Why we work and Managing Work-Life Balance and Thriving in Hyper-Competition
Why do we work? Why do we work? The obvious answer to this question would be that we need the money and benefits to support our families and ourselves. However, is money the only criterion for working? Moreover, many work to remain...
Methods/Ways of Participation of Employees in Decision-Making
Participation of workers in decision-making process has resulted in successful value creation in many organizations. Though the extent to which employees should participate in organizational decision making is still a matter of debate. Some say that workers’ union should participate with management...
Mentoring and Career Development
Mentoring is one of the most effective career development program these days. In India it is gaining popularity even among SMEs (Small medium enterprises). It is in fact one of the better ways to foster relationship within individuals across the organizational hierarchy....
Methods of Training Employees at Workplace
Trainings help employees enhance their capabilities and acquire new learnings, skills and knowledge. Trainings help employees come up with unique and innovative ideas, meet targets within the desired time frame and make them efficient resources for the organization. One needs to understand...
Role of Motivation in Employee Retention
Employee retention involves various steps taken to retain an employee who wishes to move on. An employee must find his job challenging and as per his interest to excel at work and stay with the organization for a longer period of time....
What is Mental Health Awareness Month And Why has it Become so Popular in the US?
Why Did American Employers Mark May As The Mental Health Awareness Month? This year, the month of May was celebrated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States and Canada. Across the US and Canada, employers and employees alike took part...
Motivation and Financial and Non-Financial Rewards
Motivation All of us need to be motivated to get work done. We might be motivated by the lure of financial rewards like bonuses, pay hikes, and other monetary benefits. We also might be motivated by recognition, reward, fame, and glory. Thirdly,...
Managing Workforce Diversity
Introduction We live in times when global corporations and their reach across the world bring benefits in terms of innovative HR policies as well as challenges in terms of managing the workforce are concerned. The rise of such corporations means that the...
Mental Health at Workplace/Behavioral Health Crisis
The past year has taken immense toll on everybody’s mental wellbeing all across the world. Depression, suicide, anxiety, and stress disorders are no more something that one can leave behind at home and arrive at workplace with a productive mindset. It is...
Mistakes Managers Make in Knowing Employees
Let us highlight some common mistakes managers make in knowing and managing employees: Do not expect your team members to know everything. How can an individual perform each and every task with perfection? Key responsibility areas should not be designed just for...
