I represent a four-decade-old organization with 750 + employees. We value employee longevity, and it is one of the parameters in all our hiring decisions. The recent trend is quite disturbing. The average tenure of employees has come down drastically in the last decade. We grew during this period and hired in the entry and

While it is important for organizations to have a diverse group for business success. Managing teams by not disrupting or diffusing their morale requires design thinking and action, applying the platinum rule for leadership. The workplace constitutes people from different backgrounds, with different opinions and different skills and strengths. Therefore, it takes a little extra

The workplace has never had a reputation for being the best place to spend a bad day, but maybe it is time for a change. Here are 5 ways in which organizations can support the mental health of employees. Understand impact: The managers need to be trained to recognize the signs of emotional distress among the

This is a true incident that explores the various dimensions of sexual harassment at the workplace. Shereen (name changed), a nurse in a well-known hospital, has been receiving a lot of unwelcome attention by a famous cardiac surgeon in the hospital. Shereen, who works as a nurse in  the Operation Theatre often assists the doctor

Of late, I am sensing negativity mushrooming in my organization. I am coming across many negative rumours and incorrect assumptions about the company’s policies and procedures. Our organization regularly sends out newsletters on industry happenings, and one of them, because of faulty information, is now looked at as some problem burgeoning in our organization. How

By broadening their definition of diversity, leaders can identify, engage better, and integrate individuals into their organization. There is a rising need to expand the notion of diversity to include additional factors such as socio-economic status and lived experience. We are in the midst of a seismic shift when it comes to how companies address

Sexual harassment of women at the workplace is a universal and pervasive phenomenon across cultures. The problem has assumed particular importance because of the increasing participation of women in the workforce. In the last few decades, spurred by lived experience narratives of women who had experienced sexual harassment at the workplace, sustained movements, campaigns, advocacy

I started my professional journey as a recruiting manager twenty years ago in an MNC. I have grown from strength to strength, and today, I am head of recruitment for a leading FMCG. Hiring for FMCG has always been challenging. I have focused on soft skills assessments. As a woman, I have shown sensitivity while

Conscious use of inclusive language is a process; a journey. It requires sustained practice, commitment, active listening, willingness to learn and unlearn and being flexible and receptive to feedback (e.g., not responding defensively if someone recommends modifying our word choice or phrasing in a given situation). For most of us, word-choice is often habitual and

I am an employee with over five years of work experience. I am happy in my current organization, and I haven’t thought about changing jobs until recently. However, I have been looking for upskilling and challenges in everyday work. I wanted to upgrade my skills and look at a higher learning curve. I have attended