OREANDA-NEWS. Gurgaon: Viom Networks has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Human Resource Excellence Award (GPHREA) for unleashing best practices in the field of human resources. The Golden Peacock Human Resource Excellence Award is bestowed upon organizations that have achieved overall excellence in their human resources (HR) and people management practices, thus contributing to the needs of business, the profession, employees and industry. The award instituted by the Institute of Directors (IOD) recognizes Viom Networks' proactive people management practices and its spirit of setting industry benchmarks.

"We are honoured to be recognized for our HR practices. Best-in-class HR practices form the DNA of an organization leading to a motivated team. The financial turnaround of Viom Networks in one of the most difficult times in the history of telecom industry has only been possible due to the combined efforts of a highly motivated team. This award is a tribute to the hard work and commitment of people across Viom Networks who are making a positive and valuable contribution every day," said Syed Safawi, chief executive officer, Viom Networks.

Speaking about the achievement, Sunil Maxwell Massey, head, human resources and business excellence, said, "Viom has continuously strengthened its processes in keeping with the changes in business dynamics. The processes and systems at Viom Networks are the underlying backbone of a transparent and synergistic working environment. The business strategy drives talent needs by putting employees at the very forefront in their quest for organizational success."

Viom Networks was selected as a winner by an eminent jury chaired under the Chairmanship of Justice Dr Arijit Pasayat, former judge, Supreme Court of India & Chairman, Competition Appellate Tribunal of India & Authority for Advance Ruling (Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax). Viom respects people and inspires its employees to create workplaces with a winning culture. Through absolute customer centricity, Viom offers sustainable innovative solutions that foresee and meet market demands. Together with its customers, Viom is focused on creating mutual and lasting value, without losing sight of being socially responsible and striving to create a positive impact that supports sustainable development. Its work culture is driven by an entrepreneurial zeal, and innovation at the core of everything the company does.

Viom's culture is rooted in being accountable with utmost integrity, hard work and deriving synergies out of collaboration. The award recognizes these qualities and best practices and provides further impetus towards the company's endeavours.

The awards ceremony was held on January 19th, 2015, in Mumbai.