Application Of A Continuous Learning Management - 770 Words

Continuous Learning Management The training is provided as Learning on the Go to the associates and focuses on technologies which associates are working on. The CLP facilitates certifications and ongoing technical training of associates to meet the requirements of business. Leadership Development Program The program focuses on grooming of future global leaders. Associates are screened for eligibility and then put in thorough rigorous and in-house-brand programs. The company also encourages associates to take up courses in premier B schools across the globe by providing sabbatical leaves. (Grooming global managers, n.d.) Foreign Language Initiative Foreign Language Initiative is a must for associates, who are sent for global assignments.†¦show more content†¦The company understands the issues related to diverse workforce and has set up Diversity and Women network (DAWN) to sensitise employees and make culturally aware. The women after inducted by TCS are assigned a women mentor or advisor to quickly acclimatise them. Moreover, any associate, who is sent abroad for foreign assignments, is trained properly about culture and language of that location. Apart from these, TCS puts in great efforts to impart TATA group ethic and culture. The only attribute that drives TATA companies is the value system. (Rich culture diversity @ TCS, n.d.) Expatriate Management TCS is well aware of the problems that expatriate faces at foreign location such as culture shock, alienation etc. Therefore the company follows a set of actions for expatriate’s career development. †¢ Schedule informal pre-departure interviews with expatriate and family. †¢ Provide ideas for training and development while working on site. †¢ Regularly touch base with the expatriate and his/her supervisor to ensure that the associate is comfortable in his overseas assignment. †¢ Participate in the associates performance reviews. †¢ Provide home country input (about restructuring plans and the like) to the expatriate. †¢ Be available to the expatriate when he or she is on home leave or business trips. †¢ Notify the expatriate, HR and appropriate line managers of any openings back home. †¢ Actively plan and implement a smooth reintegration of