SBI Launches Largest Staff Engagement Initiative to Empower Workforce

The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has launched a massive employee engagement and skill development initiative titled ‘Next LEAP’ and ‘SuPer SBI: Great to Greater’ to make its workforce future-ready and boost performance, pride, and productivity. This marks the largest such initiative in the Indian banking sector.

Why in the news?

The State Bank of India (SBI) has initiated the largest staff engagement and training programme in India’s banking sector to equip its 2.3 lakh employees with future-ready skills and instill organizational pride.

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Aims & Objectives

• To make employees future-ready through continuous learning and skill development.
• To instill a sense of pride and connection with SBI’s legacy.
• To improve productivity, operational efficiency, and customer service.
• To ensure succession planning and smooth transition in leadership roles.

Key Components

‘Next LEAP’ Initiative

• Focused on direct engagement of top management with employees.
• Emphasizes skill adequacy and collecting ground-level feedback.
• ‘SuPer SBI: Great to Greater’ Training Program:
• Engaged 1.75 lakh employees across departments.
• Designed to inspire pride and provide modern skills and the right attitude.

Learning Management System (LMS)

• A centralised platform for all learning and development.
• Aligns with Individual Development Plans (IDPs).

Data-driven Performance System

• New digital tools implemented for fair and standardised performance reviews.

Succession Planning Policy

• Developed for senior-level executives to ensure continuity and leadership grooming.

Background and Static Facts

• SBI is the largest public sector bank in India.
• As of March 2024, it had 2,32,296 employees and over 50 crore customers.
• The initiative is part of SBI’s broader mission to stay competitive in the digital era.