last person to leave and invest more energy in order to achieve the same goal.

One of the biggest fears of a person with imposter syndrome is facing failure. A dented self-esteem, coupled with an inability to internalize and celebrate their successes means that they keep trying to chase a goal that keeps moving further away. Every professional carries along their series of failures to then reach a point of accomplishment. It is important for you to accept that it is okay to fail sometimes. Learning from failure is what will keep you going up the ladder of success. Running your life on a rigid self-defeating belief system can be suffocating, and getting rid of it is not at all easy. However, you need to learn to trust your true self and your abilities more, in order to live a life where you can succeed and celebrate that success, happily.

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Why is Humour in the Workplace Good for Us?

Humour is a very important aspect of one’s life. For many people, it is even a coping mechanism from stress and sadness. But cracking jokes at inappropriate times or around unfamiliar people can be a gamble. Humour at the workplace is something like this too. If you crack an inappropriate joke at your workplace, you may land in trouble. But the right kind of humour at the workplace can do wonders in maintaining good relationships with your co-workers.

Humour at the workplace can lighten the mood of the whole office. The whole environment in the office can be made more comfortable. People can then communicate freely with each other, dissolving the tension in the atmosphere. A humorous workplace and the employees who live up such cultures are proven to have better productivity. There is higher job satisfaction and it eventually leads to better employee retention too. Humour has been a tool to develop relationships for a very long time. Employees who laugh with each other make a good bond between themselves and feel safer and more open with each other.

As humour makes an office environment comfortable, employees can be more creative. The employees then would have more bandwidth and they might be willing to take on more tasks. Being more comfortable and willing to take more risks will lead to finding creative and effective solutions to problems. When senior employees use humour to communicate with their juniors, they create a sense of belonging and a sense of trust between one another. This makes them more likeable and approachable.

We, at Hexaware, like to keep the mood relaxed and easygoing in the office. Hence, we encourage our employees to be open and make friends with one another. We firmly believe that humour and lightheartedness in the workplace can improve their performance, provide stress relief and give certain job satisfaction to our employees. For the same, we also have an amphitheatre and a gaming parlour where you can hang out with your co-workers and have a good laugh. To know more about Hexaware Life, click here.

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Why Opportunities at the Workplace are Important

Searching for opportunities to learn new things and grow is part of the learning process. The key to success for any company is providing opportunities to its employees. It gives them a chance to be a better version of themselves, and also benefits the company. Some studies show that one of the top reasons to leave a particular job was “lack of opportunities to grow.” Many companies fail to engage their employees at work. Instead, they assign work and expect it before a particular deadline. Employees feel stagnant and unmotivated when they think they can not engage or grow in work or similar activities.

Just like other fields, people with an IT career excel when they have some distinct characteristics that place them apart from others. One of these characteristics is the Willingness to Learn and Grow. Growth is a significant aspect of an employee’s work life, especially in the tech industry, as technology advances every now and then. Keeping up with the technology becomes a hassle if the company does not encourage learning the latest technological advancements. It not only affects the company, but it also becomes difficult for the employee’s personal growth. Companies often find their current employees underqualified when they can’t keep up with the present technology. Contrary to popular belief, a company must identify the requirements for growth and provide opportunities to its employees. Now, this is exactly what Hexaware does.

Opportunities provided at Hexaware Talking about providing opportunities for their employees, Hexaware has some of the best training programs for freshers and experienced employees. It helps our employees gain the required knowledge to u-level and advance in their career. Also, longer tenure means more opportunities to grow financially too. Moreover, Hexaware has programs that benefit employees who have worked for long periods and provide them with opportunities to develop their skills and finances.

With opportunities to grow in terms of skill, it becomes necessary for Hexaware to reward its Extraordinary Employees with higher positions. These include more extensive duties, responsibilities, higher pay, and access to some exclusive clubs.

Hexaware recognizes the importance of personal growth in its employees’ lives too. Hence, we provide a platform for Employees to support each other. Hexaware’s employees need to be well-connected and share a good bond with one another. This also enables the company to work efficiently. A networking platform called Yammer facilitates internal communication for this purpose.

Some of the programs at Hexaware that focus on presenting its employees with learning opportunities are -

Ignite Ignite is a Leadership Development Program at Hexaware that focuses on improving action orientation, boosting creativity amongst the leaders and the management. Ignite mainly focuses on improving the five key competencies — Strategic Thinking, Accountability and Ownership, Planning, Collaboration, and Customer Focus.

Evolve Evolve is a Role-Based Certification Program that focuses on amping up the current skillset of its employees to match the current market trends, helping them Evolve.

