At Galaxy, our Human Resource Process, aptly named the 'People Energy Process,' underscores our deep-rooted belief that our employees are an inexhaustible source of energy. They play a pivotal role in driving our continuous growth and contribute significantly to generating valuable resources. Within our organization, we are unwaveringly committed to fostering a high-performance learning culture.
We believe in more than just professional development; we aspire to inspire our employees to embrace sustainable living practices. Our firm conviction is that awareness and engagement can empower individuals to make meaningful contributions toward creating a better world.
Our 'Talent to Outlast' approach ensures that employee initiatives are closely aligned with company goals and are executed successfully and efficiently. This approach identifies the specific human resource needs required for the successful execution of corporate and business plans. It also breaks down business challenges into people-related measures that address existing shortcomings in a targeted manner.
Our employee benefits encompass a diverse array of components, each designed to cater to the diverse needs of our employees. These components include the employee provident fund, employee state insurance scheme, gratuity, and compensated absences.
Galaxy values and respects the rights of its employees to peacefully associate and engage in collective bargaining. While Galaxy is union-free, it has established the Employee Welfare Council (EWC) at its manufacturing sites. The EWC, consisting of senior management, operational employees, and operators, meets monthly to discuss staff and operator issues.
Galaxy’s commitment to human rights is outlined in its Human Rights Policy Statement, demonstrating support for the United Nations Human Rights Declaration and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. The company conducts internal audits to ensure the protection of human rights within its operations, with the same expectations for its suppliers and value chain partners.
Positive labor-management relations, characterized by open communication and fair treatment, contribute to a harmonious work environment. This harmony, in turn, supports environmental protection, resource conservation, and sustainable business practices. Monthly safety committee meetings are conducted, chaired by site and safety heads, with representation from permanent employees and contractors. These meetings prioritize a safe working environment.
Galaxy strictly adheres to international labor rights and local labor laws, ensuring fair treatment, safe conditions, non-discrimination, and freedom of association.
We condemn all forms of child labor and are dedicated to upholding children’s rights. The People Energy Process ensures compliance with national labor laws and regulations regarding minimum age standards and age verification at Galaxy workplaces. Galaxy has not identified any instances of child or forced labor within our operational facilities or during supplier assessments.
Committed to opposing forced labor and upholding human rights principles, our organization ensures that both our suppliers and contractual labor adhere to these stringent standards.
We firmly believe that embracing diversity contributes to higher levels of productivity at Galaxy and enhances our attractiveness to both our current and prospective employees. Upholding the principles of equality is a fundamental aspect of our Human Rights and Human Resource Policy, which includes a strong stance against any form of gender-based discrimination. At Galaxy Group, 10% of our workforce comprises women. To ensure fairness and transparency in our recruitment process, we have implemented a merit-based approach that encompasses both campus and lateral hiring, reflecting our commitment to hiring based on skills and qualifications.
Neglecting investment in occupational health and safety not only leads to human injuries and emotional hardships for employees and their families but also results in production downtime, increased absenteeism, and economic losses for both employees and the company. Conversely, prioritizing good Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices ensures the safety, health, and welfare of employees, ultimately leading to higher productivity and motivation levels.
At Galaxy, our top management recognizes the paramount importance of safety and health. We allocate a Safety corpus each year to provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to enhance safety and health measures. Our commitment is reflected in our Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) policy, which has been communicated to all our employees and stakeholders. Galaxy commits to:
Occupational risks include accidents, pneumoconiosis, musculoskeletal injuries, chronic obstructive lung diseases, pesticide poisoning, and noise-induced hearing loss. Addressing these challenges, Galaxy has implemented ISO 45001:2018 across all our locations. We conduct regular inspections, and risk assessments, and provide comprehensive training. Our facilities include Emergency Control Centres (ECC) and an Occupational Health Centre (OHC).
10 run our plants efficiently and effectively with Zero incidents, we ve undertaken several key intiatives.
IGC-NEBOSH Certification: 3 employees were certified IGC-NEBOSH -International certification in Occupation Safety & Health
Responsible Care Certification Renewal: ICC Auditors audited site & granted to use Responsible Care Logo for 3 years from Feb 21 to Jan 24
At Galaxy, we prioritize worker participation and open communication regarding occupational health and safety. We employ various mechanisms and tools to achieve this:
To encourage safe behaviour among transporters, we’ve undertaken several initiatives:
Galaxy Surfactants monitors several safety and health-related performance indicators: