The ongoing pandemic has put the entire world into a survival mode. It has driven us to such unusual circumstances where all of us are trying our best. We are trying to figure out the “new reality.” Students are attending online classes, employees are getting used to working online, and everyone is coping with being isolated and away from their friends and social circle. It has been eye-opening as well as somewhat chaotic. Staying home and taking a break from their hectic routines have allowed families to bond and get to know each other better. At the same time, it has adversely affected our mental well-being. It is indeed a novel situation where nobody is aware of the rules.
The global environment is changing. Nothing is as it was 40 years ago. We, as human beings, have evolved and become more aware of our emotions. While individuals may have changed their behavior, the modern workplace is not entirely modern yet. It is time that workplaces lean in and adopt the humanizing factor.
We are living in exceptionally advanced times. This is the 21st century, an era of exceedingly rapid science and technological development where all the information in the world rests in your palms. Access to knowledge has never been this simpler. The global population is aware, informed, and enlightened, yet detestable issues like racism, inequality, and sexism continue to exist. It makes one wonder; why are we choosing to let such enormities occur? It is indeed time to raise our voice and stand up for what is right so that women can secure a seat at the table.
Leaders know that the workplace is a second home for almost all employees. It is where they spend most of their days and the better part of their years. Some employees take the stress and anxiety from their jobs home, which can cause challenges in their personal lives. A place where a person spends so much time and energy; should be a place of respect, support, and care. There should be an environment of personal and professional growth.
The importance of creating a people-centric organization cannot be stressed enough. Businesses that put their people first have reported a growth in employee productivity as well as increases in profits. In this live broadcast of Let’s Humanize The Workplace, Vivian Acquah, the workplace wellness advocate, discusses the significance of putting people first at a workplace.
