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Fridays have never been better!!

  In our mission to enable organisations become more inclusive, we at   Vividhta  have been championing inclusion with parity & respect for diversity candidates. Proud to announce our tie up with Saahas–  Acid Attack Survivor’s Foundation . AASF has been supporting such people and helping them become financially independent. With the support of passionate management teams like the team at  Peel-Works , we were able to find employment for Acid Attack Survivors like Saira, Reshma and Shabbo. Shabbo was an infant sleeping in her mother’s lap in 1998 when an acid attack killed her mother and left her with severe burns. She fought a long battle to do her graduation. She has joined as an MIS Executive at Peel-works. Reshma and Saira are acid attack victims. Their positive spirit has landed them a Customer Care Executive job @Peel-Works. Their stories are heartbreaking but do check their smiles in the video – these are stories of grit, survival, resilience and a ne...

Reasons behind a Disengaged Employee

Employee engagement is paramount in enhancing productivity and retention. When there is a proper employee engagement system in place, your employees will be more aligned with the values and goals of the organization. However, all your efforts in achieving a workforce that is invested in the organization’s vision will become ineffective if your employees are disengaged. Below are a few reasons that lead to disengaged employees in your organization. 1. Poor Career Growth 2. Limited recognition 3. Lack of Tools 4. Lapse in Communication 5. No Delegation You can know more....

Tips for Rooting Out Hidden Bias

Everyone harbors unconscious prejudice. The trick is gaining enough insight to prevent it from affecting who you hire and how you treat people. Skin color, gender and age are generally what people think of when they consider biases, but individuals can harbor unconscious prejudice about characteristics including Height and weight, Introversion and extroversion, Marital and parental status, Disability status etc. All of these characteristics and many others can imperceptibly influence everything from who gets interviewed to who gets hired to who gets fired. They can affect the way people are mentored, how employees socialize with one another, who is given plum assignments and promotions, and much more. Which is why a growing number of corporations offer training programs aimed at rooting out hidden biases. Here are a few tips for Avoiding Biased Behavior: Increase purposeful mentoring and coaching - Sponsor people who are not like you. Be proactive about recognizing people’...

What is Biometric Test?

Biometric tests or screenings are tests in which physical measurements and biometric data are taken to assess the health of employees. They are short and convenient and allows the employers to set a standard for employee health status. The screening measures data such as height, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, blood cholesterol, etc. Before the blood samples are taken, employees are required to fast. They are given questionaires to provide relevant information such as  family history, medical conditions etc. The screening results are sent to the employees personally and personal information is not shared without the consent of the person. Conducting wellness programs in your company at regular intervals allow you to analyze the health of your employees and then take steps to improve it accordingly. Here’s how biometric tests benefit you as an employer:  Establishes a baseline of employee health status through detailed reports. Identifies chronic h...