Human Resources and Organisation Development activities at SRIJAN Recruitment SRIJAN has an elaborate process of Recruitment and Selection. The procedure includes various psycho and socio-metric tests. These tests are designed to ascertain a person's achievement motivation, ability to take risk, confidence level, social, emotional and intellectual maturity and the ability to work in a team. Our professionals are drawn from institutes like Xavier Institute of Social Sciences, Ranchi; Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi; Roshinalaya School of Social Work, Mangalore; University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore; Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur; G. B. Pant, Pant Nagar; Bhuvneshwar; RAU, Bikaner; and North East Regional Institute of Science and Technology [NERIST], Itanagar and Institute of Rural Management [IRMA], Anand. Induction Programme In view of tremendous growth of the organization and its programmes over the past five years, a need for a formal induction programme was felt. We are now in the process of designing a three- phase induction programme for our fifth batch of trainees. The programme would be spread over a period of nine months beginning in July . The first phase of the programme was held in July 2005. The seven- day programme acquainted the new recruits to the field situations, helped integrate them into the organization and prepare them to work in teams. Trainees' Reviews There is a performance review at the end of 1 st quarter. Review of trainees, apart from being an evaluation exercise also aims at clarifying their vision and help them chalk out their careers in consultation with the core group of the organization. SRIJAN Write Programme Language skills, spoken as well as written are regarded as essential to the growth of a professional. The ability to write and express with clarity is a need that has been recognized within SRIJAN . The SRIJAN Write programme is part of the organization's “Knowledge Management Programme”. The training module aims to enhance on the job writing skills. Three workshops over a period of as many months were conducted from July 2005 for three batches of SRIJAN professionals. Project Review Meetings (PRMs) The six monthly PRMs provide a platform for teams to present the progress of their respective projects. Each team is assisted by the house to plan strategically and discuss interventions that could be taken up. PRMs are also important occasions for learning from each other, identifying expertise available in different teams for the benefit of the organization. Retreats Annual Retreats are organized for SRIJAN professionals to encourage introspection and to share their feelings with colleagues. They speak about their personal and professional growth. Besides, retreats are also crucial to foster bonding within SRIJAN professionals across locations.