The document discusses ITC Limited's human resource policies and practices. Some key points: - ITC was founded in 1910 and has grown to become one of India's largest conglomerates, with businesses in hotels, paper, packaging, agriculture and more. - ITC has comprehensive HR policies covering recruitment, training, performance management, and aims to develop an employee-centric culture with a focus on values. - Detailed policies are provided around non-discrimination, freedom of association, child and forced labor prohibition, health and safety, and consultation on workplace changes. - Confidentiality of employee health information is emphasized, including around HIV/AIDS status.

1. SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
REPORT ON - “HUMAN RESOURCE POLICIES & PRACTICES OF ITC
HOTELS”
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
MR MANPREET KAUR RADHIKA GUPTA
ROLL NO:12
HISTORY AND EVOLUTION:
ITC was incorporated on August 24, 1910 under the name Imperial Tobacco
Company of India Limited. As the Company's ownership progressively Indianised,

2. the name of the Company was changed from Imperial Tobacco Company of India
Limited to India Tobacco Company Limited in 1970 and then to I.T.C. Limited in
1974.. The Company now stands rechristened 'ITC Limited'.
HOTELS:
In the year 1975 the company incorporated itself into the hotels division with its
first hotel Chola Sheraton , Madras . Today ITC ltd is amongst India's finest and
fastest growing hotel chains. It consists of over 90 hotels across 77 destinations in
India. These include super deluxe and five star hotels, heritage palaces, havelis and
resorts and full service budget hotels.
Since then ITC's Hotels business has grown to occupy a position of leadership,
with over 70 owned and managed properties spread across India.
ITC’s People: Human Resource Management in the International Trade Centre
Basic Principles:
The literature provides some basic principles that have to be followed in order to
create effective Human Resource Management (HRM). These might be applied to
the International
Trade Centre, (ITC) as follows:
• Effective HRM is the key to the effective operation of the ITC: most of the
organisation’s
budget is spent on its people (or their associated costs – accommodation, travel,
etc)
• At the same time, the people are the only thing that ITC has that “adds value”: all
of its activities are dependent on the effective choice, allocation, deployment and
motivationof capable people
• The corollary of these first two principles is that the effective management of
Human Resources (HR) is key to the effective operation and success of ITC and

3. should be a major priority for its management and governance structures
• Effective HRM means that the policies and practices related to the management
ofHR must be fully integrated with the strategic mission and future of the
organisation
• Effective HRM is an activity carried out by all managers – acting as managers –
with an HR section that provides enabling and supporting systems for them to
carry out their work
• HRM includes all HR: permanent staff at all grades, short-term staff and
consultants;
• Although ITC operates within the United Nations (UN) Common System rules,
which both provides benefits in terms of clear principles and procedures and
provides difficulties in aligning HRM to the specific mission and future of ITC, it
is clear that the organisation has more scope than is believed in the way that HRM
may be managed within those rules
• There are no “right answers” in HRM: but it is possible to move continually
towards better ways of working;
• It is an axiom of HRM that policies propounded at a senior level rarely affect the
staff in ways that create the results that those who propounded the policies believe
they should have. It is therefore important continually to monitor the reality of
HRM as well as the policies in force.
RECRUITMENT POLICIES:
The studies on HR policies revealed its sound recruitment policies, the well-
planned training programmes and emphasis on practical application than the
theoretical knowledge. Since its inception, it has always adopted an employee-
centric culture wherein it strives to develop organizational citizenship behavior
(OCB) in it employees and that has been responsible for the utmost care

4. undertaken by the employees for the safety of their guests. Some of its postulates
include:
1) ITC considers every employee as an important member.
2) It aims to acquire, retain and reward the talented people from the industry.
3) It emphasizes on a formal communication channel to promote transparency in
the overall working of the organization.
Below are some of the points that explain its distinguished policies:
 Hiring policies: The candidates are gauged on their value system and
trained for 18 months which is 6 months more than the industry standard.
The hiring process particularly looks for employees on their values and
whether the recruits would be able to adapt to the culture of the organization.
It is believed that the employees can be trained to be better chefs or waiters,
but they cannot be taught to be good individuals. So the organization expects
an individual to possess good values to become a part of the ITC.
 Honing leadership skills: Apart from the normal training sessions to
inculcate leadership skills in the employees, each employee is given an
authority to take the decisions pertaining to his work and this empowers
them and helps in building a leader in all.
 Strong talent management: To upgrade the “ITCstandards” to an
international level, it ensures the employees are trained not just on the area
of expertise but all the related functions. Also, it keeps track of their
performance to assess and future career planning for them. This helps to
embed belongingness amongst the workforce as they understand that their
careers are safe with their employers.

