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Harmony at work and at home can be defined as an adaption of the human mind to the environment and also to the fellow human beings who work or live with him.
Not many authors emphasize the role of harmony at work. A positive environment between the person and the environment and between the person and people around him or her results in a release of positive chemicals which can lead to an increase in willpower, energy levels, and performance resulting in stunning achievements. This is typically demonstrated in sports when the team is cheered by supporters, and there is immense team spirit and comradery among the team members.
On the contrary, a negative environment where the culture of the organization is toxic in nature or the person is surrounded by people who are not motivating or discouraging by nature can interfere with hormones to such an extent that the individual might lose his confidence and sink into an abyss.
This assumes great importance particularly in the personal context because a spouse has a great influence on the state of one’s mind and harmony in general. It is not uncommon to see spouses making or breaking each other’s career.
Similarly, in the professional setup, lack of harmony is often the most common cause for why employees leave the organization and business partnerships break. How do we increase harmony at work? It is up to the leaders to set up the right culture at work. We should never be lackadaisical about setting up values and culture in the organization. It is important to ensure that both management and employees are working towards common goals. Training the employees in culture and values is very helpful.
Hold everyone equally accountable for work expected from them. Define job roles and KPIs very clearly and monitor at regular intervals. Build a strong feedback mechanism. Having well-defined processes will avoid a lot of heartburn and rework. Offer support at all times, even if it means dirtying your own hands in case of missed timelines. Establish good work-life balance. Avoid unfair rewards and bonuses at any cost.
Last but not the least, an open door policy helps and employees feel heard in such organizations. There should be consistent effort to hear the employees, keep the ears to the ground. Socialize outside of work to know your employees better. Similarly, encourage teams to work together. Training teams on empathy has shown great results in improving harmony.
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People say that women are the greatest enemies of women. I vehemently disagree. It is the patriarchal mindset that makes women believe in the wrong ideology.
The entire world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. It should be a joyful day, but unfortunately, not all women are entitled to this privilege, as violence against women is at its peak. The experience of oppression pushes many women to choose freedom. As far as patriotism is concerned, feminism is not a cup of tea in this society.
What happens when a woman decides to stand up for herself? Does this world easily accept the decisions of women in this society? What inspires them to be free of the clutches of the oppression that women have faced for ages? Most of the time, women do not get the chance to decide for themselves. Their lives are always at the mercy of someone, which can be their parents, siblings, husband, or children.
In some cases, women do not feel the need to make any decisions. They are taught to obey the patriarchal system, which makes them believe that they are right. In my family, I was never taught to make decisions on my own. It was always my parents who bought dresses and all that I needed.
If her home and family seem to be impacted by her career then we expect her to prioritize her ‘responsibilities at home as a woman’ and leave her job.
The entrenched patriarchal norms have always perpetuated certain roles and responsibilities as falling specifically in the domain of either men or women. Traditionally, women have been associated with the domestic sphere while men have been considered the bread winner of the household. This division of roles has become so ingrained in our lives that we seldom come to question it. However, while not being questioned does give the system a certain level of legitimacy, it in no way proves its veracity.
This systematic division has resulted in a widely accepted notion whereby the public sphere is demarcated as a men’s zone and the private sphere as belonging to women. Consequently, women are expected to stay at home and manage the household chores while men are supposed to go out and make a living with no interest whatsoever in the running of the household.
This divide is said to be grounded in the intrinsic nature of men and women. Women are believed to be compassionate, affectionate and loving and these supposedly ‘feminine’ qualities make them the right fit for caring roles. Men, on the other hand are allegedly more sturdy, strong and bold and hence, the ones to deal with the ordeals of the outside world.
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