The Psychological Precarity of Semi-Employed Workers

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, Employee Selection, Employee wellbeing, Issue 59, Social Psychology, Volume 6

As a HR recruiter with experience in hiring psychology interns, I’ve witnessed firsthand the struggles of semi-employed workers. Interns, freelancers, project-hoppers, and short-term contract workers face unique challenges that can take a toll on their mental health and well-being (Tompa et al., 2007). This article explores the concept of psychological precarity in semi-employed workers, its causes, and its consequences. What …

The Perfectionism Trap: How High-Functioning Anxiety Affects Performance

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, Employee Health, Employee wellbeing, General Psychology, Issue 59, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Social Psychology, Talent Management, Team Effectiveness, Volume 6

In an achievement-oriented world like that of today, people tend to fall frequently into the trap of perfectionism—a pattern of unrealistic expectations accompanied by an intense fear of failure. High standards and attention to detail could encourage success, but when perfection becomes an obligatory requirement, it may generate a more subliminal challenge: high-functioning anxiety (HFA). High-functioning anxiety is a condition …

Mentorship as Strategy: Engaging Gen Z and Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Team IIBP Anveshan, Employee Engagement, Employee wellbeing, Issue 59, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Team Effectiveness, Training and Development, Volume 6

The word “mentor” comes from the character Mentor in Homer’s Odyssey. With time, the word mentor has been used to refer to someone who is a guide and educator and the notion of mentorship has always been used in positive connotations. The definition of a mentoring relation has been expanded to a “professional, working alliance in which individuals work together …

The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice: Addressing Career Indecision

Team IIBP Anveshan, General Psychology, Issue 59, Occupational Health, Social Psychology, Volume 6

Career indecision is a common yet deeply distressing experience, particularly among adolescents and young adults facing pivotal life transitions. Rooted in both psychological and environmental factors, the fear of making the wrong career choice can lead to prolonged anxiety, decreased self-esteem, and even clinical levels of distress. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of this fear is essential for developing effective interventions. …