28 May 2020 /

NEW DELHI: The Indian operations of four leading global HR services companies – Randstad, The Adecco Group, ManpowerGroup and Gi Group – have formed an alliance to jointly tackle the key challenges facing the labour market following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The alliance’s actions will be focused on sharing best practices on health and safety protocols, which can be used by organisations, to support a safe return to workplaces throughout India, a joint statement said on Wednesday
We are entering a new world of work and it is crucial to be well prepared for this new reality. The emphasis must be on creating a safe environment where employees can be productive and make an impact,” said Paul Dupuis, MD and CEO, Randstad India.
Initially, the alliance will focus on companies in seven key sectors in India – IT/ITeS, manufacturing, infrastructure, pharma, healthcare, life sciences (PHL), consulting and business services, retail and e-commerce. It will consult with various stakeholders in the country in the coming weeks.

The best practice protocols collated from companies in these seven sectors will be used to create a comprehensive compilation of instructions and concrete measures – a country-specific COVID-19: “Help India Get Back to Work Safely” guide with practical advice and health and safety protocols.

“COVID-19 has created a great disruption in the labour market and to entire communities and thus, it is imperative to return to work with the necessary precautions,” said Marco Valsecchi,

“COVID-19 has created a great disruption in the labour market and to entire communities and thus, it is imperative to return to work with the necessary precautions,” said Marco Valsecchi, Country Manager & MD, Adecco Group, India.