Better management

There is no evidence to show that periodic presentations on themes concerning crucial areas of management at various levels and the role of planning in skill development are factored in the process of policy formulation and financial planning, including for the Budget. Perhaps the NITI Aayog can play a leadership role here.

It must take the following things into consideration: skill requirements in various sectors, say in 2022, 2027 and 2032; entry level qualification needs and recruitment processes; career progression and remuneration packages; timely filling up of vacancies at all levels; succession plans and a reasonably long tenure at top management levels.

MG Warrier

Mumbai

Code of conduct

This is with reference to ‘BSP is now Behenji Sampatti Party, says Modi’ (February 21). Instead of mocking his opponents in the campaign rallies, Modi should concentrate on his development agenda. We need a code of conduct for people holding high office and politicians, especially when they speak publicly. The beauty of democracy is that political parties can criticise each other without making personal attacks. The sad thing is that we are forgetting the actual problems such as unemployment, terrorism, religious intolerance and so on.

Veena Shenoy

Thane, Maharashtra

It’s the margins

This refers to ‘The H-1B’s not the only problem’ by Pritam Banerjee (February 21). Yes, beyond a point we cannot crib. It is not that there is a dearth of projects in the domestic market, it is just that margins are not as big. But that is going to change soon, so companies must prepare themselves before it is too late. It would be great if the Government and these companies sit together to draw a long-term roadmap to deal with such developments.

Bal Govind

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Diversity matters

With reference to the edit, ‘An inclusive India Inc’ (February 21), industrial establishments and firms even in cosmopolitan ‘Bombay’ employed people predominantly from the owner’s State; they even conversed in their language in the office. Although it was necessity that prompted companies to open their doors as they grew, it is great that India Inc is getting diversified in its personnel structure. Companies should train staff in writing, speaking and the work-ethos keeping diversity in mind. They should provide creches and nursery school facilities on their own or jointly with other companies. It is the disposition of those who matter that achieves the ultimate success.

KU Mada

Mumbai

Women employees still face discrimination at work, the caste factor still dominates and in many PSUs meritorious employees are sidelined. Family-owned organisations still practise nepotism. Obviously, the solution lies in revisiting the reservation policy apolitically to build an organisational culture in tune with business exigencies, market conditions and customer preferences. Only inclusive organisational policies and practices will effect an inclusive India Inc.

B Rajasekaran

Bengaluru

A dream deferred

The Prime Minister’s dream of digitisation is to give every citizen ease of access to telecom services. But the service tax and access fee levied by the Government and the operator defeats the purpose. Why can’t TRAI impose low taxes or zero cess for recharges up to ₹100? This would be a boon for migrant labourers and the lower income group.

Vikram Sundaramurthy

Chennai

Unapologetically political

The DMK did not even have the grace to look embarrassed after the unsavoury incidents in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. It was a bad loser and its party members behaved like thugs. MK Stalin’s laboured flaunting of his torn shirt and threat to commit suicide were melodramatic. It was a disgrace that DMK MLAs dared to lay their hands on the Speaker.

G David Milton

Maruthancode, Tamil Nadu

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