HR Bulletin Volume 132

Wise beyond their years? 5 career lessons from children

LinkedIn’s latest research highlights how businesses in India are responding to economic uncertainty, and Linkedin’s Global Talent Trends Report surfaces the talent priorities that remain critical

As adults, we all want to reach similar career milestones – a fulfilling job, an income that meets our needs, and the ability to enjoy growth opportunities. But what about our simple joys in life? The kind that doesn’t escape the inquisitive eyes of innocent children. Surely, children can teach us a thing or two about what matters most in life. What children can teach us about career success

When it comes to career success, we can learn a lot from children. They may not have years of experience or an extensive education just yet, but they have certain essential qualities that help them enjoy life as they grow.

1 Don’t be afraid to try new things: Children are natural explorers and are often open to trying new things This willingness to step out of their comfort zone and take risks can lead to new opportunities and experiences – both in their personal lives and careers

2 Persevere through challenges: Children don’t give up easily, even when faced with challenging tasks They know that if they keep trying, they’ll eventually figure it out or find a way to succeed Tenacity and determination are important qualities for anyone who wants to get ahead in life

In this article, we explore five key lessons that children offer us about achieving our career aspirations.

3. Be adaptable and flexible: As children grow, they adapt to new surroundings and situations. They are often unafraid of change; but rather, they see it as another one of their many adventures.

4. Show enthusiasm and passion: Children are known for being enthusiastic and passionate about the things they love – whether it’s a new toy, game, or activity. When it comes to our careers, showing enthusiasm and passion for what we do can make a big difference.

What do young people know about success that we don't? Let's explore five essential lessons children can teach us when it comes to reaching our professional goals

Lesson 1: Think big, start small

To be successful in your career, it is important to think big and start small This means that you should have a clear vision of your future but take small steps each day to achieve your goals

It is also important to surround yourself with positive people who will support your career goals These people can provide encouragement and advice when needed. Additionally, it is important to stay focused on your goals and persist through setbacks.

Lesson 2: Believe in yourself and your ability to learn new things

One of the most important things children can teach us about career success is to believe in ourselves and our ability to learn new things. When we set our minds to something, we can achieve it – no matter how challenging it may seem at first.

This lesson is especially important for those of us who are in their mid-career or facing a major change. It can be easy to doubt ourselves when we’re starting something new, but if we believe in ourselves, we can overcome any obstacle

Lesson 3: Fail often to succeed faster

By failing frequently, we learn from our mistakes and become better able to succeed in the future Children know this instinctively; they are not afraid to fail because they understand that it is a necessary part of learning and growing. As adults, we would do well to remember this lesson and embrace failure as a stepping stone to success.

Lesson 4: Be open to collaboration and teamwork

Most people would agree: collaboration and teamwork are essential to success. Yet, as we get older, we often forget the importance of these skills. We become more focused on individual goals and ambitions and become resistant to working with others.

Children, however, are natural collaborators. They understand the value of working together towards a common goal. And they have fun doing it!

So, the next time you’re feeling doubtful about your career prospects, remember to believe in yourself! When we embrace collaboration and teamwork, we can achieve so much more than we could ever accomplish on our own

We can pool our resources and talent and support and encourage each other

In addition to this, working together towards a common goal is also a great way to build relationships and create lasting bonds

Lesson 5: Enjoy the journey

Building a career will often take you down a long and winding road. And, even when you think you've found your dream job, it's not always smooth sailing from there. So, how can we stay motivated and enjoy the journey, even when things get tough?

Children are naturally curious, enthusiastic, and unafraid to take risks. They also understand that the journey is as important as the destination…

Read more at:https://www.peoplematters.in/article/watercooler/wise-beyondtheir-years-5-career-lessons-from-children-36710

Why do we need to design more genderinclusive cyberspaces?

If the companies or roles are not gender-inclusive, businesses in the cybersecurity sector face a serious risk of losing out on many good women candidates to a very competitive market.

Women comprise only 24% of the workforce in the cybersecurity industry Even though they are responsible for some of the most critical work in the sector, it is clear that they are markedly under-represented there In light of this, can a woman build her way up through an industry full of such challenges, and more importantly, is its ecosystem even prepared to see women in top positions?

In an interaction with People Matters, Shikha Kothari, Senior Security Advisor at Eden Data, which offers a retainer model of cybersecurity leadership over security, compliance, and data privacy for startups, discusses the current under-representation of women in the cybersecurity industry and how they can be successful in it. What are the top challenges women face in cybersecurity? How can they tackle them?

