A promise of reward is a long-term input that generates an efficient outcome. Rewards have traditionally been the one of the most powerful forms of reinforcement in an organisational setting. Oftentimes, they render an alignment in the company’s objectives, performance, employee involvement and are presented in various forms which are usually formal, psychological, and social in nature. In the current …
Sustainable Leadership: Guiding Your Team Toward a Greener Future
In today’s fast-paced world, sustainable leadership is crucial for steering organizations toward environmental responsibility and longterm success. Sustainable leaders focus on eco-friendly goals and cultivate a culture that encourages teams to adopt and integrate sustainable practices, promoting environmental stewardship and driving organizational transformation. Transformational leadership, which emphasizes vision, inspiration, and change, aligns well with sustainability efforts. These leaders motivate their …
Nature as a Classroom: Outdoor Learning for Cognitive and Emotional Growth
In an era where digital screens dominate children’s lives, the concept of outdoor learning is making a much-needed resurgence. Nature, with its boundless resources and inherent beauty, is proving to be an unparalleled classroom that fosters both cognitive and emotional growth in young learners. This approach not only enhances traditional educational outcomes but also nurtures the holistic development of children. …
Mood Disorders and Weather: Exploring the Impact of Rain on Depression and Anxiety
While rain symbolizes many things to different crowds, one can not ignore its profound impact on the human psyche. Rain has inspired many poets, writers and authors to give it its own unique personality. Sometimes it is depicted as a hero that ends the suffering of desperate farmers, sometimes a lover that soothes a broken heart, and sometimes a disaster …
Social Interactions During Rainy Days: How Weather Affects Communication and Behavior in Public Spaces
Any interaction between two or more people is considered a social interaction. They all speak in specific ways or act in certain ways according to cultural norms. Every day, social interactions take place when we or others express ourselves to others through verbal or nonverbal cues. Human behavior is nevertheless greatly influenced by the weather, even on rainy days. Rain …
Adapting Work Environments for Inclement Weather: Best Practices for Promoting Employee Well-being
You hear the sound of your alarm clock this Monday morning. You can see a tremendous thunderstorm outside. Your weather app warns of terrible conditions, and you have an essential meeting today that you can’t miss. You leap out of bed and consider your options. Greetings from the modern workplace, where being adaptable, inventive, and ready for everything entails adjusting …
Workplace Productivity : How rain influences Motivation and Performance in different industries
You have an important meeting today and you wake up to cloudy, dark weather. Your entire morning routine, which includes having your coffee in the balcony, soaking up the bright sunlight, going for a jog, coming back, getting fresh and meditating to the sound of birds singing gets disrupted and all you long for is the sun to come out …
Parenting on Rainy Days: Creative Strategies to Support Development and Alleviate Cabin Fever
Rainy days can be a test of creativity and patience for parents trying to keep their children entertained and engaged indoors. While the weather may dampen outdoor plans, it also provides an excellent opportunity for families to explore new activities that promote learning and development. Here are some creative strategies to help alleviate cabin fever and support your child’s growth. …
Offline People: Social Networking in Everyday Life
In the realm where virtual meetings, screens and digital interactions reside. The idea of Social Networking for the youth today looms like mirage. Though, the trend is quite unique in its own way but has given way to a number of issues with varying degree of severity, be it issues with children having difficulty in expressing their emotions and sometimes …
The Butterfly Effect: How Minor Gestures Transform Employee Wellbeing
In business operations, a single action can trigger a domino effect, reverberating throughout the organization. Within the complex dynamics of workplaces, prioritizing employee well-being emerges as a linchpin for organizational success. The adage ‘happy employees, productive workforce’ encapsulates a truth proven time and again. However, fostering employee well-being does not necessarily require grand gestures or lavish perks. Often, it begins …