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Service MatterS



          Thriving frontliners:
          Overcoming challenges and cultivating success



          By Ashwini Walawalkar, Country Head – Technique Control
          Facility Management


            n the sphere of Integrated    workforce capabilities. At TCFM,   opportunities and commemorating
            Facility Management (IFM),    we take proactive measures to offer   the diverse contributions of all
            the crucial role of ground-level   continuous training and upskilling   individuals. Through embracing
            employees in ensuring seamless   to our workforce. These initiatives   diversity, we unlock a treasure trove
         Ioperations and upholding        not only enhance their performance   of ideas, outlooks and experiences,
          impeccable standards cannot be   but also nurture a sense of personal   thereby propelling innovation and
          overstated. Behind the scenes,   and professional advancement,   nurturing a robust sense of cohesion
          dedicated individuals tirelessly   contributing to heightened job   amid their workforces.
          labour to preserve the cleanliness,   contentment and employee    To tackle staffing fluctuations
          safety and functionality of our   retention rates.              and sustain operational efficacy,
          surroundings. Nevertheless, IFM   Another critical domain of    TCFM incorporates buffer staff.
          enterprises encounter a distinct   concern pertains to safety and   These supplementary hires serve
          set of hurdles when it comes to   adherence to regulations. The   as contingency support, ensuring
          workforce management.           nature of tasks within IFM often   uninterrupted operations during
           Foremost among these challenges   entails physically demanding   staff shortages or unforeseen
          lies the scarcity of labour and staff   responsibilities in hazardous   absences. Such proactive steps
          retention. IFM entities frequently   environments. To safeguard the   curtail disruptions and ensure
          grapple with the task of locating   well-being of our frontline workers,   uninterrupted service provision.
          qualified individuals to fill   TCFM places paramount importance   At TCFM, we’ve instituted
          essential positions. To counter this,   on safety protocols, frequent   recognition programs for exemplary
          comprehensive recruitment tactics   safety audits and the provision of   employees, offering incentives
          are being embraced, encompassing   comprehensive training and personal   like performance bonuses, public
          partnerships with vocational    protective gear (PPE). By mitigating   commendation and avenues for
          institutions, apprenticeship initiatives   risks and fostering a culture of   career progression. Attendance
          and job expos. Offering competitive   safety, we strive to uphold a secure   incentives are also implemented
          wages, benefits and pathways for   work milieu.                 to promote regular attendance
          career progression becomes pivotal in   Championing diversity and   and punctuality, fostering a sense
          enticing and retaining top-tier talent.  inclusivity is an ongoing endeavour.   of accountability among our
           Prioritising training and skill   Creating an inclusive workspace   workforce.
          enhancement programs holds      involves confronting biases and   We have periodic performance-
          paramount importance in elevating   prejudices, affording equal growth   driven incentives, awards for
                                                                          Employee of the Month and team-
                                                                          based acknowledgement events.
                                                                          Additionally, long-service awards
                                                                          are conferred to commemorate
                                                                          the loyalty and dedication of
                                                                          employees, nurturing a sentiment
                                                                          of pride and allegiance within the
                                                                          organisation.
                                                                            In the realm of IFM, unlocking
                                                                          the potential of a thriving
                                                                          workforce stands as the cornerstone
                                                                          of success. By directly confronting
                                                                          challenges and implementing
                                                                          strategic solutions, IFM enterprises
                                                                          foster an environment where
                                                                          employees sense their importance,
                                                                          receive support, and are motivated
                                                                          to excel.


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