NIPM Fellowship to Dr. George Sleeba

The National Council of NIPM has decided to confer the prestigious “Fellowship”  of the Institute to Dr. George Sleeba, Past Chairman, NIPM (Kerala Chapter), and Chairman & Managing Director, FACT Limited.  Let us join together to congratulate him for this great honour.

HR Club at B-School

 Albertian Institute of Management, a leading B-School at Kochi has formed an HR Club to encourage and initiate student ventures in all domains of management areas for competent HR managers of tomorrow. The inaugural function of the HR Club was held on 9^th October 09 at the College campus.

Mr. M. D. Varghese, Hon. Addl. Secretary, NIPM Kerala Chapter inaugurated the HR Club and delivered inaugural address.

 The presidential address was delivered by Rev. Dr. Clement Valluvassery, Manager AIM.  Felicitation speeches were delivered by Capt. Prof. T.P. Robert Stanley, Principal, St. Albert’s College, Prof. Leslie J. Pallath, Director, St. Albert’s Institutions of Higher Education, Prof. Dr. Titus Correya, Vice Principal, St. Albert’s College & Prof. George V Antony, Director-in-Charge, AIM.

Interaction with Industries Minister Mr. Elamaram Kareem

NIPM (Kerala Chapter) held an Interactive Session at NIPM House, Kochi on 25-10-09 with Sri Elamaram Kareem,  Hon’ ble Minister of Industries, Government of Kerala, on “Current Industrial & Labour Scenario in Kerala”

Minister interacting with audience

Presentation on Long Term Settlement

A Presentation on the latest “Long Term Settlement” of  Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd. Edayar  was held  on 15^th October 2009 at 6.30 P.M. at NIPM House, Kochi – 18 by Mr. Saji V. Mathew, Senior Manager (HR), Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.

Emerging Leadership Imperatives for HR Leaders

NIPM (Kerala Chapter) organized a One Day Workshop on 10^th October 2009 on the topic “Emerging Leadership Imperatives for HR Leaders” at Hotel Presidency, Kochi.  The Resource Person was Mr. P. Vijayan, Director – HR, CHEP India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai. The workshop was attended by professionals from industries and B School students

Interaction with B-School Students-De Paul Institute of Science & Technology

 NIPM Kerala Chapter organized an Interactive Session with B-School Students at De Paul Institute of Science & Technology, (DIST) Angamally on 26-9-09. The programme started with a presentation by Mr. K. Suresh, Executive Committee Member and Vice Chairman Membership Committee on NIPM activities.

The Senior Professionals attended the programme are Mr. P. Premchand, Mr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Mr. G. Anilkumar, Mr. Edwin James & Mr. R. Surendran Nair. 

 Dr. K.A. Mathew, Dean & Director, DIST welcomed the guests and participants.  Mr. Venkateswaran, MD, TELK Angamaly inaugurated the function and Dr. K. K. Anirudhan, Asst. Professor, DIST proposed vote of thanks.

M. Sulaiman Memorial Academic Excellence Awards 2009

During the Onam Celebrations, M. Sulaiman Memorial Academic Excellence Awards 2009 for children of NIPM members were also distributed for class X and XII

NIPM Onam Celebrations 2009

Onam message by Chairman

The Festival of Kerala “ONAM” was celebrated on 20-09-2009 at Hotel Highway Garden, Edapally, Kochi.  Members with their families attended the programme.  Mr. Johnson Mathew, Hon. Secretary welcomed the guests and members/families. Mr. P. J. Joy, Chairman inaugurated the function and delivered Onam message.

 Many cultural events and Games were organized for the members and families.  The programme was followed by fellowship and Onam Sadya (Kerala’s traditional Lunch).  Ms. Jaya Jacob Alexander, Chairperson, Family Forum proposed Vote of Thanks.

interactive Session

An interactive Session was organized with Mr. H. N. Srinivas, Sr. Vice President (HR), Taj Group of Hotels, Mumbai at Hotel Presidency, Kochi on 19-09-2009.  Many senior members of NIPM Kerala Chapter attended the session and exchanged views about various HR & IR subjects.

HR Profession – Perceptions of a Trade Union Leader

Evening Talk Meeting for the month of September 2009 was held on 23rd September 2009 at NIPM House, Kochi on the topic “HR Profession – Perceptions of a Trade Union Leader”. The resource person was Mr. V. B. Cherian, President, New Trade Union Initiative

Download NIPM Membership Application Forms

NIPM Membership Application Forms can be downloaded from re- designed national website of NIPM http://www.nipm.in/

Link to download  is http://www.nipm.in/forms.php

Dell SMB Mentorship Forum

Dell, in association with Dare magazine (Cyber media Group), has been organizing the Dell SMB Mentorship Forum – a unique platform to fine tune business skills and widen knowledge of Small and Medium Business persons, in various cities in India.

On 12 August 2009, the above was conducted at Hotel Avenue Regent, Kochi.There were many interactive sessions with a Dell-Dare team of technology and business experts. P J Joy, Chairman, NIPM Kerala Chapter was a panel speaker on HR and retaining Talent in this programme.

Evening Talk on Cyber Crime and its Precautionary Measurers

A snap from the talk

An Evening Talk Meeting for the month of August 2009 was held on 27^th August 2009 at 6.30 pm at NIPM House, Kochi at 6.30 pm on the topic“Cyber Crime and its Precautionary Measurers”. The resource person was Mr. Francis Pereira, S.Inspector, Cyber Crime Cell, Kerala Police, Kochi City.Mr Binoy Joseph and Mr Manoj from Cyber cell also spoke and clarified doubts of participants.

NIPM B School interactive session at SNGIST

 NIPM Kerala Chapter organized an Interactive Session for B-School Students at Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science & Technology (SNGIST), North Parur on 13-8-09.  The programme  started with a power point presentation by Mr. K. Suresh, Executive Committee Member and Vice Chairman Membership Committee on NIPM activities and also highlighting the benefits of becoming a student member. 

