The Monthly Newsletter exclusively published for Pune April 2021 | Year 4 | Edition 3-33
Frontline Safety Squad TSSDC PUNE
Paper world
from the editor’s desk Hi friends, Tata STRIVE celebrated April'21 as the Safety month with all the Employees across India. There were Webinars from Safety Experts from various Organisations, Polls, Quizzes, Poster & Role Plays and all this on the Safety theme. All employees were divided into 13 Teams and each team contested to score better than the other. And the TSSDC Pune team along with TSSDC Nasik team were adjudged as the winners!!! Our theme for this edition is Safety as we thank our Housekeeping staff and Security for ensuring that all Safety parameters are strictly followed at the Centre. Even during lockdown, the Centre was cleaned twice a week and while we look forward to a reopening soon, they continue to ensure that the Centre is fumigated and ready to welcome us soon. Our BIG Thanks to them for implementing all Safety measures at the Centre & keeping us safe!
Sameet Joshi Center Manager TSSDC Pune
Look out for a read on Safety from our colleague Prafull Sawant, Admin team at Tata STRIVE and we also have Jyoti Meena, Senior Manager Tata Communications, who writes about what Tata Communications is doing to ensure Safety of their Employees & their families. Don't miss to take a glance on our April editions over the last 3 years in the #throwback section. The March edition got 300+ reads and counting. Happy reading!
did you know? A village with no locks and doors may be the safest on Earth The village of Shani Shingnapur is famous for not having a door or lock on a single house. Beyond that, there has not been a recording of a criminal act for almost 400 years. Many people think that the shared vulnerability has created a neighborly trust between the residents, which has formed a protection stronger than a deadbolt or heavy gate.
this is how we do it
Launched the 1st Batch Launch Event with BFSI_0184 Batch Launch: BDE_0184 18 April 2021
Safety Month was celebrated online – TSSDC Pune & TSSDC Nasik participated as Team-10 Safety session: RSA_00004 28 April 2021
TSSDC Pune and Nasik were the winners of the Safety Month Celebration
Safety Month Winning teams
quick bites
cover trail Safety plays a very vital role in life be it a professional world or our personal life. In Tata STRIVE also Safety is a very important factor it plays a very vital role in the operation. Some of the noteworthy activities of team was having a safety team WhatsApp group where the information about any safety concerns used to flow as and when it happens. All the information used to be authenticated and then only put in the group. Every fortnight we used to have a meeting with the Safety Committee of Tata STRIVE and then each zones (North, East, West, South and Orrisa) used to present and share the news and best practices in their respective areas. Similarly, newsletter named Safety Matters is published on a monthly basis and each issue has important information about the pandemic as well as other safety related matters. Talking about our experience as a Safety marshal member we are also on-the-job safety advocates. I strongly believe we are the additional eyes and ears in our departments and can help identify potential problems and bring them to the attention of the safety committee for correction before incidents occur. When there is an incident, we as safety marshals have the knowledge to complete incident reports, conduct interviews and look for the true cause of the incident. These skills also help us make recommendations to prevent future incidents. Not to forget we also celebrated April as Safety Month and there were many informative sessions on safety and activities related to Safety like Quizzes, Polls, Poster making Competition, Video making etc. I feel very excited to be part of this very important team of Tata STRIVE and look forward to serve it more in a more efficient manner. Stay Safe, Stay healthy!
Anish Varghese Facilitator, Tata STRIVE
guest speak By Sameet Joshi
At TATA Communications, safety & security of our employees is of utmost Importance to us.
