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Compensation and Benefits of SFL

Why we choose Sapphire Fiber Textile:

One of the largest manufacturers and exporters of textile products in Pakistan, Sapphire technology comes from Europe, Japan and USA. Capitalizing on the regions principal crop, cotton, we source this locally, and augment our offerings by providing imported fiber from the worlds best crops. We work with specialized fibers bringing in the newest innovations from major fiber and chemical producers, and our manufacturing from yarn to finished fabric is performed in our facilities in Pakistan. Synergies are formed with offshore garment manufacturing companies. Our products are marketed to the industry's biggest names in Asia, Europe, Australia, and North America. Over Annual turnover US $ 435 Million 14,000 employees

Pakistan has one of the largest canal irrigation systems in the world. Fourth largest grower in the World. Textile accounts for over 60 % of the total exports. Most modern and organized textile production setup. More than 50 years history of accumulated textile know-how. Well-established infrastructure of textile management and skilled labor.

Company History:

Sapphires spinning plant first in Pakistan Expansions in yarn spinning - lead it to be one of the largest yarn producers in Pakistan In value addition with its first weaving plant Knit fabrics project Woven fabrics dye house Woven Dying and Finishing Home textiles division

We strongly believe that, There are no short-cuts to long-term success.

Mission:
To build flexible manufacturing capabilities in the textile industry to cater to the growing and evolving global demands, keeping a lead position in our business, maintaining our values based on good business and ethics, and at the same time contributing in the development of the community in which we work and live in.

Values:

P eople R elationship I ntegrity D iversity E nvironment

Customer of SFL:

WOVENS & HOME TEXTILES Brand H&M PVH GAP OLD NAVY OXFORD AMERICAN EAGLE FEDERATED LEE ZARA MANGO LINDEX C&A CHAPS MAVERIC HERO Region Sweden USA USA USA USA USA USA USA / EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE USA EUROPE EUROPE

RANGLER JCP TOMMY HILFIGER MUSTANG OFTEN PULL AND BEAR ANN TYLER BEIRHOLMS VF VF-USA CK UFD SPRINGS T.J.MAX TOLRA CROTEX APE COHEN & CHAPMAN

EUROPE / USA USA USA EUROPE EUROPE EUROPE USA EUROPE USA / EUROPE HONG KONG USA USA USA UK SPAIN ITALY USA UK

Hierarchy of Sapphire Fiber Mills

Director General Manager Technical Manager Spining Master Supervisor (foreman) Assistant Foreman Senior Technician Technician Assistant Technician Helper

Compensation and Benefits

Salary:
Sapphire Fiber Mills pay basic salary to employ and also pay for knowledge and skill based. In which age are not consider if employee is more competent who are senior or not.

Annual Bonus
Every permanent employee who has completed ninety (90) days of his employment on June 30th is entitled for the bonus of 30 days (one month) by law, in case of profit. Its management discretion to decide the quantum of bonus, however all employees are rewarded equally based on their salaries. Sapphire Fabrics Limited has always rewarded more than the bottom line for last many years.

Income Tax
Sapphire Fibres Ltd deducts income tax at source as per income tax laws and deposit to income tax department every month. Employees falling in this category can obtain salary slip showing income tax deduction for the purpose of their tax returns.

Medical Allowance
Employees who are not members of Punjab Employees Social Security Institution are entitled for medical allowance @ 4 % of the salary. Management reserves the right to bring any change in medical policy for the mutual benefit of the organization and employees. In case of incident/ injury at work place, all employees are provided with First Aid facilities on the spot followed by complete treatment from hospital. All expenses for such treatment are born by the company as per law.

