Diversity by Design: Proactively Building Inclusive Workspaces

Team IIBP Business Psychology, General Psychology, Issue 41, Mental Health, Mental Health Champions, News Corner, Volume 4

‘If you do not intentionally, deliberately and proactively include, you will unintentionally exclude’. Jean- Baptiste. Embracing Diversity Beyond Demographics Diversity and inclusion extend far beyond the mere demographic composition of a workforce. They are about recognizing the individuality of each person and understanding that work ethics and styles are as diverse as the people themselves. While the discourse in the …

Feedback Forward: Using Constructive Criticism to Proactively Enhance
Performance

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Issue 41, Volume 4

Feedback plays an important role in motivating and improving employee’s performance. However, feedback too often leaves employees feeling defeated and disheartened as it purely focuses on the past actions. Through their study, researchers found that people often don’t learn from feedback as it threatens their ego. During the study, participants were segregated into two groups and responded to factual questions …

Cultivating Curiosity: Proactive Methods to Foster Lifelong Learning.

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Do you have the confidence to ask silly questions? If yes then you are a curious person who wants to learn & grow in life. From our childhood days, we felt that if we asked questions to our teacher in class, we might get judged by the class fellows or they make fun of us because we showed them that …

Breaking Bad: Using Routine to Overcome Maladaptive Behavioral Patterns

Team IIBP Business Psychology, General Psychology, Issue 40, Mental Health, Mental Health Champions, News Corner, Volume 4

We all hate routines, right? We often associate it with monotony and drudgery, believing they stifle our spontaneity and freedom. But what If I told you that routines when approached with the right mindset, can be the unsung heroes that bring positive transformation into our lives. Routines help us to build our cognitive habits which further influence our decision making …

Nurturing Innovation: The Power of Creative Consistency in the Workplace

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Issue 40, Volume 4

In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, the pursuit of excellence has evolved beyond mere efficiency or efficacy. It transcends these conventional measures and ventures into the realm of creative consistency. This nuanced parameter, often overlooked in the realm of organizational behavior, plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation within teams and organizations. In this article, we delve into …

Structure vs. Stress: How Routine Can be Your Shield against Anxiety

Team IIBP Business Psychology, General Psychology, Issue 40, Mental Health, Mental Health Champions, Volume 4

Routine. Sounds monotonous? Every morning waking up and struggling to decide what to do first, whether to have a coffee, or to go for a shower, or to go for a morning walk followed by breakfast. All of these things can cause stress and make you feel anxious. But being ahead of time and setting a routine can help you …

Break Habits for Brain Boost: Incorporating Intentional Pauses in the Workday

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Development Centers, Issue 40, Volume 4

Organizational research of the 21st century show how the fast-paced intensity of work, new technological advancements, and competitiveness have resulted workers to often get stuck inside the bubble of constantly performing due to pressure. This leads to blurring of the boundaries between one’s private and professional life, exhaustion, health issues, dissatisfaction with job, executive dysfunction, etc. Workers frequently work late …

Developing Empathy: The Cornerstone of Altruistic Behavior in Schools

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Issue 42, Volume 4

In the world of education, something important is taking the spotlight: altruistic. In schools, teachers and parents are realizing that it is not just about getting good grades; it is also about being understanding and supportive. And at the heart of all this is a big word: empathy. Empathy is like a superpower that helps us understand and share how …

Aspirations and Anxiety: Balancing Dreams with Mental Wellness

Team IIBP Business Psychology, Issue 42, Volume 4

Introduction As human beings, we constantly strive for growth and self-improvement. Our aspirations drive us to aim high, set goals, and chase our dreams. It is this ambition that helps us evolve and attain new milestones in life. However, at times, our aspirations can also become overwhelming, leading to anxiety and stress. This article explores the intertwined relationship between aspirations …