Oops, I made a mistake! Now what?
According to Google, the use of the word ‘accountability’ has increased overtime and is now used more than the word ‘responsibility’. With responsibility, you can carry out certain tasks as a part of the duties assigned to you and expected from you. But with accountability, you become liable to be questioned about the performance of these responsibilities. It is natural then to think of accountability as a gauge check of responsibility – whether you are performing your duties or not.
Breaking up with your bad habits
We all have habits that we are not exactly proud of – whether that is smoking, not exercising, nail-biting – and these can translate into our working lives – leaving work until just before the deadline, skipping lunch or eating at your desk, or not communicating enough.
Do you see people from marginalised groups getting “side-lined” in your organisation? Here’s what you can do about it.
From being talked over or ignored in meetings, to having others take credit for their ideas, to having their viewpoints not considered when important decisions are taken, individuals belonging to marginalised groups are often side-lined in organisations.
Nurturing inclusion at an individual and team level
Feminism is often categorised as ‘waves’ – time periods aimed at elevating women’s status in society and giving them equal rights.
How modern technology at the workplace affects mental health and what to do about it
Digital communication in the workplace is a significant task, but the benefits outweigh the challenges. Once an organisation figures how to use technology the correct way, it will increase employee engagement, productivity and efficiency.
From Rainbow Banners to Real Change
Pride Month is more than rainbow banners. Let’s learn how companies can take real, lasting action to support LGBTQIA+ inclusion and equity at work.
How to make employees feel listened to
Making employees feel that their voices are heard, and more importantly that they are really listened to is crucial to employee engagement and a successful business.
Listening as a strategy, not as a reflex
As creatures of conversation, every human being is born with an innate ability to listen, hindered only by our ability (or inability) to pay attention. However, there is merit in not merely relying on our listening skills as an unconscious reflex, but to make a conscious effort and deploy this skill as a strategy.
How can organisations tackle parental leave bias?
Parental leave entitles new parents to take leave from work to spend time looking after their children. The concept of maternity leave has been making visible progress in recent years and the cultural context around paternity leave is also changing as more and more countries are offering benefits to fathers. Few organisations are also offering “parental bonding leave” and “secondary caregiver leave” for the LGBTQ+ and adoptive parents.
Dalit History Month – why we must talk about it
Dalit History Month, inspired by the Black History Month movement in the US, sheds light on the resilience and contributions of Dalits in combating caste discrimination in India, a systemic issue akin to racial oppression globally.