We ensure all safety norms are being followed thoroughly in our organization. We do that by inculcating a safety mindset by timely roll out of updates on our safety policies, security procedures and creating awareness on the emerging security technology trends. Employees are also apprised on various policies pertaining to Information security & the latest cyber security norms to ensure safe & secure environment for our employees, business partners and visitors alike. Due to the ever-increasing impact from the COVID 19 pandemic, TATA Communications has gone one step ahead to assist employees by providing Insurance, Mediclaim, Vaccination & Hospitalization assistance in these testing times along with tie-ups with professional assistance services such as ISOS, 1MG, etc. We ensure adherence to safety norms not only Internally but also by our external stakeholders by making provisions and encouraging adequate use of sanitizers, hand washing stations, social distance markings & keeping a look out for any symptomatic individuals to make TATA Communications a great & a safe place to work. Jyoti Meena Senior Manager Physical & Environmental Security Tata Communications
writer’s block By Amrita Fernandes
Tata Group founder Jamshedji Tata strongly believed in providing a safe and secure environment to all employees. Tata STRIVE understands that employees and students will be potentially exposed to unsafe conditions and situations. Hence considers safety as a culture. I am proud to be a part of an organization where safety is part of the work culture. Travel and Safety is my passion, so I started my career in the Administration Department. One of my happiest moments is when I was standing in front of our learners and colleagues and sharing knowledge on safety. The fire drills are one of the important events of our organization which we conduct every quarterly or half-yearly and for me, this is a joyful moment because here we learn and practice to save ourselves and the lives of others around us from the fire, earthquake or any other disasters. Whenever I think of, 'Why am I a Safety Marshall? or Why is Fire Safety & First Aid important?' I realize that saving a life is the most supreme job on earth. And we as Safety Marshalls majorly focus on Saving lives. In case of a fire breakout, many lives can be saved within the first 3-4 minutes simply by giving First Aid to the casualty at the accident spot and by using correct fire safety measures. Our body is the most supreme gift given to us by God. By learning Life Saving skills and saving others' lives we can offer ourselves as a worthy gift to God. As a Safety Marshall, I am responsible for assessing fire risks, spot and report hazards, administer first aid, take appropriate actions in the event of a fire and ensure safe evacuation. STAY SAFE & STAY HEALTHY!
Prafull Sawant Team Member Admin Tata STRIVE
Safety is a way of LIFE By: and Creativity not limited to Nikhil Talreja following BDE_0030 a Policy.
tell me more By Amrita Fernandes
You’ve had an impressive career path, what enabled you to reach such a high level? Dedication and aiming progressive excellence in achieving a high level in my career Are there certain skills that have helped you see what your next step is and to make yourself known as someone who can perform the next-level job? Collaboration and consultative delegation of tasks. Being an approachable taskmaster are a few of the skills that have helped me in showcasing that I can perform the next-level job
Lubna Khatib Project Manager Tata STRIVE
What are your thoughts on the ‘Work-Life’ balance equation? Does this exist? No, the work-life balance equation doesn't exist. You need to create it by honing the skill and art to say NO and Prioritize What challenges did you encounter on your path to an executive role? How did you persevere through these challenges? I honed my interpersonal skills. It’s important to be a team player to be a team manager. Constant yearn to get feedback, introspection helps manage the challenges Who are your role models and how have these role models helped you along your career path? My mother has been my role, she developed my strength to multitask. She taught me Patience, perseverance and nurturing bring out the best in the weakest. I have adopted, adapted and inculcated her ways of managing my personal and professional spheres of life with a positive attitude. As a role model yourself, what advice would you offer women who want to reach the Csuite level or achieve higher career advancements? Are there any strategies you can share to help women overcome obstacles to advancement? Advancement in all aspects of life is only possible when we realize and acknowledge our capacity, our innate strengths, our fears, our lacunae and formulate an equation to our success. My advice to all aspiring women is, the one thing that limits you is your lack of knowledge and acknowledgement of who you are! Embrace yourself and unleash your bondage of dependency. Be the process, be the catalyst inspire to Aspire-Believe in yourself and achieve.
alumni speak By Apurva Fursule
Vinod Yadav is a learner from Business Development Executive - Batch 17. He graduated from Tata STRIVE in the Year 2018. Immediately after course completion, he was offered the position of Collection Officer in India Bulls Finance. He is still working with the Organization as a Team Leader. In his own words, “During COVID19 Pandemic, like many of us I was also required to work from Home. I thought to use this opportunity to learn the German language from Max Muller Bhavan in February 2020. I completed and passed the A1 Level certificate in 4 months and the A2 Level Certificate in the next 3 months. I am soon going to take admission for B1 level Certification. Since February 2021, I started conducting online sessions for German aspirants for A1 Level certification. For 1 month I kept it free but now these are paid sessions. I have 7 learners currently”. Vinod wishes to switch his career as a language expert. Once the lockdown is lifted he is planning to work part-time with a language learning class in Pune along with his current Job. Once his B1 and B2 Level certifications are earned, he wishes to Take up a full time job in a German Company as German Language Expert. As an eye witness of Vinod’s continuous growth and focused approach we are proud of his journey so far and wish him all the best for all his future endeavors.
