Bangalore, May 6, 2009: 24/7 Customer recently organized a 'Kiddies Carnival' for the children of its employees. Over 65 children in the age group of 2 – 12 years of age participated in the various games, stalls and workshops organized as a part of the carnival. The aim of this initiative was to showcase 24/7 Customer’s commitment to its employees welfare.

With the summer holidays in full swing, 24/7 Customer provided an opportunity for children to have fun and be introduced to their parents' workplace. The activities included a puppet show, crafts workshop, tattoos, finger painting, games, movie-screening and a drawing competition.

Often, it is seen that working parents are concerned about the activities the children should be enrolled in, once the summer holidays set in. In an innovative effort, 24/7 Customer made it possible to bring the children of the employees together for a fun day at the workplace. Employees bonded with their children as they took part in the carnival.

The Kiddies Carnival is part of a series of employee engagement initiatives, aimed at motivating employees at 24/7 Customer.

Ronald George, Manager, HR, 24/7 Customer says, "Events like the Kiddies Carnival brings about a feel-good factor among the working parents. Such initiatives encourage us to bond better with the organization and feel cared for. It was a refreshing experience to have kids in the campus."

Suma, Manager, 24/7 Customer says, "My son had lots of fun, during the Kiddies carnival. He got to mingle with many of my colleagues and other kids, who were very friendly."

Madhusudan K, Assistant Manager, 24/7 Customer says, "This initiative helped me in introducing my family to the workplace and the kind of work I handle. My son enjoyed the activities planned, including the finger painting workshop and musical chair."

S. Nagarajan, Chief People Officer, 24/7 Customer, said, "It is a warm and happy feeling to have families of our employees' visit the work place. We believe that it is important for companies to integrate with employees' families to enhance a sense of belonging. It was fun to have children of all age groups mingle and spend some time at the 24/7 Bangalore campus."