The Senior HR Professionals attended the interactive session were Mr. N. Vijayan Pillai, Mr. M. D. Varghese, Mr. G. Anilkumar, Mr. Edwin James & Mr. R. Surendran Nair.

Dr. K. Srinivas, HOD, MBA Department welcomed the guests and audience and the programme was inaugurated by Prof.C.K. Ranjan, Director, SNGIST.  About 150 students attended the interactive session keenly took part in the session.

Leadership Challenges Today-Evening Talk July

An Evening Talk Meeting for the month of July 2009 was held on 29^th July 2009 at NIPM House, Kochi at 6.30 pm on the topic “Leadership Challenges Today”.  The Resource Person was Mr. Benny George, Managing Director, Success Unlimited.

Benny George during his talk

NIPM Southern Regional Conference -Coimbatore

As part of Inter Chapter interaction, a delegation led by Mr. K. Govindarajan, Organizing Secretary, SRC visited Kochi on 25^th July 2009 and addressed Kerala Chapter Executive Committee Members at Cochin Suburban Club, Kochi. 

Mr. Govindarajan also briefed about the preparations of SRC on 31^st July/01 Aug. 2009.  Kerala Chapter offered full support and cooperation in conducting the SRC.  As part of the same, 17 members from Kerala Chapter attended the Conference at Coimbatore on 31^st July/01 Aug. 2009.

Executive committee meeting -July 09

The Executive Committee Meeting for the month of July 2009 was held on 25^th July 2009 at Suburban Club, Kochi followed by Fellowship and Dinner .  The Meeting and Dinner was hosted by Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd., Kochi.

Dr . George Sleeba, CMD,FACT  was presented with a memento after the meeting by NIPM Kerala Chapter & Family Forum to appreciate him getting FELLOWSHIP  from All India Management Association.

National Summit on Human Resource Practices & Management

Saintgits Institute of Management(SIM), Kottayam, a premier B-School in Kerala, in association with NIPM (Kerala Chapter) organized a 3 day National Summit on Human Resource Practices & Management at Kottayam on 23^rd to 25^th July 2009.The Summit was sponsored by “The Economic Times”.The Theme for the summit was “Transforming Human Resources Management”.  The Topics for Panel Discussions were (a) HR Challenges of an Economic Downturn – Strategic Perspective & (b) HR Challenges of an Economic Downturn – Firm Level Perspective.

From inaguration session

The Inaugural session was conducted on 23 July 09 at Hotel Windsor Castle, Kottayam.Key note addresses were done by Mr K S Jamestin,Head-HRD,ONGC,Dehradun,Dr Mathew J Manimala, IIM-Bangalore, and Mr Joe A Scaria, The Economic Times,Thiruvananthapuram.Dr (Col) P S James, Dean, SIM,T  John, Director, SIM, Punnoose George, CEO,SIM & P J Joy,Chairman,NIPM Kerala Chapter were the other speakers.

Venue of Summit-Saintgits Institute of Management

On 24th & 25 th July 09 there were many Interactive Discussion, Research Knowledge Sharing, Ideation Synthesis panel discussions and HR case presentation as part of summit at Saintgits Institute campus at Kottukulam Hills,Pathamuttam, Kottayam.Many eminent personalities from all over India presented papers and spoke during the panel discussions and other sessions.They include  Jayanth Kumar, Tata Tele Services, Johny  K Joseph, ANZ India,Banagalore, P Vijayan, Chep India, Mumbai,Ashish Sen, Chief Manager, HPCL,Prof Thomas Chandy, Leavey School of Business,Dr Mathew J Manimala, IIM-B,  Jaswin Kadavan, GM-HR, Vodafone,Johnson Mathew, Head HR, Popular Vehicles & Services Ltd, Dr Biju Varkey, Professor, IIM-A, Joseph Jackson, Circle Head-HR, Aircel, Riju Antony, State Head-HR, Reliance Retail,Kerala, Edwin James, Cluster Head-HR, Tata Tele Services,Kochi, Dr Surekha Zachariah,Sutherland ,Kochi and  Sushama Srikandath, COO & Director AVT McCormick, Kochi.

view of participants

The summit was a great success and it was well attended by professionals from industries, academicians and students from other B Schools.

Induction Programme for B-School Students

a)12-06-2009 – An Induction programme for new batch of MBA/PGDM/MHRM students of Rajagiri School of Management and Rajagiri Business School was held at Rajagiri Valley Campus,Kakkanad,Kochi. Mr. P. J. Joy, Chairman (www.peoplepowerconsulting.com )& Mr. Johnson Mathew, Hon. Secretary( Head-HR,PopularVehicles& Services Ltd) attended the function and addressed the students. An audio visual presentation about NIPM activities was also made on the occasion.

b)19-06-2009 – Marthoma College of Management & Technology, Perumbavoor conducted a Management Mela for 21 days namely “Monsoon Management Festival” for their new batch of MBA students. Mr. P.J. Joy, Chairman, NIPM (Kerala Chapter) was the lead speaker in this festival. He spoke on “HR Overview” on 19th June 2009 at the college campus. In the speech he also mentioned about NIPM in detail and presented an audio visual presentation of NIPM Kerala Chapter activities during 2008-09. The following Executive Committee members of NIPM Kerala Chapter were lead speakers in the festival on various days:

i)Dr. George Sleeba, Past Chairman, NIPM (Kerala Chapter) & Chairman & Managing Director, FACT Limited
ii)Mr. N. Sreekumar, Fellow NIPM, Past Chairman, NIPM (Kerala Chapter) & Jt. Managing Director, V Guard Industries Ltd.
iii)Mr. V.N. Sreedharan Nair, Past Chairman, NIPM (Kerala Chapter)
iv)Mr. John Sam, Fellow NIPM, Past Chairman, NIPM (Kerala Chapter) & Past Southern Regional Vice President, NIPM
v)Dr. S. R. Mampilly, Executive Committee Member, NIPM (Kerala Chapter) & Reader, School of Management, Cochin University.

c)29-06-2009 – DCSMAT-DC School of Management And Technology, Wagamon – As part of Induction Programme for the new batch of MBA and PGDM.Mr. Edwin James, Vice Chairman – Programme Committee, NIPM (Kerala Chapter) & Circle HR Head, TATA Teleservices Ltd., Kochi made a 3 hour presentation and speech on 29th June 2009 on the topic “Telecom Challenges”.