Mavericks Mavericks is a Full-Stack Developer Training Program followed by Technology-Focused Training. The Mavericks Program is designed specifically for freshers from Engineering and Non-Engineering Backgrounds with a specific approach, ‘Learning to Learn’ and ‘Learn by Doing.’

These are just some of the many reasons employees find Hexaware one of the best places to work at. Many workplaces consider including these initiatives in their company culture to encourage their employees’ professional and personal growth.

Most of us look for growth in the industry and need an environment that encourages it. In that aspect, Hexaware is where you can keep growing and reinventing yourself while working the regular 9–5. Hexaware also gives access to free Udemy courses to all its employees. To add to it, they have various programs that encourage employees from all levels to upskill. This helps you stay up-to-date in an industry that is changing quite rapidly.

For these reasons and many more, Hexaware is one of the best IT companies preferred by freshers and experienced people. With that we hope, You now see an Opportunity for yourself too.

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Why is Communication Important at the Workplace?

One of the most important aspects for a company to run smoothly is good communication. Employees show an increase in productivity and have boosted confidence when they are able to freely communicate with their superiors as well as subordinates. Also, employees who can communicate freely and effectively are considered assets to the company.

How Does Hexaware do it?

We at Hexaware are open to communication because it leads us to be innovative, productive and peaceful because we know our employees’ individual and teamwork capabilities. Communication at the workplace is not only limited to the things mentioned above but it also helps in building relationships, minimizing errors and having a team to depend on.

Having a good communication strategy and following it is not always an easy task. Even managers struggle with it sometimes. The key is trying, with time it will always get easier. When employees are comfortable with giving and receiving feedback and constructive criticism, they can’t be comfortable with receiving and giving compliments for their achievements and this affects their willingness to put up good work.

Some ways in which we at Hexaware ensure there is good communication in the company are:

Ensuring everyone gets a chance to speak Speaking and listening - together make for good communication. Some would argue that listening is the most important end of communication. While in a meeting, it is just as important to listen to the person speaking as it is to speak yourself and put forth your ideas and doubts. Keep in mind not to interrupt people while they are speaking and managers will make sure you get your chance to speak.

For example, the Leadership Lantern Series where the focus of the series is to connect the leaders from the company to the employee. In this leadership connect program, leaders speak on various topics right from emerging trends to some essential initiatives by Hexaware, new offerings, etc.

Decide the appropriate means of communication There are some messages that require formal mail, some messages that require a note or just a ping. Some messages are so important that you must give it to them face to face. Deciding the correct means of communication enables us to feel the tone and the importance of the message conveyed.

Dragging out the message can also lose its importance because it feels boring to give it any attention. The message should be short, crisp and easy to understand. It is not safe to assume that the other person understands what you are saying. And it is advisable to ask questions if you do not understand something. Asking and encouraging employees to ask questions helps them gain a better understanding of the message. Hexaware makes sure that its employees get enough autonomy to voice their opinion.

Being Open-Minded Open-mindedness can go a long way in communication as it enables you to enter a discussion free of judgement and prejudice. It will give the people participating in the discussion confidence to put forth new ideas and improvements which will benefit the company. This especially helps the women employees at Hexaware and creates a safe workspace for them.

If you go in with a preconceived mind, you will be quick to shut down people and they will be less inclined to share new ideas and the conversation will be less honest which ultimately damages the company. If you keep an open mind and listen to the other person you may even find your opinion changed by the end of it!

Use the proper tool for communication Be it a video conference, mail, message, phone call or face-to-face communication, each communication tool has its importance. Messaging can be the main source of communication among co-workers, video conferencing would be the main source when communicating with clients or superiors and subordinates for meetings. Mail can be effective if you want to relay a message that requires one-way communication. We have a solid communication chain, we ensure to use good communication tools like Yammer for conveying appropriate messages especially because we are working remotely.

In today’s world, communication is gaining more and more importance as the pillar of success of a company. At Hexaware, we ensure that our employees are listened to and given importance. These practices combined with effective communication strategies have proven to be very beneficial for Hexaware.

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How Hexaware is expanding the ability to work remotely. Know More

It’s safe to say remote work isn’t going anywhere. That’s why it’s important for corporate leaders to understand the benefits of remote work and why they need to invest in it. The COVID-19 pandemic has made organizations rethink their approach to fit the idea of the remote. The pandemic has forced employers to test remote work and results have shown no dip in productivity despite the stress and uncertainty associated with a global pandemic. Imagine the potential of remote work in better conditions. Hexaware was able to tap into this quite early on.

