Mental health at the workplace has been a topic of debate and discussion for a long while now. Every now and then, we hear cases of extreme burnout and workplace stress wreaking havoc on the physical and mental health of employees. It is true that the daily drudgery of office work coupled with the pressures of home life can weigh heavy on people in a way that can cause emotional and psychological crisis. If this crisis isn’t resolved on time, it can result in considerable damage to people’s mental health, which can then affect their physical health as well. “I…
Author: Abhishek Singh Rana | HRKatha
Diversity at the workplace is an essential factor in keeping it fresh and open for progress. Different people, belonging to different backgrounds and genders enrich the environment of a corporation by bringing their own personal and professional experiences to work. As the cultural boundaries around the world have become porous, and more and more employees have started to speak out about the kind of mistreatment they receive at work, the corporations are being scrutinised closely for their ways of hiring. While diversity hiring, on the face of it, is a very good term, it is more complex in practice and…
Manufacturing companies usually have a fixed way of doing things, and one wouldn’t expect them to come out with creative ideas every once in a while. That is largely because they have a job of creating set products for a large consumer base, which expects them to deliver said products without delay and change. This doesn’t mean that the industry is totally averse to new ideas. Technology & digitisation: Indeed, there have been advancements in the sector because of technology and digitisation, which have helped businesses match pace with their customers and make way for new advancements to keep the…
The culture of a workplace comprises the shared values, belief systems, attitudes and behaviours that employees in a workplace share. A positive work culture is essential to promote teamwork, and raise the morale and productivity of the organisation. If employees are not properly assimilated into the culture of the office, it’s probable that they will have performance issues as well because it’s difficult to survive at a place that one is unfamiliar with. Workplace culture is also a very important determining factor for many potential employees. If a company’s workplace culture has the reputation of being toxic, people are unlikely…
Immersive Learning — an experiential training technique that uses virtual reality (VR) to simulate real-world scenarios and train employees in a safe and engaging immersive training environment — has transformed the world of learning. Now, people do not have to be physically present to really experience a certain situation. The technology, which was in great demand during the pandemic, has seen a surge in popularity in the post-Covid world as well. However, it has not been as widely accepted here in India, as the rest of the world. ‘Has Immersive technology established its effectiveness as a tool in L&D, or…
As organisations prepare to bring their employees back to office after months of letting them work from home, it is necessary to keep in mind that they will be entering a workplace that is way different from what they were once used to. Many employees who found it easier to work at home, may not be comfortable in the office environment anymore, because of the stark difference in the setting and space. They may also find it difficult to adjust to the behavioural demands of the office. Similarly, the employees who were recruited during the pandemic, and worked only from…
The Human Resource department of any organisation, feeds on the trust of the employees. It acts as a guardian, protecting the employees and keeping their interests on top priority. It encourages the employees to perform their jobs effectively, while keeping a check on the issues that arise within the workplace. Yet, we hear statements such as “The HR gives us no clue of any existing opportunities of internal promotion’. Does this sound familiar? If not, then here is another one, “The HR is very biased”. Yet another common comment amongst employees is that “No point going to the HR. They…
It is natural to feel stressed at office if there is major workload and limited time in which to finish the same. But what if people fail to experience the sense of relief that accompanies the completion of the assigned work at their office? What if the stress simply follows them home? These days, people are finding it increasingly difficult to disconnect from their office work even when they’re at home, surrounded by their family. There is a lingering feeling at the back of their minds that they still have a lot of work to do. If their employer calls,…