Edwin James speaking

Talk by Karun Menon

An Evening Talk Meeting for the month of June 2009 was held on 26th June 2009 at NIPM House, Kochi at 6.30 pm on the topic “Business Expectations from HR”. The Resource Person was Mr. Karun Menon, Chief Operating Officer, TATA Teleservices Limited, Kochi.

Karun Menon speaking

AGM 2009 conducted

The Annual General Body Meeting of NIPM-Kerala Chapter was held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Hotel Presidency, Kochi.

During the Meeting the Minutes of the last AGM for the year 2007 – 2008 held on 24th May 2008 was presented by the Hon. Secretary and the same was adopted by the AGM. The Hon. Secretary also presented the Annual Report for the year 2008 – 09 and the same was also adopted by the AGM. The Hon. Treasurer presented the Audited Statement of Accounts and Balance Sheet for the year 2008 – 2009 which was also adopted by the AGM. The Chairman Mr. P. J. Joy, and the Southern Regional Vice President Mr. P. Sudeep also addressed the gathering.

AGM in progress

Immediately after the business proceedings mementos / certificates / Cash Prizes of various events conducted during the year were also presented.

Senior members– Prof. George Kurian, R. Mohan Kumar, P.R. Chandramohan, and P. J. Cletus- who have crossed 60 years of age were honored.

Winners Of Young Managers’ Contest 2009 for Avt Mccormick & Ingredients Ltd. Ever Rolling Trophy- Apollo Tyres Ltd. (Winner), Vallabhdas Kanji Ltd. (First Runner-Up) & Binani Zinc Ltd. (Second Runner-Up)- were presented with trophy, Individual Mementos & Certificates.

Winners Of Management Quiz 2009 for Ghanshyam Binani Ever Rolling Trophy- Albertian Institute Of Management (Winner), Rajagiri School Of Management (Runner-Up) were presented with indidividual Mementos / Certificates.

The Zachariah Memorial Award and Cash prize for securing Ist Rank in HMRM Degree during 2006 – 08 conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University was bagged by Ms. Soumya S. Nair of Mar Augusthinose College, Ramapuram.

The KRC Nayar Memorial Award and Cash prize for securing IInd Rank in HMRM Degree during 2006 – 08 conducted by Mahatma Gandhi University was bagged by Ms. Sumitra Figarado of Mar Augusthinose College, Ramapuram.

Mr. G. Anilkumar, Life Member of NIPM Kerala Chapter & currently the General Manager (HR), Vallabhdas Kanji Limited has been adjudged as the “Outstanding HR Manager of the Year 2008 – 2009″. The Award, Certificate and Cash Prize was presented to him.

NIPM (Kerala Chapter) released the Annual Issue 2009 of Kerala Personnel on the occasion of AGM 2009 on 30th May 2009. The same was released by Sri P. Premchand, Fellow NIPM.

The Meeting was followed by colourful cultural events presented by the Family Forum Members and their children and thereafter Mimics and Musical Events presented by Cochin Chocolates. The programme ended with Fellowship and Dinner.

View of audience

Legal Update 2009

The Flagship programme ‘Legal Update 2009’ was conducted on 30th May 2009 at Kochi . Prof. H.A.C. Poppen was the key resource person. The other panel experts were Justice M.N. Radhakrishna Menon, Industrial Tribunal & Judge ESI Court, Mr. K.V. Mohandas, Retd. Addl. Labour Commissioner & Mr. S. S. Nair, Senior Advocate, Kerala High Court. The programme was inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice K. Surendra Mohan, Judge, Kerala High Court. A total of 161 delegates from various oroganizations all over Kerala and outside attended the programme.

Address by Justice Surendra Mohan

Legal Update 2009-workshop to update changes in Labour laws

Annual Flagship Programme “Legal Update 2009” workshop will be held on 30^th May 2009 from 9.30 am. To 5.00 pm at Hotel Presidency, Kochi.  The Key Resource Person is Prof. H.A.C. Poppen,  Christ College Institute of Management, Bangalore.  The Panel of Experts for open house are Justice M.N. Radhakrishna Menon, Industrial Tribunal & Judge ESI Court, Mr. K.V. Mohandas, Retd. Additional Labour Commissioner, Govt. of Kerala & Mr. S.S. Nair, Senior Advocate, Kerala High Court, in addition to Prof. H.A.C. Poppen.

AGM 2009 of NIPM Kerala Chapter on 30th May

The Annual General Body Meeting 2009 of NIPM (Kerala Chapter) will be held on 30^th May 2009 at 6.30 pm at Hotel Presidency, Kochi. (Copy of Notice attached)

NIPM picnic to Munnar

NIPM Kerala Chapter organized a 2 day picnic to Munnar, the Heaven on Earth, for Members, their spouse and children on 25th/26th April 2009. The programme included visits to various sites, cultural events by participants, competitions and fellowship.