Some of the ways Hexaware is expanding the ability to work remotely are: 1. Communication is the key Open communication within the organization can increase total productivity and help create strong interpersonal relationships among the employees. It can also help to bridge the gap between the managers and senior-level employees to mid-level and freshers. Hexaware uses Yammer - an online platform - to help its employees network as well communicate within the organization easily and effectively.

2. Hexaware Leadership Lantern Series Providing a lamp in the darkness to its employees, the experts of their respective fields on the company regularly took sessions where they shared valuable lessons, tips, and insights that helped employees stay motivated, dispel anxiety and fear and stay aware and updated with all that is happening. Some of the topics discussed were Coping with anxiety and panic during Covid-19, the myths and beliefs of the Covid vaccination, the precautions/measures to counter the 2nd wave of Covid, understanding Covid better, the role of nutrition in health & Immunity, pranayam & yoga for your added protection against Covid 19. There was also an exclusive session to address employee queries on Covid 19, as well as a special session on Supporting our Hexaware kids during the pandemic- during Covid and beyond.

3. Fighting-it-Together (FIT Project) Hexaware’s project to enable everybody to have healthy mental and physiological health was a blessing for many who suffered the stress of working at home for such a long time.

4. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Similar in nature to the FTI Project, EAP gives free confidential counseling to help employees deal with their problems on both, the personal and professional front.

The biggest challenge, especially for companies that are not tech-savvy is the lack of readiness to support the massive surge in employees being asked to telecommute. They don't have the technology at their disposal or budgets to ramp up remote working quickly. There is also the question of security and data backups, especially when employees are using their personal devices.

To bridge this gap and to prepare businesses for a new model of working, Hexaware is also helping other businesses ramp up their remote working facilities by providing desktop and application solutions that can be deployed or extended in less than 48 hours.

How will they help? 1. These virtual desktops and applications will provide flexibility and elasticity to businesses that are aiming to deploy remote working solutions. 2. Cloud-based delivery lowers cost and improves manageability. 3. Enterprise applications can be accessed securely anywhere and on any device.

Incorporating remote work policies into your business plan will help businesses scale up rather than scaling down. Hence, they need to make some conscious choices, following the example of Hexaware.

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Building a Culture of Learning at Hexaware

Hexaware provides a highly conducive atmosphere for nurturing a learning culture. Today, not many companies understand what Hexaware has understood quite early on, and hence what growth you have here you might not have at any other IT company. Whether you are a fresher or a professional with good experience in your hand, there are learning opportunities here for everyone. Here are some of these programs:

Mavericks Training Program Mavericks is a program run for the freshers but it starts even before you join and goes on till onboarding. The program helps freshers become job-ready even before they join. This program is easily one of the best training programs in the IT industry. There are two subcategories - the Regular Mavericks program and Premier Mavericks Program. In the Regular Mavericks program, you have a full-stack foundation course that lasts up to 11 weeks. While in the Premier Mavericks Programs, you have 3 weeks of soft skill training, followed by 6 weeks of foundation training, another 6 weeks of stream-specific training (product engineering/automation/analytics/digital/innovation), and lastly 2 weeks of internship.

Leadership Lantern Series An initiative whose focus is to connect the leaders from the company to the employee. In this leadership connect program, leaders speak on various topics right from emerging trends to some essential initiatives by Hexaware, new offerings, etc.

Hexaware Future Leaders Program A leadership program that grooms the employees to become visionaries and future leaders. The candidates joining this program undergo a month of holistic training to get a 360-degree view of the business and the industry. To grow through this program your inherent skills, prior experience, and interest areas play a major role. Through a mini project, candidates are challenged to broaden their horizons and bring out their leadership skills. You will serve job roles on a rotation basis covering all business functions like Solutions and Pre-Sales, The Innovation Lab, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Functions, Global Bid Management, etc.

Rising W@H (Women @ Hexaware) In collaboration with the HR department, W@H has developed a leadership program called Rising W@H which mentors and supports women who have the potential and desire to become business leaders. The program comes with support from national and international business schools, projects, and development opportunities with women leaders inside and outside the organization.

Other programs/initiatives There are programs like Evolve, Jumpstart, and Catapult that are also designed for employees to help them achieve their professional aspirations. It also provides free access to UDEMY courses and runs Hexavarsity for learning and Development inside the organization.

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Hexaware has set a gold standard in the opportunities provided in the workplace culture for young IT professionals. This is a place where you are truly nurtured and taken care of like a family.