5.  Individualism of HR department: Unlike many organizations, who
consider HR as a support function, ITC amalgamates the HR practices with
all the other activities taking place within it. This helps to make HR an
integral part of the organization.
 A 360-degree feedback system was adopted wherein the employees,
including the managers and departmental heads are evaluated not just by
their bosses or peers but also their immediate subordinates. The employees
are counseled at a personal level and apprised of where they fell short of the
expectations and how to go about it. Thus the feedback session is not just
limited to assessing the employees but guides them to prepare a roadmap for
the future endeavors and hone their skills.
Policy on Human Rights:
ITC believes that all its employees must live with social and economic dignity and
freedom, regardless of nationality, gender, race, economic status or religion. In the
management of its businesses and operations therefore, ITC ensures that it upholds
the spirit of human rights as enshrined in existing international standards such as
the Universal Declaration and the Fundamental Human Rights Conventions of the
ILO.
Policy
ITC upholds international human rights standards, does not condone human rights
abuses, and creates and nurtures a working environment where human rights are
respected without prejudice.
Implementation

6. The Corporate Human Resources function of ITC is responsible for the Human
Rights Policy design, implementation and updation.
The policy is implemented at all locations of ITC through a set of separate policies
and procedures covering each of the main constituents of human rights applicable
at the workplaces.
Monitoring & Audit
The assessment procedures for different constituents of this policy are defined
against each specific policy.
Consideration of Human Rights Impacts Across the Supply Chain:
As a large and multi-product enterprise whose products are benchmarked
nationally and internationally, ITC's main supply chains can be grouped as follows:
1) For all its operations, technology, machinery and equipment are sourced from
reputed and globally benchmarked suppliers/vendors who are expected to follow
internationally accepted norms and standards on human rights.
2) ITC's major businesses are vertically integrated across several Divisions. A
substantial part of the supply chain is therefore internal through strategic backward
linkages. Common values relating to human rights performance are shared across
this supply chain.
3) Being a major agri-based company, the agriculture sector is a major supplier
of inputs for its operations. The bulk of agricultural commodities are procured
from state controlled trading platforms and the open market.
4) A very small proportion of ITC's business consists of supply chains
comprising local vendors and suppliers. The policy framework for such entities is

7. enunciated separately in 'Policy to Ensure Respect for Human Rights across the
Supply Chain'.
Policy to Ensure Respect for Human Rights Policy across the Supply Chain:
ITC provides products and services of superior quality and value by sourcing its
technologies, equipment and inputs from reputed international and Indian
manufacturers and suppliers. Common values, relating to human rights
performance, are shared across the entire supply chain because ITC is committed
to the importance of a socially responsible and accountable supply chain.
Policy
ITC nurtures an internal working environment which respects human rights
without prejudice. Likewise, it expects its business partners to establish a human
rights compliant business environment at the workplace.
Implementation
The responsibility for implementation of this policy rests with the Divisional Chief
Executive of the concerned business and the Unit Manager. The policy is
communicated internally through policy manuals and intranet portals, and
externally by the HR personnel of concerned units to vendors/suppliers.
Monitoring & Audit
ITC has established a policy intent for mapping/monitoring progress and
performance of existing and potential vendors/suppliers on human rights
performance.
Policy to Prevent Discrimination at Workplace:

8. ITC acknowledges that every individual brings a different and unique set of
perspectives and capabilities to the team. A discrimination-free workplace for
employees provides the environment in which diverse talents can bloom and be
nurtured. This is achieved by ensuring that a non-discrimination policy and
practice is embedded across the Company in line with corporate principles and
benchmarked business practices.
Policy
ITC's approach to its human resources is premised on the fundamental belief in
fostering meritocracy in the organisation which, pari passu, promotes diversity and
offers equality of opportunity to all employees. ITC does not engage in or support
direct or indirect discrimination in recruitment, compensation, access to training,
promotion, termination or retirement based on caste, religion, disability, gender,
age, race, colour, ancestry, marital status or affiliation with a political, religious, or
union organization or minority group.
Implementation
The policy is communicated to all employees through induction programmes,
policy manuals and intranet portals.
The custodian of this policy is the head of each operational unit and Divisional
Chief Executives of the respective business.
ITC's complaints resolution procedure is premised on the freedom of employees to
approach higher officials beyond his/her immediate superior. For the unionised
employees, compliance of the policy is ensured through a robust grievance
handling procedure and the presence of a union that brings violations to the notice
of the unit HR head.

