Thrive 360
Associate Benefits Handbook
Welcome to Unisys India! Benefits play an important role in your choice of an employer. That’s why we work hard to provide you with a comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package that reflects the changing needs and wants of our people. As the name denotes, Unisys India’s benefits program “Thrive 360” is designed to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success on the job and live a healthy, balanced life. This handbook gives you a snapshot of the benefits of being part of our team. Like any progressive organization, we regularly review our benefits to ensure we provide you with a positive, fulfilling work experience. We are truly excited to have you the Unisys India family and are confident you will have a rewarding journey with us. - HR Team
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Types of Benefits Core Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Deferred Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits
Core Benefits
Infrastructure Benefits Company Transport Cafeteria Mobile Phones & Broadband Leave Sick, Casual & Annual Leave Maternity Leave Paternity Leave Holiday & Compensatory off Critical Illness Leave Tax Relief Benefits Food Coupons Medical Reimbursement Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)
Core
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Company Transport Making my commute easy
Benefits
What is the benefit and how does it work? Unisys provides transportation facilities to me (unless I am working in general shift at Purva, am in Band 4 and above or from Mumbai Office). The transport services are meant for pick up and drop from my place of residence to the office and back. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys.
What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I have to update my profile on www.breeze2work.com and submit it for verification. I need to roster myself on www.breeze2work.com every Friday for the following week.
For more information and queries: Please write to: ~UGSI SJR Transport, ~UGSI Purva Transport, ~UGSI HYD Transport, ~UGSI Phoenix Transport
Core
Cafeteria
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Tantalizing my taste buds What is the benefit and how does it work? All Unisys facilities in Bangalore, and DLF, Hyderabad have a cafeteria which is open 24x7. The Phoenix facility in Hyderabad has a food court that I can use. The cafeteria and food court offer a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options.
Benefits
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I can purchase food at any food counter throughout the day with my food coupons or with cash.
For more information and queries: Please write to: ~UGSI Purva Facility, ~UGSI SJR Facility, ~UGSI Gopalan Facility, ~UGSI HYD Facility, ~UGSI Phoenix Facility
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Mobile Phones and Broadband Helping me stay in touch What is the benefit and how does it work? I get reimbursed for official use of mobile and broadband, when the connection is under my name, as per approved business need.
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. Mobile and Broadband Expense Limits - Quick Reference Chart: Local
National Roaming
International Work From Roaming Home
Mobile – Voice and 2G/3G Data Plan
INR 1,100
INR 2,300
INR 4,700
INR 1,500
Broadband Internet
INR 750
INR 750
Not Available
INR 1,200
What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? The monthly bills I incur will need to be scanned and ed in the expense management tool (Concur) for my leader’s approval and further processing.
For more information and queries: Please raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network or, visit Unet
Core
Sick, Casual & Annual Leave Providing me time-off to relax and recuperate What is the benefit and how does it work? At Unisys India, 25 days of paid time off is bifurcated into different types, based on the statutory requirement and market practices in respective states. Details as per the location are given in the table below. Upon ing Unisys, I accumulate leave on a prorated basis. Annual Leaves can’t be accumulated beyond 40 days and will lapse on a real time basis. Unisys location (city, states)
Annual Leave
Casual Leave
Sick Leave
Bangalore, Karnataka
20
Nil
5
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
15
5
5
Mumbai, Maharashtra
21
Nil
4
4
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I am required to get prior approval from my reporting leader and apply for leave through the Unisys leave management system (WebPay). Also, I need to enter my leave accordingly in WebTime. For sick / casual leave, I need to keep my leader informed and get an approval on return to work. If I am absent from work for more than one day due to sickness, a doctor’s certificate is required.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
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Maternity Leave Helping me savor motherhood What is the benefit and how does it work? I am entitled to paid Maternity leave in accordance with the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961. The maximum period of Maternity benefit is 12 weeks. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I can apply for leave through the Unisys leave management system (WebPay) and my leader needs to approve it.
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? If I have worked for 80 days during the 12 months immediately preceding the date of expected delivery, then I am eligible for Maternity leave. The 12 weeks can be broken up into preand post-delivery time, unless the attending physician or medical practitioner s a lesser absence from work, prior to the delivery: - Six weeks up to and including the day of my delivery; and - Six weeks immediately following that day
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Core
Paternity Leave
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Helping me savor fatherhood What is the benefit and how does it work? I am entitled to five working days of paid Paternity leave, in the event of childbirth, up to a maximum of two children. Unutilized Paternity leave cannot be encashed or carried forward, and lapses at the end of the calendar year.
