Blood is meant to be circulated, and as part of our corporate social responsibility program Sakaar, Extentia has always ensured this happens! We had a blood donation drive on June 12, 2018. Ninety three enthusiastic Extentians came forward and supported this cause generously. Several of our office attendants donated blood as well. Extentia’s ‘Infinite’ house organized the drive in association with KEM Hospital. The blood collected will be to support hospital procedures, such as emergency transfusions, and for the treatment of long-term illnesses.

Several Extentians were part of a workshop conducted for Friends of Children’s (FoC) students. The sessions included theoretical materials about people’s communicative abilities, games based on the theory of communication skills and the necessity for feedback. They also talked about – opportunities to establish contact in various communication situations, the importance of non-verbal communication and its impact on one’s personality. They gave insights on things to take care of while appearing for interviews. Also highlighted the benefits of being able to express the thoughts clearly and present oneself with confidence at the time of interview.

Surbhi recently conducted a session on ‘Unconscious Bias’ for the FoC students at Narayangaon. The training began with an exercise demonstrating how the mind operates in ways that are outside of conscious awareness or control. The exercise highlighted the role of inbuilt beliefs and attitudes that affect our judgments about individuals or their groups in different spheres of life, as opposed to a balanced, rational approach. While it is difficult to completely remove the unconscious bias, it helps when one is more aware and alert while taking decisions. The students also shared their day-to-day life experiences where they encountered unconscious bias. The session was well received and enjoyed by everyone.

Volunteers from the Unicorn house at Extentia once again participated in a school kit assembly drive hosted at Amdocs India on June 1, at their Pune office. The activity was organized by Seva Sahayog Foundation, an NGO and aimed at improving the quality of education which in turn contributes to a reduction in the dropout ratio. More than twenty organizations took part in the initiative as the entire process was completed in two slots and included checking the quality of the bags, assembling assorted school material into a school bag, and making sure that the bag is ready for delivery. Seva Sahayog appreciated Extentia’s contribution to this initiative.

We recently held our annual blood donation drive pursuant to our corporate social responsibility program, Sakaar. The initiative saw sixty-seven keen Extentians as well as office attendants enthusiastically supporting the cause. Once again, it was organized by our ‘Infinite’ house in association with K.E.M Hospital at the Koregaon Park branch of Extentia. The hospital intends to use the blood collected for treating patients with various long-term diseases as well as for other procedures such as emergency transfusions, among others.

Extentia conducted a session for Friends of Children’s (FoC) students. It was part of a 2-day workshop on interviewing skills. The workshop included presentations, group discussions, and mock interviews. This particular session on body language focused on explaining the importance of various types of body language including eye contact, facial expressions, posture, and other non-verbal skills. The students took delight in the interactive session that included exercises and also showcased relevant videos.