Motivation and Organizational Commitment in the Indian Army: The Role of Rewards, Recognition, and Patriotism

Team IIBP Anveshan, Employee Engagement, Employee wellbeing, Issue 55, Mental Health, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Team Effectiveness, Volume 5

The Indian Army is esteemed for its discipline, professionalism, and dedication to the country. But what keeps its personnel motivated and committed to their assignments, even in the face of extreme challenges? Three crucial aspects underpin this constant commitment: incentives, recognition, and patriotism. Let’s take a deeper look at how these characteristics influence the Indian Army’s motivation and loyalty to …

The Role of Men as Allies in Gender Equality at Work

Team IIBP Anveshan, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Health, Employee wellbeing, Issue 53, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Volume 4

Last week, a male executive sat in my office, tears streaming down his face. “I don’t want to be CEO,” he confessed. “I want to be a stay-at-home dad, but I can’t tell anyone.” In the same week, a female client expressed frustration about being labeled “too aggressive” for displaying the same leadership qualities that earned her male colleagues praise. …

Green Rewards: Incentivizing Sustainability in the Workplace

Team IIBP Anveshan, Employee Health, Issue 49, Occupational Health, Organizational Development, Volume 4

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 …

Workplace Productivity : How rain influences Motivation and Performance in different industries

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, Employee wellbeing, Issue 48, Mental Health, Occupational Health, Organizational Development, Volume 4

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 …

The Unseen Backpack: Supporting Mental Health in Invisible Battles

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Health, Employee wellbeing, General Psychology, Issue 47, Leaderhsip Development, Mental Health, Mental Health Champions, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Volume 4

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 …

Paws for Thought: The Therapeutic Power of Workplace Pets

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Corporate Social Responsibility, Development Centers, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Employee Health, Employee wellbeing, General Psychology, Issue 47, Mental Health, Mental Health Champions, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Organizational Development, Team Effectiveness, Volume 4

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 …

Addressing Work-Life Balance Challenges in Springtime

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, Employee Health, Employee wellbeing, Issue 42, Occupational Health, Volume 4

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 …

Workplace Diversity: A New Norm

Team IIBP Anveshan, Employee Engagement, General Psychology, Issue 46, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Volume 4

Audre Lorde once said, “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences”. One can view diversity as putting together different pieces of fabric. As unpleasant as it might seem to look, it has its own charm and is worth embracing and fostering in the workplace, despite the intricacies. Diversity …

Talent Development: Strategies for Career Advancement And Adaptation

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, Coaching, Development Centers, Employee Engagement, Issue 39, Leaderhsip Development, Occupational Health, Training and Development, Volume 4

The idea of a linear career path has been replaced by a dynamic journey of continual learning and adaptation in today’s quickly changing professional scene. Talent development has become a crucial component of job growth, helping people to thrive in a constantly changing environment and stay relevant. This essay examines efficient talent development tactics that promote professional advancement and the …

Social Media and Lifelong Learning: Fostering Adaptive Agility in the Digital Age

Team IIBP Anveshan, Business Psychology, General Psychology, Issue 39, Occupational Health, Social justice, Volume 4

In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, social media has transcended its role as a platform for communication and entertainment, becoming an invaluable tool for fostering lifelong learning and adaptive agility. The modern world is characterised by constant technological advancements and paradigm shifts, necessitating individuals to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills to remain relevant and competitive. Social media platforms offer …