Nature is so green at Mattupetty in Munnar

Evening Talk by Sajeev Nair

NIPM (Kerala Chapter) organized an Evening Talk Meeting at NIPM House, Kochi on the topic “Lead the Way or Leave the Way” by Mr. Sajeev Nair, Chief Mentor,  Mind Parlor Learning Systems, a Performance Solutions Company, operating in India and Middle East on 20th April 2009

Sajeev Nair

Talk by H N Shrinivas

National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM) Kerala Chapter, in association with Kerala Management Association(KMA) organized a Talk Meeting on 19^th March 2009 at The Gateway Hotel, Kochi by Mr. H.N. Shrinivas, Senior Vice President-Human Resources, The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. on the topic “Leadership Challenges during crisis situation with specific reference to the terrorist attacks at Taj Hotel Mumbai on 26^th Nov. 2008.”

H N Shrinivas

During his speech Mr. Shrinivas narrated about how the extraordinary courage and commitment the Taj Hotel Staff members saved the life of hundreds of people during the terrorist attack. The staff has redefined service and hospitality by elevating it to a new benchmark which has no parallels .He also briefed about the various compensation packages the Tatas introduced for the families of its employees who were killed and injured. The Chairman and senior officials of the TATA group interacted with the families of the injured and killed, organized counseling sessions for employees and made many initiatives the result of which none of the employees left Taj after the attack. Also with the concentrated efforts of the management and the commitment of employees they could reopen the hotel within one month. Mr. Shrinivas also answered various questions raised by the hall packed audience.

Big turnout

During the function Mr. Sathyanarayanan, Vice President, KMA, Mr. P. Premchand, Fellow NIPM, and Mr. Johnson Mathew, Hon. Secretary, NIPM also spoke.  Bouquet to speaker was given by Mr Sunil Zachariah , KMA and memento  was handed over by Mr P J Joy,Chairman, NIPM-Kerala Chapter.

Management Quiz-2009 for Ghanshyam Binani Ever Rolling Trophy

9th Management Quiz for Ghanshyam Binani Ever Rolling Trophy was conducted on 7th March 09 at SCMS B School at Kochi.The programme is for B School students.29 teams participated this year.The teams who made it to final were from Albertain Institute of Management,School of Management-CUSAT & 2 teams from Rajagiri School of Management.

Quiz in progress

Prof (Dr.) Anandakuttan B Unnithan of IIM,Kozhikode was the quiz master.Team from  Albertain Institute of Management,Kochi (Mr.Ritu K S & Mr.Vijay Gopalkrishnan)was the winner.A team from Rajagiri School of Management,Kochi was the runner up(Mr.Josy Joseph & Ms Mary James).

presentation of trophy by Mr Roy Kurian K K

Mr Roy Kurian K K,President,Binani Zinc Ltd presented the ever rolling trophyand cash award to the winning team.Dr.Raman Nair,Director,SCMS presented cash award to the runner up team.

hall packed audience

Migrant Labour

NIPM-Kerala Chapter organised a workshop & Open House on 5th March 2009 at Hotel Presidency,Kochi on ” Issues & implications of employing Migrant Labour”

View of Open House

Chief Resource Person:
Mr. K. V. Mohandas, Retd. Additional Labour Commissioner (IR),
Government of Kerala.
Resource Persons for Open House:

• Mr. K A Hassan, Labour Officer
• Mr. K M Sheriff, District Labour Officer-Enforcement
• Mr. P J Joy, D.L.O
• Mr. Mohammed Siyad,A.L. O
• Ms. Sarala ,A.L.O
  

  participants

Celebration

To celebrate Best Chapter Award received by Kerala Chapter a meeting of Executive Committee and cultural programmes were organised at Hotel Riviera Suits,Kochi on 28th Feb 09.

HAC Poppen presenting memento

Mementos were presented to Mr P K Aravindan,past Chairman and Mr Joe Varkey,past Secretary for their leadership in getting the award.

N M Hassan presenting memento

Evening Meeting on 19th Feb 09

Winners of ” Young Managers’ Contest 2009″ made presentations on 19th Feb 2009 at NIPM House,Kochi for the benefit of NIPM members.

Team from Vallabhdas Kanji Ltd (VKL) making the presentation

Workshop & Open House on Migrant Labour

NIPM-Kerala Chapter is organising a workshop & Open House on 5th March 2009 at Hotel Presidency,Kochi on ” Issues & implications of employing Migrant Labour”
The work¬shop addresses various issues associated with migrant labour in the light of terrorism etc and applicability of labour laws, especially “The inter-state migrant workmen (Regulation of Employment) and (Conditions of Service) Act, 1979″ pertained to employing migrant labour.
Resource Persons:
1. Mr. K. V. Mohandas, Retd. Additional Labour Commissioner (IR),
Government of Kerala.
2. Senior Officials from Labour Department, Government of Kerala.

“Young Managers’ Contest 2009″ on Innovative HR Practices

Young Managers’ Contest 2009 on INNOVATIVE HR PRACTICES for AVT McCormick & Ingredients Ever-Rolling Trophy was conducted on 9th February 2009 at Rajagiri School of Management, Kochi.

Inaguration

This is the 7th contest for the trophy jointly organised by NIPM Kerala Chapter & Rajagiri School of Management a premier Business School in South India.

view of judges & audience

The contest is intended to high light importance of Innovative HR Practices in corporate bodies and to present through case studies benefits of projects launched by various organizations . It also seeks to bring to the attention of the profession the pioneering work done by enterprising establishments around us in HR areas.

presentation of winning team

Winner YMC-2009 -Apollo Tyres,Chalakudy
1st Runner Up-Vallabhadas Kanji Ltd,Kochi
2nd Runner Up-Binani Zinc,Kochi

BEST CHAPTER AWARD to NIPM-KERALA CHAPTER

National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), professional body of H R Management professionals, headquartered at Kolkata, has adjudged NIPM -Kerala Chapter as the “BEST CHAPTER” for the year 2007 – 08, amongst the 53 Chapters all over India. This is the 4^th time Kerala Chapter is getting ‘Best Chapter award’

Receiving Award from Dr A K Balyan,National President & Ms Amita Saha,National Hon.General Secretary

The Best Chapter Award was presented by Dr.A.K Balyan, National president and Ms Amita Saha ,National Hon.General Secretary on 22^nd January 2009 to NIPM -Kerala Chapter during the Annual National Conference held at Aurangabad .The award was received by P. J. Joy, Chairman, Johnson Mathew, Honorary Secretary and Joe Varkey, immediate past secretary of NIPM-Kerala Chapter.

