Hexaware Technologies Ltd, a next-generation provider of IT, BPO and consulting services, announced it has launched several unique initiatives ensuring employee connect and engagement during the current phase of ‘work from home.’
“Fun is an integral part of Hexaware culture. These engagement activities are helping us build a community within Hexaware, a community of fun loving, supportive and fully engaged employees who are willing to give their best even in these trying times. For us these activities build great memories not only for the employees but also their immediate family members. They now see Hexaware in a new light in these unprecedented dark times,” said Dr. Vishwanath Joshi, Chief People Officer, Hexaware Technologies Ltd.
The company said that the initiatives are an effort to recreate office camaraderie in the WFH space and to stay healthy and engaged while doing it. Connecting with friends and colleagues helps in maintaining mental well- being as well.
Some initiatives include:
Fam Jam Weekends
These are essentially a Hexaware Family fun series from home. ‘Work from home’ in this crisis does not always have to be serious and high pressure. An important aspect of enhancing the employee experience during this phase is a fun and interactive way to let their hair down on the weekends; with activities that include their family as well. Hexaware uses popular mediums like Insta Live, FB Live or MS Teams to reach out to vast audiences in one go. The families take pictures/videos of their participation and these get amplified on Yammer- Hexaware’s internal networking portal. The genre of fun is different every fortnight. It ranges from youthful to child-oriented to family – focused events. Hexaware kick started this with a live cooking session with Master Chef, Ranveer Brar. Other sessions planned are Global digital party with a renowned DJ, Spa Sundays for the ladies, Kids disco party and yoga/ meditation sessions for mental well- being.
The Leadership Lantern Project
In this, key leaders in Company run live sessions or make view sessions to communicate with the employees. They touch upon various topics like how to become productive, connecting with customers, how to organize yourself as team, tips on collaboration, new developments on internal policies and global best practices to tackle the challenging environment. Some issues that have already been covered in these sessions are Taking the Covid 19 crisis head on: how we can rise up to the challenge together, Trust in times of crisis and how we are trying to build that culture at Hexaware, What is changing for individuals, customers and businesses, Managing finances during these unprecedented times, etc.
Koffee with the CEO
In this, select employees get a chance to participate in an interactive session with the CEO and discuss the key focus areas and related challenges. This fortnightly programme is telecasted live to the rest of Hexaware via live streaming or recorded video.
