Since NPCI follows a people first approach, Health, Wellness & Well-Being of employees is an important focus area for the organization. The following are various initiatives undertaken by NPCI to help in not just maintaining but further improving Health, Wellness and Well-Being of employees:
NPCI has launched a focused health approach towards prevention and precautionary measures for employees - ‘Swasthya Journey’. It is a complete health and safety plan to build immunity and maintain health. NPCI employees are well on the Swasthya Journey to stay healthy!
The following are the steps in the Swasthya Journey:
The Swasthya journey has been rolled out location wise. Steps 1 and 2 have been completed for all locations. 350 employees have attended the medical camp across locations. 178 employees in Mumbai and 35 employees in Chennai have got the Vitamin D injection. For Hyderabad, the Vitamin D injection drive has been scheduled for November 3rd, 2020.
The Group Mediclaim and Personal Accident Policy covers employees and family (self+ spouse+ up to 2 kids) has been renewed. The policy is valid for active employees till September 2021
The following are our vendors for the policy:
Health and Wellness focused webinars are regularly organized for employees and their families. The Webinar series calendar is shared with NPCI Team in advance, inviting employees and family members to join sessions conducted by expert trainers & specialist doctors. The participation for the sessions is outlined below.
Some employees have shared their experiences about NPCI Health and Wellness initiatives in the following videos:
Arun Prasanth M, Chennai
Manikandan A, Chennai
Subrata Barisal, Mumbai
Giridhar GM, Hyderabad
Health & Wellness awareness campaign
The #GreatPlaceToWork #Health&Wellness campaign was initiated in September/ October, to create more awareness on the Health & wellness programs implemented by NPCI for the health and safety of employees.
Workplace Safety
NPCI has implemented best in class workplace safety protocols during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Code of Conduct, Work desk partitions, contactless office setup, food arrangements, office sanitization by professionals, announcements for taking steam and drinking hot water. Gloves, face shields, and hand sanitizers have been procured in sufficient quantities for employees’ hygiene and safety. Provision has been made for oxygen cylinders at all NPCI locations to deal with medical emergencies.
For ensuring availability of hygienic and healthy meals, lunch facility has been started for employees, in tie up with TAJ – SATS & Taj Madras Flight Kitchen.
International Business Awards - Stevie Awards to NPCI
NPCI has been awarded as a Winner of The 2020 International Business Awards® - SILVER CATEGORY (Employee Well-being: A top priority for NPCI). Congratulations to NPCI Team!
NPCI has undertaken several Care initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect employees and their family members. It is remarkable that NPCI has got the award after competing against more than 3800 nominations from 63 countries. NPCI is fully committed to the wellbeing of employees while serving the nation together with pride.