Farewell to R Mohankumar

Executive Committee of NIPM Kerala Chapter had given a farewell to Mr R Mohankumar who retired from Binani Zinc as V.P (HRD & EOHS) on 17th January.Mohankumar is shifting his residence to his hometown-Trivandrum.Mr Mohankumar had held many positions including Vice-Chairman in Kerala Chapter.

presenting memento by Paul P Paliath

Mr P.Premchand,Mr A.S Girish,N M Hassan and Mr Paul P Paliath spoke on the occasion. Mr P J Joy ,Chairman welcomed and Mr Johnson Mathew ,Hon.Secretary offered thanks.A memento was also presented to Mr Mohankumar for his outstanding contribution to NIPM Kerala Chapter.Mrs Mohankumar also attended the function

My professional Experience in 35 years

Mr R Mohankumar who retired from Binani Zinc Ltd recently as VP (HRD &EOHS) shared his professional life spanning 35 years.The lecture meeting was held at Hotel Presidency,Kochi on 17th January 2009.

Mohankumar sharing his experience in the profession

His talk turned out as a sketch of evolution of our profession from Labour Welfare to IR .Then to Personnel Management, HRD and HR.It was a good lecture with very good attendance.

Award Nite at Palakkad

Executive committee meeting was held at Palakkad on 3rd Jan 09 at FCRI campus.
Palakkad Group conducted a training programme and Award Nite on the same day under the leadership of Mr K I Raphael

From Award Nite programme

Managing Reward in Challenging Times

Evening lecture meeting was organized on 19th Dec .08 at NIPM House, Kochi.
Topic-“Managing Reward in Challenging Times”
Speaker-Mr. Pothen Jacob, Country Head – Human Capital Group, Watson Wyatt Worldwide, Bangalore.

Pothen Jacob

Brief Profile of Speaker – Mr. Pothen Jacob Heads the Human Capital Group (HCG) Practice in India. He leads major projects in the areas of Strategic Rewards, Sales Effectiveness & Compensation, Organization Transformation, Talent Management & Organization Measurement. Before joining Watson Wyatt, he was Dell’s Director, Compensation & Benefits, for India and the Philippines. He also held other senior HR positions including Director HR operations and Business HR Head for Financial Services. Prior to joining Dell he was with Mercer Human Resource Consulting as Senior Consultant and Office Head for their Bangalore operations. Mr. Pothen has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Management, Griffith University, Australia and an Engineering Graduate from Bangalore University.

B School HR Interaction

The following from NIPM-Kerala Chapter visited Rajagiri School of Management, Kochi on Thursday, 4th December, 2008 for an Interaction with the students of MBA/MHRM.

·         P J Joy, Principal Consultant, People Power Management Consulting

·         Johnson Mathew, Head – HR, Popular Vehicles & Services Limited

·         P. Premchand, Fellow NIPM, Vice President (Corporate HRD), Sud-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.

·         M D Varghese,  Dy. General Manager (P&A), Cochin Shipyard Limited

·         Jaya Jacob Alexander, Head – HR, Geojit Financial Services Limited

·         Edwin James, Circle HR Head, Tata Teleservices Limited

·         R. Surendran Nair, Director, Divine College of Management Studies

 

The interaction was for 2 hours from 3.00 PM to 5.00 PM. Mr Premchand was the panel Head. Dr Joseph Injody, Principal welcomed the NIPM team .Students actively participated and had asked good questions on various aspects of HR. At the end NIPM-RSOM HR Interaction organized by Dr.K Anilkumar, Head of MHRM Dept. turned out to be an excellent programme

National Council Member from Kerala Chapter

Mr. A. S. Girish, Fellow NIPM, Past Chairman (NIPM-Kerala Chapter) & Past Southern Regional Vice President -NIPM has been nominated as “Member of NIPM National Council” for the term 2008 – 2010.He is currently Head-HR ,Apollo Tyres Ltd, Perambra, Chalakudy.

HR Study Mission / Industrial Visit

A team of 19 professional members of NIPM visited Hindustan Newsprint Ltd. & Malayala Manorama, Kottayam on 25^th Oct. 2008 as part of HR Study Mission / Industrial Visit.  At both the places the presentations were made by company officials on their innovative HR practices implemented in their organizations.  They also answered the queries raised by the delegates about various HR activities. 

 

At Malayala Manorama, the team members got a rare opportunity to meet the veteran journalist & Chief Editor of Malayala Manorama Mr. K.M. Mathew who had shared his long experience in the field and his views on management system.  Sri K.M. Mathew also presented copies of his autobiography to the participants and to the NIPM Library.

Ettamathe Mothiram -Autobiography of Mr K M Mathew

Seminar & OpenHouse successfully conducted

One Day Seminar & Open House on ESI and Provident Fund was organized at Hotel Abad Plaza, Kochi on 15^th October 2008.

