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In the bustling world of business, the spotlight is, more often than not, placed on outward accomplishments and observable triumphs. However, amid the hustle and bustle, there exists a quieter, often overlooked realm—the realm of mental health. Just like an unseen backpack, many professionals carry the weight of invisible battles, grappling with stress, anxiety, and other psychological challenges behind the …
The inclusion of pets in the workplace has garnered increasing attention due to its profound impact on employee well-being and productivity, backed by a growing body of research. For instance, a study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that interacting with animals can igger the release of oxytocin, a hormone associated with stress reduction and social bonding. This physiological …
Breaking the Chains: Overcoming Social Stigma in Mental Health Advocacy In the realm of business and mental health, there’s a silent but powerful force that often remains unaddressed: social stigma. It’s the elephant in the room, casting shadows over conversations, hindering progress, and impeding individuals from seeking the help they need. However, overcoming this stigma is not a humongous challenge. …
“Discover the untapped power within your company: its people.” From a Darwinian perspective, survival of the fittest in the workplace looks like how rapidly and efficiently employees adapt to its changing environment. This adaptation ensures the functioning of the company in an ever-changing, complex business environment. One of the elements crucial to the adaption are healthy interpersonal relationships between the …
Spring appears, colouring the world with bright shades, seducing us with warmer weather and the promise of new initiatives. However, an important aspect is often overlooked between the excitement associated with removing winter layers and planning outdoor adventures: the balance between work and life. Spring renewal’s unique energy and feeling create problems that can ruin the delicate balance between professional …
“Work-Life Balance” has been a trending word for the last few years, as it is a need of the hour. Humans have invented a lot of digital products to make our lives easy & quick, everything is automated in one click, still, we struggle to balance our personal & professional life & this digital era has become one of the …
When Covid-19 pandemic hit us hard, posing significant health, economic, and social challenges, many companies across globe recommended their employees to take up the HBR online course on “Ernest Shackleton and his historic Endurance expedition”. Well, who is this Ernest Shackleton and how can his expedition help us with the unprecedented issues we faced with COVID-19? To understand this, let …
Have you heard about Forelius pusillus? Forelius pusillus is a Brazilian Ant. At dusk, these ants defend their homes by sealing off the entrances with sand and every night up to eight workers remain outside to finish the job. Left behind, they die by the next day. Behavioural ecologist Adam Tofilski of the Agricultural University of Kraków in Poland and …
Companies have long crafted personalized roles and career paths for their stars; Yet it is possible – indeed necessary – to extend this personalized approach to all employees. – Reid Hoffman, Co- Founder of LinkedIn. The demand for supportive work environments isn’t going anywhere. As people continue to prioritize themselves in the workplace, employers will have to rethink how they …
Coming across the topic of this month’s issue, my mind really kept going back to how routines have been helpful in my life. May it be a time when I studied hard for my mid-sems or finals, or may it be a time when I had to wake up, go to school or college, and now work. Routines really do …