The cybersecurity environment is always evolving To deliver value, all professionals need to spend time in continuous education Traditionally, women have been the primary caregivers for children and ailing family members; thus, finding time is very difficult for women

To counter-fight the challenges, employers should consciously sponsor women for continuing education programmes. They should also nominate them for challenging projects and back them up with the right type of training…

Read more at:https://www.peoplematters.in/article/diversity/beating-the-oddswhy-do-we-need-to-design-more-gender-inclusive-cyberspaces-36721

Talent retention is a massive challenge for companies around the world today. At this year's World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, leaders voiced out some of the concerns they have observed and suggested a few solutions.

Living in the age of the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting and VUCA, discussions on what are the best practices to attract and retain talent have dominated the subject matter of numerous conferences and forums post-pandemic. After two years of all this, the question arises, is it an inexhaustible discussion or is it time to think of the next step? This became a prime focus of discussion at the World Economic Forum's 2023 meeting in Davos 2023. Leaders took the leap to debate what actually constitutes best practices for attracting talent Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, stated, “The topic is not about what best practices are but how can we make them work ” However, she pointed out that before delving into the ‘how’ of it, it is pivotal to look at the challenges that need to be dealt with Factors like age, gender, lack of transparency, and engagement become massive stumbling blocks for talent attraction policies

Changing times and the need for a new model

Looking back to the pandemic, in a mere two weeks, almost ten million people in the US and two million people in the EU lost their jobs. This gave them the opportunity to think and reconsider whether or not their work life is serving them. As they returned to work, this in turn sparked off a global discussion around work, the workplace culture, and whether salaries were justifiable in terms of the labour levied by the organisation. …

Read more at: https://www.peoplematters.in/article/employmentlandscape/best-practices-are-one-thing-making-them-work-is-the-issue-leadersat-wef-36704

Best practices are one thing, making them work is the issue: Leaders at WEF

What’s fuelling manager mistrust?

There is a severe disconnect between managers and employees, including differences in leadership, productivity, and expectations between the two groups, as well as how each sees each other, reveals new research from 15Five.

It’s been proven that effective manager-employee relationships fuel productivity, retention, and engagement

So why are companies spending time and money tracking employees instead of investing in managers who know how to motivate their teams to achieve business results? New research from performance management platform

15Five reveals there is a disconnect between managers and employees, including differences in leadership, productivity, and expectations between the two groups, as well as how each sees each other.

As per the company’s 2023 Manager Effectiveness Report, productivity tracking software such as webcam surveillance or data from apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams is ineffective and even damaging.

15Five surveyed 1,000 employees and 1,000 managers across the United States on productivity tracking, manager effectiveness and training, and career growth and development

More than one third of managers responded that monitoring had no impact, one-fourth said that it led to employees looking for a new job, and 20 percent acted out or sabotaged the company

The research reinforces the pressing need for greater communication and transparency between managers and employees.

Productivity tracking has no impact on employee performance

While most managers (68 percent) think productivity tracking software improves performance, nearly threequarters of employees (72 percent) think it either diminishes performance or has no impact. Twenty-four percent of employees said it improves well-being compared to 45 percent of managers…

Read more at:https://www.peoplematters.in/article/leadership/whats-fuellingmanager-mistrust-36722

Five hybrid work trends to watch out for in 2023

While hybridisation is important for understanding the future of employment, it incorporates a variety of trends. Here are a few emerging concerns that technology leaders should keep an eye on and manage as the transformation unfolds.

The uncertainties thrust upon workplaces due to the pandemic resulted in rapid changes in business needs and operations One of the most striking impacts was the transformation of the traditional workplace, where people had to connect remotely from home, instead of working together from an office space Even as most organisations have started the return-to-office process, employees’preference for hybrid working has compelled them to opt for a more agile approach. The aim now is to fulfill the diverse demands of businesses in record time, as well as look after the needs of the employees.

In addition to this, organisations are also having to adapt to significant demographic shifts in the workforce. With “Gen Z” entering the workplace, the workforce is now not only demographically diverse and global in reach, but it is also largely virtual New approaches and philosophies are needed to change the ways in which we work. Let’s look at five interesting trends that are likely to emerge in the year. Holistic wellbeing

The pandemic emphasised greatly not just the physical, but also the mental health and well-being of employees While steps are already being taken to enable employees to balance their work-life, organizations will be looking at ways to invest in emThis will include creating a motivating atmosphere at the workplace through intelligent design and an empathetic culture that expands to their overall well-being and needs to include those working remotely With Millennials and Gen Zs prioritizing workplace culture, it has only served to emphasize the importance of a solid employee value proposition (EVP) in the last two years...

Read more at:https://www.peoplematters.in/article/culture/five-hybrid-worktrends-to-watch-out-for-in-2023-36727