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NOURISHING WORKFORCE

Equality & Diversity Reconnect Program

Interloop is an equal opportunity Through the ‘Reconnect Program’,
employer and is committed to female staff members who have
promoting equality, diversity and fair completed 3 years’ service with the
treatment in all areas of employment. company and have to leave their
It provides an inclusive environment jobs due to family requirements can
where everyone feels valued and reconnect with their careers after
respected, irrespective of age, gender, having a break.
race, marital status, disability, religion Extended Maternity Leaves
or belief, color and nationality. It’s a
17,000+ strong team with diverse In addition to the entitled leaves, if a
talent and over 15 nationalities across female employee requires further leave
various locations. due to her or her newborn’s health
issue, she can avail another 4 weeks
Interloop aims to provide all leave at half pay.
employees a safe and supportive work Representatives have been created at Worker’s Management Council is
environment, free of discrimination and all plants who are always accessible actively working at all Interloop plants. Day Care Centers
harassment and equal opportunities to to every employee for handling any We also encourage our suppliers to
grow, learn and develop on merit. The grievance & directing their complaints respect the workers’ right to freedom To provide ease of mind to working
policies, procedures and practices of regarding work, working environment, of association as per applicable laws mothers regarding their young
the company have been formulated to welfare, discipline, etc. to CHC at each and conventions. During the year, children, world-class Day Care
inculcate the culture of encouraging plant. no supplier was identified where the Centers are in place at all Interloop
and supporting women, transgenders workers’ right to freedom of association Hosiery Plants where the executive
and differently abled employees. Workers’ Right to was at risk. and non-executive female employees
Freedom of Association comfortably leave their children, while
Grievance Handling Women Empowerment at work. Experienced Nannies take
Interloop respects the workers’ good care of children according to
Standard Operating Procedures for right to freedom of association, and Interloop truly believes that their play, rest and meal timings. The
Grievance Handling are in place and awareness sessions are carried out in empowering women through international standard infrastructure
special positions of Management this reference as a general practice. employment and skill enhancement
not only helps them achieve financial
stability for themselves and their includes study, play and rest areas, and
families but also makes them a trained teachers ensure quality pre-
productive member of the society. primary education and development
of these children through curricular
Enhancing Female and extracurricular activities. Company
Participation doctor performs periodic check-ups of
these children to warrant that they stay
To support women empowerment in good health.
and to improve gender parity within
the organization, Interloop has taken
a strategic decision to increase the
percentage of women in executive &
non-executive teams, in various grades
including managerial roles and working
cadres.

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