Godrej launches LOUD initiative, fulfills five employees’ dreams

In order to enhance the performance of its workforce, Godrej recently launched its innovative Live Out Ur Dream (LOUD) initiative for its employees in Nigeria to help fulfill the dreams they are most passionate about.

As a result, Godrej rewarded five of its employees on Friday, October 26, 2018, with N500,000 each to support them to fulfill such dreams.
 
The initiative received an enthusiastic response from employees where more than 190 of them applied for the coveted prize.

The top 25 shortlisted applicants were presented to an internal jury and 10 were selected for the final round.

The jury of Business Lead West Africa and CEO, Godrej Nigeria Limited, Mr. Chitwan Singh, Human Capital Development Consultant, Titilayo Eko, and Bidemi Zakariyau. The jury selected the top five dreams, which would be funded by the company.

The final winning dreams include constructing a borehole drill for his community, becoming an industrialist in domestic cosmetics, becoming a global fashion designer, own and run pastry and mixology restaurant and becoming a certified Microsoft Technician on Dynamics.

According to its CEO, Singh, “We believe that passionate, rounded individuals with diverse interests make for better Godrejites. We understand that our team members play multi-faceted roles; this is why we encourage them, not just to explore their whole selves, but also create an enabling space for them to do so.”

Godrej Consumer Products is an emerging markets FMCG leader, delighting consumers with innovative, superior quality products at affordable prices. Established in 1897, the Godrej Group has its roots in India’s Independence and Swadeshi movement.

The founder, Ardeshir Godrej, lawyer-turned-serial entrepreneur failed with a few ventures, before he struck gold with a locks business.

Today, the business enjoys the patronage of 1.1 billion consumers globally across consumer goods, real estate, appliances, agriculture and many other businesses.

At the heart of all of this, are the people that work within the company. Godrej takes much pride in fostering an inspiring workplace, with an agile and high performance culture.

The company is also deeply committed to recognizing and valuing diversity across our teams.
 
Gorej operates in Nigeria through its subsidiary companies Godrej Nigeria Ltd and Lorna Nigeria Ltd.

Some of its well known brands in Nigeria are Darling and Amigos hair extensions, Tura range of soaps, wet hair product range with Megagrowth and TCB brands, home insecticide range with Good Night brand.