Human Resources

Overview

Human Resource Development (HRD) aims to create the context for technological and managerial excellence in a globally competitive parachute industry. The rapidly changing environment, technological advancements, and the transition from licensed production to research and development based production require significant HR interventions. Strategies such as co-development, co-production, joint ventures, outsourcing, public-private partnerships, and diversification into civilian and export markets demand a highly capable and adaptable workforce.

The primary objective of the HRD plan is to build a vibrant performance and learning culture capable of meeting the challenges of business, quality, cost efficiency, timely delivery, and organizational excellence. Recruitment and retention of competent human resources while nurturing a sense of belonging and commitment toward the organization remain key priorities. Accordingly, the company's HR Vision, Mission, Objectives, Strategies, and Policies are carefully designed and implemented.

HR Vision

Develop a Community of Excellence driven by technology and market culture to become globally competitive.

HR Mission

Enable a positive environment through empowerment to explore, learn, grow, innovate and drive collaboration to deliver business excellence.

Objectives

• Ensure availability of Total Quality People to meet the organizational goals and objectives.
• Facilitate continuous improvement in knowledge, skills and competencies (managerial, behavioral and technical).
• Promote a culture of learning, innovation and achievement with emphasis on integrity, credibility and quality.
• Motivate workforce through empowerment of individuals and team building.
• Play a pivotal role in enhancing productivity, profitability and quality of work life.

Strategy

• Total alignment with corporate strategy.
• Strengthen human resources at optimum level to meet organizational goals.
• Identify, analyze and upgrade knowledge and skills through training, retraining and multi-skilling.
• Develop leadership with a shared vision across all levels.
• Focus on development of core competencies in high technology areas.
• Build cross-functional teams.
• Promote organizational vision, mission and values.
• Encourage a performance-driven culture that rewards and recognizes excellence.

Human Resources at Gliders India Limited (GIL), Kanpur

Overview

At Gliders India Limited (GIL), Kanpur, the Human Resource Development framework is strategically designed to foster technological and managerial excellence. As a leader in the globally competitive parachute and aero-ballistic industry, GIL is navigating a transformative phase marked by the shift from licensed manufacturing to research-driven production, alongside initiatives such as joint ventures, co-development, and public-private partnerships.

The primary objective is to build a dynamic learning and performance culture that effectively addresses challenges related to quality, cost efficiency and delivery timelines. Recognizing human resources as the organization’s most valuable asset, GIL emphasizes recruitment, retention and development of highly capable professionals while nurturing a strong sense of commitment and belonging among employees.

HR Vision & Mission

• HR Vision: To develop a Community of Excellence driven by advanced technology and market culture to establish GIL as a globally competitive organization.
• HR Mission: To create a positive and empowering environment that encourages employees to explore, learn, innovate and collaborate for sustained organizational excellence.

Strategic Objectives

• Talent Optimization: Ensuring availability of quality professionals to achieve organizational goals.
• Competency Enhancement: Continuous development of technical, managerial and behavioral competencies.
• Cultural Integrity: Promoting innovation, integrity and quality across the organization.
• Employee Empowerment: Encouraging team spirit and individual empowerment.
• Value Creation: Enhancing productivity, profitability and quality of work life.

Our Strategy for Excellence

The HR strategy at GIL is aligned with corporate goals and focuses on strengthening human resources through skill development, training and multi-skilling initiatives. Leadership development, cross-functional collaboration and continuous competency enhancement in high-technology areas enable the organization to effectively meet the challenges of the aerospace and defense sector. The foundation of this strategy is a performance driven culture that recognizes and rewards excellence while motivating employees to contribute to organizational success.