By default, things happen; by design, we make things happen It's quintessential to adapt to the changing dynamics of the challenging time. Our method and place of work have demanded a revisit in terms of approach, model and policies. People want to be appreciated, but they wish for organisations to realise the overall need, including well-being as primary factors By Dr Ankita Singh
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stress and anxiety at work; and 85 per cent said their mental health issues at work negatively affected their home life. With stress levels rising, several organisations have taken note and immediately adopted new rules and guidelines at work where people’s emotional health took primacy over productivity targets. Most organisations implemented the TEAM model to sail through this crisis: Technology, Empathy, Adaptability, and Mindfulness. It did wonders to people who stood for their teams when members needed it the most. A study by the American Psychological Association states that psychologically healthy workplace practices can be grouped into five categories: Employee
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he boundaries between work and home have faded to the extent that, in most cases, it's difficult to identify, define or control. A way of working, which hadn’t ever before been envisioned, emerged overnight when employees were limited to working from home for an unspecified period, leaving them clueless, directionless, and uncertain about circumstances in their work and personal realm. Life lost its balance. Employees struggled to start this new phase of working since nobody knew where they were headed and for how long. Many looked for security, understanding, support, care, and help. According to a report from Oracle, 75 per cent of respondents said the pandemic had negatively affected their mental health; 68 per cent said they preferred to talk to a robot over their manager about
With stress levels at work rising, several organisations have taken note and immediately adopted new rules and guidelines. Most organisations implemented the TEAM model: Technology, Empathy, Adaptability, and Mindfulness november 2021 |
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