BWI: G4S Enters Limca Book of Records

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: G4S - India
Thursday, April 02, 2009 02:30 PM IST (09:00 AM GMT)
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Release no: 19610
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G4S Enters Limca Book of Records
"Retains its 1st and 1,00,000th Employee"

New Delhi, Delhi, India, Thursday, April 02, 2009 -- (Business Wire India) -- G4S, the leading professional security organization in India, has entered the prestigious Limca Book of Records by making a new record. The Limca Book of Records has awarded a certification to G4S, stating, "G4S India, the leading security and related services provider, employing 1,30,000 people across 180 offices, has retained its first employee, Mr. Hari Singh Negi ( DOJ Oct 1, 1989), Vice President, Administration and the 1,00,000th employee Mr. S Srinivasana (DOJ July 27, 2006), Data Entry Operator." This new Indian record by G4S will feature in the 2009 Edition of Limca Book of Records.

Regional Marketing Director, G4S, Ms. Rehana Qureshi says, "We wish to thank Limca book of Records for recognizing our commitment to our employees. Apart from the strong association with the clients, G4S shares a special bond with its employees. This prestigious book has endorsed that G4S is an employee centric organization. The role of private security organizations like G4S is vital and important at the time when country is facing threats on national security. We will continue to provide parallel support and contribute towards the national security."

"It gives me great pleasure to share that the company has provided opportunities to help me grow in my career and I have been able to achieve all that I wanted both financially and professionally. I feel very proud to be part of this recognition given by Limca Book of Records," said an overwhelmed Mr. Hari Singh Negi on being the 1st employee.

"I am motivated to see Mr. Negi achieve such great heights in his career path. Knowing the HR policies at G4S, I am looking forward to a great and satisfying career with the company," said Mr. S Srinivasana on his being the 1,00,000th employee.

G4S is committed to provide learning and career growth opportunities to the employees and ensure welfare of employees and their families. One unique initiative taken by the management towards employee care is "The Employee Welfare Hotline", a helpline created by the management to address grievances and feedbacks from employees. The commitment to this initiative reflects in the fact that every pay slip issued carries the numbers on it and it is available across all 180 branches of G4S in India.

An excellent Accident Insurance Policy providing substantial benefits to all the employees across India, in the event of accident is another initiative towards employee welfare.

G4S has also formulated a commendation scheme to recognize exemplary performance of the guards. Interested Guards having suitable skills are provided opportunities of foreign postings. In case of transfers, G4S has a policy in place and structured promotions are the norm.

About G4S - India

Since its inception in India in 1989, G4S has achieved a remarkable growth and has been the leading and most respected Security Company in India. The company today has over 1,50,000 employees with a strong network of 180 branches and regional offices spread throughout the country. We are proud to have a strong and lasting association with all our clients ranging from Banks, Corporate, Diplomatic Missions & Embassies, Residences and Hospitality, Transportation, Communication and Aviation industry to name a few.

As the leading professional security organization, G4S India offers a wide selection of services to its clients ranging from large multinationals to an individual, covering virtually every security product and service possible in the market. Besides its core business of Guarding, Cash Services, Security Systems and Products, G4S also offers complimentary range of services covering Training, Facility Management, Central Monitoring Services, Garment Manufacturing, Recruitment & Placement, IT Services & Secure IT, Fleet Management and Security Consultancy.

As the largest security company in India, we take pride in providing the highest level of services to our clients and attending to their individual requirements. We are part of an international organization with a network of offices, which allows us to extend a personal touch to our clients. Customer satisfaction and concern for our employees are our deep rooted values, supported by a strong sense of integrity.

For more information on the company log on to www.g4s.com


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