Director – HRD and IT @ Naipunnya

Dr. Sabu Varghese

Unlike other resources, human resources have unlimited potential. The Institution formed an HRD department in June 2021, with the intention of creating a climate that can continuously identify, nurture and use the capabilities of people along with the purpose of streamlining the selection process and other HR related functions. The focus of all aspects of Human Resource Development is on developing the most superior workforce so that the institution and the individual staff members can accomplish their work goals. In the past year, we implemented a Human Resource Information System (HRIS) which helped to store employee data, monitor time and attendance effectively, process salary disbursement, and file employee  related documents. We started 2021 academic year with 120 employees and in the beginning of 2022 we have 157 employees. This means that we are growing at an average rate of 30%. We were able to recruit teaching and non-teaching staff for various departments due to their growth needs, successfully before the beginning of the new academic year. All employees were given induction by the management team and HoDs. In an attempt to improve the performance and the evaluation process of the faculty members, we revamped the Performance Appraisal system. The performance of each faculty member is evaluated based on three components. Objectives & Key Results (OKR), Competencies of the faculty member, and Student feedback are the determinants. The annual salary increment method is changed where it will be now based on a hybrid system. The development of a Performance Appraisal software was greatly helpful in efficiently conducting the evaluation process. The Payroll module of HRIS helped the staff to receive their monthly salary pay slips, and Form 16 and other information online. Future Service Gratuity Fund and Employee medical insurance are newly added employee benefit schemes. Considering employee well-being as of prime importance during the pandemic, our Institution held a free COVID vaccination drive for our staff, in collaboration with Apollo-Adlux Hospital, Karukutty. Teaching staff and non-teaching staff receive two training sessions separately as a part of staff development. In addition, Faculty Enhancement Program (FEP) is conducted every Thursday, where faculty members are given an opportunity to present their research papers, conduct seminars on a novel and relevant topic, and participate in a knowledge enhancing competitive quiz program.
The department is looking forward to another more staff-enriching and more productive academic year.