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Employee Wellness for the Hybrid Work Era

20 May, 2022

Employee Wellness for the Hybrid Work Era

The connection between employee wellness and business performance is a hot topic in the HR community. Extensive research conducted into the same has confirmed the correlation over the years. For instance, mental ill-health and stress were cited as the top two causes of absenteeism in a  CIPD survey, and it is also one of the reasons for increased employee turnover. On the positive flip side, Gallup research found that engaged employees experience even higher performance outcomes when physical wellness programs are added to the mix. This involves a simple train of logic- when employees are healthy and engaged, productivity levels…

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HealthTech Meets HR: The Future of Employee Wellbeing

17 May, 2022

HealthTech Meets HR: The Future of Employee Wellbeing

We are in an era where most professionals expend a protracted amount of time laboring at their desks, especially with digitization and flexible work becoming the norm in recent years. However, the implications of modern work on health and wellness in the long run are not being talked about enough. Sedentary lifestyles, detrimental work environments, and impeding burnout is likely to take a toll on employees if not addressed in a conscious, diligent manner. It is thus, the organization’s responsibility to deploy effective strategies that help enhance workplace wellness and keep employees’ wellbeing in check. The Business Impact of Workplace…

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Social Recognition for Improved Employee Bonding

1 April, 2022

Social Recognition for Improved Employee Bonding

As the war for top talent ensues amid the Great Resignation, organizations across the globe are devising retention strategies to sustain organic growth and boost employee engagement. Ranging from offering tailored perks to designing flexible workplaces, companies are making efforts to optimize the workplace with a sense of hope and revival. A crucial digital tool that has gleaned significant traction in wake of current scenarios is Social Recognition. It can be defined as a robust R&R methodology wherein a dedicated platform or tool is used by employees to share their experiences and recognize their peers for noteworthy contributions on a…

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Using Reward and Recognition To Promote Value-Driven Behaviors

24 March, 2022

Using Reward and Recognition To Promote Value-Driven Behaviors

The Changing Definition Of Productivity Productivity has gotten a bad rap in recent times due to its relentless focus on getting things done at any cost. In the contemporary economy, the ‘how’ is equally important as the ‘what’, thereby making quality, integrity and business ethics key differentiators for companies today. Besides, skills like team-building, collaborative work and inclusion are crucial to building an innovative work culture. Traditional R&R programs have failed to promote these more nuanced values as aspects of performance among employees. Demonstrating Organizational Values A company’s values are often found in mission statements or in corporate media communications,…

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Thoughtful Quotes to Motivate and Inspire your Team Members

17 March, 2022

Thoughtful Quotes to Motivate and Inspire your Team Members

A few powerful words of appreciation have the potential to go a long way with your employees, especially when presented in the form of motivational quotes. Gallup research data involving 4 million workers across more than 30 industries, found that employees who receive verbal praise on a regular basis (at least once per week) increase their individual productivity, receive higher loyalty and satisfaction scores from customers, and are more likely to stay with their organization. Thus, all it takes is a documented acknowledgement of performance to help resuscitate your employees’ enthusiasm. We have curated a list of motivational quotes and…

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How to Build a Fairer Workplace

9 March, 2022

How to Build a Fairer Workplace

The onset of March marks two important junctures- International Women’s Day as well as Women’s History Month. Evidently, this presents a significant opportunity in the corporate world to assess Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace as an effort to strengthen the underrepresented groups that form an integral part of your workforce. Inherent social biases including gender, age, ethnicity, caste, sexual orientation, and economic status often deteriorate cultural health; biased favoritism breeds resentment toward favored individuals including the employer. Thus, fair and consistent treatment of employees in the workplace is rudimentary to build trust, deepen loyalty, and spur productivity.…

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The changing role of CHROs in the brave new world of work

4 March, 2022

The changing role of CHROs in the brave new world of work

With the news of Leena Nair, CHRO- Unilever, becoming the global CEO of the French luxury brand Chanel, a wave of jubilation ran across the Indian HR fraternity. Have HR leaders finally gained recognition as business leaders critical to organizational strategy? The research points to this truth being known for some time now. Consider the study by Korn Ferry, an executive placement firm responsible for hiring global CHROs, conducted in 2014. It clearly states that apart from COOs, the leadership traits of CHROs match those of CEOs most closely. The rise of Mary Barra from VP-HR to CEO of General…

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Using Rewards and Recognition to Boost Productivity

17 February, 2022

Using Rewards and Recognition to Boost Productivity

This blog explains the significance of appreciating and recognizing your employees and how it can lead to an improvement in productivity. One Recognition can change a life! The single-most career defining moment for me was when I was working as a data analyst in a project involving spreadsheets and calculations. While I was struggling in the project, there came a day when I had to present my findings to the team. After the meeting, my boss walked up to me and said- your data wasn’t that good, but your presentation and speaking skills were amazing! You should actually be in…

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