SAIL introduces ‘shorter working period scheme’ for its employees

• SAIL has introduced 'Shorter Working Period Scheme' for the employees

• The Steel Maharatna aims at providing better work-life balance for the SAIL employees, scheme applicable from Nov 1

New Delhi: The Maharatna steel PSU Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has introduced the 'Shorter Working Period Scheme' for facilitating its employees to attain a better work-life balance. The newly introduced scheme is effective from November 1 and is applicable for all regular employees up to the mid-management level.

In an official statement the PSU said, "under the scheme, employees up to E-7 grade can opt from various shorter working hours options like 3 days a week, every alternate day, four hours every working day or half of the working days in a month with a variable pay structure. However, the employees availing of this scheme will be able to retain facilities and benefits including HRA & accommodation, medical benefits, and other perks, as per the scheme.

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The steelmaking giant, SAIL has always proactively introduced newer and smart working rules to facilitate employees optimally utilize their potential and engage them more productively. This scheme is aimed at facilitating employees for self-development, getting opportunities to enhance their knowledge and expertise, etc. while managing their working hours & time by making it flexible.

Commenting on the scheme, SAIL's Chairman AK Chaudhary said, "SAIL has always been reckoned as a pro-employee organisation. The company always adopts strategies and introduces schemes for better employee engagement and motivation. This new scheme is a step towards this and it will give a larger canvas to several employees wanting to invest or devote time to other pursuits and responsibilities, while also being in employment."

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