The role of HR is to read the pulse of people and regulate such pulse in such a manner that he will never feel diseased, depressed or disheartened. The role of human resource manager is to keep watch in the nerves and veins of every employee so that the inherent potent glow throughout to make it more vital, strengthened, and stimulated and saturated.
The knock on the door brought Kamala out of her thoughts as she quickly put out the stove to rush and open the door. I could have lowered the flame to simmer”, muttered Kamala to herself while opening the latch. The HP Gas Stove was a new addition to her kitchen and she was still getting used to cooking on it. Years of struggle to bring firewood and living under a cloud of black smoke has dissipated with the on-coming of this little wonder and it has become a beloved part of her family in no-time.
The world today is living the reality that we had not even imagined. Impact of COVID-19 on our daily lives including economic activity and mental health has left us disoriented and emotionally overwhelmed. Our lifestyles, social interaction patterns, work arrangements etc. have undergone substantial change at an individual level. Similarly, at a much broader level, the complete socioeconomic fabric has undergone a massive shift.
It was Monday morning but Rajat had no Monday blues, at once with the WhatsApp beep he got up, half asleep opened the door, with half eyes opened searched for the newspaper and milk packet, but found none to his avail. Rajat told himself These are lockdown blues, won’t get any newspaper or fresh milk until this COVID situation ends’. Rajat made black tea and got ready for his work. He is the Location In-charge of Ajmer LPG Plant. The young vibrant Rajat who was known for his fun loving and jolly attitude had worn silence on his face, the empty roads and closed shops added to the hollowness that the COVID 19 pandemic has created. He looked at the Plant from his cabin’s window and could not recognize from so far who was working in the shift as everyone was wearing a mask. Even the carousal’s noise could be feebly felt.
In today’s fast-paced, competitive and dynamic world, four generations co-populate the workspace: the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. They range in the age of 18-74 years. With an age gap of 50+ years, these workers bring distinct challenges, strengths, and expectations to the workplace. Identifying and adapting to these differences is the key to effectively managing a multi-generational staff.
Since its inception, throughout its six-decades-long journey of exploration and production of oil gas, ONGC has been a vocal advocate of embracing a diverse work environment. People, regardless of gender, region or disabilities, can blend and deliver their best to secure the nation’s energy needs. While several ONGC initiatives and policy reforms have been structured to embrace gender mix and equality in the operations of the energy major,