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Paving the road for women in Technology | Hexaware

It is the 21st century where the largest corporations are operated by powerful men as their henchmen. Do you see any problem with that sentence?

If you don't, then you probably do not realize the gravity of the situation. According to an EY research, companies with at least 30% women in leadership can achieve up to a 6% increase in their net margins. However, only five countries have up to 30% women in corporate leadership. It can be argued that a lot of big companies like IBM, GM, or Mondelēz International have/had female CEOs or that there is a significant increase in the number of women employees in the workforce, but then why are the numbers still so low?

The reality is still stark. Especially for women in leadership roles. The question is why are the numbers of women entrepreneurs or women leaders at such a low rate when the workforce gender gap is reducing?

We have to find the grassroots of this problem to really find its solution. In the tech industry, which is infamously known to be having the lowest female workforce, corporations need to find a solution and fast. An intervention is necessary.

By taking a leaf out of Hexaware's initiatives and policies to bridge the gender gap, we can try to understand what more the corporate world needs to do, to build an environment for future women leaders.

1. Hire talent, sans the gender. Hexaware's policy when hiring new employees is simple. They hire pure talent. There is no discrimination regarding where people come from, which gender they belong to or what language they speak. The company's commitment to building a diverse cross-cultural team is the reason why currently, 30% of Hexaware's workforce is female, and this number is growing.

2. Give them a solid space to rejoin the workforce. A lot of female employees take a break as they are culturally seen as the caretaker of their growing families. The corporate world is not easy to enter once you take a break. This needs to change. Hexaware is currently focusing on policies that help women who have taken a break to rejoin the workforce and eventually reach higher-level positions.

3. Helping create a work-life balance. Many companies have now brought the change by giving maternity leaves, menstrual leaves, work-from-home policies, etc. so that the work-life doesn't take over their personal life. We have to respect biological differences while making steady progress to bridge the gender gap. Hexaware’s sabbatical policy called Mother’s Shift allows for great flexibility in terms of work schedule, as well as the crèche at the organization’s offices in Chennai helps them take care of their kids while they work.

4. Encouraging female representation and investing in their higher education. At Hexaware, there is a separate body called Women@Hexaware which encourages as well as represents the female voices within the company. Together with the HR department, W@H has initiated an educational program where high-potential women get higher education from a premier Business School complete with learning projects and assessments; an assigned mentor to help bridge any skill gaps and the opportunity to take on a live project of strategic importance.

Corporate organizations have to be the flag bearers in creating the change and commit to equal representation of women in the workforce and the boardroom. Keeping this in mind, Hexaware is leading by example.

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Building Employees for tomorrow | Hexaware

Being an IT enthusiast and a part of this industry for almost half a decade now, I can see what the need of the hour is for the industry. There is a plethora of talent out there. They just need the right resources and direction. With that, they can become the best of the best leaders. A lot of companies are changing the game internally. One such name is Hexaware. In fact, in 2021, they have rolled out a new purpose statement of ‘Creating smiles through great people and technology’. Certified as a 'Great Place to Work', this company has been recognized to train the next generation of leaders with their many learning and development programs.

Their program called Mavericks is one of the top training programs for freshers currently in the market. It is one of its kind programs run by Hexaware to train its future employees while still in college. Yes, the 16 weeks training program begins while joiners are studying. The program is rigorous and the future employees are provided both technical and non-technical training. It gives the joiners an edge over their friends in other companies. High performers are given awards and rewards after the training ends and a small felicitation is also organized.

Hexaware encourages every employee to reinvent themselves according to the dynamic industry that we are all part of. So you can get access to free Udemy courses or different programs that help you upskill. The company provides immense scope of learning under various programs like EVOLVE, SIKSHA, etc. It also encourages higher education for its employees. This is one of the most important factors that help in the personal development of future leaders. If you are not learning or reinventing in a field as dynamic as ours, you can become obsolete quicker than tech itself.

There is another amazing program at Hexaware. A leadership program that grooms the employees to become visionaries and future leaders. Which is why it is called the Hexaware Future Leaders Program. The candidates joining this program undergo a month of holistic training to get a 360-degree view of the business and the industry. To grow through this program your inherent skills, prior experience, and interest areas play a major role. Through a mini project, candidates are challenged to broaden their horizons and bring out their leadership skills. They serve job roles on a rotation basis covering all business functions like Solutions and Pre-Sales, The Innovation Lab, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Corporate Functions, Global Bid Management, etc.

Through various initiatives and programs like the ones mentioned above, Hexaware is preparing its workforce to be absolutely the front runners in the industry with them.