Investing in employee development is integral to our long-term success

25 Jan 2024 CW Team

Kindly elaborate upon the company's upskilling initiatives.
At Welspun Enterprises, upskilling initiatives have been implemented as part of our workforce development strategy to address skill gaps, enhance employee capabilities and foster continuous learning and adaptability.

Skill gap assessment: We begin our upskilling journey with a meticulous skill gap assessment to identify specific skills and knowledge gaps, enabling us to create a structured plan for targeted training programmes and resource allocation.

Technical training programmes and workshops: Implementation of such training programmes and workshops is a core element of our strategy. These initiatives are complemented by hands-on and on-the-job coaching. Specialised workshops cover a spectrum of topics, including the deployment of new technologies, utilisation of digital platforms, safety protocols and mentorship programmes for effective knowledge transfer.

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