Why Samsung
The work culture at Samsung is based on the fundamental belief that employees are its most important asset. Respect and genuine concern for each employee in the organization is the basic principle on which the organization functions. We believe that by giving mutual respect, recognition, trust, open communication, transparency and opportunities for growth, employees will perform to their fullest potential and will be sincere, dedicated and committed to their jobs.
HR Philosophy
The HR system at Samsung India pays considerable attention to the Salary-Structure, Welfare Administration, Working Conditions etc. as these are some of the factors that are necessary for creating the right kind of work environment. However, it doesn't stop here. Factors such as Rewards, Recognition, Training & Development, and the nature of the job itself, are essential for the true development of human resources.
SAMSUNG India also strives to increase not only the efficiency our operations, but also the overall quality of our work environment and our contribution to society as a whole.
At Samsung India we are trying to harness the potential of employees to the fullest extent so that they become Super Excellent Employees and give Superlative Performance.
Benefits
SAMSUNG offers our employees a wide range of benefits to make work and life more enjoyable. This includes monetary rewards in recognition of excellent work, sports and fitness facilities, discounts on SAMSUNG products and many other benefits that show how valued our employees are.
Recruitment Process
Recruitment is considered an extremely important activity at Samsung India since it builds the foundation for the entire intellectual capital of the Company and ensures Quality Culture in the Organization. It is evident that our careful recruitment process has given us an undisputed edge in the competitive world.
At Samsung India recruitment is done at Staff, Managerial and Operator Level. For Specialized and Highly technical jobs like Research & Development, we conduct Campus interviews in Institutes like IITs.
For recruitment at Staff & Managerial Level, more emphasis is given to the Attitude, Openness, Adaptability & Teamwork capabilities of the candidate along with his job knowledge and relevant skills. Before starting the Recruitment process, HR does a deep analysis of the job requirements and lists down the preferred traits and skills required by the candidate to perform job effectively.
AWARDS
September, 2005 Samsung has been awarded as the Best Retailer of the year 2005 in the consumer Durables category by the India Retail Forum. James Damian, SVP, Best Buy and his team handed over the award to Mr. Ravinder Zutshi , Dy MD , Samsung India at the India Retail award function held in Mumbai on 16th September .
February 2005 Mr. S. H. Oh appointed as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung South West Asia.
November 2004 Samsung received the Golden Peacock Special commendation Certificate for Corporate Social Responsibility (Private Sector) for the year 2004 from Mr. Shivraj Patil, Union Home Minister.
February 2004 India made regional headquarters for Samsung Southwest Asia.
February 2004 Mr. K. S. Kim appointed as the First President and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung South West Asia.
November 2003 Inaugurated Samsung's new, High-Tech, advanced Refrigerator facility.
August 2003 Commencement of production at refrigerator facility in Noida.
June 2003 Merger of SIEL with SEIIT.
Software technology park set up at Noida
December 2002 Construction commences for 5,000,000 refrigerator plant in Noida
October 2002 Samsung unveils new technology for Consumer Home Entertainment (DNIe™)
February 2002 Samsung India commences domestic production of Airconditioners. Plant Capacity : 1 lac units per annum.
January 2002 Samsung launches MDC or Market Driven Change Initiative
December 2001 Samsung India wins the Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Commendation Certificate for Best Quality in the Electrical and Electronics Industry for the Year 1999
November 2001 Samsung India begins the domestic production of Fully automatic washing machines at its 1 lac capacity per annum unit at Noida..
October 2001 Samsung launches the hugely successful Consumer Promotion , the Samsung 'Phod ke Dekho' Offer between October 10-November 20, 2001 .The Company generated Rs 275 Crores Sales from this Promotion in the months of Oct-November 2001.
