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• How HR leaders can champion employee wellbeing in the manufacturing industry

  The article highlights the evolving role of HR in the manufacturing industry, emphasizing its critical responsibility in fostering employee wellbeing, safety and engagement. It addresses challenges like high turnover, skilled talent shortages and workplace risks, urging HR to adopt innovative strategies, including upskilling and industry-academia partnerships. Post-pandemic, HR’s focus on mental health, work-life balance, and open communication is essential to building purpose-driven, inclusive workplaces as this approach ensures a motivated workforce and long-term organizational success.

  

• Mental health initiatives to build employee-centric culture

  As mental health becomes increasingly crucial to organizational success, companies that prioritize comprehensive wellbeing will benefit from more engaged, satisfied employees, leading to improved productivity and retention. Ultimately, a focus on mental health doesn't just enhance the workplace but builds a stronger, more resilient organization poised for long-term success.

  

• Organisations must address employees' mental health issues: Former IT official

  Delivering the address at the launch of Ewolv, a platform supporting the holistic well-being of working women across various life stages, he highlighted the importance of mental health.

  

• Desire for significance and pendulum of existence: A symphony of highs and lows

  The article explores the human experience through the metaphor of a pendulum, swinging between highs and lows. Using the analogy of physics, it delves into the psychological and emotional forces driving our search for significance and meaning. It discusses coping mechanisms, the impact of social media, and the importance of self-understanding in navigating life’s challenges. Drawing from philosophical, psychological, and personal perspectives, it offers a nuanced understanding of the human condition and encourages readers to embrace the complexities of their own journeys.

  

• How companies are enhancing delivery partners' wellbeing through upskilling, education, & life quality initiatives

  Food delivery cos in India, including Swiggy, Zomato, and Delhivery, are implementing initiatives to enhance the well-being of their delivery partners. These initiatives encompass skill development programs, financial literacy training, and opportunities for career advancement, reflecting a growing recognition of the crucial role delivery partners play in the industry.

  

• Six in 10 employees avail one or more OPD benefits: Report

  A new survey reveals a significant shift in how companies approach employee healthcare. More organizations are offering OPD insurance programs, with a focus on structured benefits and technology-driven solutions. The data highlights trends in doctor consultations, diagnostic tests, and preferred healthcare delivery models, emphasizing the growing importance of data-driven healthcare decisions.

  

• How to create a healthy work culture where employees feel safe and secure

  It is not that organisations are not trying to cater to their employees’ needs, but it’s evident only at the tip of the iceberg. Recent cases from the corporate world have taught us the lessons regarding ‘walk the talk’.

  

• The Never-Ending Race: From Cradle to Grave

  A Gallup India report revealed that 85% of Indian employees feel disengaged at work due to unclear job roles and unrealistic performance targets. This disengagement is a significant predictor of increased turnover rates and reduced productivity. Diminishing the stress and pressure is the responsibility of employers; they should establish clear, achievable goals aligned with both organizational objectives and employee strengths. Providing adequate training, fostering a supportive work environment, and recognizing individual contributions can enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

  

• Women staff in Odisha to get one day of menstrual leave per month

  The Odisha government Tuesday announced that women employees will now get an additional 12 days of casual leave (CL) annually apart from the 15 days they get currently, an official note issued by the CMO said. The current government followed Deputy CM Pravati Parida's announcement on Independence Day that women employees will be entitled to a day's paid menstrual leave per month.

  

• This holiday season, companies turn over a new 'leave', give more Diwali offs

  Indian companies are enhancing work-life balance with extended breaks during Diwali, flexible work options, and more floating leaves. Companies like Deloitte, Meesho, and Myntra give employees additional days off to rejuvenate and spend quality time with family, fostering employee wellness and satisfaction.

  

• 39% of Indian workforce hail mental health programmes at job

  Additionally, 48 per cent of employees rated these initiatives as "highly effective," suggesting that many companies are moving in the right direction to support their employees' well-being, according to the survey by Naukri.com.