Introduction When you join a new company, someone will probably tell you, “Don’t worry. Just take some time to settle in.” It sounds like good advice. After all, starting a new job can be overwhelming. There are new people, processes, systems, expectations, and ways of working. Naturally, you need time to understand your surroundings. But there is a problem with the “settle in” mindset. If you spend your first few months simply waiting to feel comfortable, you may lose the most valuable period of your transition. Your first 90 days are not just a period for settling in. They are a period for learning, building relationships, creating credibility, and understanding how you can make an impact. Why “Just Settle In” Can Hold You Back When people are told to settle in, they often become passive. They attend meetings, complete assigned tasks, observe what others are doing, and wait for someone to tell them what they should focus on. There is nothing wrong with observing. In ...
Introduction Resilience is the ability of people to withstand stressful and adverse conditions, not letting these conditions impact their life and their productivity. In today’s changing and evolving world, building resilience in the workplace has become a very important part of an organization. Resilience at work offers continued productivity for an organisation and help us to fight in this VUCA World . Resiliency in employees should be built in three key areas: mental/psychological, physical, and emotional. There are 7 integral and interrelated components for which, an organization should offer training to their manager and employees to make them resilient. 7 Components for Building Resilience in the Workplace 1. Building competence: The first component for building resilience in the workplace is Competence. It is the ability and having the skills to work in stressful conditions. For building competence, one should have faced similar situations before also so that they have no proble...