Embrace the different perspectives of people at workplace

12/01/2022

Compassionate action must be focused on the needs of the recipient of compassion. In order to understand those needs, managers need to ask questions and listen. It is intimidating for employees to speak up about circumstances that they find challenging.

How do you describe workplace frustration and what can be the causes and manifestations of such frustration?

PA A workplace is replete with people from a variety of backgrounds be it educational, skillsets or even cultural profiles. In a workplace, each employee brings their own legacy of values and traits. More importantly, every employee carries a distinct personality that is shaped by the environment in which she or he has been nurtured. This influences their attitude and approach to various societal challenges.

According to a Korn Ferry survey, nearly two-thirds of professionals say their stress levels at work are higher than they were five years ago. “There are many factors that cause increased stress levels at work, including keeping up with changes in technology, increased workloads, and interpersonal conflict.”

The survey shows 35% of the respondents say their boss is their biggest source of stress at work, and 80% say a change in leadership, such as a new direct manager or someone higher up the organisational...

Preeti Ahuja

is a visionary People & Culture leader with over 20+ years of experience blending deep business acumen and technology expertise to drive transformative outcomes. As a trusted partner to C-suite executives, she excels at aligning leadership teams around strategic initiatives that accelerate growth, innovation, and organisational agility.
With a wealth of international experience across multiple countries and cultures, she has effectively partnered with management teams at all levels, including boards and executive teams, to drive organisational success. She has been recognised on multiple occasions internally and externally as a strong advocate for inclusion and for her Human Resources leadership.

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