Give suggestions, get incentives: AI chief tells staff

New Delhi: Air India Chairman and Managing Director Arvind Jadhav has finally looked towards his employees for suggestions after trying many consultants, in the past for reviving the debt-ridden state-run carrier.
Arvind JadhavIn a letter, the CMD has asked his employees to come up with plans ensuring an increase in revenues and savings of the carrier, get their suggestions approved and also earn incentives.
“In order to ensure everyone’s contribution to Air India’s profitability, I invite full savings/earnings projects from you. Think of a project where you could ensure a minimum of 10-15 per cent improvement in revenues or 10-15 per cent savings on budget allocation; submit it to the turnaround committee; get it approved; own it; implement it and earn incentives,” Jadhav’s missive said.
Such plans would be owned by individuals who come up with the ideas and they would be directly reporting to the turnaround committee, the letter added. The employees have to mail their suggestions to S Venkat and Vinod Hejmadi, both part of the turnaround committee.
This is the first time Jadhav has asked for support from its employees, who have always complained of being left out during any decision-making for the airline.
Jadhav also requested them to act like a team and offer better services than their competitors.
08/04/11 Mihir Mishra/Business standard

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Categories: Air India Apr 2011