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an increase in confidence and expressing their
desire to continue to be a part of the program.
In FY 2018-19, over 1,200 employees participated
in various Careers At Persistent initiatives.
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Green Persistent Initiatives
In FY 2018-19, as many as 26 Green Persistent
Initiatives were organized at various Persistent
Systems offices. These initiatives fall under
these four verticals of Green Persistent:
• Pollution control – 7 initiatives
• Conservation of energy – 3 initiatives
• Conservation of trees – 9 initiatives
• Waste Management – 7 initiatives
Overall, 750+ employees participated in our
Green Persistent efforts to do their bit for the
environment.
Beyond Work Initiatives
During FY 2018-19, 250+ Beyond Work Initiatives
(BWIs) were organized at different Persistent
centers, reaching 3,000+ employees every
quarter. Catering to a diverse range of interest
areas, these initiatives included Art, Fun, Family
Connect, Children-special Initiatives, Festival
Celebrations, and Knowledge-Sharing. Pulse, our
annual event, was celebrated at all Persistent
centers, with participation from over 80% of our
employees.
On average, our employees were engaged
through BWIs for 4.5 hours per head per quarter.
WellnessWednesday, a series of wellness
tips shared every Wednesday, set the
ball rolling and helped create awareness
about health among our employees.
More than 74% of our employees
participated in the annual health check
organized at our India locations. At the
Persistent Run, a flagship event, we had
4,500+ enthusiastic runners. Wellness
workshops on Zumba, Yoga, and
functional circuit-training ensured that
our employees stayed fit. Our Wellness
experts helped employees overcome
stress and various ailments. The
Trekking Community organized three
Himalayan treks in addition to their
monthly treks, and we are proud to say
that Persistent employees summited
successfully! On International Yoga
Day, Persistent employees across our
centers did over 15,000 sun salutations.
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