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The V-WORK Framework

A comprehensive, end-to-end workforce management methodology that covers the complete employee lifecycle — from screening to exit.

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Why V-WORK?

Measurable outcomes across the entire employee lifecycle

Faster Time-to-Hire

Structured screening and automated workflows shorten every hiring cycle

Compliance-First

Statutory rules for Indian payroll — PF, ESI, PT and TDS — are built into payroll

Performance Focus

Track KPIs and outcomes with built-in analytics and reporting

Built for Retention

Structured engagement and career-mapping programs designed to keep your best people

The 5 Stages of V-WORK

Each stage is designed to optimize a critical phase of the employee journey

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Vet

Stage 1

Structured screening & skill assessments

Key Features

  • Role-fit screening against a written bar
  • Skill validation
  • Technical screening
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Resume parsing into structured profiles
  • Structured interview feedback

Expected Outcomes

  • Shorter screening cycles
  • Better candidate-role fit
  • Consistent, bias-aware evaluation

Tools & Technologies

Recruit Platform ATSResume ParserCalendar-Synced InterviewsTechnical Interview Panels
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Welcome

Stage 2

Automated onboarding

Key Features

  • Automated onboarding
  • Documentation workflows
  • Role clarity
  • Team integration
  • Equipment provisioning
  • Culture immersion programs

Expected Outcomes

  • Day-one readiness for new joiners
  • Paperwork handled end-to-end
  • Faster time-to-productivity

Tools & Technologies

Onboarding PortalE-SignatureHRIS IntegrationLearning Management System
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Operate

Stage 3

Payroll, compliance, performance tracking

Key Features

  • Payroll management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Performance monitoring
  • Workforce analytics
  • India payroll with PF, ESI, PT and TDS
  • Time & attendance tracking

Expected Outcomes

  • On-time, accurate payroll
  • Compliance tracked continuously
  • Clear performance visibility

Tools & Technologies

Payroll EngineCompliance DashboardPerformance ManagementAnalytics Platform
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Retain

Stage 4

Engagement & career mapping

Key Features

  • Career path mapping
  • Employee engagement
  • Skill development
  • Performance growth
  • Recognition programs
  • Feedback loops

Expected Outcomes

  • Clear growth paths for every role
  • Engagement measured and acted on
  • Stronger retention over time

Tools & Technologies

Career PlatformEngagement SurveysLearning & DevelopmentRecognition System
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Knowledge Exit

Stage 5

Structured offboarding & knowledge transfer

Key Features

  • Structured offboarding
  • Knowledge documentation
  • Transition handover
  • Exit insights
  • Alumni network
  • Compliance closure

Expected Outcomes

  • No knowledge walks out the door
  • Clean, compliant offboarding
  • Smooth handovers to successors

Tools & Technologies

Exit ManagementKnowledge BaseTransition PlannerAlumni Portal

How V-WORK Works

Choose your implementation model

Self-Service

V-WORK on Verdeshell Products

Run the V-WORK stages yourself on Verdeshell Recruit, HRMS and Career

What's Included:

  • All 5 V-WORK stages mapped to our products
  • Recruit for vetting, HRMS for onboarding and payroll
  • Reporting built into each product
  • Integrations with your tools, scoped per engagement
  • Product support
  • Onboarding & training included

Best For:

Companies with in-house HR teams looking for automation and efficiency gains

Full-Service

Managed V-WORK Service

We handle everything — you focus on your business

What's Included:

  • A named point of contact
  • End-to-end execution by experts
  • Custom workflow design
  • White-glove support
  • Compliance support
  • Monthly strategy reviews

Best For:

Startups and scale-ups without dedicated HR teams or those needing full outsourcing

Flexible

Hybrid V-WORK Model

Mix our products with managed services where needed

What's Included:

  • Access to Verdeshell products
  • Managed services for specific stages
  • Flexible support model
  • Scale up/down as needed

Best For:

Growing companies that want control over some processes while outsourcing others

V-WORK Framework — FAQ

What is the V-WORK framework?

V-WORK is Verdeshell’s workforce management framework. It covers the full employee lifecycle in five stages — Vet, Welcome, Operate, Retain and Knowledge Exit — so hiring, onboarding, payroll, retention and offboarding are run as one connected system rather than separate processes.

What are the five stages of V-WORK?

Vet: screening, skill validation and AI-assisted candidate matching. Welcome: automated onboarding and documentation. Operate: payroll, compliance and performance tracking. Retain: engagement, career mapping and skill development. Knowledge Exit: structured offboarding and knowledge transfer so expertise is not lost when people leave.

How can a company use V-WORK?

Three ways: self-service on Verdeshell’s own products (Recruit, HRMS and Career) for companies with an in-house HR team, a managed service where Verdeshell runs the stages for you, or a hybrid that combines the products with managed support for specific stages.

Why does V-WORK include an exit stage?

Because most lifecycle frameworks stop at retention, and knowledge walks out with departing employees. The Knowledge Exit stage documents what a person knows, plans the handover to their successor and closes compliance cleanly.

How does V-WORK relate to Verdeshell’s HR and workforce services?

V-WORK describes the lifecycle; Verdeshell’s HR Operations and Workforce Infrastructure services are where it is applied — the same five stages cover how engineers in a managed pod are vetted, onboarded, paid, developed and transitioned.

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