Sri.R Koteeswaran CEO & Managing Director Indian Overseas Bank Central Office Chennai – 600 002 Dear Sir, WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOOD PEOPLE TO GROW WITH TOUCHING HEARTS AND SPREADING SMILES IOB has a distinct culture. Its ingredients are informality and free interaction at all levels, no hierarchial barriers in working relationship, ample freedom for experimentation, a strong family feelings among employees, challenges accepted as a matter of fact, success achieved even in adverse circumstances and unhelpful environment, hard work as a way of life, tolerance to dissent but enforcing discipline strictly, concern for people within and outside, strongly manifesting in action. Such an organisational culture allows people to develop their potentials and further their growth. To every man there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on his shoulder and offered to do a special thing unique to him and fitted to his talent. Such a special moment is bestowed upon us with you donning the mantle of IOB. We felicitate you on your elevation as our CEO and Managing Director of our great institution. Often one hears of IOB family, IOB culture, IOB tradition, IOB Industrial Relations which stands apart from the rest of the crowd. Yes, IOB has been a family of Good People to grow with, which has culture of itself because irrespective of cadres and categories there has been always oneness in thinking and feeling on every thing. There is perfect understanding between employer and employee, which is actualized by the progressiveness of the Union. Rapport of high standard has been maintained cutting across cadres irrespective of caste, creed, religion, nationality, etc. There is mutual rapport and coordination resulting in cooperation among all sections of the employees’ right from Top Echelons in the Bank. Dissipation of fissiparous tendencies were countenanced particularly by the Management than the Union themselves in accordance with the spirit of recognition status accorded to us. The Bank as whole has always functioned as a well-knit unit, which has resulted in the Bank’s growth in all major parameters. We as a trade union have always believed that like strike or direct action good industrial relation is one without loss of face to both sides are instruments for the banks progress. Whether we are exalted or decried by others for holding this view we do not bother. We answer to the call of our conscience. Accordingly we have always pinned faith in negotiated settlements rather than litigation or agitational means. While assuring you of our continued support, we shall endeavor in the days ahead to improve further on the benchmark we have together set for ourselves in good industrial relations during your tenure as our CMD. Sir , We believe, like strike or direct actions, good industrial relations is one, which with advantage and without loss of face on either side, could be instrumental for achieving our goals. We have no qualms of conscience for admitting that Bank’s interest is our interest, its growth is our growth and its prosperity is our security. Whether we are condemned or exalted, whether our actions are acclaimed or decried we have no bother. We answer to the dictates of our conscience. Further strike is a weapon we resort to with great reluctance or restrain, whenever we are pitted against a situation justifying its use. Fewer were the occasions we used it but we always keep this weapon regularly oiled lest it is rusted out of disuse, not even a single instance, since 1991 to till date. We are conscious of the fact that we cannot be oblivious to the winds of change blowing across the globe and ignore signals being sent by the environment. In pursuit of taking IOB to the pinnacle of glory we shall bridge the chasm between what we can and we ought to do. With this message to our members, reinforcing our sincere admiration and abiding love we extend you our best wishes and cooperation on your covetous assignment. In business circle everyone is paid in two coins, experience and cash. Let us avail of the experience of a Professional Banker like you and churn out CASH with our devotion to duty. Be rest assured that with the spirit of continued collective cooperation and consensus, we shall further ‘consolidate’ our gains during your purposeful tenure. Love S.Srinivasan Former General Secretary All India Overseas Bank Employees’ Union
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 19:29:28 +0000
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