Author: BYF Editorial Team
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World Maritime Day 2024: Safety First!
By Pratap Pudi VP Business Operations & Quality Management What is World Maritime Day? World Maritime Day is a United Nations observance day that was first celebrated on 17 March 1978 to mark the 20th anniversary of the IMO Convention’s entry into force, which established the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as a specialized agency of…
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Goals win matches in football. At work, speaking up makes you a winner!
If you are a football fan, this one’s for you! Imagine yourself in a packed stadium, just moments away from scoring the winning goal! What do you do? You take the shot, you score, and the stadium erupts in celebration! That is the decisive action that wins matches. Believe it or not, the same energy…
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Breaking the Silence: The Power of Open Conversations
By BYF Psychology Team The WHO stated that we lose more than 720,000 people to suicide every year. In a world where mental health stigma often silences those who need help the most, it’s crucial to shine a light on how we can make a difference. Fostering open, honest conversations on topics surrounding mental health…
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ATTENTION PLEASE! – Importance of Attention Span in Safety-Critical Industries Decoded
Can you make it to the end of this blog? If you can, congratulations! Your attention span is exactly where it needs to be. It’s often claimed that goldfish have a longer attention span than humans, but don’t worry—that’s just a myth! However, the real concern is that our average attention span is decreasing, which…
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Tackling the Learning and Development Challenges of Frontline Workers with Bigyellowfish’s Innovative Platform
By Ram Sitaram Director – Growth & Partnerships In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, around 80% of employees are not engaged in traditional office settings. These individuals, often referred to as ‘frontline’ or ‘deskless’ workers, are integral to essential and safety-critical industries, such as logistics, healthcare, construction, maritime, hospitality, manufacturing, and uniformed personnel. Despite the…
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The Hidden Cost of Fatigue on Workforce Productivity & Safety
Fatigue is a universal experience, but its impact on the workforce, particularly in industries where safety is paramount, is more severe than we often realize. Whether it’s the maritime industry, aviation, or manufacturing, fatigue can silently erode productivity and jeopardize the safety and well-being of employees. As we strive for greater efficiency and output, the…
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Heuristics: Know Your Brain
By Jasleen Kaur Counselling Psychologist Our brain stores all the information about us, our families, our friends, and our surroundings. But how much do we know about our brains? Did you know our brains have specialized and unique processes to help us remember different kinds of details? Let’s start with a fun quiz. I’ll describe…
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Multicultural competence? It is one of the best things ever!
The one word that is on everyone’s lips in any workplace is “cultural diversity”. This is here to stay and can help shape any workplace. This blog will explore the importance of multicultural competence and its current situation. What is multicultural competence? Multicultural competence is the ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people who…
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Implication of trust among frontline workers
Trust is the foundational element of any workplace, but its significance is magnified in frontline industries. These sectors heavily rely on competence, reliability, and their frontline workers. Therefore, nurturing trust is important to boost employee morale, productivity, and job satisfaction. Trust: The anchor in sea Long voyages and family separation take a toll on seafarers…
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25th June – The International Day of the Seafarer: Honouring the Heartbeat of Global Trade and their Families
By Soma Sundar Gollakota Co-founder & CEO The International Day of the Seafarer resonates deeply with the essence of global trade, with the steadfast support of loved ones back home. Today, we reflect on the invaluable contributions of seafarers to international maritime trade and the global economy. From the food we consume to the technologies…