EMPLOYEE WELFARE
The whole field of welfare is one in which much can be done to combat the sense of frustration of the industrial workers, to relieve them of the Personnel and family worries, to improve their health, to offer them some sphere in which they can excel, others and to help them with a wider conception of life.
Employees are one of the most important resources of the organization and it is important that the physical and mental well-being of the employees is ensured. For this, the organization must view employees as an investment rather than as an expense. This is essential as the profitability of the organization is directly linked with the productivity of the workforce.
The productivity of the employees depends on the environment of the organization and the welfare measures taken by the organization. The main aim of undertaking employee welfare measures is to earn and retain the goodwill and loyalty of the employees and their union.
To ensure these things, it is very essential that the safety of the employees is guaranteed. But this is one of the major challenges for the organization, especially in such situations where unsafe conditions are part of the job profile of the employees. An organization which overlooks the safety of the employees may have to face many consequences such as opposition from employee unions or even legal proceedings.
It is very essential that the physical, mental and emotional well-being of employees is ensured so that a motivated and loyal workforce is created which works with full commitment towards the achievement of organizational goals.