The Forenoon session was for Provident Fund in which the following Officials made presentations and answered the questions raised by the delegates:

Mr. R. Subhash, Regional PF Commissioner – Kerala, Lekshadweep &

Mahe

Mr.S.Satya Babu.,P F Commissioner,Kochi

Mr. Umesh, Asst. PF Commissioner

Mr. B.S. Ramesh, Asst. PF Commissioner

PF session

The Afternoon session was handled by the following officials from ESI:

Mr. Jose Cherian, Addl. Commissioner & Regional Director, ESIC

Mr. K.P. Appachan, Jt. Director, ESIC

Mr. R.A.C. Bhatt, Jt. Director, ESIC

Mr. Cherian Kurian, Dy. Director, ESIC

ESI Session

In the Seminar & Open House, 139 delegates from various organizations all over Kerala attended.

view of participants

Evening Talk by Sampath Kumar

30^th October 2008 – NIPM, Kerala Chapter has organized an evening talk on the topic “People Pulse – The current day paradigm” by Mr. V. Sampath Kumar, Head – Business Development, Assesspeople Private Ltd. (formerly Careersindia), Chennai at Hotel Presidency, Kochi at 6.30 pm

Sampath Kumar speaking

view of audience

Evening Talk on SAP-HR

Evening talk on “SAP-HR Overview” was conducted on 29th Sep 08 at 6.30 pm at NIPM House,Ernakulam.Mr. Dinakar R.V., IBM GBS mySAP HCM Competency Lead, Bangalore was the speaker.

Talk on SAP

Executive Meeting held at Kumarakom

Executive meeting was held on 12-10-08 at Kumarakom.NIPM Kottayam group under the leadership of its Patron Mr K P Philip and Chairman Mr Lal john arranged the meeting at ‘Back Water Ripples’ resort at Kumarakom.

There were games and activities for the family members including speed boat cruise.There was also a boat trip from Kumarakom to Thannermukkom on return.The meeting and lunch were sponsored by ‘Malayala Manorama’

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Industrial Visit to learn HR initiatives

It is planned to organize an Industrial Visit to understand the HR Initiatives in HINDUSTAN NEWSPRINT LTD., & MALAYALA MANORAMA, Kottayam on 25^th October 2008 (Saturday). 

The schedule of the programme is as under:

Departure from NIPM Office:7.00 am

Arrival at Hindustan Newsprint Ltd  : 9.30 am

Interactive Session & Plant Visit-HNL :9.45 am to 12.30 pm

Lunch : 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm

Presentation/Interactive Session at Malayala Manorama: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Departure from Kottayam : 4.00 pm 

Onam celebrated

                                 

NIPM-Kerala Chapter celebrated Onam on 21 sep.08 at Hotel Highway Garden at Kochi.Academic awards were given to children of NIPM members during the programme.

Highlights of the programme were ‘Maveli’ by Mr PKS Menon, nice ambience of the venue, good compering by Suresh & Sindhu Ravi,Mahabali history unfolded by the Chairman in his speech, activities like vadam vali ,kudam thalli pottikal &

 

   

appam kadi and sumptuous Onam Sadhya

 

 

Seminar & Open House on ESI and Provident Fund

NIPM Kerala Chapter is organising a one day Seminar & Open House on ESI & Provident Fund on 15th Oct at Hotel Abad Plaza,Kochi.The Resource persons are top officials of ESIC and EPF like Mr R Subhash,Regional PF Commissioner-Kerala,Lakshadweep & Mahe and Mr Jose Cherain,Regional Director,ESIC,Trissur.All major aspects of ESI , EPF,EPS & EDLI will be covered .NIPM -Kerala Chapter is organising such a seminar with top ESI & PF officials for the first time.

“Coaching Skills” workshop conducted

NIPM Kerala Chapter successfully organised a workshop by Mr Suresh Srinivasan, Internationally Recognized Inspirational Speaker & Trainer on 4^th Sep.2008 at Hotel Abad Plaza, Kochi. There were 35 particiapnts. Feedback was excellent for this workshop 

view from the workshop

Talk on SAP-HR

There are plenty of HR solutions, and many different kinds of HR software, in the marketplace. SAP is one of many software providers. SAP skills are hot and HR is a growing module– one of the stars of SAP’s larger ERP offering.

mySAP Human Resources (mySAP HR) is a global Human Resources management system solution, with HR, payroll and time management capability including standard language, currency and regulatory requirements for more than 30 countries.The mySAP HR module enables companies to effectively manage information about the people in their organization. It is integrated with other SAP modules and external systems.

NIPM Kerala Chapter is organising next evening talk on “SAP-HR Overview on 29th Sep 08 at 6.30 pm at NIPM House,Ernakulam.

Mr. Dinakar R.V., IBM GBS mySAP HCM Competency Lead, Bangalore is the speaker

Executive Meetings-Sep & Oct

Executive meeting no.5 will be held at NIPM House on 29th Sep.08 and no.6 will be held at Kumarakom Club,Kumarakom.Kottayam Group of NIPM will be hosting meeting no.6

Onam Celebration on 21st Sep 08

NIPM-Kerala Chapter will be celebrating Onam with Onam Sadhya & other activities on 21 sep 08 .Venue-Highway Garden Hotel,Edappally Bye Pass.Time -10 am to 2 pm.NIPM Family Forum will organise activities of the day.Sulaiman Memorial Academic Awards for academic toppers in class 10,+2 etc will be presented to children of NIPM members during the Onam celebration.

All NIPM Kerala Chapter members are invited with family

N. Vijayan Pillai new KSPC Secretary

Mr N Vijayan Pillai,Vice Chairman of NIPM,Kerala Chapter has been elected as Secretary of Kerala State Productivity Council( KSPC) for next 1 year.

