Transgender Day of Remembrance – 20 November 2021
A day observed on the 20th of November annually since 1999, the Transgender Day of Remembrance commemorates those transgender persons who lost their lives to violence due to transphobia. It seeks to draw attention to the continued violence that is endured by transgender people and was inspired by the 1988 murder of Rita Hester- a transgender African American woman who was murdered in Allston....
International Pronouns Day – What do the Pronouns Stand For?
Today is International Pronouns Day. (She / Her / Hers / He/ Him/ His / They/ Them/ Theirs) You must be wondering why people are writing pronouns in a bracket next to their names? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Let me start by bursting this myth. No it is not obvious. You need to Ask! A young boy Sahu born to a single mother was growing up in suburbs of Mumbai. This was Bombay in 1970s. He used to...
A for “ADDICTION”
“Addiction doesn’t kill the Addict – It kills the family, kids and people who tried to help.” Addiction can be associated with a range of behaviors that a person refuses to stop even though it causes psychological or emotional harm. For example, addiction towards technology, internet, gambling, painkillers, lying, stealing, porn consumption, indulging in negative or harmful...
Best Practices to Help Children Cope with Stress caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic
As the second wave of Covid-19 subsides in India and we start gearing up for the next wave, the most worrying news being circulated around has been the susceptibility of children to the third wave of the pandemic. As parents, we’re all worried. While children have been the epitome of resilience and adaptability. Online learning, lack of access to public parks, indoor activities have changed...
What Managers Must Do if a Team Member Suffers from a Mental Health Issue
Managers are the first/single point of contact for most employees, and hence have an added responsibility to watch out for the physical and emotional wellness of their team members. With work from home making it difficult to see and gauge what a person may be facing and the nerve-wracking uncertainty unleashed by the pandemic, many employees are suffering with mild to severe mental health...
How to Help Children Cope with Stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic
Children have been the real HEROES this pandemic. Their sheer resilience and adaptability, despite being too young to understand the repercussions and ramifications of what the world is going through in these unprecedented times, has been a real eye opener for us. But it would be unfair to say it’s not been tough for them mentally, physically and behaviorally. It has impacted ALL of US...
Handbook on Emotional & Mental Well-being of Employees During the Covid-19 Pandemic
We are all reeling under the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic, silently suffering without being able to do much about it. We are all going through a gamut of emotions ranging from anger to despair. It is during times like these, mental wellness support can prove to be a lifeline, enabling us to emerge out of the gloom and look forward with hope. We at KelpHR understand the urgent and...
Is Covid 19 Affecting Your Mental Health? What You Can Do
There are millions of people today who are reeling under the repercussions of the pandemic but have to silently suffer through it. Women in general, and particularly those working from home who have been cut off from support systems of maids, nannies, and caregivers are physically and mentally drained. Everyone is going through a gamut of emotions ranging from anger to despair. It is...
Managing Relationships at Work
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 energy. Since building...
