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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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The idea of a linear career path has been replaced by a dynamic journey of continual learning and adaptation in today’s quickly changing professional scene.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 …
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 …
Scenario 1:Harish mails the report to his boss before leaving the office and when he is about to make a move his boss calls him inside his cabin and says “You call this a report? How can you not present the data in excel even after these many years of experience? Scenario 2:Harish mails the report to his boss before …
“Mental illness is a disease and like any other medical condition individuals need support, interventions and continued care to address their symptoms”– Angeleena Francis. According to a global prediction provided by Forbes Health in an article titled “Mental Health Statistics,” there are expected to be 374 million cases of anxiety disorders worldwide in 2023, a 25% increase from the previous …