In company Training Programmes in July & Aug 08

a)       2^nd & 3^rd  July 2008 – 2 Day In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topics “Positive Attitude & Complaint Handling (Induction Programme) for new batch  by Mr. M.A.S. Menon

b)       12^th July 2008 – One Day In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topic “CARE” (Change Attitude, Relationship & Empowerment) by Mr. M.A.S. Menon.

c)       26^th July2008 -  One Day In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topic “CARE” (Change Attitude, Relationship & Empowerment) by Mr. M.A.S. Menon

d)       30^th & 31^st July 2008 – 2 Days In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topics “Positive Attitude & Complaint Handling (Induction Programme) for new batch  by Mr. M.A.S. Menon

e)       9^th August 2008 –  One Day In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topic “CARE” (Change Attitude, Relationship & Empowerment) by Mr. M.A.S. Menon.

f)        21^st August 2008 – 1 Day In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topics “Positive Attitude”  (Induction Programme) for new batch  by Mr. M.A.S. Menon.

g)       24^th August 2008 – 1 Day In-House Workshop at Geojit Financial Services Limited, Kochi on the topics “Complaint Handling”   (Induction Programme) for new batch  by Mr. M.A.S. Menon

Dr Thomas Abraham speaking

Dr. C. Thomas Abraham, Internationally Certified TCI Facilitator made an excellant speech  on “Theme Centered Interaction – A New Approach to Personal & Oganizational Transformation” on 25th Aug 08 at 6.30 pm at NIPM House, Kochi.Dr Thomas Abraham introduced the concepts of TCI and how important it is to develop people based on their strengths.

” Coaching Skills” workshop by Mr Suresh Srinivasan

Mr Suresh Srinivasan, Internationally Recognized Inspirational Speaker & Trainer will be conducting a one-day workshop on 4^th Sep.2008 at Hotel Abad Plaza, Kochi. NIPM Kerala Chapter organizes this workshop. 

Coaching, mentoring and Training are terms having many similarities but not the same. Coaching and mentoring are processes that enable both individual and corporate clients to achieve their full potential. 

Mr.Suresh Srinivasan, Resource Person was last working as a Training Consultant for Dale Carnegie Training, India before starting his consultancy, Potentia Growth Services Pvt Ltd at Hyderabad. In Dale Carnegie Training, India, Mr. Suresh Srinivasan was last designated as Master Trainer for India for certifying trainers to conduct leadership, sales, presentation, team building and world class customer services programs. Mr.Suresh Srinivasan was adjudged consecutively the No.1 trainer in Asia Pacific in 2005 & 2006 in Dale Carnegie Training for conducting leadership, sales, presentation, team building and world class customer services programs. Mr.Suresh Srinivasan was also been adjudged the No.1 trainer in the world for conducting leadership workshops in Dale Carnegie Training. 

Fee Rs 3000 per participant.  Rs 2750 for 3 or more participants from same organization. Rs 1500 for Management students

For registration -0484 2393489 /nipmcochin@sify.com

Evening lecture meeting on 25th Aug 08

Dr. C. Thomas Abraham, Internationally Certified TCI Facilitator will speak on “Theme Centered Interaction – A New Approach to Personal & Organizational Transformation” on 25th Aug 08 at 6.30 pm. Venue-NIPM House, Kochi.

Executive committee on 25th Aug 08

Monthly Executive committee meeting for Aug 08 will be held on 25th Aug 08 at 7.45 pm at NIPM House,Kochi

Transfer

Mr. S. Vijayakumar of BPCL (Kochi Refinery) moved to BPCL (Mumbai Refinery) on transfer. His new address is S. Vijayakumar, DGM (HR),Mahul, Chembur, MUMBAI – 400 074

Discussion with National President

Dr.A.K.Balyan

Dr A.K Balyan, Director-HR, ONGC, who is the NIPM National President, came to Kochi for a brief official visit on 27 July 2008. P J Joy, Chairman, P K Aravindan, immediate Past Chairman, Johnson Mathew, Secretary and Joe Varkey, immediate past Secretary met Dr Balyan and had a fruitful discussion on Kerala Chapter activities.

Dr Balyan talked how important it is to attract youngsters to NIPM and the need for focusing on HR in tune with the change in the profession.   

Promotion

Mr.G Anilkumar,past Treasurer of NIPM-Kerala Chapter has been promoted as GM-HR,CUMI Abrasives Division,Chennai.

CONGRATS Anil

condolence

Mr K K Joseph, who held senior positions in Personnel /HR in companies like Alind, Keltron and Bongaigaon Refinery died on 27-4-08 after prolonged illness. He was an active member of NIPM.

K K Joseph

NIPM,Kerala Chapter sent a condolence message to his wife, Molly Joseph and the reply by her is given below

NIPM Palakkad Group conducted Lecture meeting

 

A.K.K.Nair speaking

Mr. A.K.K. Nair, Former Executive Director of Instrumentation Ltd., Palakkad, talked on “Managerial Effectiveness in the Current Scenario” on 24^th June 2008 at Walayar Motels, Kanjikode (Palakkad) .The Lecture meeting was conducted by NIPM Palakkad Group  

Scene from lecture meeting of NIPM-Palakkad group

Good Presentation by Mr.Sridhar Ganesh

 

NIPM, Kerala Chapter and ISTD, Kochi Chapter jointly organized an Evening Lecture Programme at NIPM Conference Hall, Ernakulam on 22nd July 2008 (Tuesday)

 

Sridhar Ganesh, Director (HR), Murugappa Group talked, to the full packed audience in the hall, on the topic- Leadership & the HR Professional

 

Mr.Sridhar Ganesh during presentation

Evening Lecture Programme on 22nd July 2008

NIPM, Kerala Chapter and ISTD, Kochi Chapter will jointly organize an Evening Lecture Programme at NIPM Conference Hall, Ernakulam on 22nd July 2008 (Tuesday) at 6.30 pm

Topic -    Leadership & the HR Professional

Speaker- Sridhar Ganesh,Director (HR), Murugappa Group

 

Sridhar Ganesh is the Director-Human Resources of the Murugappa Corporate Board. He is a graduate in physics, and holds a post graduate diploma in management from IIM, Kolkata. He has over 30 years of experience in varied facets of human resource management, at both operational and strategic levels. He started his career with Guest Keen Williams Limited in Kolkatta and then had a stint with Metal Box prior to joining Berger Paints as head of personnel. He subsequently moved to Mumbai to join Cadbury India as their Director-HR and was a member of the board. In 2002, he was appointed HR Director for the Africa, India and the Middle-East region based in the UK. His area of work and interest in recent times is on coaching for performance and performance related areas. Prior to joining the Group, he was Director-Learning & Development, Cadbury Schweppes plc-Europe, Middle-East and Africa.