Benefits
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I am required to inform my reporting leader and apply for leave through the Unisys leave management system (WebPay). I am required to take Paternity leave within 30 days from the date of childbirth.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Core
Holiday and Compensatory Off Providing me my personal time What is the benefit and how does it work? Unisys India provides a total of 10 paid national and festival holidays annually, which helps me spend time with my family. I am entitled to Compensatory Offs or one day’s additional salary when I work on national or festival holidays as per the Unisys India Holiday Calendar or weekly offs. Compensatory Off details as per the statutory requirements are as mentioned in the table below: Scenario
Bangalore
Hyderabad
Mumbai
Associates working on national or festival holidays Comp Off as per the Unisys India Holiday Calendar
Comp Off
One day's additional salary and Comp Off
Associates working on Comp Off their scheduled weekly-offs
Comp Off
Comp Off
Comp Off
One day's additional salary and Comp Off
Associates working on national holidays which are Comp Off not part of Unisys India’s Holiday Calendar
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail Compensatory off? I am required to get prior approval from my reporting leader. The approved Comp Off should be utilized within 90 days from the date it is approved. Hours availed as Comp Off should be appropriately booked as per the task codes provided in the policy document.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
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Critical Illness Extending during tough times
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Benefits What is the benefit and how does it work? I am entitled to eight weeks (56 calendar days) of paid Critical Illness leave in the event I am diagnosed as critically ill (critical illness as When am I eligible to avail this benefit? defined by Insurance Regulatory and From the day I start working at Unisys. Development Authority or IRDA). What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to first avail my unutilized sick leave before utilizing Critical Illness leave. Critical Illness leave is subject to review by respective reporting leaders and HRBPs, and verification of medical records by Unisys emed doctor. HRBP will communicate the approval to my leader and to me. Leader will ensure the approved leaves are updated in WebTime and WebPay as appropriate. Critical Illness leave should be entered against “Task code 0003 – Short Term Disability” under 100 IU in WebTime. For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
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Food Coupons Helping me save that little extra
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Benefits What is the benefit and how does it work? I can opt for food coupons worth INR 50 per meal during office hours, subject to a maximum limit of INR 1,100 per month. I avail tax rebate as per income tax provisions. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I can opt for food coupons through an annual survey. I must provide a declaration to this effect to the India Payroll team. If I on or after the 18th of the month, I will be able to collect my food coupons in the subsequent month, subject to submission of the completed declaration form on the date of ing. I cannot withdraw once I opt for food coupons during a financial year.
For more information and queries: Please write to ~India Payroll or raise an “Ask Payroll” ticket in Employee Network
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Medical Reimbursement Taking care of me and my family
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What is the benefit and how does it work? I am eligible for a medical reimbursement of INR 1,250 as a monthly component of my salary. I can claim tax exemption on pharmacy bills, domiciliary, and hospitalization expenses not covered under Medical Insurance for me and my dependents. Tax benefit on my medical reimbursement is subject to income tax rules (the present exemption limit under income tax rules is INR 15,000 in a financial year i.e. April to March).
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to submit my medical bills once in a quarter as per the instruction I receive from India Payroll team.
For more information and queries: Please write to ~India Payroll or raise an “Ask Payroll” ticket in Employee Network
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Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) Helping me rejuvenate
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What is the benefit? If I declare Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) in the beginning of the financial year (April) or at the time of ing, whichever is earlier, I will then be given LTA as a yearly payment along with my March salary based on the submission of relevant bills. This is governed by the provision of the Income Tax Act. The tax rules provide an exemption only for two journeys performed in a period of four calendar years. It is applicable for domestic travel only.
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to apply for three consecutive days of annual leave in WebPay and get my leader’s approval on the same. I have to submit the relevant documents located on Employee Network > My Pay > India Payroll portal > Guidelines/Help Links & FAQs > LTA.
For more information and queries: Please write to ~India Payroll or raise an “Ask Payroll” ticket in Employee Network
Deferred Benefits
Provident Fund (PF) and Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF)
Insurance • Group Term Life Insurance (GTL) • Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPA) • Group Mediclaim Insurance (GMC)
Employee State Insurance (ESI) Gratuity On-call Allowance Shift Allowance
Deferred
Provident Fund (PF) and Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) Helping me plan for retirement
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Benefits
What is the benefit and how does it work? PF is the contribution made by me and ed equally by Unisys. I can opt for increasing my VPF up to 100% of my basic pay. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? As a contributor, I can withdraw the entire amount in my fund in any of the below scenarios: • On attaining retirement age of 58 years • On retiring due to incapacity • On migrating for permanent settlement abroad • On transfer to an organization not covered under the act For more information and queries: PF related: Write to
[email protected] VPF related: Write to ~India Payroll or raise an “Ask Payroll” ticket in Employee Network
Deferred
Group Life Term Insurance (GTL) Providing for my family
2
Benefits
What is the benefit and how does it work? I enjoy life insurance cover from Unisys as part of Group Term Life Insurance. It provides financial assistance to my family in the unfortunate event of my premature death while employed with Unisys. My eligibility is twice my Comp 2, up to a maximum of INR 50 lakhs.
