It will be unfair to make a generalized statement on HR’s capacity… HR in many companies is extremely capable and matured to handle this strategic initiative however as a community and fraternity, there is an opportunity to raise the awareness on this issue… I personally believe that this agenda has to be driven by HR…

Any thoughts on how should we go about it? Bring more and more people up to the mark?

There is one single challenge that comes in the way – mindset towards maintaining the status quo and resistance to change… that’s probably because people take pride in retaining what they have been believing and practicing for long…

One acknowledged that micro cultures exist. Pay lot of attention no make the leaders if microculture s feel seen and heard. Co- create with some of the brightest ones for your future big movements.

We ought to identify the micro culture leaders who typically manage a team of 50 to 150 members . Communicate your plans with them and get them to cascade with their Teams. Give them a Toolkit

Could you give some examples of what can be included in the toolkit?

Any thoughts on how do you handle a key yet difficult leader who’s not in sync/differs in view,
with the wider organization culture?

Hi – well-being in the context of performance is about looking after the self so that we have access to the resources necessary to perform well. For example, if we skip on sleep, eat poorly, don’t manage our stress well then we simply do not have access to the cognitive resources necessary to think strategically and logically – they go…[Read more]

yeah that right so what advice do you have for balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being?

Many different organisations are certainly exploring this now, incorporating wellness into the corporate strategy. There are apps that have been introduced to support mental health, programmes to support physical health and a variety of healthcare facilities delivered in-house. There are all valid and important, however, there are two areas that…[Read more]

What are some of the best practices then that the leaders should inculcate to be able to create a culture of well being in the organisation?

Any thoughts on how to sustain this when the CEO / CXO’s are not too focused or stop focusing on it? How can DEI lead/ HR still build enough momentum to drive this agenda successfully?

Can you clarify the difference between Equity & Equality?

Yes and fundamental to that is a psychologically safe culture, often influenced by Leaders.

The role of a coach is very specific and focussed. The coach can use technology to impart the learning more qualitatively and faster.

In terms of ethics, the responsibility of the coach goes up to ensure the privacy is maintained