"An organisation without an effective internal communication is like a body without soul" - E.V.S. Chakravarthy, CEO, YOU Broadband & Cable India Pvt Ltd
At a time when employees are increasingly disengaged due to concerns regarding unstable business, salary cuts and job losses, an effective internal communication between employees and top management becomes the need of the hour. We take a look at what organisations are doing to bridge the communication gap.
World over, Human Resource professionals and experts in organisational behaviour believe that an effective internal communication is a key determinant in driving efficiency levels within an organisation. This is especially true in today's high-stress, high performance organisational set up where employees are often required to 'stretch' beyond the call of duty to help meet larger organisational goals.
http://timesascent.in/article/1/200910142009101412152731399c2de0/Bridging-communication-gap-at-workplaces-.html
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Keeping workplace stress at bay
At a time, when companies are leaving no stone unturned to ride the economic storm, managing workplace stress has become a crucial issue that needs to be addressed
According to a global survey conducted by Regus, an office workplace solutions provider, 58 per cent of companies worldwide have experienced an appreciable rise in workplace stress over the last two years. The survey found that Indian workers experienced a slightly lower level of stress than their international counterparts, with 57 per cent reporting that their stress levels have grown ‘higher’ or ‘much higher’ over the past two years.
The survey confirmed that 45 per cent of Indian workers are particularly stressed by the increased focus on profitability that has arisen during the recession. Company size has also had an influence on the increased level of stress experienced in recent years. Sector variations on a global level were also apparent throughout the survey, with workers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry reporting the greatest increase in stress (65 per cent), while retail showed the least growth in stress (52 per cent).
Kishore Velankar, HR- head, YOU Broadband & Cable India Pvt Ltd. feels that any change brings some amount of stress in an individual/employee. “The slowdown did have an impact on the stress levels of employees,” says Velankar. He further adds, “Stress during a slowdown is primarily career/employment related. With performance being a major factor for retention, people who were on the edge felt it more. In a sensitive situation, employees feel the need for regular assurances. Organisations need to be wary of this and communicate in the right way at the right time.”
Web Links - www.timesascent.in/features
According to a global survey conducted by Regus, an office workplace solutions provider, 58 per cent of companies worldwide have experienced an appreciable rise in workplace stress over the last two years. The survey found that Indian workers experienced a slightly lower level of stress than their international counterparts, with 57 per cent reporting that their stress levels have grown ‘higher’ or ‘much higher’ over the past two years.
The survey confirmed that 45 per cent of Indian workers are particularly stressed by the increased focus on profitability that has arisen during the recession. Company size has also had an influence on the increased level of stress experienced in recent years. Sector variations on a global level were also apparent throughout the survey, with workers in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry reporting the greatest increase in stress (65 per cent), while retail showed the least growth in stress (52 per cent).
Kishore Velankar, HR- head, YOU Broadband & Cable India Pvt Ltd. feels that any change brings some amount of stress in an individual/employee. “The slowdown did have an impact on the stress levels of employees,” says Velankar. He further adds, “Stress during a slowdown is primarily career/employment related. With performance being a major factor for retention, people who were on the edge felt it more. In a sensitive situation, employees feel the need for regular assurances. Organisations need to be wary of this and communicate in the right way at the right time.”
Web Links - www.timesascent.in/features
Thursday, December 17, 2009
India largest cable modem market in South East Asia - Report
London-based Technology Research firm Point Topic released its Broadband Report for Q3 2009:
Highlights of the Report:
Total global BB subs at the end of Q3 2009 - appx 452 million.
Subs added in Q3 globally - appx 57 million - 12.6 % of total sub base
India - largest cable modem market in South East Asia with 851,000 subscribers by end Q3 2009. Its subscriber base grew by 7.86 per cent over the quarter from 789,000 in Q2 2009.
Incidentally YOU Broadband & Cable India Pvt Ltd is a leading player in the cable modem space.
Highlights of the Report:
Total global BB subs at the end of Q3 2009 - appx 452 million.
Subs added in Q3 globally - appx 57 million - 12.6 % of total sub base
India - largest cable modem market in South East Asia with 851,000 subscribers by end Q3 2009. Its subscriber base grew by 7.86 per cent over the quarter from 789,000 in Q2 2009.
Incidentally YOU Broadband & Cable India Pvt Ltd is a leading player in the cable modem space.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Speed matters
Two months ago, a South African company decided to call attention to the dismal 1-Mbps ADSL speeds from government-owned incumbent telco Telkom SA via a publicity stunt based on an old IETF April Fool's Day joke called IP over Avian Carriers (IPoAC). In essence, the company hired a carrier pigeon to carry a 4-GB micro-SD card from a branch office in Howick to its head office 70 km away, while the same data was uploaded to the same location via ADSL.
The pigeon won handsomely.
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/you-have-right-broadband?page=0%2C1
The pigeon won handsomely.
http://www.telecomasia.net/content/you-have-right-broadband?page=0%2C1
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