50 Atul Ltd | Annual Report 2021-22 2021-22 witnessed the second and third waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. HR remained engaged with the workforce to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations. People and culture are the cornerstones for building a company and for it to face the test of time. The Company took further initiatives to enhance i) its HR processes (particularly using technology) related to recruitment, performance management, learning and development, manpower planning and employee care and ii) work environment related to culture and code of conduct to manage a growing business (which comprises subsidiary, joint venture and associate entities). In addition to the above, the Company also made improvements in the area of HR digitalisation, particularly in employee care, recruitment, learning and development and performance management, with an objective to enrich employee and candidate experience. 15 COVID-19 vaccination camps were organised for ensuring safety and well-being of the employees and contractual workmen. Special benefits were introduced for the families of employees who lost their lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Employee relations at all locations remained cordial. HR managers comprise those in the central team and those partnering with the different businesses | functions (including subsidiary, associate and joint venture entities). In addition, the Company regularly works with external experts for specific initiatives. During the fiscal, the number of team members increased by 98 from 2,991 to 3,089. HUMAN RESOURCES
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