Working Experience at IT and HR Department in BRITISH AERICAN TOBACCO BANGLADESH

Abstract

In a controversial industry like tobacco industry, BATB sets the standard for their working environment. The IT team is really enriched with their new system software and networking system. While the current situation has been working fairly well, with an audit tool that analyses IT practices with BAT global guidelines, there aren’t any qualitative measurement method of how much employees have actually adopted the system along with their inputs on how the policy could be improved. The HR department of the organization is an asset to it. They offer a very safe and friendly environment to its employees. Once every three year BATB conducts an Audit to review the effectiveness of its regulations. This audit is necessary to strengthen the implementation of all the authorized practices in the organization. The BATB management view on its global regulations is very clear. They believe that a fair and honest audit process can ensure about the IT assets and usage of it. They try to raise the awareness among the workers regarding IT best practices in a way so that they can be influenced to adopt such new and flawless working environment. Managers think that awarding workers for proper IT practices and managing poor performances could be an effective way to motivate them. Perpetual modification of IT is important to keep the IT regulations awake in the workers mind. Undoubtedly, IT sector is one of the most important factors that help a company achieve sustainability and grow in every aspect. The communication regarding this issue should be both horizontal and vertical in any organization. Better understanding & implementation of IT regulations can create win-win situation for everyone involved. Awareness regarding importance of IT best practices can help everyone adopt a updated and modern way of living in a healthy environment both in professional & personal life.