Literature Review

In the view of K.K. Chaudhuri, in his “Human Resources: A Relook to the Workplace”,
states
that HR policies are being made flexible. From leaves to compensations, perks to office
facilities, many companies are willing to customize policies to suit different employee segments.
The older employees want social security benefits, younger employees want cash in hand
because they can’t think of sticking to a company for many years and retire from the same
company. Therefore ‘one jacket fits all’ will not be right to motivate the talents and retain them.
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Conventions and Recommendations of ILO (1949) sets forth a fundamental principle at its
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conference held in Philadelphia recommended some of the measures in the area of welfare
measures which includes adequate protection for life and health of workers in all
occupations,
provision for child welfare and maternity protection, provision of adequate nutrition, housing and
facilities for recreation and culture, the assurance of equality of educational and vocational
opportunity etc.
Report of National Commission on Labour (2002), Government of India, made recommendations
in the area of labour welfare measures which includes social security, extending the application
of the Provident Fund, gratuity and unemployment insurance etc. Shobha Mishra & Manju
Bhagat, in their “Principles for Successful Implementation of Labour Welfare Activities”, stated
that labour absenteeism in Indian industries can be reduced to a great extent by provision of good
housing, health and family care, canteen, educational and training facilities and provision of
welfare activities. The principle for successful implementation of labour welfare activities
is
nothing but an extension of democratic values in an industrialized society. P.L. Rao, in his
“Labour Legislation in the Making”, opines that professional bodies like National Institute of
Personnel Management should constitute a standing committee to monitor the proceedings in the
Parliament regarding the labour welfare measures.

A STUDY ON EMPLOYEE WELFARE MEASURES

1.1.2 Objectives of the study
Primary Objective: To study the level of satisfaction of employees regarding welfare
measures at Lanco Industries pvt ltd.
Secondary Objective: To study the perception of the employees regarding the welfare
measures provided to them.
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To analyze if the level of satisfaction is different among the various
categories of employees and departments.
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To suggest provision of more welfare measures to improve the
performance of the employees.
1.1.3 Scope of the study
This study would give an overview of the welfare measures existing at Lanco industries. Since
safety and welfare are two important elements essential for improving the productivity of an
organization, a study on the existing welfare measures would help the organization perform better.
This study would throw light on the perception of the employees regarding safety and welfare.
Lanco industries can identify the areas where it can improve so as to improve the performance of
the employees. This study would also help to analyze if there is dependence between

A STUDY ON EMPLOYEE WELFARE MEASURES

CHAPTER - 2
INTRODUCTION:
1.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

Safety and welfare measures are inevitable to any organization where workers are involved. An
organization‘s responsibility to its employees extends beyond the payment of wages for their
services. The employee’s safety and welfare on and off the job within the organization is a vital
concern of the employer. Providing a safe and healthy environment is a pre-requisite for any
productive effort. This research deals with the study on the welfare measures provided to the
employees at LANCO INDUSTRIES PVT LTD.
1.1.1 Problem Idenfication
Unlike other industries, the employees of the Lanco are often exposed to different and new which
they may not have been familiar with earlier. The employees have to deal huge machinery. The
unfamiliarity in the nature of materials they handle and the danger involved I handling them make
the employees prone to higher degree of risk.
Satisfying or fulfilling the safety and security needs of the workers, would give them a better
motivation and more time to concentrate on job performance. A voluntary approach on the part of
the management to offer welfare programmes which are over and above what is laid down by the
law would boost the morale of the employees and motivate them to perform better. A preliminary
study conducted by the researcher with respect to welfare showed that there was scope for
improvement in certain areas. This formed the basis of the research problem.

QUESTIONNAIRE
PLEASE TICK 1) How many facilities provided by the company to you?Canteen
HousingEducation Medical2) How many special facilities have you availed?2 to 5 5 to 6 6 and
above3) How many facilities are you availing on routine basis?1 to 5 5 to 10 10 and above4) How
many facilities are provided for education of children toemployees?Bus FacilitiesSchool
FacilitiesEducational loan facilities 5) Are you getting wages as per basic minimum criteria allotted
byGovernment?Yes No No Suggestions6) How much time it will take for sanctioning special
welfare facility?1-2 week 2-3 week 3-4 week7) Is there suitable ventilation and good environment
in the work place?Yes No No Suggestions
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8) Is the work place regularly cleaned?Yes No9) How much are you satisfied by the procedure of
availing routinewelfare facilities?Highly satisfiedSatisfiedPartly satisfiedNot satisfied10) How
much are you satisfied by the procedure of availingSpecial welfare facilities?Highly
satisfiedSatisfiedPartly satisfiedNot satisfied 11)Kindly suggest the methods of improving or adding
specialWelfare facilities?No improvementEarly action should be takenProper time should be
taken 12) Does welfare benefits provided by the organization plays as aMotivational factor?Highly
agreeAgreeDo not agree 13) Do you get medical reimbursement on time?Yes and with full
reimbursement
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Yes but with reduced reimbursementNo reimbursementNot applicable14) Briefly explain the procedure
of availing routine welfare facilities inpoints.Making an application, submit proof and immediate
sanction.Only application is required.Just an approach.15) Briefly explain the procedure availing
the special welfare facilities inpoints.Lengthy processNot availedApply take approval and show
proof. 16) Your comment and
suggestion……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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