GSK_ Annual_Report_2021-22

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited | Annual Report 2021-22 88 encompassing challenging business stints, capability building interventions & driving networking by increasing Leadership Connects. Hires from premier B-schools undergo an extensive experiential training before taking up important roles, such as First Line Sales Leaders (FLSLs). In 2021, with the objective of enhancing its brand awareness among potential campus hires, the company was one of the foremost organizations to launch an in-person case study competition- E-Cube across top B schools. The competition saw a record participation on campus. To build and sustain an early talent pipeline, your company worked on enhancing the experience of the interns through having meaningful engagement activities and streamlining the internship assessment process. A 100% of our Early Talent trainees for year 2022 have been sourced through our xCEL Internship process. An impressive 78% of this pool are female candidates. Flexibility In 2020, your company introduced Performance with Choice for office-based employees to explore how they can work in a way that supports individual and collective performance and personal wellbeing. This signaled an important cultural s​h​ ​ift encouraging people to look at how they might work differently to perform at their best - rather than a policy change, breathing new life into flexible working policies many countries already have. Your company has chosen a flex/hybrid model going forward with Performance with Choice programme. Vigil Mechanism Your company aims to create a healthy world for everyone; we work towards that goal by creating a healthy work environment for all our people. We train them to act honestly, ethically, and openly and to speak up against any malpractices which might have come to their attention knowingly or unknowingly. Your company has a dedicated Speak-Up portal for all our stakeholders to raise opinions and concerns. We also have a Whistle-blower policy, and it provides a mechanism for all stakeholders to approach the local/group management or the Chairperson of the Audit Committee to raise issues of concern. Awards Your company has received these recognitions in 2021: • Among India’s Best Workplaces in Health & Wellness 2021 by Great Place to Work Your company has been recognized among India’s Best Workplaces for Health and Wellness 2021. Based on a comprehensive assessment, we have been identified as one among the top 15 Best workplaces in the country that has well designed practices for workplace wellness. Our employees have also validated their experience of a psychological and emotionally healthy workplace environment. The various parameters that were assessed include responsible leadership, supportive managers, sense of community, enabling work environment, autonomy & fulfilment. • One of the 100 Best Companies for Women in India 2021 by Working Mother and Avtar For the 4th time in a row, your company has been selected as part of the top 100 employers for women by Avtar and Working Mother Foundation. The nomination process and criteria consider the inclusive culture of workplace, leadership commitment, safety and security of women and investment into acceleration and development of women. • The GSK head office in Mumbai was recognized as a ‘Safe Place to Work’ by Equinox Labs Essential Indicators 1. a. Details of measures for the well-being of employees. All permanent employees and workers are covered by well-being measures such as health insurance, accident insurance, maternity benefits (if applicable), paternity benefits (if applicable), day care facilities (if applicable). Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report