In an industrial society labor welfare activities, not only
effects on the far-reaching work force but it also effects on various aspects
of human resources. All such activities which are not only secure existential
necessities but also ensures improved spiritual and emotional quotient,
including in labor welfare. The short and long term vision to build a
humane society is centered in labor welfare
activities.
The theories of Labor welfare activities firmly believe in
that, behind any machine, the man is only responsible for achieving the
organization's mission. With complete satisfaction and be committed on any
cause, a person may act in its best. Various welfare facilities are provided by
the organization keep not only employees motivated and committed even their
family members also.
Term "welfare" expresses many ideas, meanings, and to
additional means, such as well status, health, happiness, prosperity and
development of human resource etc. The welfare of both social and economic
aspects is also included. The social concept of welfare implies the welfare of
a man, his family and his community. These three aspects inter-relate, and work
together. Within economic aspects of welfare, is involved promotion of economic
growth by increasing production and productivity.
The concept of welfare is also concerned with time and space. The
changes have similar effects on the welfare system. As welfare progressive and
dynamic and keep pace with the changing times as a result, the material of
welfare remains potentially volatile. The features of welfare may also be
varying depending on the nation in all fields. Therefore, it’s meaning and
components can be differ in different countries & different
places.
Philosophy of Labor welfare activities:
The philosophy of labor welfare activities are based on the
success of industrial development and the theory of harmony depends on the
cooperation and relationship between labor and management (employer).
Worker has a fund of knowledge and experience to perform his job. If his
ability and skill to be properly utilized with the right direction, the worker
can be a working good contributor in the prosperity of the organization. And it
can be achieve by work satisfaction of the worker.
The labor welfare activities in a form of health care centres
to facilitate provided through the idea of a good medical
care center to ensure job satisfaction and productivity improvements
will help more. His staffs to be healthy are a basic need of an organization.
It is part of the facilities provided by the employer, that would
associated with health care of workers and it would ensure their minimum health
hazardous. The concerning law prescribes the minimum standard, but a
progressive employer to expand its activities must protect the health of
workers and their dependents. In return, their cooperation will be
wholehearted, work to maximum efficiency and attitude will be fair and friendly
towards them.
Labor welfare activities perceptive:
The attention on Labor welfare activities has led to a rising
interest by the stakeholders who have now started to identify the problems
of labor welfare and to formulate their position. The main
stakeholders are the investor of enterprises, employees, trade associations or
unions, and government etc. Therefore, they are gradually increasing
information about the potential of labor welfare activities and even
putting vision on labour welfare activities in future prospects.
From this perspective, some basic questions as follows:
- Should Labor welfare activities be compulsory for enterprises?
- If mandatory, should labor welfare activities be regulated by law or social organization?
- If voluntary, how to secure the interests of the employees at the enterprise-level?
My Observation:
Industrial development in recent years, enterprises have resulted from
the advent of large labor force. Of course, as fast the labour force
is arriving, as rapidly the potential problems of labor welfare are
getting bigger. In addition, recent trends indicate that now the organizations
can see their employees as an object and which may be used with an art.
The socialist pattern of the society, the arrival of new inventions in
the country and ideas of a welfare state, will be a step to identify
the labor welfare activities. Enterprise can make maximum use of the
workers in the proper direction through their satisfaction, but it may be
possible only if the workers are completely satisfied. To keep employees
motivated and committed to work, various labor welfare activities are
required to implement.
Conclusion:
India has begun an orderly industrial policy aimed at industrial
modernization and technological upgrades to make both domestic and global
market competitive to promote industrial development. In this perspective,
enterprises have to improve their production and productivity. This is only
possible with appeasement of workers.
Even today's the use of modern technology-based scientific production
methods are depending on the workers. If they are guided in right way and being
fully used, it would be a great contribution to the prosperity of the
enterprise.
The high rate of absence of labor in the Indian industries is
indicative of a lack of commitment on the part of workers. This can be
substantially reduced by the provision of good housing, health and family care,
canteens, educational and training facilities. Provision of welfare activities
enables the workers to live a richer, more satisfying life and encourage them
to potential contribution to productivity and helps to maintain industrial
peace. Therefore, it needs to be made in a large-scale to improve the quality
of life of workers.
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