How to learn the subtle art of achieving business excellence and growth
For India’s young workforce, a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous (VUCA) world has been a defining component for most, or even all of their careers. Agile business environments, faster work cycles, and dynamic global contexts have shaped their approach to work, and we see professionals pushing themselves harder than ever to achieve expertise and security in their chosen field. Not surprisingly, the clear segmented concept of work-life balance is disappearing, and we see significant increase in stress levels and health issues amongst professionals. Several recent studies report that majority Indian professionals rate their work-life balance as terrible, with a resulting spike in stress related physical and mental illnesses. According to India Fit Report 2019 by GOQii, Cholesterol related issues have risen by 135% amongst people under 45 years of age, while blood pressure issues have gone up by 90% in the same age group. Alarmingly, depression and anxiety related disorders are on the rise, and over 40% of private sector employees in India are reported to be affected. Given this situation, there is growing mindfulness towards physical and mental wellness at workplaces, but Indian businesses are still lagging behind. It’s important to recognize employee wellness as a critical enabler of business excellence and growth. Embedding wellness in an organic and flexible way into the work culture, instead of making it a personal target, can bring real change and re-energise our workplaces.