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Managing relationships at work are an aspect one cannot ignore. Building positive relationships at the workplace is vital for a successful career. Relationships at the workplace can have a positive or negative impact on job satisfaction and productivity. Positive work relations make employees more comfortable and less intimidated by others, thereby becoming a source of …
According to a 2017 report published on the human rights of transgender persons in India by the National Human Rights Commission, 92% of transgender persons are denied jobs, 99% of them have faced some form of social rejection. The report contained many such shocking facts about a much mistreated and maligned community which led to …
With the beginning of the Knowledge Revolution, unlike its predecessor, the Industrial revolution, the role of people forming an Organisation has changed. The Factory Supervisor was an individual who may have been a worker and then promoted to a supervisory role. And therefore, knew exactly what the worker had to do, during his clocked-in hours. …
Earlier this year, like most of us in 2020, I found myself in the midst of doubts about a job loss. Like most, I tumbled upon the Linkedin Learning on Resilience. Though I can’t seem to recall much of what was covered in the learning capsule, I started researching on the word origin. So, the …
Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) — we all claim to know what this is about, and so this is a niggling question in everyone’s mind. Why does the messaging have to be reinforced? In actuality, POSH isn’t just a one-time affair. Why? Let’s take a closer look at our own country India. It is a diverse …
’10 Judgements that changed India’ by Zia Mody has a chapter titled ‘All in a day’s work’ outlining the then seminal judgement on the issue of Sexual Harassment at the Workplace. Originally published in 2013, Mody talks about Vishaka Guidelines as a judgement that had enormous value and power to change the way we looked …
Meena Menon was a go-getter, brilliant, confident and successful. Meena lived in a beautiful up- market house with her husband, children and in-laws. She loved them all and loved her job. Yet Meena wasn’t happy. She was well placed in a prestigious organization. She had a great social circle. Her husband and kids were doing …
In one of my sessions one of the leaders asked me, “I have a woman employee who always comes up with reasons to not stay late. She just finds reasons to escape on time. How do I trust her?” My response was – “Trust them, maybe they genuinely have a reason to go home on …
Risk-awareness and mitigation strategies for successful implementation of EAPs EAPs are undoubtedly good for our employees and the organisation. However they do carry inherent risks. Knowing what these are and having a plan to mitigate them is part of ensuring that the EAP is a success. Here are the points to consider: Lack of Use …
Risk-awareness and mitigation strategies for successful implementation of EAPs It is 9 PM. Charan has had a long day and is still working. Although he is tired, he is committed to his job of being a corporate counsellor since he has seen the positive impact of extending emotional support to stressed employees. The firm Charan …