As a responsible employer, we strictly adhere to all national and international regulations governing human resources management.
We are deeply committed to upholding human rights and maintain a zero-tolerance policy against any form of verbal or physical abuse. As an equal opportunity employer, Aarti Pharmalabs fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination based on race, religion, caste, gender, or ethnicity. We have established a transparent, merit-based recruitment process encompassing both campus and lateral hiring. To support our evolving needs, our talent acquisition team designs strategic hiring programs that proactively address organizational growth, promotions, attrition, and retirements.
We take pride in our expanding and diverse team. By the end of March 2022, our permanent workforce grew to 2,100 employees, reflecting a 35% year-over-year increase. We are also making steady progress in gender diversity: female representation in our workforce doubled between FY 2018–19 and FY 2019–20, with women accounting for 4% of our new hires during that period. Furthermore, during FY 2019–20, our proactive engagement strategies resulted in an increased recruitment rate (from 38% to 42%) and a reduced turnover rate (from 16% to 14%).
We are committed to the holistic well-being of our workforce and offer highly competitive compensation packages aligned with industry standards. Permanent employees enjoy comprehensive benefits (as applicable), including health and dependent insurance, group personal accident coverage, and retirement security through employee pension plans, provident funds, and Employee State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) programs.
We believe that continuous training empowers employees to expand their knowledge, hone their skills, and advance their careers. A strong focus on development not only boosts motivation, performance, and job satisfaction but also drives innovation, reduces turnover, and ensures strict adherence to industry compliances. At Aarti Pharmalabs, our people management team curates a robust annual training calendar that fosters continuous growth, peer learning, and knowledge-sharing. All of our learning initiatives are seamlessly overseen through the Aarti Training Online Management System.
To foster employee engagement and drive continuous improvement, we have implemented a robust, industry-standard performance management system. This systematic approach helps identify skill gaps, align expectations, and elevate overall performance. From their first day or at the beginning of each assessment cycle, all employees are assigned clear, specific, and measurable objectives to align their individual growth with our organizational goals.
We ensure strict compliance with labor laws and human rights standards across all our manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities. We have established a comprehensive Human Rights Policy, which is prominently displayed and communicated to all workers and contractors. To further strengthen compliance, we conduct periodic training programs for our employees, contractors, and subcontractors. Additionally, our facilities undergo regular audits by relevant authorities to guarantee we are consistently adhering to the highest regulatory standards.
At Aarti Pharmalabs, employee engagement is about building strong, meaningful connections between our people and our shared goals. When employees feel valued and inspired, they thrive both personally and professionally.
Driven by our Employee Experience Team, we host a dynamic calendar of year-round engagement programs. Among these is Aarti’s Got Talent (AGT), a flagship initiative where staff members showcase their creative talents to the entire APL family. AGT celebrates individual passions, builds strong team camaraderie, and reinforces our commitment to a positive, people-first work culture.