July 2001 Samsung's seventh Colour Monitor Plant in the world and the First Colour Monitor Plant in India commences production. Plant Capacity : 1.5 million units
June 2001 Colour monitor plant set up
April 2001 Mr. K S Kim, MD of Samsung India between September 1998 - March 2001 returns to Korea as Sr. Vice President , Global Display Division, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
Mr. S S Lee takes over charge as Managing Director, Samsung India. Mr. Lee was MD of Samsungs' subsidiary in Vietnam between January 1995 and March 2001.
January 2001 Samsung India announces its Corporate Initiative for the Year 2001 -To be a Digital E-Company
December 2000 On December 2, 2000, Samsung India completed 5 Years of Operations in the country.
November 2000 Vice Chairman & CEO, Samsung Electronics, Mr. Jong Yong Yun visits India Announces fresh investments of US$10 million for setting up a high tech, state-of-the-art Colour Monitor Plant in India.
October 2000 Awards Rs.5 lacs as Cash Reward to K. Malleswari for winning the Bronze Medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In addition, her Coach, Mr. Leonid Taranenka was awarded Rs.2.5 lacs .
September 2000 Samsung India commences exports of 'Made in India' Colour televisions to Western Europe
Second Production Line set up at Noida for the manufacture of Projection TVs in India
Samsung sponsors the Indian Olympic Team to the 2000 Sydney Olympics
July 2000 Samsung India produces its One Millionth Colour television in India - The first MNC to achieve this milestone in India
May 2000 Launch of Samsung Electronics India (P) Ltd - Samsung's 100 per cent subsidiary for IT and Telecom products in the country
March 2000 P1+ Rating by CRISIL for Samsung's Commercial Paper Programme
February 2000 Launch of Samsung's Bio range of Products ; 'Bio Ceramic' Microwave Ovens, 'Bio Fresh' refrigerator range and Insta-Chill Airconditioners.
Signs Cine Star Tabu for endorsing the Home Appliances Range
Sets up an R&D Center for Color Television at Noida. Investment : US$5 million
Indian R&D Centre made the Regional Hub , catering to design requirements in India , Middle East and South east Asia
September 1999 Millennium Digital Campaign from Samsung. Launch of Digital products in the country.
April 1999 A1+ Rating assigned by ICRA for Samsung's Commercial Paper Programme. A1+ Rating indicates Highest Safety.
March 1999 Samsung India commences manufacturing microwave ovens at Noida Facility with Capacity of 50,000 units per annum
February 1999 Samsung showcases Digital Technology at IETF '99
Samsung India signs a 2 year contract with Kapil Dev to promote Samsung as Brand Ambassador
January 1999 Samsung announced maiden profits of Rs.5 crores on a turnover of Rs.540 Crores for the Calendar year 1998.
November 1998 Samsung Running Festival held at New Delhi. Part of Samsung's Bangkok Asian Games Programme, it drew participation from around 8000 people from all walks of life.
Samsung awarded 'SAP Star Award' by SAP AG
September 1998 Mr. K. S. Kim appointed as the new Managing Director of Samsung India. Took charge from Mr. B. M. Park who was MD, Samsung India between August 1995-September 1998.
July 1998 Visit of Mr. Jong Yong Yun , Vice Chairman & CEO , Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
May 1998 New White Goods Launch
Double Productivity Award from SEC - ISO 9002 Certification for CTV Factory from BSI, UK and STQC Directorate, Department of Electronics.
January 1998 All India operations with launch in East
December 1997 Sponsorship of the lighting of the Permanent Asian Games Flame Ceremony at the National Stadium, New Delhi.
November 1997 Sponsorship of Indian Contingent to 13th Asian Games in Bangkok.
June 1997 CTV Factory Inaugurated with Initial Plant Capacity of 400,000 units per annum
October 1996 Launch in West
June 1996 Foundation Stone laid for CTV Factory at Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
May 1996 Launch in South
Home Appliances Launch
December 1995 Samsung India Electronics (SIEL) products launched in India.
August 1995 Certificate for commencement of business received by Samsung India