- Sets high standards and upskills its people with the help of digital learning and development programs
- A future-ready company that leverages technology and transforms learning programs for employees
Udaipur, 30th September: As a firm believer in the people-first aspect, Hindustan Zinc has successfully built a learning organization where every employee in the company aspires to move to the next level and is provided support by the organization in this endeavour. For its efforts, the company has received honorary mention in ‘Skillsoft Perspective 2021 India Awards’ under the category of Digital Dexterity Award – Digital or Building Organizational Resilience & Agility Award. The organization has always been curating various initiatives to serve its employees and believes in motivating them to build the organisation.
Hindustan Zinc received honourable mention for their implemented Skillsoft perspective. It witnessed the measurable impact, and unlocked desired outcomes with regards to their talent pool and the organization. The company understands the needs of their employees, encompassing technical, functional as well as behavioural, managerial and leadership aspects, for their all-round development. In addition to the existing practices, the company had set high standards and paved a clear path for those willing to embark on an organization-wide initiative to incorporate talent and learning management solutions.
In January 2020, Hindustan Zinc (HZL) partnered with Skillsoft and launched an eLearning portal before the pandemic began. When the first wave of COVID pandemic hit the nation and there was a global standstill for most industries and companies, Hindustan Zinc, leveraged its digital learning platform to help employees further upskill and groom themselves. Being a digital first company, they were able to easily transition onto a virtual learning mode and reach a global benchmarking ROI of 550 percent across manufacturing industries.
Fostering a culture of constant learning, innovation and improvement, Hindustan Zinc has always been at the forefront of developing its people and providing structures learning opportunities to them. The company especially tends to align talent with shifting realities, and technology plays a key role of significance to enable this paradigm shift in people practices.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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