Implications for Productivity

The development of a multi-tier bottom-up survivor-centered GBVH identification, prevention, and remediation system, along with mature industrial relations has helped Eastman Exports increase worker efficiency by 16% and has reduced attrition rate by 67% between 2021 and 2022.

After the Dindigul Agreement was implemented, the trust and confidence of workers in management has increased due to open and transparent communication. This is a key factor contributing to greater teamwork and collaboration between workers and management, leading to improvements in productivity.

16% Increase in Worker Efficiency

(No. of pieces completed in a day by a worker)

4.3% Increase in Reporting to Work on Time

67% Decrease in Attrition Rate

15% Decrease in GMT Rejection

Promotion of Women Workers into Management Positions & Development of Women Welfare Department

Thirty-three women workers have been promoted to supervisory roles in the factory and Eastman Exports has constituted a Women’s Welfare Department for the company after the Agreement. This all-women team works with the Human Resources team and the trade union in implementing various women’s welfare programs in the factory. More women workers are also reporting taking up day-to-day leadership in their work and the way the workplace functions, resulting in their leadership development and benefits to Eastman Exports’ business.