9. Monitoring & Auditing
The accountability for the application of the non-discrimination employment
policy rests with the Unit Head who reviews anti-discriminatory complaints
annually or on a case-by-case basis.
The Corporate Human Resources function conducts non-discrimination reviews
annually on a sample basis with unit heads and through on-site assessments.
Policy on Freedom of Association:
ITC's culture is characterized by cooperative relationships and high employee
involvement that relies on building partnerships and interdependence. Adhering to
these principles has helped build, sustain and strengthen harmonious employee
relations in the organisation.
Policy
ITC respects the employees' right to organize themselves into interest groups as
initiatives of the workers, independent from supervision by the management. In
keeping with the spirit of this Policy, employees are not discriminated against for
exercising this right.
Implementation
The policy is comunicated to all employees through induction programmes, policy
manuals and intranet portals. The custodian of this policy is the HR head of each
operational unit who reports directly to Unit Head on such issues. The actualisation
of this policy is evident from the joint agreements and minutes that are signed
between the union and the management.

10. Monitoring & Audit
Each ITC Unit has appropriate systems and checks to ensure compliance with the
Policy and statutory provisions, including means for filing of grievances, collective
bargaining agreements and minutes from worker meetings. Compliance with the
Policy is regularly monitored by Divisional and Corporate HR.
Policy Prohibiting Child Labour and Preventing Forced Labour from Workplace:
The foundation of ITC's "No Child or Forced Labour policy" is based on the
Company's commitment to find practical, meaningful and culturally appropriate
responses to support the elimination of such labour practices. It thus endorses the
need for appropriate initiatives to progressively eliminate these abuses.
Policy
ITC does not employ any person below the age of eighteen years in the workplace.
ITC prohibits the use of forced or compulsory labour at all its units. No employee
is made to work against his/her will or work as bonded/forced labour, or subject to
corporal punishment or coercion of any type related to work.
Implementation
This policy is publicly available throughout the Company and clearly
communicated to all employees in a manner in which it can be understood through
induction programmes, policy manuals and intranet portals. The responsibility for
the implementation of the policy rests with the Units HR Department and the
security staff who do not permit underage persons to enter the factory as workers.
Employment contracts and other records documenting all relevant details of the

11. employees, including age, are maintained at all units and are open to verification
by any authorized personnel or relevant statutory body. Compliance with the policy
is evident in the transparent system of recruitment and the policy of exit interviews
which are undertaken by a manager not directly connected with the employee. For
the unionised employees, compliance is also ensured through a robust grievance
handling procedure and the presence of a union that brings violations to the notice
of the unit HR head.
Monitoring & Audit
Sample checks of the records are undertaken annually by Corporate Human
Resources function. Audit and assessment is undertaken annually by Corporate
Internal Audit and the Environment, Occupation Health and Safety function.
Policy on Information and Consultation on Changes:
ITC's core values support an employee engagement process that aligns its
employees with a shared vision and purpose of the Company in the belief that
every individual brings a different perspective and capability to the team. ITC thus
harnesses the creative potential of all its employees by promoting a culture of
partnerships to unleash relevant synergies between different groups of employees.
Policy
All major changes in operations involving work processes, manning norms and
other productivity linked issues are carried out after discussions with the
employees and the recognized unions at each location.

12. Implementation
Business plans are shared with employees at all units through a series of formal
communication meetings, and through the intranet portals. Unionised employees at
the concerned units are informed of all major changes well in advance through
their representatives.The responsibility for the implementation of the policy rests
with the Unit's HR Department in the case of unionized employees and with the
concerned Divisional Management Committees for other employees. The
employees are given enough time to consider the implications of change and an
opportunity to discuss their apprehensions, if any, with the management. The
Policy is actualised through consultative meetings with representatives of
employees, culminating in joint minutes/agreements.
Monitoring & Auditing
Compliance with the Policy is regularly monitored by the Unit Head.
HIV/AIDS: Policy Guidelines:
Background
ITC is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment to all its
employees. These policy guidelines on HIV/AIDS are an endorsement of this
commitment and, in particular, of the Company's commitment to specific
programmes and actions in response to the HIV epidemic. The Company's position
is based on scientific and epidemiological evidence that people with HIV/AIDS do
not pose a risk of transmission of the virus to co-workers by casual, non-sexual
contact in the normal work setting.
Policy Guidelines

