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Telangana Minister: Employees Are True Brand Ambassadors, Says HR Summit

Telangana's Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy emphasized that employees are the true brand ambassadors of any company, linking their satisfaction directly to productivity. He addressed the evolution of HR from a peripheral function to a critical organizational wing responsible for talent retention. The Minister outlined state initiatives, including upgrading old ITIs into Advanced Training Centres with CSR support, particularly in rural areas. He invited industry leaders to recruit from these centres and collaborate on future-ready skill development.

Key Points: Employees as Brand Ambassadors: Telangana Minister at HR Summit

  • HR now a crucial organizational wing
  • Employee satisfaction boosts productivity
  • Telangana upgrading ITIs to Advanced Training Centres
  • State focusing on rural skill development
  • Retaining talent a key HR challenge
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Employees are brand ambassadors of every company, says Telangana Minister G Vivek at HR Summit

Telangana Minister G Vivek says employees are a company's true brand ambassadors. He highlights HR's crucial role and state skill development initiatives.

"Employees are the true brand ambassadors of any company - G Vivek Venkatswamy"

Hyderabad, February 26

Employees are the true brand ambassadors of any company, and the Human Resources department plays a crucial role in implementing progressive policies within an organisation, said Telangana's Labour, Employment, Mines and Geology Minister Dr G Vivek Venkatswamy. He stated that employee satisfaction directly contributes to improved productivity.

The Minister was speaking at the 3rd HR Summit organised by ASSOCHAM at HICC Novotel on Thursday.

Expressing his happiness at attending the event, Dr Vivek said it felt like reconnecting with industry leaders, recalling his tenure as President of CII in the past. He noted that his father, Kaka Venkatswamy, had served as Labour Minister in united Andhra Pradesh and later in the Union Government. He recollected that earlier there were numerous HR-related challenges, including wage issues and labour concerns, but significant transformation has taken place over the years.

He observed that while HR departments were not considered highly significant in earlier times, they have now evolved into one of the most crucial wings of any organisation. Treating employees well and ensuring optimal output is the responsibility of both managements and HR departments, he said. Retaining talented employees and enhancing productivity remain major challenges for HR professionals.

The Minister also expressed hope that the summit would generate constructive ideas to further strengthen HR practices.

Referring to the State Government's initiatives, he said Telangana is prioritising skill development in the coming years. Old ITIs are being upgraded into Advanced Training Centres (ATCs) with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support from Tata. Several ATCs are being established in rural areas and are expected to become operational within a year.

He invited HR leaders and managements to recruit skilled manpower trained in these centres and urged them to suggest new courses aligned with future industry needs.

He added that departmental officials have been instructed to stay in close coordination with industries to ensure a synchronised approach towards employment generation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The sentiment is great, but the real test is on the ground. Many companies still treat HR as just a payroll and policing department. Hope this summit leads to actionable policies that protect employee welfare, not just talk.
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Arjun K
Upgrading ITIs with CSR funds is a brilliant move. Skilling our youth in rural Telangana will create a strong local talent pool and reduce migration to cities. Hope the courses are industry-relevant.
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Sarah B
As an HR professional in Hyderabad, I welcome this focus. Retaining talent is our biggest challenge. If the government can sync skill development with our needs, it will be a win-win for everyone.
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Vikram M
True brand ambassadors? Only if they are treated well and paid fairly. Many companies in HITEC City still have terrible work-life balance. Minister sahab, please ensure labour laws are strictly enforced.
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Karthik V
Good initiative. The collaboration between government and industry for ATCs is promising. Hope they include new-age skills like AI/ML basics, robotics, and green tech in the curriculum, not just traditional trades.

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