When do I avail this benefit? This is a deferred benefit and is given to my nominee only in the unfortunate event of my death while employed with Unisys.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Benefits > India Health Benefits > Benefits Manual or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Deferred
Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPA) Extending a helping hand
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Benefits
What is the benefit and how does it work? Personal Accident Insurance provides me with financial assistance in the event of an injury and disablement as a result of an accident. The cause of injury or disablement may arise directly or indirectly, connected or traceable to the employment with Unisys. My eligibility is twice my Comp 2, up to a maximum of INR 6 lakhs.
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? In the event of injury or disablement, policy guidelines will apply.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Benefits > India Health Benefits > Benefits Manual or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Deferred
Group Mediclaim Insurance (GMC) Aiding me and my family
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Benefits
What is the benefit and how does it work? Helps me and my family take care of our essential medical needs. It covers me, my spouse, two children, and parents or in-laws (either set of parents/ in-laws). I co-share 10% for the amount I am covered for a sum of INR 3 lakhs. If I want an enhanced cover for my family, I can opt for voluntary top up ranging from INR 1 lakh to 5 lakhs against an annual that will be deducted from my salary. I can opt for voluntary top up during annual renewal of the policy if I am an existing associate or at the time of ing if I am a new hire. I have to co-pay 20% of the total claims for my dependents
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to provide my dependents’ details during an annual enrollment process. If I am a new hire, the dependent declaration forms will be filled by me, on the day I .
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Benefits > India Health Benefits > Benefits Manual or Email:
[email protected]
Deferred
Employee State Insurance (ESI)
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Providing me a social security cover
Benefits
What is the benefit and how does it work? If my gross monthly salary is INR 15,000 per month or less, I am an insured associate under ESI. I contribute 1.75% of my gross salary every month towards ESI and the company contributes 4.75% of my gross salary per month towards the same. I am eligible for certain benefits under the ESI scheme as detailed below. Immediate Benefit • Full medical benefits for self and dependents from day one coverage • Disablement Benefit (self-cash) • Dependent's Benefit (cash) • Hospitalization Benefit
Earned Benefit • Sickness Benefit / Enhanced • Sickness Benefit (cash-self) • Extended Sickness Benefit (cash-self) for prolonged illness • Maternity Benefit (cash-self)
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys.
Contribution Period
Benefit Period
April 1 - September 30
January 1 - June 30th of the following year
October 1 – March 31
July 1 - December 31
For more information and queries: Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Deferred
Gratuity
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Rewarding my loyalty to Unisys What is the benefit and how does it work? I am eligible for gratuity on completion of five years of continuous service in Unisys India. It is given at the time of superannuation, resignation, or on death. The requirement of five years of continuous service does not apply in the unfortunate event of death. My gratuity calculation is as follows: Gratuity = last drawn monthly basic x 15/26 x no. of continuous years of service in Unisys India. The maximum limit is INR 10 lakhs.
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? On completion of five years of continuous service in Unisys India. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to complete my separation formalities as per the exit process.
For more information and queries: Please write to ~Unisys India HR Services Please raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Deferred
On-Call Allowance Promoting a fair workplace What is the benefit and how does it work? If I need to be available as an on-call outside the standard business hours or shift timings owing to business and/or operational requirement, I am eligible for a fixed on-call allowance of INR 350 per day.
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? When I provide on-call outside of standard business hours or shift timings owing to business and / or operational requirements, I am eligible for on-call allowance. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? On-call allowance will be processed through Payroll. On-call allowance input received on or before 15th of the month will be processed in the same month along with salary. On-call allowance received after 15th of the month will be processed in the subsequent month. For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies Or please write to ~India Payroll or raise an “Ask Payroll” ticket in Employee Network.
Deferred
Shift Allowance Promoting a fair workplace What is the benefit and how does it work? If I am rostered to work in one of the approved and published shift timings, I am eligible for a shift allowance. Shift allowance is based on band and implemented uniformly across all service lines and functions as mentioned in the table below:
Band
Shift Allowance Per Day
Band 1
INR 200
Band 2
INR 350
Band 3
INR 500
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? If I am a full time associate, working in office premises per approved and published shift timings, I will be eligible for shift allowance. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I have to submit a request for shift allowance as per approved and published timings in the Night Shift Allowance (NSA) tool between 14th and 23rd of every month. I should fill the NSA tracker with shift timings and attach the NSA tracker along with NSA request form.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies Or please write to ~India Payroll or raise an “Ask Payroll” ticket in Employee Network.
Voluntary Benefits
Educational Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Concierge Helpdesk
Voluntary
Education Reimbursement ing my development What is the benefit and how does it work? Education Reimbursement encourages me to grow my professional knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to enhance current job performance and advance my career at Unisys. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? If I am a full time associate, and my job performance is not adversely interrupted or impacted by educational pursuits, I am eligible to participate in the Education Reimbursement program from the date of ing.
