HEALTHY WORKPLACES

Nearly 78% employees in India experience job burnout, says UKG study

About 64% employees would readily accept a workload reduction for a commensurate pay cut, indicating that a majority of employees recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and are willing to prioritise it over financial gain. However, the study also shows that nearly 89 % of employees in India claim to be highly motivated by challenges and extra responsibility at work, while 76% believe that their work is more than just a ‘job’ to them and has a special meaning.

A quarter of all employees struggle to voice mental health issues at workplace : Survey

A recent survey by Great Place To Work India revealed that one in four Indian employees finds it challenging to speak up about stress, burnout, anxiety, or depression without fearing judgment. Despite organizations offering mental health benefits, such as counseling services and wellness leave policies, low utilization rates highlight the necessity for a structured framework to support employees who are open about their struggles.

New study rethinks menopause beyond medicalisation and stigma

The Lancet study highlights the need to reconsider the perception of menopause as solely a medical issue, urging for a broader societal understanding and support for women undergoing this natural life transition. Authors emphasize the importance of empowering women with accurate information, empathetic care, and workplace adjustments, rather than solely relying on medical treatments.

Gen Z employees seek socially conscious workplaces, shows survey

The report categorises organisations that fall within the top quartile of Social Sustainability Index as ‘socially conscious workplaces’ and those at the bottom quartile of the index as ‘other workplaces’.

Leadership Ethics: Building Trust and Integrity in the Workplace

Leadership ethics have become increasingly important in today's business world. Trust and integrity are crucial for leaders to navigate complex challenges and create a healthy organizational culture. Key principles of leadership ethics include leading by example, transparency, fairness, accountability, respect, and empathy.

How to maintain a healthy diet in office?

The best way to maintain a healthy diet is to cook your meals. Make larger quantities so that you can use them the next day for your office lunch and snacks.

Empowering Performance: The Key Objectives of Human Resource Management

The goal of human resource management (HRM), a corporate function, is to maximize employee performance in order to achieve the strategic goals of the firm. With a focus on operational processes and policies, HRM primarily centers on managing humans within the organizational framework.

India Inc walks the extra mile to keep employees healthy

The addition of a chief fitness officer to the Zomato leadership reflects a growing commitment at India Inc — taking the health and fitness levels of employees very seriously.

Former staff of Canadian fashion giant Aritzia open up about ‘culture of fear’. 4 toxic workplace red flags you should never ignore

The employees also revealed that the company culture was marred with open acts of favouritism and look-shaming

Ready to enter the workforce? Follow these workplace etiquette to thrive in a corporate setting

Entering the workforce can be intimidating, but following proper workplace etiquette can smooth the transition. Firstly, greet others politely every day to make a great first impression and present yourself as approachable and accessible. Being punctual for all engagements displays your time-management and organisational skills, values the time of others, and fosters better relationships.

Creating a positive workplace environment

Why creating psychologically safe workplaces is crucial for overall well-being

A recent report titled "Where the Mind is Without Fear" by Indeed highlights that over 47% of individuals experience mental health issues that make them feel psychologically unsafe at their workplace, followed by inadequate communication between the teams.

The loneliness of a well-paid techie and side-effects of the new WFH workplace

During the pandemic, the emergence of a new workplace with remote work and work from home (WFH) was a path-breaking human resource innovation made possible by new work technology. The new office refuses to go away even long after the pandemic, with hybrid work still in vogue.

Planning to call in sick at work? AI may soon be able to detect if employees are lying from their tone

Researchers broke down each person's speech into its spectrum of component wavelengths to identify the dominant frequency and the harmonics in each case.

A cake slice & some snacks: Eating at work can lead to productivity

A 2015 ILO report found that poor diet in the workplace could decrease productivity by 20%.

Two IT companies open offices closer to employees to lure them back to the workplace

In a bid to get more employees to return to office, IT firms are now opening up smaller workplaces, closer to where staffers live.

How companies can ensure a healthy work environment and increase employees' efficiency?

In a dynamic work landscape, focusing on building a supportive work culture and a healthy work environment becomes crucial for the well-being of employees, thereby enhancing job satisfaction, efficiency, and organizational growth.

Harman rolls out new flexible work programme

The new flexible work programme has been drafted on the basis of candid feedback from employees, employee engagement surveys and inputs from CEO all-hand calls in the last two years.

Returning to work? Bring only a part of yourself to office, leave the good portion back home

That's right! Defy the latest catchphrase of human resources.

Workplaces have a new target for employees: Who can sweat how much

Companies such as IBM, Bank of America, PepsiCo, ICICI Lombard, Dream Sports, Nova Benefits and Digit Insurance are putting in place a range of initiatives including AI-enabled fitness bots, 'get active' challenges, app-based walkathons, gym subscriptions, indoor power-walking tracks, Zumba, kickboxing, meditation and yoga classes besides healthy food options to promote physical health of staff.

Returning To Work From Office? Things To Do For A Healthy Heart

After two years of working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s time for many to return to the office. As you prepare for the transition, it’s time to follow a checklist to beat the work stress when you return to the cubicle. According to research published in the European Heart Journal, a heart disease can develop due to a sedentary lifestyle and stress, either work-related or personal. The study further suggested that workplace stress was directly linked to poor health habits including unhealthy eating, lower consumption of fruits and vegetables which could indirectly trigger heart disease. Here are some tips for keeping your heart healthy as you return to working from the office.

The For All Workplaces Of Future

Companies need to create workplaces that suit employees’ post-pandemic requirements

A 2022 Global Talent Trends Study by Mercer, an asset management company, reveals that 74% of employees will join an organisation only if it offers them hybrid or full-time remote work. Of the two options, most companies are opting for a hybrid model to get the best of both worlds — face-to-face interaction and remote working. But then it also begs the question: where does work culture—a mix of a company’s values, mission, leadership and a team’s collaborative spirit, all of which make up its intangible but ubiquitous environment—come in?