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Monsanto India: Touching millions of lives
Employees at Monsanto India Ltd. take pride in the fact that
they are able to touch the lives of millions
of farmers by enhancing farm productivity and farmer incomes,
thus improving their lives. Monsanto is a
leading global provider of technology-based solutions and
agricultural products that improve farm
productivity. The company is focused on enabling both
small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce
more food, feed, and fibre from their land, while conserving
more of the worlds natural resources such
as water and energy. The unique blend of culture, business and
people is what makes Monsanto India
rank #33 in the Great Place to Work Institutes Study and #1 in
the Industry Category of the Agro-based
/ Dairy / Poultry sector. It is around these aspects that the
company has built its value system. Lets see
how
No one-way or two-way communication here
for Monsanto India follows the system of circular communication.
Transparent, uninhibited
communication is the lifeline to their business model. The
company operates in a highly matrix
organization and hence it is imperative that each member
communicates with the other in an open, free
and transparent manner. This enables sharing of diverse ideas,
perspectives and opportunities acrossthe cross-functional teams
within the organization and helps leverage strength of
synergies.
Dialogue, Transparency, Sharing are key elements of the Monsanto
Pledge - their value statement,
their commitment to how they do business. Various communication
forums such as Monsanto Today,
Glimpses (Monsanto Indias newsletter), Functional Conferences,
Management and Leadership Forums,
one-to-ones with employees, et al, have been created to
facilitate the flow of correct and real time
information. The open office culture encourages colleagues to
voice their opinions through round-table
conversations and frequent one-to-one interactions. Regular
discussions in addition to unique annual
upward developmental feedback tool and process (L-180) helps
managers better understand their
strengths and identify their development areas. Monsantos human
rights policy protects all employees
against any kinds of harassment. In case of any violations of
business conduct or human rights, one can
make use of reporting mechanisms, which include telephone
hotlines and email channels.
Freedom to choose your own role
At Monsanto, employees have the freedom to take the advantage of
the ample opportunities available
to them to build their capabilities and skills and move ahead in
their careers. The company takes a
holistic approach to people development and provides
opportunities such as the People Review and
Individual Development Plan that encourage employees to have
their own unique individual
development plans, encouraging working in matrix and
cross-functional teams to have diversity of ideas,
on-the-job training programs, Subsidized Education and Tuition
Policy, Skill Inventory, et al to help
employees shape their career.
Rewards and Recognition
Monsanto offers a place where individuals can be proud to grow
and make a difference by stimulating
cross functional challenges in a creative and encouraging
environment providing a platform for success.
The organization encourages and recognizes the good work and
stretch efforts of their colleagues. They
are consistently rewarded, both personally and professionally.
Some of the awards include Rapid
Recognition Awards, Insanely Great Customer Challenge Awards,
Monsanto Excellence Awards, Region
and Business Awards, Distinguished Development Awards and
Service Awards.
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