In House Training Programmes in June 2008

NIPM-Kerala Chapter Conducted following In House programmes in June 2008 for various organizations.

As part of Induction Programme for new batches of staff of Geojit Financial Services Ltd., Kochi, Mr. M.A.S. Menon conducted 2 two- day training /development programmes on Positive Attitude & Complaint Handling on 06 & 07 June 2008 and on 19 & 20 June 2008

A two-day programme on Communication Skills was organized for iSmart Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Kochi on 17 & 18 June 2008. Mr.T.K.Ajaikumar was the faculty.

Improved Communication and Presentation Skills to equip the students for facing Interview was conducted on 27 & 28 June 2008 at School of Management Studies, Chinmaya Institute of Technology, Kannur for final semester MBA Students. Mr.T.K.Ajaikumar was the faculty

 

 

Joint Executive Committee held

Joint Executive commitee meeting ( outgoing and incoming members) of NIPM Kerala Chapter was held on 23 June 2008 at Hotel Travancore Court ,Kochi

Mr MAS Menon, renowned trainer, made a talk on” Motivation and Success” for the family members of NIPM Executive members. The programme was well appreciated by children and spouses who attended.  

The above programmes ended with dinner

 

Induction Programme for students of Rajagiri

NIPM Kerala Chapter made a presentation about NIPM to new students-MHRM & MBA- of Rajagiri School of Management, Kochi on 12 June 08, as part of their induction programme.

The same presentation was repeated again on 4^th July 08 for students of newly started AICTE approved PGDM (MBA level prog.having different specialisations including HR) of Rajagiri Business School, Kochi, as part of their induction programme.

 

Both the presentations were done by Chairman and Secretary of NIPM-Kerala Chapter

 

Inspiring life journey

National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Kerala Chapter has organized an evening talk on the life journey of Mr.Sarath Babu, CEO, Foodking Catering Services Pvt.Ltd on 05^th July, 08 at Hotel Presidency, Ernakulam.

The story of Mr.Sarath Babu, 26 years, is an inspiration for millions. A self-made entrepreneur, his mission is to help the poor through job creation. E Sarathbabu, who was born in a slum in Chennai, hit the headlines after he rejected several high profile job offers with mind boggling packages from various MNCs after he passed out Engineering from BITS,Pilani and MBA equivalent programme from IIM, Ahmedabad two years ago. Though he had dreams of a fancied corporate life, Sarath Babu turned down all the offers that came his way. Instead he started Foodking Catering Services Pvt Ltd, inspired by his mother who once sold Iddlis to bring up her children.

Currently his restaurants are functioning in various high profile campuses like BITS,Pilani, IIM Ahmedabad and corporates like TCS, Bangalore. The turnover of the company is Rs 10 crores now and he is planning to double it in 2 years time.

Sarath Babu speaking

His thought process changed when he happened to visit Bihar and saw villagers carrying coals literally and walking 40 km just to earn Rs.20/= a day. ‘We talk about India shining and India growing, but we should ensure that people do not die of hunger. We can be a developed country but we should not leave the poor people behind. I am worried for them because I know what hunger is and I still remember the days I was hungry,’ says Sarath Babu.

Right from childhood, he had developed thinking at the given set of condition come what may in life and always tries to think positive and capitalize the situation where he is in. He was citing when he has to rely on a kerosene lamp for his studies, he took positively that it has enhanced his concentration power whereas with the help of tube (light) his mind would have got distracted and no regrets about life.  

His vision about his Food King enterprise and the people development orientation are amazing and it was a stupendous speech delivered which has kept the 100 plus crowd gathered on toes. Post his speech an open interactive session was also held where the questions poised was well answered.

Shri. P.J. Joy,Chairman,NIPM-Kerala Chapter welcomed the gathering and introduced the guest speaker and Shri.Johnson Mathew, Hon. Secretary proposed vote of thanks.   

View of audience

View http://www.foodkingindia.com to know more about Mr Sarath Babu and his organisation 

‘Human Resources Management in Govt.-Issues and challenges’

After inaugurating activities of National Institute of Personnel Management, Kerala chapter for the years 2008-2010, in a function held at Hotel Presidency, Kochi on 27^th June 2008,Dr.Beena I.A.S spoke on ‘Human Resources Management in Govt.-Issues and challenges’. Addressing a well attended gathering of more than 100 persons, she emphasized the problems faced by HR function in Govt. like inherent weakness in hierarchical structure, lack of departmental mission and issues of decentralization. She stressed the need for E-Governance, training and development initiatives and motivating the employees. She highlighted the need of transparency and how Right to Information Act provide this and empower people.

 

NIPM Kerala Chapter Chairman Mr. P.J Joy welcomed the gathering and Hon Secretary Mr. Johnson Mathew proposed the vote of thanks.

NIPM Activities for 2008-2010 inagurated

Dr. M. Beena I.A.S, District Collector, Ernakulam inaugurated activities of National Institute of Personnel Management, Kerala chapter for the years 2008-2010 in a function held at Hotel Presidency, Kochi on 27^th June 2008. She released the activity plan of new committee which has taken the reins of NIPM-Kerala Chapter

 

Releasing Activity Plan