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What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to complete the Education Reimbursement Request Form and seek the approval of my leader and Service Line/Function Head and submit the form to the India HR Services (IHRS) team before enrolling for any courses or certifications. I am eligible for a reimbursement of tuition fees up to INR 30,000 per calendar year for approved programs. After completing 2 years at Unisys, I am eligible for a reimbursement of tuition fees up to INR 60,000 per calendar year for approved programs. For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies or raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network.
Voluntary
Employee Assistance Program Nurturing my emotional well-being What is the benefit and how does it work? Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counselling, legal, and financial consultation, and crisis intervention services to me and my dependents. It is free of cost. I can speak to the counsellors on the phone and my confidentiality is assured. I have access 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to counseling and crisis intervention services by trained experts.
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? Access the service via phone - toll free number: 1800-11-2442 Online Web Portal: www.guidanceresources.com (Company ID - Unisys)
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Benefits > Employee Services & Discounts > India Employee Assistance Program Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network.
Voluntary
Concierge Helpdesk Making my life hassle-free
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Benefits What is the benefit and how does it work? Unisys' concierge and lifestyle partner, World At Your Service (WAYS), will assist me with making payments for utilities (electricity, water, telephone, credit card) at no extra cost. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to approach the concierge desk at Purva (10th Floor) and SJR (Tower 3, 4th Floor).
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Lifestyle Benefits
Wellness Centre Wellness Platform Sports Work From Home UniprivliEdge – Shopping advantage
Lifestyle
Wellness Centre
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Taking care of my wellbeing What is the benefit and how does it work? Wellness Centre will ensure my health and wellbeing at Unisys. It’s a one-stop solution for all health related services.
Benefits When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? The Wellness Centre is available to all Unisys India associates. Refer to the table for more details. Paramedical services
Doctor Availability
Nos.
Location
Venue
Purva
10th Floor Medical Room
Extn 7595955 Direct 080 41595955
SJR
5th Floor Challenge Meeting Room
Extn 7573913 Direct 080 40323913
Gopalan
4th Floor Medical Room
DLF
7th Floor Cauvery Meeting Room
Extn 7561418 Direct 040 39811418
Phoenix
Ground Floor Medical Room
Extn 7561417 Direct 040 39811417
24 x 7
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Direct +91 80 71451018
For more information and queries: Email:
[email protected] Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network
Lifestyle
Wellness Platform Encouraging a healthy lifestyle
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Benefits What is the benefit and how does it work? A game-based social wellness platform, zoojoo.be will help me make smarter choices to achieve a more balanced, healthier lifestyle.
When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to sign up for a zoojoo.be and take the health plunge today!
For more information and queries: Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network or email
[email protected]
Lifestyle
Indoor and Outdoor Sports Helping me revitalize
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Benefits What is the benefit and how does it work? Every year, we have many sports tournaments, where teams from all functions battle it out for rolling trophies. I can participate in external tournaments and contests as part of the Unisys corporate team. I can use the recreation area located in all facilities, which provides a variety of indoor games. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to send in my nomination for the various sporting events whenever the announcement calling for nominations is made by the HR team.
For more information and queries: Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network or email
[email protected]
Lifestyle
Work From Home
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Promoting work-life balance
Benefits What is the benefit and how does it work? In certain situations, I can opt to work from home with my leader’s approval. I am ed with a laptop to work. When am I eligible to avail this benefit? On completion of 6 months of service with I require a personal broadband Unisys India and after my service has been connection and a suitable working confirmed. environment at home. Who can avail this benefit? I can avail this benefit if my most recent performance rating is “Top Achiever” or “Valued Contributor” or mid-year rating is “Achieving.” What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? If I am primarily office based and need to occasionally work from home, I can do so with prior permission from my leader. If I work from home over a long period, I will have to complete the Associate Application Form for Working from Home and gain approvals from my leader, Service Line / Function Head, and Director – HR. For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies Or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network.
Lifestyle
UniprivliEdge – Shopping advantage What is the benefit and how does it work? UniprivilEdge gives me an opportunity to benefit from leading brands across various lifestyle categories like electronics, home, apparel, travel, health, and food – all under one platform. I can explore exclusive deals, online deals, and card based deals to avail great discounts all over India.
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When am I eligible to avail this benefit? From the day I start working at Unisys India. What is the procedure for me to avail this benefit? I need to at: https://www.vantagecircle.com/unisys using my Unisys email ID. I will then receive a verification email from Vantage Circle. I will have to follow the steps provided to complete the registration. Next time I can with my name and and enjoy the great deals.
For more information and queries: Please to Employee Network > Go To My Company > India HR Policies Or Raise an “Ask HR” ticket in Employee Network.
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