Lockdown brought smarTians face to face with the unknown. The way operations have continued for over 100 days is a testimony to precise planning, continuous monitoring, and exemplary hard work and dedication towards work and the associated livelihood. Video conferencing has helped. The water cooler talks have been replaced with virtual settings. There have been numerous talk sessions and video conferences for the last three months. The calls have been both formal settings to discuss work and informal off work conversations. This has been a great way of conversing with people and knowing how they are doing in these heightened state of anxiety due to pandemic & offering help and support and solace in any way possible. Some of the continued efforts by the different group which requires mention are given below :-
Makar Sankranti is one of the few traditional Hindu festivals that is observed as per solar cycles. The season marks the end of winter and the beginning of longer days. smarTians welcomed this auspicious season and celebrated this day with a traditional filling the sky with colorful kites and sharing their happiness and joy among all.
Lohri, celebration with smarTians is commemorated every year on 13th January with utmost enthusiasm. This energizing event was commended with extreme respect, gladness and loftiness beginning with customs and further with small bonfire, a social affair and music where smarTians danced their heart out. Also appreciated smarTians with gifts who helped smartData directly or indirectly in COVID period.
We feel responsible for our neighbourhood and want to make a positive impact on the world. Organic farming at our new facility in Mohali is a small initiative by our office staff during WFH in reducing the carbon footprint. Our drive has affected not only our environment, but has also influenced local communities and brought with itself many other more complex benefits.
New year brings hope and fresh start of 365 days. smarTians have welcomed #NewYear2021 with moving towards normalcy. With positive intentions and clear focus on defined goals achievement, conformance to defined processes and continual leadership creation #newsmartData is all set to achieve more in this post COVID world.
A power packed thrilling summit climb, 12 smarTians climbing all the way till 15,069 ft, went over Pangarchulla trek marked as a difficult trek in the Himalayas.Surrounded by a 360 degree view of Hathi Parbat, Mana Mandir, Kamet, Nanda Devi, Dronagiri, Chaukhamba, Ghori Parbat and many more peaks that are steeped in mythology and mountaineering stories.
Employees are most inspired when a leader takes the time to know them, appreciate them & acknowledge that their hard work makes a difference. It inspires positive change in the workplace along with BigCollaboration. smartData has appreciated its employees with rewards & recognition for performing exceptionally well during the tough times of COVID19.
An important element of giving is the joy and happiness that one experience’s when giving from their heart, without any expectation or attachment. Following their soul and offering their energy of mindfulness, Grocery Kits were distributed to waste pickers of the Bhanewadi dump yard, Nagpur to support the cause of the Centre for Sustainable Development, CFSD, a non-profit organization.
With the thought of enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injury and brain injury; our support to Chandigarh Spinal Rehab is a step towards creating a strong business with the initiative of making a better world and changing their lives with a positive return to resume their lives as independent and productive beings.
Enjoy the festivities in a true style together; smarTians expressed their enthusiasm, excitement, and pleasure at the magnificent and bedazzling pre-Diwali bash with their families during the festive season. Dressed up in their festive best and soaked in the spirit of Diwali, the evening was packed with bright lights and much brighter smiles.