13. Compliance:
The Company's policies on HIV/AIDS with regard to its employees will, at a
minimum, comply with all relevant Central and State legislation and the Company
will implement all policies and directions of the Government regarding HIV/AIDS
whenever issued.
Prevention through Awareness:
The Company will provide to all its employees sensitive, accurate and the latest
information about risk reduction strategies in their personal lives, with the
objectives of reducing the stigma of HIV/AIDS, encouraging safe behaviour and
improving understanding of treatment.
Safe and Healthy Workplace:
The Company is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace to all its
employees. It is the Company's objective that employees will have access to health
services to prevent and manage HIV/AIDS.
Non-discrimination:
The Company will not discriminate against any employee infected by HIV/AIDS
with regard to promotions, training and other privileges and benefits as
applicable to all employees.
1)A HIV positive employee will be allowed to continue to work in his/her job
unless medical conditions interfere with the specific job being done, in which case
reasonable alternative working arrangements will be made; or the employee is
incapacitated to perform his/her duties and is declared medically unfit by a medical
doctor, in which case the employee will be assisted to rehabilitate himself/herself

14. outside the Company.
2)The Company will not make pre-employment HIV/AIDS screening mandatory
as part of its fitness to work assessment. Screening of this kind refers to direct
methods (HIV testing), indirect methods (assessment of risk behaviour), and
questions about HIV tests already taken.
3)HIV/AIDS test will not be part of the annual health check-ups unless
specifically requested for by an employee.
Confidentiality:
Voluntary testing for HIV/AIDS when requested for by the employee, will be
carried out by private or community health services and not at the workplace.
There will no obligation on the part of the employees to inform the Company about
their clinical status in relation to HIV/AIDS. Information on clinical diagnosis of
an employees' status in terms of his/her HIV/AIDS status if advised to the
Company, will be kept strictly confidential.
ITC's EHS Policy:
ITC’s mission is to sustain and enhance the wealth-generating capacity of its
portfolio of businesses in a progressively globalising environment. As one of
India’s premier corporations employing a vast quantum of societal resources, ITC
seeks to fulfil a larger role by enlarging its contribution to the society of which it is
a part. The trusteeship role related to social and environmental resources, aligned
to the pursuit of economic objectives, is the cornerstone of ITC’s Environment,
Health and Safety philosophy. ITC’s EHS philosophy cognises for the twin needs
of conservation and creation of productive resources.
In the multi-business context of ITC, Corporate Strategies are designed to create

15. enduring value for the nation and the shareholder, through leadership in each
business and the attainment of world-class competitive capabilities across the value
chain. The objective of leadership extends to all facets of business operations
including Environment, Health and Safety.
ITC is, therefore, committed to conducting its operations with due regard for the
environment, and providing a safe and healthy workplace for each employee.
Various international and national awards and accreditations stand testimony to
ITC’s commitment to EHS. Such external recognition further reinforces the need to
direct the collective endeavour of the Company’s employees at all levels towards
sustaining and continuously improving standards of Environment, Health and
Safety in a bid to attain and exceed benchmarked standards, whether regulatory or
otherwise.
In particular, it is ITC’s EHS policy -
•To contribute to sustainable development through the establishment and
implementation of environment standards that are scientifically tested and meet the
requirement of relevant laws, regulations and codes of practice.
•To take account of environment, occupational health and safety in planning and
decision-making.
•To provide appropriate training and disseminate information to enable all
employees to accept individual responsibility for Environment, Health and Safety,
implement best practices, and work in partnership to create a culture of continuous
improvement.
•To instil a sense of duty in every employee towards personal safety, as well as that
of others who may be affected by the employee’s actions.
•To provide and maintain facilities, equipment, operations and working conditions

16. which are safe for employees, visitors and contractors at the Company’s premises.
•To ensure safe handling, storage, use and disposal of all substances and materials
that are classified as hazardous to health and environment.
•To reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote recycling of materials wherever
possible.
•To institute and implement a system of regular EHS audit in order to assure
compliance with laid down policy, benchmarked standards, and requirements of
laws, regulations and applicable codes of practice.
•To proactively share information with business partners towards inculcating
world-class EHS standards across the value chain of which ITC is a part.
All employees of ITC are expected to adhere to and comply with the EHS Policy
and Corporate Standards on EHS.
ITC’s EHS Policy extends to all sites of the Company. It will be the overall
responsibility of the Divisional/SBU Chief Executives, through the members of
their Divisional Management Committees, General Managers and Unit Heads, to
ensure implementation of this Policy and Corporate Standards on EHS, including
formation of various committees and designating individuals for specific
responsibilities in respect of their Division/SBU.
The Corporate EHS Department is responsible for reviewing and updating
Corporate Standards on EHS, and for providing guidance and support to all
concerned.