Punjab Employees Social Security Institution

All workers drawing wage up to Rs. 10,000/- per month are members of Punjab Employee Social Security Institution. The company pays the contribution as per the law and no deduction is made from the employee in this regard. The employee may obtain

information regarding this facility from the administration department. The amount of social security deposited is calculated as follows: {(Earned Wages) (Special Allowances) (which applicable)} X 7% All workers registered under above mentioned scheme are entitled for Social Security benefits for themselves or their dependents in the event of sickness, employment injury or death and all other benefits stated in The Employees Social Security Ordinance 1965.

Employee Old Age Benefits (EOBI)

Employees old age benefit contributions are made to ensure support after retirement. All employees are covered EOBI scheme and will be entitled for old age benefits as per Employees Old Age Benefits Act. 1976.

Hajj Sponsorship Policy

At Sapphire Fibres Ltd two employees are selected each year through lucky draw under Hajj Sponsorship Policy. Only permanent employees with a minimum of three-year service are eligible for the draw. All hajj expenses declared by the government for lucky winners are born by the company (only through bank draft submitted with Hajj Application).

Loan Policy
Management has an exclusive amount reserved for payment of advances/loans to employees. An employee may apply for a loan to meet emergency requirements with following frame of eligibility:

The loan is provided free of interest. The loan will be sanctioned on first come first served basis. The amount will be refunded in maximum five equal installments. The disbursement shall not exceed the pool amount. An employee can only reapply for the loan, if he has paid all previous loan installments.
The existing pool of funds, available for loan/ advances to employees, may be increased as per

management decision.

Housing:
Workers are provided accommodation facility free of cost at dormitory maintained by company

at plant site. Daily newspaper, clean drinking water, canteen and provision of free gas and electricity are main features of workers welfare. In order to maintain pleasant, comfortable, healthier and hygienic environment at dormitory, living rules and regulations are posted in native language for easy understanding.

Canteen and Shop:

Company provides quality and hygienic meals on subsidized rates to the workers at canteen.

The common use items, food products and fresh fruits are available at controlled rates at the shop maintained in the dormitory.

LEAVE POLICY
Organization has established its leave policy to fell its employees at ease. There is Sunday and other Government holiday off in Sapphire Fiber Mills in this regard. Following types of leaves are offered to all employees: Casual Leave Earned Leave At the end of the year if any employee has any leaves they can cash their leaves Simple image of types and number of leaves, which are offers to all employees, are as.

TYPE OF LEAVE

NO OF LEAVE PER ANNUM

Casual Leave/Sick Earned Leave

15 15

Training and Development

New Employee Orientation:
After hiring new employee, they will be introducing about organization in orientation. Orientation may be done by the supervisor or any senior under who employ have to perform. Sapphire Fiber Mills orientation is an informal process which cover the the organization objective, procedure, rules, policies and benefits. Supervisor role is important in job orientation because he is the master and experience person for some particular field. He introduces employees who have work for him. Employee Training: Training is a learning experience design to achieve a relative permanent change in an individual that has ability to perform on the job. To increase the productivity of their employee and decrease the accidental activities on the job, Sapphire Fiber Mills organized some training program for new comers only. Specific training goal should be based on Organization need Type of the work to done Skill necessary to complete the work Training Method: On the job training preferred in Sapphire Fiber Mills. In which employee see the running machine and learn How it operates How it produces What is caution? Their parts Their maintenance After three month HRM department sign for both trainer and trainee.

Performance Management
Evaluate the performance of employee to know how they perform and behave on work place and to identify area in which employee have deficiency and weaknesses. Performance evaluation practices must be biased free and job related.

Appraisal Process:
In Sapphire Fiber Mills, appraisal process begins with establishment of performance standards for employees, which specifically reflect the job description. Performance standards clearly communicated with all employees by their supervisor. After specific interval there actual performance measured which compared with standard performance and discuss the appraisal with employee it is difficult to measure the performance of individual employee on regular basis. So they measure the performance in shift on regular basis.

Sapphire Fiber Mills prepare a charge sheet of every individual who cant meet standards. And not fire that employee until 3 charge sheets are giving to that employee.