Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

  • SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth

Decent Work and Economic Growth

SR University is committed to ensuring a fair, equitable, and supportive working environment for all employees - faculty, staff, contractual workers, and international personnel. Through transparent policies, structured governance, and a strong emphasis on employee welfare, the University upholds national labour regulations while promoting global best practices in workplace equity.

Living Wage and Fair Compensation for Employees

SR University ensures that all faculty, staff, and contractual workers receive salaries well above the minimum wage prescribed by the Government of Telangana and aligned with local living wage standards. Compensation packages are regularly reviewed to maintain parity with inflation, cost of living, and evolving government norms. The University strictly avoids discriminatory pay practices and ensures that remuneration reflects qualifications, experience, and responsibilities. By providing fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and job security, SR University reinforces its commitment to economic stability and dignity for all its employees and their families.

Recognition of Worker Representation

SR University respects and upholds the right of employees to participate in welfare associations, including women staff and employees. The institution recognizes legitimate staff bodies that function as communication channels between employees and administration. These associations support collective dialogue and enable staff to express concerns, propose improvements, and participate in campus-wide policy discussions. By ensuring representation for all genders and employee categories, the University maintains a transparent and inclusive working culture.

Ensuring Pay Scale Gender Equity

Gender equity is a core principle of SR University's employment framework. The University systematically monitors and analyses pay scales across all departments to ensure parity between male and female employees. Annual HR audits evaluate salary structures, promotion patterns, leadership representation, and workload distribution. Where imbalances are identified, corrective actions - such as policy revisions, targeted opportunities, and support systems - are implemented promptly. SR University actively encourages women’s leadership through preferential roles, mentoring schemes, and equitable promotion pathways.

Grievance Redressal Mechanisms

SR University maintains a transparent and accessible grievance redressal system that allows employees to appeal issues related to pay, workload, working conditions, or rights. A structured multi-level appeals process involving departmental committees, HR representatives, and senior administration ensures fair and timely resolution of concerns. In addition, the University maintains Internal Complaints Committees (ICC), anti-discrimination cells, and welfare committees to safeguard employee well-being and reinforce workplace justice.

Ethical Employment Standards

The University strictly adheres to ethical employment principles, ensuring freedom of association, collective bargaining, non-discrimination, and equal opportunity for all employees. SR University promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment by implementing policies that prohibit harassment, exploitation, or unfair labour practices.

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