Category: Industry
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International Day for Women in Maritime
As we celebrate the International Day for Women in Maritime, it’s important to acknowledge the pivotal role women play in shaping the future of maritime. Providing equal opportunities for women to pursue careers in maritime professions is not just a matter of inclusivity; it is of strategic importance to seafarer recruitment at a time when…
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Gamification and its Uses!
In the dynamic realm of technology, one term that continues to spark significant curiosity and debate is gamification. But what exactly is it? In simple terms, gamification means using elements of games—like challenges, rewards, and competition—in everyday situations that aren’t games. Gamification adds fun and incentives to tasks to make them more enjoyable and encourage…
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Power Distance & The Young Workforce
By Vishwanath GollakotaChief Revenue Officer In today’s hybrid workplaces, where generations mix and leadership dynamics evolve, it’s crucial to address Power Distance, particularly with a growing Millennial/Gen Y and emerging Gen Z workforce. Power Distance: Bridging the Gap Every organization has a hierarchy, despite claims of flatness. Hierarchy inevitably creates power distance, and while zero…
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Managing or rather reinforcing ‘Self-Confidence’ at the workplace.
Self-confidence is a powerful trait to have. It’s like having a magnifying glass that makes everything you have ten times better. The problem is that hacking into a person’s self-confidence is relatively easy. This can quickly be done through positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement. Take an example of an experiment involving two individuals asked to…
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Understanding & managing Performance Risks through the Lens of Workplace Well-being
In today’s fast-paced world, the pursuit of productivity often overshadows the importance of well-being in the workplace. But amidst the constant hustle, there lies a critical realisation: sustainable success isn’t achieved through relentless grind along, but by cultivating an environment where employees can thrive. It’s high time we shift the narrative! Prioritising, or rather, pursuing…
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A Brief History of Job Demands and Resources model: Shaping Workplace Performance
From 1979-2006, many experts tried to design and redesign models to address concerns in the workplace. However, in 2006, psychologist Arnold Bakker and Professor Evangelia Demerouti introduced a model to tackle employee well-being and boost human performance. According to them, the then models addressed only a limited number of variables and did not apply to…