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Engaging and Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in 2024

18 April, 2024

Engaging and Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce in 2024

Change is not just a constant but a multi-faceted phenomenon. From the swift adoption of remote work to the integration of Generation Z into the workforce amidst a pandemic, organizations are navigating through waves of transformation. To thrive in this dynamic environment, engaging a multi-generational workforce becomes imperative. Embracing Diversity for SuccessDiverse and inclusive workplaces are not just buzzwords; they are essential for organizational success. Studies by Great Place to Work reveal that Diverse and inclusive workplaces boast higher employee retention rates, experience higher employee engagement, accelerated revenue growth, and exhibit a greater readiness to innovate. However, achieving this level…

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Optimizing Employee Engagement through Work-Life Balance: An HR’s Guide

12 April, 2024

Optimizing Employee Engagement through Work-Life Balance: An HR’s Guide

“Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. The other four balls—family, health, friends, and integrity—are made of glass. If you drop one of these, it will be irrevocably scuffed, nicked, perhaps even shattered.” Even as many companies have made the switch to hybrid work, most employees still struggle with maintaining a work-life balance. The reasons behind this are linked to various emerging work trends- firstly the prevailing high attrition burdens existing employees with increased workload, leaving them scrambling to meet expectations. Secondly, work technologies enabling remote work have permeated our private devices, ‘off-hours’, and…

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Mental Health at the Workplace: Psychological safety and belonging 

5 April, 2024

Mental Health at the Workplace: Psychological safety and belonging 

One of the greatest transformations in modern workplaces has been brought about by the hybrid work model. With many of the world’s employees working remotely or coming into the office on certain days, employers face new challenges. The integration of work and personal life has led to a range of issues, the most prominent ones being feelings of mistrust, miscommunication, and exclusion, with ensuing mental health issues in the workplace like anxiety and depression. Consider this finding disclosed in a WHO report-   These dismal statistics point to a need for organizational ownership to improve mental health outcomes in the new…

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Top Ways to Increase Employee Engagement

28 March, 2024

Top Ways to Increase Employee Engagement

In the era of measuring and strategizing new ways to increase employee engagement, HR leaders can sometimes forget the essence or the why behind employee engagement. What do we mean by a high level of engagement? Why is it important to increase employee engagement rates within organizations? Let’s revisit the answers to some of these questions. Employee engagement is defined by Forbes as “the emotional commitment an employee has to the organization and its goals”. More specifically, the following are the markers of high employee engagement- 1.More discretionary effort 2.Increased Loyalty and Tenure3.Alignment to org values and goals  In today’s competitive…

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Strategies to Enhance Employee Engagement at the Workplace 

22 March, 2024

Strategies to Enhance Employee Engagement at the Workplace 

“Highly engaged employees make the customer experience. Disengaged employees break it.” Timothy R. Clark   Employee engagement is a vast construct that touches almost all parts facets of human resource management we know hitherto. If every part of human resources is not addressed appropriately, employees fail to fully engage themselves in their jobs in response to this kind of mismanagement. In the ever-changing landscape of evolution, one crucial element sets thriving organizations apart from the rest: employee engagement. It’s the secret sauce that fuels productivity, fosters creativity, and cultivates a positive company culture. But engagement isn’t just about ping-pong tables and free…

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What Gen Z employees expect from the workplace: An HR Cheat Sheet 

22 February, 2024

What Gen Z employees expect from the workplace: An HR Cheat Sheet 

The COVID-19 pandemic brought major waves of psychological differences for all those who transitioned from students to employees. From getting through university online to becoming full-time employees and immediately going to an office, some Gen Z employees may have had to re-learn a life of routine and adulthood. With this in mind, understanding the expectations of different generations is crucial for fostering a harmonious and productive environment. Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is emerging as a significant workforce demographic, bringing with them- unique values and expectations. As HR professionals strive to adapt to this shift, it’s…

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How to love what you do: Reduce Dissatisfaction and start Thriving at Work

14 February, 2024

How to love what you do: Reduce Dissatisfaction and start Thriving at Work

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a job you don’t like? Maybe you felt excited about your work in the initial years but now feel drained and uninspired? Our larger cultural narrative has highlighted the need to ‘find your passion’ or ‘life purpose’ to lead a fulfilling life. Yet, how many of us can truly say we’re living our life purpose within our jobs? Sometimes, creating spreadsheets or sending emails feels like we’re wasting our lives. Or maybe we’re overworked and underappreciated, at which point, we stop loving our work.  Consider this- 70% of millennials and Gen Zs…

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The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace

7 February, 2024

The Importance of Soft Skills in the Workplace

As companies recognize the value of their most valuable asset – their workforce, strategies for retaining and upskilling top talent are evolving. One innovative approach to gaining traction is investing in soft skills training. This paradigm shift is not only reshaping the employee experience but is also proving to be a strategic move for companies looking to leverage their human capital effectively. Read on to know more about employee experience that can be enhanced by promoting soft skills development. One key advantage of incorporating soft skills training into the workplace is its direct impact on employee retention. Employees who feel…

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