creative corner
Creatives made by Nikhil Talreja (BDE_0030)
my story Swapnil hails from Mohol Taluka in Solapur District which is 250KM from TSSDC Pune. Before joining Tata STRIVE he was working in Tromech Industries Pvt. LTD. Pune as a Project Engineer. He was very interested in the solar PV Sector so he immediately left his job to pursue training in Tata STRIVE. He got to know about Tata STRIVE from his classmate, and immediately visited the Centre. It was clear that he wishes to Pursue a career in the Solar Industry. His Holland code was ERA which also suggests Entrepreneurship as a career. He had his Diploma in Mechanical with 78 % and engineering degree with CGPA 8.01. After successful completion of training he was offered a job in Ecogen Pvt. Ltd Pune, However, due to his father’s health issue, he was not able to attend the interview. In August, he decided to start his own venture from his home. He started working in a 1 room workshop. In November he registered himself in the MSME scheme. Once his venture started getting good response in the market he employed his first employee at a Salary of Rs.12,000/- per month. He named his Firm as Bhuite Agrotech Enterprise. He has also employed a part-timer later as work grew.
Name: Swapnil Bhuite
He faced many challenges during his work like judging the attitude of people by age, payment pending from customers after completing work. He dislikes these challenges and works towards getting a solution for the same. He says that group activities held in YDM helped him to build confidence and interpersonal skills, Mindfulness helps him to keep calm. He said he uses SSCC (Start, Stop, Continue, Change) in works which he learnt during the coaching. He is very happy and proud that he is able to implement his acquired knowledge, use his creativity in work and sell in the market.
Designation: Owner
He was inspired by Sameet Sir’s interaction style with People and always trying to implement the same when he interacts with his clients. Loknath Sir’s learning attitude towards providing extra knowledge, helping nature, taking follow up of given work and Amrita ma’am’s discipline in the class. He is very thankful and grateful to Tata STRIVE and Tata Communication for Such beautiful initiative.
Age: 24 Tata STRIVE Course: Solar PV Installer_0021 (Suryamitra) Company Name: Bhuite Agrotech Enterprise
my skill story By Amrita Fernandes
Many of us find ourselves stuck in a daily or weekly routine that offers little more than a “rinse and repeat” type of life. Sometimes bringing an end to this repetitive pattern of life becomes important. One way to end the monotony is to focus on a hobby that is both enjoyable and helps you pass the time in a meaningful way. At times it can be a bit challenging to cultivate a good hobby. One person who manages his hobby amidst his chores is Subodh Jadhav, Team Lead - Center Mobilization & placement TSSDC, Pune. He is one of those people who have an obsession with paper & cardboard. Cardboard cartons, kitchen & toilet rolls, all kinds of paper, right from newspapers to sparkling decorative papers, he loves them all. Every time he is happy or is overburdened with work or he just wants to while around his time, he comes up with a new piece of art. This indeed reminds me; the things I call waste could turn out to be so useful if I had put in some effort in working on it. When asked, why do you invest your time in these activities the answer is, "It helps me relieve stress. It lets me relax and seek pleasure in activities that aren’t associated with work, chores, or other responsibilities. I receive pride in making my ideas a reality and creating masterpieces builds confidence in me." As quoted, "It requires just a little time and passion." No matter what your mental needs may be, there’s a good chance that picking up a healthy, enthralling hobby will help.
what’s special today? 1st May
World Labor Day, Maharashtra Day
11th May
National Technology day
12th May
International Nurses Day
Subodh Jadhav Team Lead Center Mobilizer TSSDC Pune
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#Throwback
A few stunning creatives made by Subodh
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