A year into the pandemic, 2021 is about finding ways to stabilize and move forward. As COVID-19 vaccines roll out (competing with a second wave) and hybrid workplaces become the norm, here are 5 health & wellness benefits you should offer employees in the new financial year. #1. Make Those Shots Happen While enabling COVID-19…
COVID-19 Vaccination For Your Employees: 5 Steps To Take Now!
With the government opening up the COVID-19 vaccine drive to more segments of the population (including everyone over 45 years from April 1), the time is right for your organization to get involved. With a proactive rollout plan, you can offer employees smoother access to the vaccine, make their lives safer, and enable them to…
COVID-19 Vaccine & Other HR Updates:
What’s Corporate India Thinking?
A recent survey on remote work in the past year unearthed a deepening divide between employers and employees. While a lot of us are enjoying the flexibility of working from homes, managing people remotely comes with its own set of problems. Here’s what research shows.– HR Reporter India’s COVID-19 vaccine drive has picked up pace…
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout:
5 Crucial Questions Answered
COVID-19 vaccination programs have dominated headlines since we stepped into 2021. As the country gears up for a full-fledged vaccine rollout, what groundwork should you lay to help your employees get vaccinated safely and on time? We answer this and other pressing questions on the minds of decision-makers today. 1. What vaccines are available? Globally,…
5 H&W Engagement Practices For A Hybrid Workplace
If 2020 was a year of crisis management and emergency healthcare support, 2021 is the chance to redouble efforts on mental and physical wellness and build a happier, fitter workforce. Here are 5 pointers to help you do that. 1. Don’t Pull The Plug On Digital H&W Surveys indicate many people are likely to working…
Top 5 Engagement Takeaways From 2020
Almost a year into the COVID-19 crisis, life and work as we know it has changed drastically. While the pandemic threw many challenges our way, there have been some significant learnings too. Here’s how COVID-19 may have changed us forever. 1. Say Hello To A New Workplace Remote working has always been possible, but in…
Spark Joy This Festive Season, Too!
7 Fun Engagement Ideas
Don’t let the pandemic spoil the festive spirit at your organization this year. Instead, take it online. When planned right, online events can be a fantastic opportunity to decompress, bond, and have fun. Here are some ideas to try. Run Dandiya/Garba Lessons All Month Plan regular online sessions with a dance instructor and put together…
Gear Up For These 5 New Workplace Realities
As your employees grapple with dramatic changes in life post pandemic, your wellness program needs to adapt, too. Here are 5 new workplace realities organizations need to factor in and some tips to deal with them. #1. Working From Home For many firms, the biggest change post-COVID has been a surge in the numbers of…
Mistakes Your Wellness Program Should Avoid: COVID & Beyond
As “unlock” kicks in across India, the landscape at work and outside is by no means what it was in early 2020. Tried and tested HR practices and successful health & wellness initiatives may not deliver the same results. Here are 4 mistakes your wellness program should avoid. 1. Focusing (Too Much) On Physical Health…
Mental Health Matters: In The Time Of Corona
Living in isolation is difficult for the best of us. But when you layer that with a pandemic, it only makes it harder. As an employer, you’ll need to ensure mental health is a vital part of your employee engagement strategy during the pandemic. Here’s how: Keep An Eye Out Ensure those who have anxiety…