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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)
Mangaluru, Apr 7: Maintaining a strong employer-employee relationship is the key to the ultimate success of an organisation, said Chicago-based Konkani writer, dramatist and social worker Dr Austin D'Souza Prabhu, at a seminar held at SDM College of Business Management here on Thursday, April 7.
Speaking on the subject 'Top management resource - employees' organised by Mangalore Management Association (MMA), he said, "Compliment, encouragement and recognition of employees pave the way for success in business. Treating employees as subordinates will not help an employer. Every employer should take employees as part of the industry' or firm's growth. A strong relationship will be more productive, more efficient, create less conflict and be more loyal. Strong employment relations create a pleasant atmosphere within the work environment.
"The top resources of a company are its employees. Ignoring them will cost the management. Companies that invest into employee relations programmes have experienced increase in productivity, which in turn leads to increase in profits. When I was serving as the general manager of Deltrol Fluid Products in Chicago, I used to interact with all my subordinates. I listened to them and took their suggestions. It helped our company. I used to encourage employees providing incentives for their good work," he said.
"Celebrations, get-togethers and awards makes employees feel that they are a part of the company. Providing salary hikes automatically increases the quality of work," he added.
Dr Devaraj K, director, SDM Centre in his presidential speech, appreciated Dr Austin’s achievements in Chicago. "The present scenario where Indians are being sent back home, is not a good sign for the development of USA," he said.
M R Vasudeva, former director of Mangalore Airport and president of MMA, lauded Austin’s dedicated work and love towards motherland.
Earlier, J G Anchan, vice-president, MMA welcomed the gathering. H R Alva, life member, MMA, introduced Austin to the gathering. Concepta Fernandes compered the programme.
Prasanna Malya, secretary, MMA delivered the vote of thanks.